WORLD
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump p...
The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up his visit on Friday, the first by a US president to China in nearly a decade and one aimed at stabilising their turbulent relations.
May 19, 2026
Entertainment
Aswini Jha grabs ‘Excellence in Pageant Choreography Award -2026'
Aswini Jha grabs ‘Excellence in Pageant Choreography Award -...
Receiving the award, Jha expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his team, organizers, supporters, and all the well-wishers who have stood beside him throughout his journey to date.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Teen relationships spark legal debate: Is it time for Nepal to rethink its law?
Teen relationships spark legal debate: Is it time for Nepal...
A growing debate has emerged in Nepal over how the law treats relationships between teenagers, with child rights activists and legal experts questioning whether current legal provisions reflect today’s social reality.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works
Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works
Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the United States last year.
May 19, 2026
Market
Ncell Foundation to provide SEE scholarships to 100 students
Ncell Foundation to provide SEE scholarships to 100 students
The foundation said it has partnered with Project Shikshya to expand access to educational opportunities for talented students nationwide.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
NBA to stage lantern protest against SC administration today
NBA to stage lantern protest against SC administration today
The decision was made during an NBA meeting held on Monday following discussions with Acting Chief Justice Sapana Malla Pradhan.
May 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Private sector urges govt to bring stable tax policy through upcoming budget
Private sector urges govt to bring stable tax policy through...
Presenting their suggestions to Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, representatives of the FNCCI recommended the government focus on economic transformation through the next year's budget.
May 19, 2026
POLITICS
PHC to begin scrutiny of 16 complaints against proposed CJ Sharma today
PHC to begin scrutiny of 16 complaints against proposed CJ S...
A PHC meeting scheduled for 8 AM will formally open the complaints lodged against Sharma, who has been recommended for the position of chief justice.
May 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Loan portfolio review exposes malpractices in Nepali banks: NRB
Loan portfolio review exposes malpractices in Nepali banks:...
The average non-performing loans of 10 large commercial banks considered for the loan portfolio review stands at 7.6 percent while their capital adequacy ratio is found to be 11.30 percent.
May 19, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s AI Policy Problem: Written Without the People It Affects
Nepal’s AI Policy Problem: Written Without the People It Aff...
Nepal’s AI Policy 2025 is ambitious on paper, but risks failing in practice unless it includes the everyday users—students, teachers, doctors, farmers, and workers—who will actually live with its consequences.
May 19, 2026