SOCIETY
Rs 2 million collected in one day from traffic fines
Rs 2 million collected in one day from traffic fines
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police, such cases include 140 of drunk-driving, 151 of ride-sharing against the rule, 149 of traffic signal violations and 186 of overspeed driving.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Under one of President Donald Trump's many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 50 developing countries to hand over anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa, refundable once they return home.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Groundbreaking: 'Controlled' quakes triggered under Swiss Alps
Groundbreaking: 'Controlled' quakes triggered under Swiss Al...
"It was a success!" said Domenico Giardini, one of the lead researchers on the project, as he inspected a crack in the rock wall lining a narrow tunnel far below the Swiss Alps.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
HoR endorses govt policies and programmes amid opposition protests, criticism
HoR endorses govt policies and programmes amid opposition pr...
The policies and programmes were eventually endorsed after Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle responded to lawmakers’ queries on behalf of the prime minister during Thursday evening’s second HoR meeting.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Generally cloudy weather likely today
Generally cloudy weather likely today
The weather is generally cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, and partly cloudy in the remaining parts.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt plans Rs 15,000 monthly rent support for displaced landless squatters
Govt plans Rs 15,000 monthly rent support for displaced land...
He said the government has already launched a screening process to identify landless people currently staying in various holding centres across Kathmandu.
May 15, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Balancing: Nepal’s Strategic Path to Peaceful Development
Beyond Balancing: Nepal’s Strategic Path to Peaceful Develop...
Nepal’s long-term strategic strength lies not in balancing India and China against each other, but in building credibility, stability and connectivity as a trusted and neutral regional partner.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
Arrest of NIMB CEO Pandey triggers banking sector alarm over collateral rights
Arrest of NIMB CEO Pandey triggers banking sector alarm over...
Bankers and financial experts warn that the arrest of NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the Smart Telecom asset sale could undermine confidence in Nepal’s collateral-based lending system and discourage investment in major sectors.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering.
May 15, 2026
Editorial
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Chasing Megawatts, Ignoring Risks
Nepal’s ambitious hydropower expansion risks creating economic and financial instability unless the government addresses storage capacity, domestic demand and cross-border market access alongside megawatt targets.
May 15, 2026