SOCIETY
Dr Pangeni appointed as officiating Dean at KU School of education
Dr Pangeni appointed as officiating Dean at KU School of edu...
He assumed the leadership role following a transitional period that included the end of former Dean Professor Dr Bal Chandra Luitel’s tenure.
May 16, 2026
SPORTS
The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup
The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and fi...
This will be the last dance for Messi and Ronaldo, who will become the first players to appear in six different World Cups, two decades on from their fresh-faced debuts at the finals.
May 16, 2026
WORLD
Taiwan says it is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning
Taiwan says it is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's war...
Taiwan "is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People's Republic of China", Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement.
May 16, 2026
WORLD
Trump says US, Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior IS leader
Trump says US, Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior IS leader
"Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump said on Truth Social.
May 16, 2026
POLITICS
NC reappoints Umesh Shrestha as treasurer
NC reappoints Umesh Shrestha as treasurer
Shrestha has been nominated to the post of treasurer in the Central Working Committee under Article 21 (4) of the party statute.
May 16, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah brings National Investigation Department under PM’s Office
PM Shah brings National Investigation Department under PM’s...
Often described as the country’s core intelligence body, the NID is responsible for collecting sensitive information related to national security, crime control and governance.
May 16, 2026
SOCIETY
NDFN welcomes sign language interpretation in parliamentary sessions
NDFN welcomes sign language interpretation in parliamentary...
The NDFN stated that the use of sign language interpretation during live broadcasts of parliamentary sessions is expected to improve the deaf community’s access to information related to parliamentary proceedings, including the government’s policies and programmes, budget, lawmaking proc...
May 16, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal set for crucial clash against USA in ICC World Cup League 2
Nepal set for crucial clash against USA in ICC World Cup Lea...
The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.
May 16, 2026
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