SOCIETY
Two-day weekly holiday under fire, calls grow for reversal
Two-day weekly holiday under fire, calls grow for reversal
Experts argue that in a country like Nepal, where public holidays are already abundant, a two-day weekend is largely impractical and disruptive to public service delivery.
May 27, 2026
OPINION
Stroke Awareness Month: Every Minute Counts, Every Life Matters
Stroke Awareness Month: Every Minute Counts, Every Life Matt...
Stroke is a medical emergency where every minute counts, and timely recognition, prevention, and treatment can save lives and reduce long-term disability.
May 27, 2026
POLITICS
Chaos in Koshi Assembly as opposition parties try to storm speaker’s podium
Chaos in Koshi Assembly as opposition parties try to storm s...
The disruption began shortly after the assembly session started, when lawmakers from the opposition Nepal Communist Party rose from their seats in protest.
May 27, 2026
DIASPORA
Nepal promoted as land of Buddha and Everest at Hong Kong event
Nepal promoted as land of Buddha and Everest at Hong Kong ev...
The event highlighted Nepal’s spiritual and natural heritage while encouraging deeper engagement in tourism and hospitality.
May 27, 2026
Health
Cancer medicine shortage hits country's largest cancer hospital
Cancer medicine shortage hits country's largest cancer hospi...
The country's largest cancer treatment facility, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan district, is facing a severe shortage of key chemotherapy drugs, including Carboplatin and Cisplatin, due to a global supply disruption.
May 27, 2026
WORLD
Modi warns of dangers as heatwave grips India
Modi warns of dangers as heatwave grips India
International air-quality monitoring platform AQI recorded that the top 45 hottest cities in the world were all in India at midday on Wednesday, all above 43C.
May 27, 2026
POLITICS
MP Mahara questions new Parliament building design, compares hall to cinema
MP Mahara questions new Parliament building design, compares...
Mahar welcomed the government’s plan to present the upcoming budget from the new building but questioned the seating and table arrangements inside the hall.
May 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Social Entrepreneurship Summit ends with nine-point call to action
Social Entrepreneurship Summit ends with nine-point call to...
The declaration calls for an enabling environment for social entrepreneurship through a dedicated legal framework, targeted financing mechanisms, policy reforms, and stronger institutional coordination.
May 27, 2026
Market
LG launches new DualCool air conditioners in Nepal with smart energy-saving features
LG launches new DualCool air conditioners in Nepal with smar...
The new air conditioners were unveiled during an event at Vivanta Kathmandu in the presence of Chaudhary Group Managing Director Nirvana Chaudhary.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Dr Swarnim Wagle to unveil Economic Survey today
Dr Swarnim Wagle to unveil Economic Survey today
There is a practice of presenting the Economic Survey before presenting the budget for the coming fiscal year. The survey incorporates the progress achieved in the current fiscal year as well as details of the government's performance.
May 27, 2026