SOCIETY

Weather today: Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

Weather today: Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

There is a cautionary note regarding the potential for hail in the Terai regions of Madhes and Koshi Province. Temperatu...

There is a cautionary note regarding the potential for hail in the Terai regions of Madhes and Koshi Province. Temperatu...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Traffic fines generate Rs 417,000 in revenue in 24 hours

Traffic fines generate Rs 417,000 in revenue in 24 hours

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 59 drivers were booked for driving under the influence of alcoh...

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 59 drivers were booked for driving under the influence of alcoh...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Adhik Maas begins today; What to do and what to avoid?

Adhik Maas begins today; What to do and what to avoid?

In Hindu astronomical calculations, a year has 365 days and consists of both solar and lunar months. To align the two sy...

In Hindu astronomical calculations, a year has 365 days and consists of both solar and lunar months. To align the two sy...

May 17, 2026

POLITICS

33rd Madan–Ashrit  memorial day being observed today

33rd Madan–Ashrit  memorial day being observed today

Commemorative events are being held at Madannagar, Balkhu, while a thought seminar is scheduled at the Madan Bhandari Me...

Commemorative events are being held at Madannagar, Balkhu, while a thought seminar is scheduled at the Madan Bhandari Me...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Sting operation exposes manpower scam, agent caught red-handed

Sting operation exposes manpower scam, agent caught red-handed

Yadav had already paid NPR 70,000 even though the official cost for such placement should not exceed NPR 10,000. However...

Yadav had already paid NPR 70,000 even though the official cost for such placement should not exceed NPR 10,000. However...

May 17, 2026

POLITICS

NC in fragmented state now: Khadka

NC in fragmented state now: Khadka

Speaking at a program organized by the Nepali Congress Karnali Province Committee on Saturday in Birendranagar, Khadka s...

Speaking at a program organized by the Nepali Congress Karnali Province Committee on Saturday in Birendranagar, Khadka s...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Accounting officer dies during Badimalika pilgrimage

Accounting officer dies during Badimalika pilgrimage

The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bishwaraj Panthi, originally from Bhairahawa and currently serving as an...

The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Bishwaraj Panthi, originally from Bhairahawa and currently serving as an...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Global call to close digital divide marks Telecommunication Day

Global call to close digital divide marks Telecommunication Day

The day is marked every year on May 17 to raise awareness about the positive social and economic changes that can be ach...

The day is marked every year on May 17 to raise awareness about the positive social and economic changes that can be ach...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage surges through Simkot route

Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage surges through Simkot route

Since the pilgrimage season opened, a total of 169 tourists have arrived in Simkot over the past four days, flying from...

Since the pilgrimage season opened, a total of 169 tourists have arrived in Simkot over the past four days, flying from...

May 17, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB to revisit SDF instrument through third review of Monetary Policy 2025/26

NRB to revisit SDF instrument through third review of Monetary Policy 2025/26

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced to revisit the existing provision of standing deposit facility (SDF) targeting to...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced to revisit the existing provision of standing deposit facility (SDF) targeting to...

May 17, 2026