SOCIETY
NCP Coordinator Dahal hospitalised with pneumonia
NCP Coordinator Dahal hospitalised with pneumonia
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), has been admitted to hospital.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
35 arrested with illegal drugs from various parts
35 arrested with illegal drugs from various parts
According to Nepal Police's Central News Desk, the arrests were made in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Jhapa, Bardiya, Sunsari, Kanchanpur, Nuwakot, and Siraha.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Budget seeks to woo middle class despite resource constraints
Budget seeks to woo middle class despite resource constraint...
While the budget offers relief to middle-income earners, critics argue it does little for low-income workers and vulnerable groups. However, it does introduce policy reforms in areas such as public administration and taxation.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
International Day of Potato: ‘Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoods Thrive’
International Day of Potato: ‘Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoo...
The observance of the day was launched in 2024 at the initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This year marks the third celebration of the day, observed on May 30, 2026.
May 30, 2026
POLITICS
UML criticizes budget for favoring dependency over production, jobs
UML criticizes budget for favoring dependency over productio...
UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel said the budget contains many promises of development and prosperity but lacks corresponding priorities.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Innovation-led growth: Rs 8.31 billion for Industry
Innovation-led growth: Rs 8.31 billion for Industry
To encourage productive industries, the government has prioritized labor-intensive sectors with export potential, including agro-processing, tourism services, and light manufacturing. It has announced the establishment of Employment-Linked Production Zones, designed to directly connect industrial ou...
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Jeep accident on mid-hill highway kills two
Jeep accident on mid-hill highway kills two
The jeep, bearing registration number Ba Pra 01-027 Cha 2277 and operated by Satlok Ashram, Janakpur, was traveling from Darchula to Jumla when it plunged about 200 meters off the road.
May 30, 2026
SPORTS
Sports budget fails to include Nepali teams’ Asian Games preparation
Sports budget fails to include Nepali teams’ Asian Games pre...
While the government has unveiled ambitious plans for sports infrastructure, including the construction of modern cricket stadiums in eight cities and multi-purpose indoor stadiums with a capacity of 2,000 spectators in seven cities, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made no mention of preparations...
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Balen govt’s first budget: Foreign employment takes centre stage
Balen govt’s first budget: Foreign employment takes centre s...
Presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a joint session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a range of measures aimed at making foreign employment safer, more dignified, and better managed.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Janakpurdham to be developed as a wedding destination
Janakpurdham to be developed as a wedding destination
The announcement was made through the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, presented in Parliament on Friday. Dr. Wagle said funds have been allocated for the upgrading of the Ram-Janaki Highway and the Ram-Janaki Parikrama Road.
May 30, 2026