SPORTS
SAFF Women's Championship Football: Nepal defeats Bhutan
SAFF Women's Championship Football: Nepal defeats Bhutan
Nepal would play its second game against Sri Lanka on May 31.
May 26, 2026
OPINION
When Social Media Becomes a Courtroom
When Social Media Becomes a Courtroom
In Nepal, social media comment sections have become violent digital courtrooms where women are judged, humiliated, and convicted before justice even begins — a single post is all it takes for a trial to start; she speaks, and she is prosecuted.
May 26, 2026
WORLD
Alzheimer's-linked protein crucial for long-term memory: study
Alzheimer's-linked protein crucial for long-term memory: stu...
The research, published in Nature Communications, found that tau is essential for organizing and stabilizing memories so they persist over time, although it is not required for initial learning or short-term recall, said a statement from Australia's Flinders University released Monday. &n...
May 26, 2026
WORLD
Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal
Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part...
In a lengthy social media post, Trump listed countries whose leaders he spoke with in a conference call on Saturday about efforts to end the war with Iran.
May 26, 2026
OPINION
Can Multi-Rate VAT Discourage Nepal’s Informal Border Trade?
Can Multi-Rate VAT Discourage Nepal’s Informal Border Trade?
Introducing multiple VAT rates in Nepal could help reduce informal border trade with India, support domestic industries, and create a more balanced and competitive economy.
May 26, 2026
Editorial
Everest Needs Protection, Not Excessive Exploitation
Everest Needs Protection, Not Excessive Exploitation
Everest must be protected through controlled climbing permits and stricter qualification standards before overcrowding and commercialization irreversibly damage its human, cultural, and environmental value.
May 26, 2026
POLITICS
Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC
Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC
According to the proposal, Dr Koirala has suggested that the deadline for updating active party memberships should not be made mandatory for participation in the upcoming convention. He further proposed that the 15th General Convention be conducted on the basis of active memberships that were renewe...
May 25, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minister Pokharel
PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minis...
Speaking to the media while publicizing Cabinet decisions on Monday, Minister Pokharel, who is also the government’s spokesperson, said the issue of the Prime Minister’s address on Republic Day was not discussed in the cabinet meeting.
May 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 50 percent of road accidents in Nepal caused by overspeeding
Over 50 percent of road accidents in Nepal caused by overspe...
Police data show that out of 2,294 accidents nationwide during the review month, 1,253 were due to overspeeding. Other causes included driver incompetence (137 accidents), pedestrians crossing in haste (133), drunk driving (112), and unnecessary overtaking (46).
May 25, 2026
ECONOMY
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project to be built in Tanahun
126 MW Lower Seti Hydropower Project to be built in Tanahun
The dam of the semi-reservoir project is located in Bandipur-6 and Devghat Rural Municipality-3 of Tanahu. The power house, staff accommodation, and main tunnel are located in Devghat Rural Municipality-3 and 4.
May 25, 2026