POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal’s top court faces internal storm amid allegations of interference, procedural obstru...
Nepal’s top court faces internal storm amid allegations of i...
Nepal’s Supreme Court is facing an institutional crisis as allegations of interference, procedural obstruction, and parliamentary criticism intensify around the controversial recommendation of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as Chief Justice.
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting: MPs call for effective supply of seeds, fertilizer before paddy planting seas...
HoR meeting: MPs call for effective supply of seeds, fertili...
During the zero hour of today's HoR meeting, MP Achyutam Lamichhane called for addressing farmers' issues by supplying fertilizers, seeds, and agricultural tools.
May 18, 2026
SPORTS
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal cruise past Scotland by six wickets
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2: Nepal cruise past Scot...
After being invited to bat first, Scotland were bowled out for 194 in 39.1 overs despite an aggressive 73 off 44 balls from Brandon McMullen, who struck six fours and six sixes. Michael Inglis contributed 51, while George Munsey and Mark Watt added 21 and 20, respectively.
May 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Almost 6 billion collected in revenue in 10 months
Almost 6 billion collected in revenue in 10 months
The revenue collection has increased by Rs 341 million compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year 2024/25.
May 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Daily turnover slides to Rs 2.45 billion as NEPSE has modest fall of 1.03 points
Daily turnover slides to Rs 2.45 billion as NEPSE has modest...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday had a modest loss of 1.03 points to close at 2,730.91 points.
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
NC demands publication of NHRC report on September 8–9 incidents
NC demands publication of NHRC report on September 8–9 incid...
Speaking at Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, KC called for the release of the report prepared by a committee formed by the NHRC to investigate the incidents of September 8 and 9.
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
SC to hear challenge over CJ nomination process after administrative ruling by acting CJ M...
SC to hear challenge over CJ nomination process after admini...
Acting Chief Justice Malla ordered the SC administration to register writ petitions and appeals challenging the administrative decision that had previously refused to register the cases (a process known as “darpheet” or rejection at the filing stage).
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
UML MP questions PM Shah over “Greater Nepal” map, Lipulekh silence and ministers’ wealth
UML MP questions PM Shah over “Greater Nepal” map, Lipulekh...
“I would like to demand that the ‘Greater Nepal’ map you had displayed when you were mayor be placed here again. People voted for Balendra Shah as a more nationalist leader than KP Sharma Oli after seeing that,” she said.
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
RPP MP Oli urges govt to act against human trafficking networks
RPP MP Oli urges govt to act against human trafficking netwo...
She urged the government to take swift action to dismantle such networks and bring those involved to justice.
May 18, 2026
WORLD
Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall
Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations st...
Washington, locked in a war with Iran since US and Israeli forces launched strikes in late February, has struggled to break an impasse in negotiations and end the conflict, which has shaken the Middle East and sent energy prices climbing.
May 18, 2026