POLITICS
Kulman Ghising claims Ujyalo Nepal Party will win big in local elections
Kulman Ghising claims Ujyalo Nepal Party will win big in loc...
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Ghising said the party has intensified its organizational expansion and election preparations, which he believes will translate into strong results across multiple local levels.
May 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt tightens rules on manpower agencies, fines Rs 50,000 per worker and revokes licenses
Govt tightens rules on manpower agencies, fines Rs 50,000 pe...
Under the revised provisions of the Foreign Employment Act, 2064 BS, amended through an ordinance, agencies that overcharge workers will now face a penalty of Rs 50,000 per affected worker, along with the possibility of having their recruitment licenses revoked.
May 05, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet recommends budget session from May 11 after ordinance issuance
Cabinet recommends budget session from May 11 after ordinanc...
Prime Minister Balen Shah made the recommendation during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, proposing that both houses of the Federal Parliament begin their budget session at 2 PM on May 11.
May 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Motorbike crash during overtaking maneuver leaves one dead, two injured in Morang
Motorbike crash during overtaking maneuver leaves one dead,...
The incident occurred at Salakpur in Sundarharaicha Municipality–07 along the East-West Highway when a motorcycle (Ko 10 Pa 8128) tried to overtake a truck (Province 1 01 001 Kha 4303), according to police.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Pakistan hands over 15 crew members of U.S.-seized vessel to Iran: official
Pakistan hands over 15 crew members of U.S.-seized vessel to...
The transfer was carried out at the Gabd-Rimdan crossing point in the coastal district bordering Iran, Deputy Commissioner of Gwadar Naqeebullah Kakar confirmed. The crew members were formally handed over to Iranian officials after necessary arrangements and coordination between the two sides,...
May 05, 2026
SPORTS
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal defeats Oman by 81 runs
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal defeats Oman by...
In the match held at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, chasing a victory target of 256 runs set by the hosts for a win, Oman were all out in 39.5 overs with only 175 runs on the board. Hammad Mirza (34 in 51 balls) and Vinayak Shukla (36 runs in 41 balls) were the notable contributors for Oman.
May 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Problematic cooperatives: Govt plans refund of deposits from third week of May
Problematic cooperatives: Govt plans refund of deposits from...
As per the management committee's assessment, around Rs 46 billion deposits of around 76,000 customers needs to be refunded. Among them, most are small-scare depositors.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash
Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash
The submission by the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), which has more than 5,000 members, comes ahead of the expected final report into the crash of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025.
May 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Over 1400 goods-laden trucks stuck as customs clearance halts in Birgunj
Over 1400 goods-laden trucks stuck as customs clearance halt...
Issuing a notice on April 8, the government had decided to mandatorily implement the MRP on goods arriving at the customs point.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'
Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the worl...
Taiwan said China applied "intense pressure" to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke overflight permits for Lai's original trip to Eswatini -- Taipei's only ally in Africa -- which had been scheduled for April 22-26.
May 05, 2026