SOCIETY
Weather today: Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces
Weather today: Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandak...
There is a cautionary note regarding the potential for hail in the Terai regions of Madhes and Koshi Province. Temperatures are expected to rise in certain areas of the far-western and Lumbini provinces. Tonight, a general change in weather is forecasted for the hilly and mountainous terrains of Kos...
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic fines generate Rs 417,000 in revenue in 24 hours
Traffic fines generate Rs 417,000 in revenue in 24 hours
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 59 drivers were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol, 119 for illegal ride-sharing, 132 for signal violations, and 208 for speeding.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Adhik Maas begins today; What to do and what to avoid?
Adhik Maas begins today; What to do and what to avoid?
In Hindu astronomical calculations, a year has 365 days and consists of both solar and lunar months. To align the two systems, an extra month—Adhik Maas—appears periodically. When a lunar month does not contain a solar transition (Sankranti), it is classified as Adhik Maas or Malmas, exp...
May 17, 2026
POLITICS
33rd Madan–Ashrit memorial day being observed today
33rd Madan–Ashrit memorial day being observed today
Commemorative events are being held at Madannagar, Balkhu, while a thought seminar is scheduled at the Madan Bhandari Memorial Foundation in Gothatar.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Sting operation exposes manpower scam, agent caught red-handed
Sting operation exposes manpower scam, agent caught red-hand...
Yadav had already paid NPR 70,000 even though the official cost for such placement should not exceed NPR 10,000. However, the Koteshwor-based “Grand Sweet Job” manpower agency reportedly insisted on NPR 300,000, refusing to release his documents unless the full amount was paid.
May 17, 2026
POLITICS
NC in fragmented state now: Khadka
NC in fragmented state now: Khadka
Speaking at a program organized by the Nepali Congress Karnali Province Committee on Saturday in Birendranagar, Khadka said the party is currently divided and stressed that efforts are underway to unify and strengthen it.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Accounting officer dies during Badimalika pilgrimage
Accounting officer dies during Badimalika pilgrimage
The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bishwaraj Panthi, originally from Bhairahawa and currently serving as an accounting officer at the National Vigilance Center, according to the District Police Office in Bajura.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Global call to close digital divide marks Telecommunication Day
Global call to close digital divide marks Telecommunication...
The day is marked every year on May 17 to raise awareness about the positive social and economic changes that can be achieved through the use of the internet and information and communication technology (ICT), while also promoting efforts to reduce digital inequality.
May 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage surges through Simkot route
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage surges through Simkot route
Since the pilgrimage season opened, a total of 169 tourists have arrived in Simkot over the past four days, flying from Nepalgunj to the district headquarters and then traveling through Hilsa border point en route to the sacred sites in China.
May 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB to revisit SDF instrument through third review of Monetary Policy 2025/26
NRB to revisit SDF instrument through third review of Moneta...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced to revisit the existing provision of standing deposit facility (SDF) targeting to make interest rate corridor more effective.
May 17, 2026