SOCIETY
Chinese expedition team becomes first to summit Mt Everest and Lhotse this spring
Chinese expedition team becomes first to summit Mt Everest a...
The team reached the summit of the world's highest mountain-Mt. Everest-at 8:56 am on May 14 before going on to scale another towering mountain in its adjacent-Lhotse-at 11:25 am today, said the Himalayan Mountaineering Expedition which organized the expedition.
May 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepalgunj electricity system upgraded as new feeders added ahead of summer heat in Banke
Nepalgunj electricity system upgraded as new feeders added a...
Previously, the city and surrounding areas were served through 16 feeders. With the addition of the new lines, the total number of feeders has increased to 21, according to Distribution Center Chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra.
May 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Over Rs 85 billion in revenue foregone in a single year raises transparency concerns
Over Rs 85 billion in revenue foregone in a single year rais...
As per the report, goods imported under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) facility accounted for Rs 5.71 billion in customs duty exemptions. Similarly, Rs 496.3 million was exempted through Cabinet decisions amending provisions of the Economic Act and Excise Duty Act.
May 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Energy Ministry proactive in managing complaints
Energy Ministry proactive in managing complaints
Since Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha took office, the ministry and its associated agencies have been rolling out a fresh approach focused on 'listening to complaints and addressing them quickly.' Under Minister Shrestha's leadership, the hotline has evolved from merely a complaint log into a...
May 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Lumbini Province govt’s budget execution remains weak
Lumbini Province govt’s budget execution remains weak
According to official data, overall expenditure has remained below 40 percent due to slow progress in development projects and weak implementation across most ministries.
May 18, 2026
Market
Nepal’s V-Chitra Pvt Ltd wins big at ACEF Global Customer Engagement Awards 2026
Nepal’s V-Chitra Pvt Ltd wins big at ACEF Global Customer En...
The awards ceremony, hosted at The Westin Mumbai Garden City in Goregaon East, brought together leading marketing and communications agencies from across the Asia-Pacific region to recognize excellence in customer engagement and brand storytelling.
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
UML grants party membership to former President Bidya Devi Bhandari
UML grants party membership to former President Bidya Devi B...
The decision was taken during a Secretariat meeting held at the residence of party chair KP Sharma Oli in Gundu, according to party leaders.
May 18, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia to build up defence capabilities with new aircraft
Indonesia to build up defence capabilities with new aircraft
Prabowo presided over a handover ceremony at a military airbase in Jakarta, where he inspected recently-acquired defence equipment including four Dassault Falcon 8x and an Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft, according to a presidential palace statement.
May 18, 2026
SOCIETY
TBC students build ‘Trailmapper’ to solve Nepal’s trekking navigation problems
TBC students build ‘Trailmapper’ to solve Nepal’s trekking n...
The British College (TBC) Incubation Centre has officially launched Trailmapper, a student-led platform designed to help trekkers and travelers feel safer and more confident on Nepal’s trails.
May 18, 2026
POLITICS
Govt begins refunds for small depositors of problematic cooperatives
Govt begins refunds for small depositors of problematic coop...
The government has started refunding deposits to small savers affected by crisis-hit cooperatives in Nepal, marking the first phase of a long-awaited repayment process.
May 18, 2026