WORLD
Trump says US, Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior IS leader
Trump says US, Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior IS leader
"Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump said on Truth Social.
May 16, 2026
POLITICS
NC reappoints Umesh Shrestha as treasurer
NC reappoints Umesh Shrestha as treasurer
Shrestha has been nominated to the post of treasurer in the Central Working Committee under Article 21 (4) of the party statute.
May 16, 2026
POLITICS
PM Shah brings National Investigation Department under PM’s Office
PM Shah brings National Investigation Department under PM’s...
Often described as the country’s core intelligence body, the NID is responsible for collecting sensitive information related to national security, crime control and governance.
May 16, 2026
SOCIETY
NDFN welcomes sign language interpretation in parliamentary sessions
NDFN welcomes sign language interpretation in parliamentary...
The NDFN stated that the use of sign language interpretation during live broadcasts of parliamentary sessions is expected to improve the deaf community’s access to information related to parliamentary proceedings, including the government’s policies and programmes, budget, lawmaking proc...
May 16, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal set for crucial clash against USA in ICC World Cup League 2
Nepal set for crucial clash against USA in ICC World Cup Lea...
The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.
May 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Moderate rainfall, windstorms likely in some areas
Moderate rainfall, windstorms likely in some areas
At present, generally cloudy conditions are prevailing in the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, while the remaining provinces are experiencing partly cloudy weather, according to the MFD.
May 16, 2026
Literature
Voices from Nepal’s margins rise in Farmers of Blue Smoke
Voices from Nepal’s margins rise in Farmers of Blue Smoke
The poet’s note offers a compelling entry into the collection.
May 16, 2026
WORLD
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
Disruptions around Gulf shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive volatility in oil and gas markets, increasing pressure on energy-importing economies, including India.
May 16, 2026
POLITICS
SC orders release of NIMB CEO Pandey
SC orders release of NIMB CEO Pandey
upreme Court (SC) has ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Pandey on a personal recognizance bond while allowing the investigation against him to proceed.
May 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Pathao Deputy General Manager Thapa resigns after 8 years
Pathao Deputy General Manager Thapa resigns after 8 years
Deputy General Manager of ride-sharing company Pathao, Shashank Shamsher Thapa, has resigned from his post after eight years of service. Thapa, who had served in multiple roles including legal head and deputy general manager at Pathao, stepped down after contributing to the company’s grow...
May 15, 2026