POLITICS
President administers oath to newly appointed CJ Dr Manoj Sharma
President administers oath to newly appointed CJ Dr Manoj Sh...
Earlier in the day, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee had unanimously endorsed Sharma’s nomination following a recommendation by the Constitutional Council.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
MSF warns aid used for 'military objectives' in S.Sudan
MSF warns aid used for 'military objectives' in S.Sudan
Government troops under President Salva Kiir have again been clashing with militias allied to his longtime rival Riek Machar over the past 18 months, with conflict reported in 73 of 79 counties, according to the ACLED monitoring group.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Changunarayan to become country's first 'Yoga Municipality'
Changunarayan to become country's first 'Yoga Municipality'
Organizing a press meet recently, Jeevan Khatri, Mayor of Changunarayan Municipality, shared that preparations are underway to announce the Municipality as the first 'Yoga Municipality' amid a three-day event to be held on May 22, 23 and 24.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Banke records 205 cases of crime in a month
Banke records 205 cases of crime in a month
The District Police Office made public a progress report on Monday.
May 19, 2026
POLITICS
SC seeks govt response on Deuba petition over arrest warrant on money laundering case
SC seeks govt response on Deuba petition over arrest warrant...
The SC has ordered the government to explain the legality of the arrest warrant issued against Sher Bahadur Deuba and others in an ongoing money laundering investigation.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Technical committee task force formed to deal with human-wildlife conflict
Technical committee task force formed to deal with human-wil...
The 15-member task force includes human-wildlife conflict management experts.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt to provide temporary housing, cash support for displaced squatters in Kathmandu
Govt to provide temporary housing, cash support for displace...
The Cabinet has approved a relief package including a one-time NPR 25,000 payment and temporary housing support for squatters displaced from Kathmandu Valley settlements, along with several administrative decisions and foreign grant acceptances.
May 19, 2026
POLITICS
NC Chief Whip Thapa calls for intensifying extraction of petroleum products
NC Chief Whip Thapa calls for intensifying extraction of pet...
Chief whip of the Nepali Congress (NC) Bashana Thapa has urged the government to speed up the project on excavation of petroleum products in Dailekh district in Karnali Province.
May 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Over Rs 4.4 million collected in revenue from vehicle fines
Over Rs 4.4 million collected in revenue from vehicle fines
As many as 5,263 drivers were fined during the period.
May 19, 2026
WORLD
Russia announces three-day nuclear drills
Russia announces three-day nuclear drills
Throughout its more than four-year offensive in Ukraine Moscow has flaunted its possession of nuclear weapons and repeatedly threatened to use them.
May 19, 2026