SOCIETY
Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover
Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover
Nepal has 46.08 per cent of its land covered by forests followed by Sri Lanka with 34.1 per cent. Likewise, China has 22.96 per cent of its land covered by forests, India has 21.71 per cent, Bangladesh has 12.8 per cent, Pakistan has 4.8 per cent, Maldives has 2.7 per cent and Afghanistan has...
May 28, 2026
POLITICS
NC forms seven thematic subcommittees to strengthen policy making
NC forms seven thematic subcommittees to strengthen policy m...
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by party Vice-President and Academy Chief Bishwo Prakash Sharma, with party President Gagan Thapa also in attendance. The committees are designed to cover key social, economic, and policy areas including the economy, climate change, youth issues, labour, c...
May 28, 2026
WORLD
US arrests ex-CIA official with $40 mn in gold at home
US arrests ex-CIA official with $40 mn in gold at home
FBI officers also seized $2 million in cash and around 35 luxury watches this month from the home of David Rush in the US state of Virginia, according to court documents.
May 28, 2026
SPORTS
Rabindra Dhant in action against Philippines’ Kimbert in road to UFC quarterfinal
Rabindra Dhant in action against Philippines’ Kimbert in roa...
Road to UFC is considered a direct pathway to the UFC main roster, with today’s bout carrying major significance for Dhant’s chances of securing a historic UFC contract.
May 28, 2026
Market
KIMFF kicks off 23rd edition with Nepal premiere of ‘Shape of Momo’
KIMFF kicks off 23rd edition with Nepal premiere of ‘Shape o...
The screening marked the start of a five-day festival featuring cinema, discussions, and storytelling, officially inaugurated with a ceremonial gong struck by Hon. Khadak Raj Paudel, Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. The minister highlighted the importance of storytelling through ci...
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Raw material for anticancer medicines exported from Nepal
Raw material for anticancer medicines exported from Nepal
Industry's Chairman Dr G Narayan Bahadur Chhetri said that the raw material is produced by installing state-of-the-art equipment and is being exported abroad. "We have exported the raw materials of anticancer medicines," Dr Chhetri said.
May 28, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal remain undefeated, enter semifinals in Asian Games Women’s Cricket Qualifiers
Nepal remain undefeated, enter semifinals in Asian Games Wom...
Chasing a target of 114 runs at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Nepal reached 113 for 6 with three balls to spare, finishing on 4 wickets down. The victory ensured Nepal topped Group B with four points, while China advanced as the runners-up. Indonesia ended the group stage without a win.
May 28, 2026
POLITICS
Election Commission removes two ward chairs from office
Election Commission removes two ward chairs from office
The EC stated that the positions of the two representatives became vacant after they left the party.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Ethiopia shows few signs of upcoming election
Ethiopia shows few signs of upcoming election
A few people can be spotted wearing T-shirts with the wheat symbol of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP), but there are no election posters anywhere.
May 28, 2026
SPORTS
Asian Games Qualifiers: Indonesia set 114-run target for Nepal
Asian Games Qualifiers: Indonesia set 114-run target for Nep...
After losing an opener in the very first over, Indonesia recovered through the middle order to reach a competitive total. Captain Ni Putu Ayu Nandari led the innings with an unbeaten 56, while Nilu Devi contributed 23 runs. The duo added a crucial 65-run partnership for the third wicket to stabilize...
May 28, 2026