POLITICS
NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals over Gen Z protests
NHRC recommends further investigation into 49 individuals ov...
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The list includes leaders and lawmakers associated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party, including Ganesh Karki, Sulav Kharel, Bablu Gupta, Dr Toshima Karki, Manish Jha, and Hari Dhakal. The NHRC has also named several high-profile public personalities and content creators, including Sisan Baniya,...
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Economic Survey flags delays in national pride projects
Economic Survey flags delays in national pride projects
Nepal’s flagship national pride and strategic road projects continue to lag far behind schedule, with the latest Economic Survey for Fiscal Year 2025/26 revealing sluggish progress across multiple corridors and highways. Despite years of investment, most projects have failed to meet targets wi...
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Consumption accounts for 90.3 percent of Nepal’s economy, private sector dominates spendin...
Consumption accounts for 90.3 percent of Nepal’s economy, pr...
Presenting the Economic Survey in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said the preliminary estimate projects economic growth at 3.85 percent. According to the survey, Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach Rs. 66.09 trillion this fisc...
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Progress of national pride and strategic road projects slow: Economic Survey
Progress of national pride and strategic road projects slow:...
The progress of national pride and strategic road projects is found to be pathetic, with most of the projects failing to achieve the target within stipulated time.
May 27, 2026
POLITICS
NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in Nakkhu jailbreak
NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in...
The NHRC report states that the act of being released from prison in an unauthorized manner is not only a violation of human rights but may also constitute a criminal offence under Section 49 of the Prison Act 2079. It calls for a detailed investigation into the involvement of Lamichhane, then jailo...
May 27, 2026
SPORTS
Asian Games Women's Qualifiers 2026: Nepal defeats China by 19 runs
Asian Games Women's Qualifiers 2026: Nepal defeats China by...
Chasing a target of 126 runs set by Nepal in the match played at the Bayuemas Oval Cricket Ground in Malaysia today, China was all out for 106 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday
Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal informed the lawmakers to be present in the joint meeting before 3:45pm on the slated date.
May 27, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker Aryal calls for unified efforts to strengthen human rights protection
Speaker Aryal calls for unified efforts to strengthen human...
Speaker Aryal underscored that Nepal has been raising its voice in favour of partnership and prosperity amongst the least developed and landlocked developing countries, and for the promotion of human rights in favour of marginalized and at-risk communities.
May 27, 2026
WORLD
WHO chief says DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war
WHO chief says DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of E...
"Eastern DRC now faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the response," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
DDC settles Rs 120 million dues to dairy farmers
DDC settles Rs 120 million dues to dairy farmers
The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as a part of its effort to settle long-pending dues.
May 27, 2026