SOCIETY
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki provinces today
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki provinces today
Hilly and mountainous regions will remain generally cloudy, while the Tarai will see partly cloudy skies.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
Under Japan's once-strict stance adopted following its World War II surrender and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it has generally restricted arms exports in recent times to non-lethal categories like rescue, transport and surveillance.
May 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt vows to end cartels, boost private sector growth
Govt vows to end cartels, boost private sector growth
Finance Minister Wagle pushes socialist market economy model
May 05, 2026
POLITICS
NC reiterates firm stand on border dispute, calls for diplomatic resolution with India and...
NC reiterates firm stand on border dispute, calls for diplom...
The party expressed serious concern over the reported agreement between India and China to operate the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route via Lipulekh, stating that the area in question is an inseparable part of Nepal’s sovereign territory.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered...
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had announced a plan to guide ships from neutral countries out of the Gulf, saying it was a humanitarian effort to help their stranded crews.
May 05, 2026
OPINION
Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
Nepal must shift from a fragile, international-focused tourism model to a diversified, resilient strategy that leverages domestic travel, emerging niches, and policy reform for sustainable growth.
May 05, 2026
Editorial
Quiet Diplomacy Over Border Noise
Quiet Diplomacy Over Border Noise
Nepal must firmly defend its sovereignty in the Lipulekh dispute while prioritizing quiet, sustained diplomacy, as only respectful negotiations—not public posturing—can resolve long-standing tensions and ensure regional stability.
May 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Industrialist Shekhar Golchha taken into custody again after brief release
Industrialist Shekhar Golchha taken into custody again after...
Industrialist Shekhar Golchha has been re-arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) shortly after being released pursuant to a Supreme Court order.
May 04, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal
India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West...
Votes were still being counted under tight security in the state of more than 100 million people, one of five states and territories that held elections in April and May where results were also being announced on Monday.
May 04, 2026
SOCIETY
179 displaced from squatters' settlements taking shelter in Bhaktapur
179 displaced from squatters' settlements taking shelter in...
The training centre of the Nepal Electricity Authority in Kharipati, Changu Narayan Municipality, and the Agricultural Training Centre in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality are currently being used to accommodate them, according to Chief District Officer Umesh Kumar Dhakal.
May 04, 2026