SOCIETY
Open Institute recognises emerging ethnographic voices in Nepal
Open Institute recognises emerging ethnographic voices in Ne...
A growing effort to strengthen research culture in Nepal’s social sciences came into focus on Friday as The Open Institute for Social Science announced the winners of its “New Ethnography Writing Award” at a special ceremony held in the capital.
May 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Encroachment found on 490 bighas of SEZ Authority land
Encroachment found on 490 bighas of SEZ Authority land
The SEZ Authority had 833 bighas of land, but it is limited to 343 bighas of land where various industries and factories are being built. But, the remaining space is captured by the illegal settlers who have built huts and even engaged in farming.
May 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic actions generate Rs 1.99 million in revenue in one day
Traffic actions generate Rs 1.99 million in revenue in one d...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, action was taken against 65 drivers for drink-driving, 225 for operating ride-sharing services against regulations, 137 for violating traffic signals, and 153 for overspeeding.
May 01, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel issues anti–money laundering ordinance
President Paudel issues anti–money laundering ordinance
President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance on the prevention of money laundering.
May 01, 2026
WORLD
Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand
Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand
The pioneering Silicon Valley company reported profit of $29.6 billion on revenue of $111.2 billion in the recently ended quarter.
May 01, 2026
WORLD
UNDP Warns Middle-East War Could Push 30 Million into Poverty
UNDP Warns Middle-East War Could Push 30 Million into Povert...
Speaking on the sidelines of a G7 development meeting in Paris, he said the situation represents a reversal of development, noting that building stable societies and developing local economies had taken decades, while the war required only weeks to undermine those gains.
May 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt changes, but youth exodus remains unchanged
Govt changes, but youth exodus remains unchanged
According to the Department of Foreign Employment, as many as 62,265 Nepalis left for overseas jobs between March 25 and April 26.
May 01, 2026
WORLD
US's Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France, UK-led bid: French FM
US's Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France, UK-l...
Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf allies on the UK-France initiative which was now at an "advanced" stage.
May 01, 2026
SOCIETY
10-year-old drowns in Phewa Lake
10-year-old drowns in Phewa Lake
Battalion Chief Superintendent of Police, Basanta Bahadur Singh, said the child drowned while swimming in the lake on Friday morning.
May 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Armed Police Force IGP Aryal retiring today
Armed Police Force IGP Aryal retiring today
Aryal is set to go on mandatory retirement from midnight Friday after completing his four-year tenure as IGP. The Armed Police Force headquarters will bid him farewell on Friday in accordance with military tradition.
May 01, 2026