SOCIETY
Moderate rainfall, windstorms likely in some areas
Moderate rainfall, windstorms likely in some areas
At present, generally cloudy conditions are prevailing in the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, while the remaining provinces are experiencing partly cloudy weather, according to the MFD.
May 16, 2026
Literature
Voices from Nepal’s margins rise in Farmers of Blue Smoke
Voices from Nepal’s margins rise in Farmers of Blue Smoke
The poet’s note offers a compelling entry into the collection.
May 16, 2026
WORLD
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Disruptions around Gulf shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive volatility in oil and gas markets, increasing pressure on energy-importing economies, including India.
May 16, 2026
POLITICS
SC orders release of NIMB CEO Pandey
SC orders release of NIMB CEO Pandey
upreme Court (SC) has ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Pandey on a personal recognizance bond while allowing the investigation against him to proceed.
May 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Pathao Deputy General Manager Thapa resigns after 8 years
Pathao Deputy General Manager Thapa resigns after 8 years
Deputy General Manager of ride-sharing company Pathao, Shashank Shamsher Thapa, has resigned from his post after eight years of service. Thapa, who had served in multiple roles including legal head and deputy general manager at Pathao, stepped down after contributing to the company’s grow...
May 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Gen-Z movement impact: Audit of 179 offices worth Rs 147.9 billion not completed
Gen-Z movement impact: Audit of 179 offices worth Rs 147.9 b...
According to the 63rd annual report of the Auditor General, the inability to carry out audits was linked to the Gen-Z movement and related incidents that took place on September 8 and 9, during which several offices failed to submit financial records and supporting documents.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Two killed in van accident in Pyuthan
Two killed in van accident in Pyuthan
According to police, the vehicle (Lu Pra 02 001 Ja 0104) skidded off the road at Devistthan in Damri Khola of Mandavi Rural Municipality-1.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Rhino found dead in Kawasoti
Rhino found dead in Kawasoti
Chief of Division Forest Office, Nawalpur, Bishnu Prasad Adhikari told state-owned RSS that the rhino was found dead in a maize farm of local resident Bhim Bahadur Darjee. The horn and hooves of the adult rhino are kept safe.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
India charges 10 for deadly 2025 Delhi car bomb
India charges 10 for deadly 2025 Delhi car bomb
The 10 charged include the alleged driver of a car killed in the blast, medical doctor Umer Un Nabi, whose charred body was identified using DNA. The remaining nine are all in custody.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
1,273 Nepalis return home in coffins in 10 months
1,273 Nepalis return home in coffins in 10 months
If deaths of undocumented workers or those who failed to renew their labor permits were also included, the number would certainly be even more alarming. However, the government does not have accurate data on them. Officials at the board say that, on average, the bodies of four Nepalis arrive home in...
May 15, 2026