SOCIETY
Rainfall forecast for several parts today
Rainfall forecast for several parts today
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, skies will remain generally cloudy across the country during the day. Light to moderate rain or snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in some hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as i...
May 30, 2026
WORLD
Messi headlines Argentina World Cup squad
Messi headlines Argentina World Cup squad
Inter Miami captain Messi leads an attack that also includes Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
New tariff regime targets import substitution push, boost domestic industries
New tariff regime targets import substitution push, boost do...
The government has introduced a 5%–15% import protection levy on more than 200 goods to promote domestic industries across agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and construction sectors.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
‘Women's leadership essential for national prosperity, sustainable development’
‘Women's leadership essential for national prosperity, susta...
Extending his best wishes to Nepali women at home and abroad on the occasion of the 8th National Women’s Rights Day, being observed today under the slogan “Campaign for Respect for Women’s Rights, Self-Reliance, and Prosperity,” President Paudel said:
May 30, 2026
WORLD
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth's magnetic field as a compass. But it's not yet clear how exactly they do this.
May 30, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar to allow replacement of old vehicles with EV
Myanmar to allow replacement of old vehicles with EV
In a notification dated May 28, the ministry said the program is part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption, improve road safety, and cut environmental pollution, the report said.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt slashes duties, boosts IT and EV sectors in bold budget push
Govt slashes duties, boosts IT and EV sectors in bold budget...
The government has unveiled a sweeping budget introducing major tax reliefs for the IT sector, reforms in EV and electricity taxation, and broad customs and excise cuts aimed at modernising the economy and boosting industrial growth.
May 30, 2026
WORLD
'Immense' leverage: why AI chip workers are demanding more
'Immense' leverage: why AI chip workers are demanding more
In the United States, some employees with stock options have made it rich and retired early, while in Asia chip engineers are now using their "immense" leverage over companies to get their way, analysts say.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
3% levy on private schools and hospitals raises questions on cost of education and healthc...
3% levy on private schools and hospitals raises questions on...
Introduced through the Economic Bill 2083 by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle in Parliament on Friday, the provision requires citizens to pay an additional charge when paying fees at private schools and when receiving treatment at private hospitals and healthcare providers.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
RSP-led government presents distribution-oriented budget amid debt concerns
RSP-led government presents distribution-oriented budget ami...
Ambitious FY 2026/27 budget draws mixed reactions from stakeholders
May 30, 2026