WORLD
WHO chief says DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war
WHO chief says DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of E...
"Eastern DRC now faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the response," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
DDC settles Rs 120 million dues to dairy farmers
DDC settles Rs 120 million dues to dairy farmers
The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as a part of its effort to settle long-pending dues.
May 27, 2026
POLITICS
Health Minister Mehta, Bhutanese counterpart hold meeting to promote mutual collaborations
Health Minister Mehta, Bhutanese counterpart hold meeting to...
During the meeting held at the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva on Tuesday, they stressed the need of mutual collaboration to resolve the health challenges as both countries have been facing similar common health challenges, said Joint-Spokesperson at the H...
May 27, 2026
WORLD
Air India slashes domestic flights amid Iran war fuel price spike
Air India slashes domestic flights amid Iran war fuel price...
Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28 has sent aviation fuel prices soaring, raising concerns over carrier profitability and leading to a rise in airline fares.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Petroleum consumption declining gradually as electricity demand grows: Economic Survey
Petroleum consumption declining gradually as electricity dem...
The survey states that electricity access has reached about 99.1 percent of the population nationwide. Electricity consumption is increasing particularly in urban areas, while the use of electric cooking appliances has also led to a gradual decline in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption for co...
May 27, 2026
Market
Japan and UNDP continue to boost earthquake recovery and local services in Western Nepal
Japan and UNDP continue to boost earthquake recovery and loc...
Supported by the Government of Japan, and in partnership with UN-Habitat and local organizations, the buildings are being constructed in Nalgad, Bheri and Barekot municipalities in Jajarkot district and Aathbiskot and Sanibheri municipalities in Rukum West district in the areas worst affected by the...
May 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to suspend health insurance services at private hospitals from May 30 amid financial...
Govt to suspend health insurance services at private hospita...
According to the Health Insurance Board, all insurance-covered services provided through private hospitals, except emergency care, will be halted starting from May 30.
May 27, 2026
WORLD
NASA unveils Moon Base plan for sustained human presence on lunar surface
NASA unveils Moon Base plan for sustained human presence on...
NASA officials presented the agency's strategy and roadmap for developing lunar infrastructure to support long-term human exploration, scientific research and commercial activities on the Moon.
May 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Committee formed to probe Pokhara bus park land transactions
Committee formed to probe Pokhara bus park land transactions
The probe panel formed by the Pokhara Valley Town Development Committee is chaired by former judge Shankar Raj Baral. Former district attorney Govinda Giri and the committee’s administrative officer Prakash Subedi are its members.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE inches up 4.99 points as daily turnover soars to Rs 6.03 billion
NEPSE inches up 4.99 points as daily turnover soars to Rs 6....
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday inclined marginally by 4.99 points to close at 2,782.10 points.
May 27, 2026