SOCIETY
‘Squatter settlements removed to reduce water-induced disaster risks in Kathmandu’
‘Squatter settlements removed to reduce water-induced disast...
According to KMC Senior Superintendent of Municipal Police Bishnu Prasad Joshi, settlements located along riverbanks near wards 11, 14, 31 and 32 have been cleared, which is likely to lessen incidents caused by floods and river overflows.
May 24, 2026
WORLD
Rubio says announcement possible later Sunday on Iran war
Rubio says announcement possible later Sunday on Iran war
"I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told reporters in New Delhi.
May 24, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal announces squad for Asian Games cricket qualifier under Airee’s captaincy
Nepal announces squad for Asian Games cricket qualifier unde...
The squad includes Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Jora, Kushal Malla, Lokesh Bam and Sandeep Lamichhane among others.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal-China border meeting: Focus on civilian security, crime control
Nepal-China border meeting: Focus on civilian security, crim...
Chief District Officer Rajesh Panthi led the Nepali delegation while Station Master of Jilong Immigration Inspection Station of China, Zhu Jishui, led the Chinese side. The meeting was for enhancing mutual cooperation and trust, reinforcing enduring friendship between the two countries.
May 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Slow progress drives National Pride Project costs up by 113 percent
Slow progress drives National Pride Project costs up by 113...
Construction costs of several national pride projects are projected to increase by as much as 113 percent due to prolonged delays in implementation and slow construction progress.
May 24, 2026
WORLD
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to halt a trust deficit between Washington and D...
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to halt a trust de...
Rubio arrived Saturday on his first official visit to India ahead of a meeting set for Tuesday with his counterparts from India, Australia and Japan, which are members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance known as the Quad.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal Student Union stages protest at NC headquarters, demands party unity and convention
Nepal Student Union stages protest at NC headquarters, deman...
The protesting activists said the symbolic demonstration was aimed at urging party leadership to maintain unity within the NC, announce the date for the NSU’s 12th general convention, and activate the student organization.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
UML leader Mahesh Basnet says Bidya Bhandari’s return to party ‘not a routine process’
UML leader Mahesh Basnet says Bidya Bhandari’s return to par...
Speaking to journalists after a UML Secretariat meeting, Basnet said Bhandari had remained politically neutral during her eight-year tenure as president and that there had long been demands for her re-entry process to be formally addressed through party documentation.
May 24, 2026
WORLD
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Ky...
It marks the third time the missile, which is capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads, has been used in Ukraine. Russia struck the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region with the missile, Zelenskyy said. The target was not immediately clear.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
Govt forms committee to study Bajura–Humla border dispute
Govt forms committee to study Bajura–Humla border dispute
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Federal Affairs Pratibha Rawal held at Singha Durbar on Friday.
May 24, 2026