POLITICS
Former bureaucrats and senior officials question logic behind ministry overhaul
Former bureaucrats and senior officials question logic behin...
Former bureaucrats and senior officials have criticised the government’s ministry restructuring, arguing that several mergers and renamed portfolios are administratively illogical and could weaken governance effectiveness.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
PADT abolishes post of Executive Director
PADT abolishes post of Executive Director
According to a ministerial decision, the previous regulations of the trust have been scrapped. Acting under Section 21 of the Pashupati Area Development Trust Act, 2044, the Minister and Chairperson of the Trust Council, Khadak Raj Paudel (Ganes), issued the new regulations.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal and Thailand agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism
Nepal and Thailand agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in...
During the meeting, they discussed various ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly trade, investment, tourism, culture, agriculture, and education.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Maldives rescuers search for drowned Italian divers
Maldives rescuers search for drowned Italian divers
Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday night that five citizens had died while diving, with Maldivian authorities recovering one body.
May 15, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE gains 1.77 points, trading volume shrinks to Rs 3.09 billion
NEPSE gains 1.77 points, trading volume shrinks to Rs 3.09 b...
The benchmark index rose by 1.77 points to close at 2,731.94. The market had witnessed volatility throughout the trading session, according to market data.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
Auditor General’s annual report submitted to President Paudel
Auditor General’s annual report submitted to President Paude...
At a programme held at Sheetal Niwas on Friday, Auditor General Toyam Raya presented the report to President Paudel.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Mines 'draining Turkey's water sources', environmentalists warn
Mines 'draining Turkey's water sources', environmentalists w...
"Before, you only had to drill 60 metres to find water," said Ugur Sumer, environmental activist and resident of Guney, which is about 170 kilometres (100 miles) east of the resort city of Izmir.
May 15, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 45 billion for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 45 billion for liquidity management
The central bank said it will collect the amount through an auction-based deposit collection instrument.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
NC demands fair probe into former Home Minister Sudan Gurung
NC demands fair probe into former Home Minister Sudan Gurung
Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary party leader Bishmaraj Angdembe has demanded an impartial investigation into allegations against former Home Minister Sudan Gurung. Angdembe expressed concern that the government-formed probe committee may attempt to absolve Gurung instead of uncovering the tr...
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt appoints five members to NAC board
Govt appoints five members to NAC board
According to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, a total of 27 applications were received for the posts. Following evaluation of academic qualifications, professional experience, business plans, presentations and interviews, five candidates were selected.
May 15, 2026