WORLD
Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur identified in Thailand
Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur identified in Thailand
The long-necked herbivore stretched 27 metres (88 feet) and weighed about 27 tonnes, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
Govt tightens public procurement policy
Govt tightens public procurement policy
The government has restricted the flexibility to buy unnecessary and extra goods for offices and agencies except for sheer need and emergency.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker
Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker
In the meeting, Speaker Aryal reminded that he would play a role to make Nepal-Japan ties stronger, deeper and result-oriented during his term. He appreciated Japan's support to Nepal in sectors of infrastructure, education and technology and hoped such cooperation would continue further in the comi...
May 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Over 68 percent of budget spent in ten months, development expenditure only 28 percent
Over 68 percent of budget spent in ten months, development e...
According to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), in the past ten months, a budget of Rs 1.173 trillion has been spent. For the current FY, the government has brought a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion, of which 59.75 percent of the annual allocation has been spent so far.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on President Paudel
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on President Paudel
According to the President's Office, during the meeting held at the President's Office Sheetal Niwas, they discussed issues including increasing mutual cooperation between Nepal and the United Nations.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
It is the brainchild of a company called Campus Guardian Angel, which has pilot programs using the technology in Georgia and Florida, with growing interest in Texas. These drones have not yet been battle-tested, however.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
Former bureaucrats and senior officials question logic behind ministry overhaul
Former bureaucrats and senior officials question logic behin...
Former bureaucrats and senior officials have criticised the government’s ministry restructuring, arguing that several mergers and renamed portfolios are administratively illogical and could weaken governance effectiveness.
May 15, 2026
SOCIETY
PADT abolishes post of Executive Director
PADT abolishes post of Executive Director
According to a ministerial decision, the previous regulations of the trust have been scrapped. Acting under Section 21 of the Pashupati Area Development Trust Act, 2044, the Minister and Chairperson of the Trust Council, Khadak Raj Paudel (Ganes), issued the new regulations.
May 15, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal and Thailand agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism
Nepal and Thailand agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in...
During the meeting, they discussed various ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly trade, investment, tourism, culture, agriculture, and education.
May 15, 2026
WORLD
Maldives rescuers search for drowned Italian divers
Maldives rescuers search for drowned Italian divers
Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday night that five citizens had died while diving, with Maldivian authorities recovering one body.
May 15, 2026