SOCIETY
How Nepali job seekers are falling victim to organ traffickers
How Nepali job seekers are falling victim to organ trafficke...
Traffickers are exploiting Nepal’s open border and widespread poverty to lure vulnerable job seekers to India, where many are allegedly forced into illegal kidney removal operations.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Six arrested for fraudulent foreign employment scam in Kathmandu
Six arrested for fraudulent foreign employment scam in Kathm...
According to police, those arrested include 45-year-old Ram Bahadur Ale Magar of Rautamai Rural Municipality–4, Udayapur; 32-year-old Ashish Karki of Lahan Municipality–6, Siraha; 79-year-old Lok Bahadur Shrestha of Tokha Municipality–4; 41-year-old Tulasa Pun Magar of Tokha Munici...
May 28, 2026
WORLD
US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks
US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks
The latest exchange was the most serious since the ceasefire started in April, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and drawing in US ally Kuwait, which accused Iran of a "dangerous escalation". It came as violence on the war's Lebanese front escalated sharply after Israel declare...
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Two-day weekend sparks stress for Nepal’s students, parents, and schools
Two-day weekend sparks stress for Nepal’s students, parents,...
The government has stated that the decision for a two-day weekend aims to improve students’ mental health, increase teacher efficiency, provide opportunities for extracurricular activities and align with international practices. However, experts warn of possible negative impacts such as diffic...
May 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Upper Trishuli-1 hits key milestone with weir gate operation, Korean envoy attends the cer...
Upper Trishuli-1 hits key milestone with weir gate operation...
The operation ceremony of the newly installed weir gate of the 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 (UT-1) Hydropower Project was successfully held in Rasuwa district on Thursday.
May 28, 2026
WORLD
China sees steady foreign capital inflows into stock market: regulator
China sees steady foreign capital inflows into stock market:...
China's securities regulator said Thursday that foreign capital has been flowing steadily into the country's stock market this year via various channels, with foreign investors now holding over 4 trillion yuan (about 586 billion U.S. dollars) in tradable A-shares.
May 28, 2026
ECONOMY
CIB writes to SEBON to freeze share transactions of 56 high-profile individuals
CIB writes to SEBON to freeze share transactions of 56 high-...
The CIB this week wrote to the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), requesting it to take necessary action against the accused. The Bureau has sought action against high-profile individuals, including directors and chief executive officers of various insurance companies and merchant bankers, while con...
May 28, 2026
ECONOMY
Tea exports to India, other countries easing up, says Industry Minister
Tea exports to India, other countries easing up, says Indust...
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Gauri Kumari has said that progress has been made towards addressing the problems faced in tea exports to India.
May 28, 2026
SPORTS
Anjan Dhamala rises from national athlete to global taekwondo leader
Anjan Dhamala rises from national athlete to global taekwond...
Born in Gorkha, Dhamala grew up in an economically constrained environment and later moved to Kathmandu after completing his School Leaving Certificate (SLC). His journey in sports began after relocating to the capital, where he was introduced to Taekwondo during his student life. He initially train...
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Tipper-hit kills pedestrian in Surkhet
Tipper-hit kills pedestrian in Surkhet
The accident occurred when a tipper (registration number Ka Pra 02–001 Kha 0647) traveling from Kalpani Khola towards Satari struck Wali, who was on foot.
May 28, 2026