ECONOMY, Market
Nepal Business Summit 2026 calls for investment-led economic transformation
Nepal Business Summit 2026 calls for investment-led economic...
The summit was jointly organised by the Nepal Business Institute, the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN), and the Federation of Export Entrepreneurs Nepal (FEEN).
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
Two bills tabled in HoR
Two bills tabled in HoR
In today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Minister Gautam tabled 'House of Representatives Members Election (First Amendment) Bill, 2083 and 'Voter Name List (First Amendment) Bill, 2083'.
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
NC MP Budha calls for timely management of genuine landless squatters
NC MP Budha calls for timely management of genuine landless...
Budha stressed the need for urgent state intervention to address the challenges faced by disaster-affected citizens and landless families.
May 20, 2026
SPORTS
T20 International: Nepal defeats Malaysia in first practice match
T20 International: Nepal defeats Malaysia in first practice...
Nepal met the 68-run victory target posted by Malaysia in 17.3 overs by losing eight wickets. For Nepal, Samjhana Khadka scored the highest 32 runs in 39 balls while Ruby Poddar and Kabita Joshi collected 15 runs and six runs respectively.
May 20, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank said the amount will be collected through an auction-based deposit collection instrument. NRB on Wednesday invited proposals from banks and financial institutions participating in the bidding process.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
CJ Sharma faces 22,000 pending cases as judicial backlog piles pressure on SC
CJ Sharma faces 22,000 pending cases as judicial backlog pil...
“Cases will be disposed of within the timeframe specified by the revised case management system, which is a maximum of 18 months,” Sharma stated in his written plan submitted to the committee.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
WWF honors Nepali Army for conservation efforts
WWF honors Nepali Army for conservation efforts
The honour was presented on Tuesday during an event marking the 33rd anniversary of the WWF Nepal, acknowledging the NA's significant role in wildlife and environmental protection.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart
Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart
After the latest round of talks ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday, union leader Choi Seung-ho told reporters that unionized workers will begin an 18-day strike from Thursday.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: FM Khanal
Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: FM Khanal
Minister Khanal made the remarks at the launch of a report titled 'Nepali Diaspora in Australia', jointly organized by the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) and the Australian Embassy in Nepal here today.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern Califor...
The wind-driven Sandy Fire was reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.
May 20, 2026