SOCIETY
13 including nine foreigners killed due to high altitude sickness in Mustang this year
13 including nine foreigners killed due to high altitude sic...
The fatalities occurred among religious pilgrims visiting the Muktinath area, a popular high-altitude destination.
May 31, 2026
Entertainment
Lalibazar crosses Rs 75 million at box office, enters fourth week with growing momentum
Lalibazar crosses Rs 75 million at box office, enters fourth...
On Saturday, the film secured 192 shows nationwide, up from 180 shows on its opening day on May 8.
May 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Nearly 2,000 drivers penalized in Kathmandu; collecting over Rs 541,000 in revenue
Nearly 2,000 drivers penalized in Kathmandu; collecting over...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 127 drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, while 142 were found operating ride-sharing services in violation of regulations.
May 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Madhav Nepal bats for unity among communist forces
Madhav Nepal bats for unity among communist forces
Inaugurating the Unity National Gathering of All Nepal Women's Association in the capital city on Saturday, the former Prime Minister said a robust communist force was needed in the country for social justice, equality, economic prosperity and effective implementation of the constitution.
May 31, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpashchim as storm threatens terai
Rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpashchim as storm thre...
Most Himalayan and hilly areas, including those in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, are experiencing cloudy conditions.
May 31, 2026
WORLD
Heatwave makes conditions 'inhumane', say inmates at overcrowded Paris suburb prison
Heatwave makes conditions 'inhumane', say inmates at overcro...
French MP Clementine Autain witnessed the conditions during an unannounced visit on Friday afternoon to the penitentiary in the Seine-Saint-Denis Paris suburb, accompanied by AFP.
May 31, 2026
ECONOMY
Tax hikes contradict govt’s plan to increase domestic power consumption
Tax hikes contradict govt’s plan to increase domestic power...
The government has been reiterating its commitment time and again to facilitate domestic electric consumption to prevent wastage of the produced electricity.
May 31, 2026
WORLD
Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia
Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China...
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying Washington sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
UNP Chairperson Ghising criticizes govt’s decision to slap 5 pc VAT on electricity consump...
UNP Chairperson Ghising criticizes govt’s decision to slap 5...
Chairman of Ujyalo Nepal Party Kulman Ghising urged the government to immediately revoke its decision to slap 5 percent value added tax (VAT) on the consumption of electricity by the general public.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal opens housing, stock market access to foreign investors and NRNs
Nepal opens housing, stock market access to foreign investor...
Presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said the reforms are designed to streamline processes from investment approval to profit repatriation, while reducing regulatory bottlenecks that have long discouraged investors.
May 30, 2026