ECONOMY
Customs clearance to remain suspended on budget day, DoC issues circular
Customs clearance to remain suspended on budget day, DoC iss...
As per the circular, goods registered for clearance by Thursday must be processed within the same day. Items not cleared before the deadline will be subject to the tax provisions outlined in the new budget.
May 28, 2026
POLITICS
Property probe sparks anxiety among former officials
Property probe sparks anxiety among former officials
30,000 public figures face scrutiny in asset investigation
The commission, formed by the Balen Shah-led government began work on Monday after being tasked with investigating the property holdings of individuals who held public office between fiscal years 2062/63 and 2081/82. Officials estimate that...
May 28, 2026
WORLD
Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team
Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for t...
"FIFA is expected to deliver a multiple-entry visa so that the players can enter (the United States) and return (to Mexico)," federation president Mehdi Taj said.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Pokhara metropolis begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk area
Pokhara metropolis begins demolition of encroached structure...
The structures, located east of Hong Kong Bazaar, include buildings of Nepal Trade Union Congress, GEFONT Gandaki, Community Police, Sahara Club, Himali Cultural Family, and a public toilet, among others.
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover
Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover
Nepal has 46.08 per cent of its land covered by forests followed by Sri Lanka with 34.1 per cent. Likewise, China has 22.96 per cent of its land covered by forests, India has 21.71 per cent, Bangladesh has 12.8 per cent, Pakistan has 4.8 per cent, Maldives has 2.7 per cent and Afghanistan has...
May 28, 2026
POLITICS
NC forms seven thematic subcommittees to strengthen policy making
NC forms seven thematic subcommittees to strengthen policy m...
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by party Vice-President and Academy Chief Bishwo Prakash Sharma, with party President Gagan Thapa also in attendance. The committees are designed to cover key social, economic, and policy areas including the economy, climate change, youth issues, labour, c...
May 28, 2026
WORLD
US arrests ex-CIA official with $40 mn in gold at home
US arrests ex-CIA official with $40 mn in gold at home
FBI officers also seized $2 million in cash and around 35 luxury watches this month from the home of David Rush in the US state of Virginia, according to court documents.
May 28, 2026
SPORTS
Rabindra Dhant in action against Philippines’ Kimbert in road to UFC quarterfinal
Rabindra Dhant in action against Philippines’ Kimbert in roa...
Road to UFC is considered a direct pathway to the UFC main roster, with today’s bout carrying major significance for Dhant’s chances of securing a historic UFC contract.
May 28, 2026
Market
KIMFF kicks off 23rd edition with Nepal premiere of ‘Shape of Momo’
KIMFF kicks off 23rd edition with Nepal premiere of ‘Shape o...
The screening marked the start of a five-day festival featuring cinema, discussions, and storytelling, officially inaugurated with a ceremonial gong struck by Hon. Khadak Raj Paudel, Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. The minister highlighted the importance of storytelling through ci...
May 28, 2026
SOCIETY
Raw material for anticancer medicines exported from Nepal
Raw material for anticancer medicines exported from Nepal
Industry's Chairman Dr G Narayan Bahadur Chhetri said that the raw material is produced by installing state-of-the-art equipment and is being exported abroad. "We have exported the raw materials of anticancer medicines," Dr Chhetri said.
May 28, 2026