SOCIETY
Lawmakers, activists push for cycle-friendly urban policies
Lawmakers, activists push for cycle-friendly urban policies
Speakers at the program highlighted growing urban challenges such as traffic congestion, road accidents, air pollution caused by vehicle emissions and health problems linked to inactive lifestyles.
May 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Lalitpur gets China-backed center to promote climate-smart vegetable farming
Lalitpur gets China-backed center to promote climate-smart v...
The China Chongqing–Nepal Vegetable Training Center was inaugurated in Khokana, Ward No. 21 of Lalitpur Metropolitan City. The organization also launched the 2026 Vegetable Technical Training Program during the event.
May 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Turkish Airlines aircraft catches fire upon landing at TIA
Turkish Airlines aircraft catches fire upon landing at TIA
Passengers were evacuated safely through emergency exits, and no casualties have been reported so far.
May 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Nationwide ‘Cleanliness Week’ campaign kicks off today
Nationwide ‘Cleanliness Week’ campaign kicks off today
All government bodies—from federal ministries to local governments—have been instructed to actively participate in the initiative.
May 11, 2026
WORLD
Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for
Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for
The world's most glamorous film festival kicks off in Cannes on Tuesday, promising another action-packed fortnight of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion.
May 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim
Rainfall likely in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim
There is a possibility of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning at a few places in the mountain and hilly regions of the country and at one or two places in the Tarai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
May 11, 2026
ECONOMY
Budget session opens today; President Paudel to present policies and programs
Budget session opens today; President Paudel to present poli...
President Paudel will deliver his speech at a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly at 4 PM, as mandated by Article 95 of the Constitution.
May 11, 2026
POLITICS, Interview
Nepal Became Part of Who I Am: Former US Envoy DeLisi
Nepal Became Part of Who I Am: Former US Envoy DeLisi
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More than a decade after serving as US Ambassador to Nepal (2010–2012), Scott H. DeLisi remains deeply connected to the country he says “became part of who I am.” Now Executive Director of Engage Nepal, a nonprofit working in healthcare, education, livelihoods and climate adaptatio...
May 11, 2026
WORLD
Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv
Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing...
Putin spoke after telling soldiers at the scaled-down parade in Moscow that they were fighting an "aggressive force" in Ukraine, backed by all of NATO and describing his war goals as "just".
May 11, 2026
Editorial
Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
Bulldozers Halted, Bigger Questions Begin
The Supreme Court’s halt on Kathmandu’s eviction drive exposes a deeper governance dilemma: land clearance without rehabilitation planning risks repeating cycles of displacement for the most vulnerable.
May 11, 2026