SOCIETY

Women’s representation in civil service rises sharply, health sector sees female majority

Women’s representation in civil service rises sharply, health sector sees female majority

Of the total workforce under the Nepal Health Service, 54.7 percent are women, compared to 45.3 percent men, with 4,518...

Of the total workforce under the Nepal Health Service, 54.7 percent are women, compared to 45.3 percent men, with 4,518...

May 28, 2026

WORLD

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UN

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UN

The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN's weather and climate agency sai...

The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN's weather and climate agency sai...

May 28, 2026

SOCIETY

5th Meeting of Nepal-Switzerland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism concludes

5th Meeting of Nepal-Switzerland Bilateral Consultation Mechanism concludes

The two sides appreciated the longstanding friendship and close partnership between the two countries and reaffirmed the...

The two sides appreciated the longstanding friendship and close partnership between the two countries and reaffirmed the...

May 28, 2026

SOCIETY

HoR Member Sherpa scales Mt Sagarmatha

HoR Member Sherpa scales Mt Sagarmatha

Sherpa reached the top of the world at 5:40 AM on Wednesday, along with a logo of the Federal Parliament.

Sherpa reached the top of the world at 5:40 AM on Wednesday, along with a logo of the Federal Parliament.

May 28, 2026

WORLD

Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged

Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged

Kuwait’s military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted.  

Kuwait’s military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted.  

May 28, 2026

WORLD

US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of Hormuz

US Treasury sanctions Iran authorities overseeing Strait of Hormuz

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, because they "may be providing support to and...

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, because they "may be providing support to and...

May 28, 2026

SOCIETY

Israel to recruit 2,300 Nepali care workers

Israel to recruit 2,300 Nepali care workers

The Department of Foreign Employment issued the call for applications on Wednesday, inviting eligible candidates through...

The Department of Foreign Employment issued the call for applications on Wednesday, inviting eligible candidates through...

May 28, 2026

SOCIETY

Weak regulation erodes public trust in cooperatives: report

Weak regulation erodes public trust in cooperatives: report

The findings were included in the “Cooperative Irregularities Investigation Commission Report, 2026,” which...

The findings were included in the “Cooperative Irregularities Investigation Commission Report, 2026,” which...

May 28, 2026

Art & Culture

President, Vice President extend greetings on Eid al-Adha today

President, Vice President extend greetings on Eid al-Adha today

On this day, Muslims visit the nearest mosques after a morning bath and attend a mass prayer to read the Namaj. After co...

On this day, Muslims visit the nearest mosques after a morning bath and attend a mass prayer to read the Namaj. After co...

May 28, 2026

SOCIETY

Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with photobook launch

Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with photobook launch

Swiss Ambassador Danielle Meuwly said the achievement was about “lives changed” rather than numbers, while M...

Swiss Ambassador Danielle Meuwly said the achievement was about “lives changed” rather than numbers, while M...

May 28, 2026