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Ascent Summit 2026 brings together global mountaineering community in Kathmandu
Ascent Summit 2026 brings together global mountaineering com...
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The one-day event, presented by the U.S. Embassy Nepal in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board and Seven Summit Treks, took place at Aloft Kathmandu Thamel. It focused on key issues including expedition safety, tourism development, innovation, leadership, and the evolving systems of Himalayan mo...
May 31, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah promises land to genuine squatters, landless ones
PM Shah promises land to genuine squatters, landless ones
Responding to a query from a lawmaker from the Shram Sanskriti Party, Aaren Rai, during a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today, the PM reminded that citizens living in vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley were evacuated to safer areas.
May 31, 2026
ECONOMY
FinMin Wagle claims “extraordinary effort” in new budget to improve implementation
FinMin Wagle claims “extraordinary effort” in new budget to...
Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said efforts have been made to address what he described as a 40-year-long narrative that budget execution remains weak.
May 31, 2026
POLITICS
UML objects to PM’s border remarks, seeks clarification
UML objects to PM’s border remarks, seeks clarification
Neeraj Acharya, head of the party’s Publicity and Publications Department, said the prime minister’s statement had created unnecessary controversy and confusion on matters related to nationalism.
May 31, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen's remarks on border dispute with India draws flak
PM Balen's remarks on border dispute with India draws flak
PM urged to mind dignity of his office while speaking in Parliament
While responding to lawmakers’ questions, Shah said that after becoming prime minister, he learned that “not only has India encroached on Nepal’s land, but Nepal has also encroached on India’s land in...
May 31, 2026
Market, SOCIETY
Speakers call for responsible journalism amid rising misinformation
Speakers call for responsible journalism amid rising misinfo...
At the program titled “Citizens’ Expectations: Responsible Journalism,” organized by Editors' Society Nepal (ESON), participants said the media remains a key pillar of transparency, accountability and social change.
May 31, 2026
WORLD
Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan instalment
Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan instalment
Petrol was raised to 434 rupees ($1.33), up from 410, while diesel increased to 407 rupees a litre from 392, the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said.
May 31, 2026
POLITICS
PM vows elimination of corruption
PM vows elimination of corruption
"The first year of government is the year of good governance. However, it does not mean development activities are slowed," PM Shah said, adding various bodies were under constant watch of parliament and ministers.
May 31, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah to oppn’: Don’t expect 35 years of work in 35 minutes
PM Shah to oppn’: Don’t expect 35 years of work in 35 minute...
Responding to questions raised by opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah said the government is actively working on resolving the squatters’ issue through multiple ministries.
May 31, 2026
WORLD
8 killed, 33 injured in tourist bus crash in western Türkiye
8 killed, 33 injured in tourist bus crash in western Türkiye
The bus, carrying 38 passengers and three crew members, was traveling from the city of Izmir to the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya when it struck a guardrail and caught fire on the Denizli-Aydin highway in Denizli Province, according to broadcaster NTV.
May 31, 2026