Art & Culture
Hajj pilgrims departing for Mecca bid farewell today
Hajj pilgrims departing for Mecca bid farewell today
At the farewell programme, they expressed the belief that the religious, cultural, and mutual relations between Nepal and Saudi Arabia would be further strengthened, while extending best wishes for a successful, safe, and prosperous journey to all Nepali Muslim pilgrims participating in the Hajj.
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May 09, 2026
WORLD
US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike
US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike
The latest strike -- which follows dozens of similar attacks in recent months -- bring the US campaign's death toll to at least 192, according to an AFP tally.
May 09, 2026
WORLD
Australian far-right party aims for byelection win
Australian far-right party aims for byelection win
The party, whose leader Pauline Hanson advocates big immigration cuts and campaigns against "radical Islam", is a front-runner in the election for Farrer, a large agricultural and mining electorate in New South Wales.
May 09, 2026
DIASPORA
Nepali-origin candidates elected Councillors in UK local elections
Nepali-origin candidates elected Councillors in UK local ele...
In the elections held in the UK on Thursday, around a dozen and a half candidates of Nepali origin contested.
May 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to launch integrated digital database of squatters in Kathmandu
Govt to launch integrated digital database of squatters in K...
Officials believe the system will help implement targeted welfare programmes based on sensitive indicators such as health conditions, chronic illnesses, and pregnancy status of family members.
May 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Blood demand increasing in Jhapa
Blood demand increasing in Jhapa
The cases were identified during mandatory laboratory testing at blood transfusion service centres operated by the organization in Bhadrapur, Birtamod, and Damak.
May 09, 2026
WORLD
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'not the start of an epidemic': WHO
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'not the start of an epidemi...
"This is not the start of an epidemic. This is not the start of a pandemic," WHO epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention director Maria Van Kerkhove told reporters, insisting: "This is not Covid."
May 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Complaints filed against proposed CJ nominee can be filed until May 18
Complaints filed against proposed CJ nominee can be filed un...
The committee has scheduled its next meeting for May 19.
May 09, 2026
SOCIETY
First phase of evacuating riverbank settlements over, govt for managing squatters
First phase of evacuating riverbank settlements over, govt f...
It was launched on April 25.
May 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Moderate rain, snowfall likely in hills and mountains; light rain with lightning in Terai
Moderate rain, snowfall likely in hills and mountains; light...
At present, the weather is generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous areas of Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as in Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
May 09, 2026