SOCIETY
2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traffic crackdown
2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traf...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, drunk driving remained a major offence, with 104 motorists penalized.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Despite investment, irrigation covers less than half of Nepal’s farmland
Despite investment, irrigation covers less than half of Nepa...
Despite heavy investment and new expansion targets, over half of Nepal’s arable land still lacks irrigation, keeping agriculture heavily dependent on monsoon rainfall.
Jun 05, 2026
POLITICS
Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents Dr Yadav and Bhandari
Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents...
The task force, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor, Asim Shah, reached out to the residents of former presidents and held crucial discussions focusing on national interests and systemic reforms.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priority
Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priori...
Experts say the government’s recently announced budget—focused on economic growth—has sidelined issues of environment and climate change.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
World Environment Day being marked today
World Environment Day being marked today
The UN has mentioned World Environment Day 2026 as a 'Global Call for Climate Action'.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cross 40°C
Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cros...
The MFD called for precautionary measures in 14 districts and advised people in another seven districts to closely monitor weather updates as hot conditions are expected to persist over the coming days.
Jun 05, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Wildfire Challenge: Why Prevention Must Come Before Response
Nepal’s Wildfire Challenge: Why Prevention Must Come Before...
This year, meteorologists have predicted below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures, with precipitation likely to arrive in short, intense and localised bursts. These changing conditions have created what many now describe as Nepal’s annual “wildfire season”.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway aid group
Sudan, DR Congo top world's most neglected crises: Norway ai...
Sudan, which since 2023 has been ravaged by a bloody conflict between two rival generals competing for power, has more than nine million internally displaced people, the Norwegian Refugee Council said in a statement.
Jun 05, 2026
OPINION
DPT Technology and China’s Innovation Journey: Lessons for Nepal’s Digital Future
DPT Technology and China’s Innovation Journey: Lessons for N...
As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, countries that fail to invest in innovation risk being left behind.
Jun 05, 2026
POLITICS
Lamichhane holds unannounced meeting with US envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi
Lamichhane holds unannounced meeting with US envoy Sergio Go...
Gor, a close confidant of US President Donald J. Trump, is no stranger to the RSP leadership. He visited Nepal in April and held discussions with Lamichhane and other senior party leaders as part of a broader political outreach.
Jun 05, 2026