WORLD
India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwave
India generates record power as demand surges in severe heat...
Thursday was the "fourth consecutive day when the peak power demand (solar hours) reached a new all-time high", the ministry said in a statement.
May 23, 2026
POLITICS
Taskforce seeks public suggestions on constitution amendment
Taskforce seeks public suggestions on constitution amendment
The secretariat said the move aims to ensure the participation of all Nepalis in the constitutional amendment process.
May 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Hotter days likely in hilly regions, heat waves predicted in Terai
Hotter days likely in hilly regions, heat waves predicted in...
The weather is generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the remaining Himalayan and hilly regions.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
NATO ministers sound out US on Trump's 'confusing' troop moves
NATO ministers sound out US on Trump's 'confusing' troop mov...
Trump left heads spinning as NATO foreign ministers gathered in the Swedish city of Helsingborg by announcing he would send 5,000 troops to Poland, in an apparent reversal of Washington earlier calling off the planned deployment.
May 23, 2026
POLITICS
NC Prez Thapa calls for probe into September 9 Gen Z incidents, flags governance, liveliho...
NC Prez Thapa calls for probe into September 9 Gen Z inciden...
He said that while investigations into September 8 incidents had progressed, the events of September 9—where he claimed the highest damage occurred—also required scrutiny. He further urged the public release of the National Human Rights Commission’s report on the movement.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding
Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcr...
"They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nivesh Karki, director at Pioneer Adventures, told AFP.
May 23, 2026
WORLD
Putin faces domestic headwinds but grip on power is tight
Putin faces domestic headwinds but grip on power is tight
Internet outages designed to prevent Ukrainian drone attacks have angered many Russians, the economy is in contraction and the Russian army has been losing ground in Ukraine for the first time since 2023.
May 23, 2026
POLITICS
NC–UML rotation agreements under pressure across all seven provinces
NC–UML rotation agreements under pressure across all seven p...
While both parties publicly reaffirm their commitment to the coalition, the implementation of leadership transfer agreements has become increasingly complicated.
May 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Heat wave grips Western Nepal, disrupts daily life
Heat wave grips Western Nepal, disrupts daily life
The Meteorological Forecasting Division had earlier issued a warning of a heat wave in the Tarai regions of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces. According to the division, clear weather conditions and a low chance of rainfall have further contributed to rising temperatures across western Nepal.
May 22, 2026
POLITICS
US Embassy Public Affairs Chief Mike Harker becomes first serving US diplomat to summit Ev...
US Embassy Public Affairs Chief Mike Harker becomes first se...
Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy in Nepal, has become the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to summit Mount Everest, highlighting Nepal-US ties and the vital role of the Sherpa community.
May 22, 2026