WORLD

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

The Geneva-based WHO said early on Sunday the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola constituted a "public he...

The Geneva-based WHO said early on Sunday the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola constituted a "public he...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Santosh Rijal lives on through his good deeds despite physical absence

Santosh Rijal lives on through his good deeds despite physical absence

People are born, they live, and one day they die. It is the inevitable cycle of nature. But not all deaths are the same....

People are born, they live, and one day they die. It is the inevitable cycle of nature. But not all deaths are the same....

May 17, 2026

POLITICS

Govt should investigate 65 corruption cases: Gyanendra Shahi

Govt should investigate 65 corruption cases: Gyanendra Shahi

In a social media statement, Shahi urged the government to take strict action to ensure good governance, transparency, a...

In a social media statement, Shahi urged the government to take strict action to ensure good governance, transparency, a...

May 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Minister Khanal asks local govt to stress long-term plan

Minister Khanal asks local govt to stress long-term plan

At a programme organized by Tokha Municipality to garner suggestions for upcoming policies, programmes and budget today,...

At a programme organized by Tokha Municipality to garner suggestions for upcoming policies, programmes and budget today,...

May 17, 2026

WORLD

Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia, killing 3: Moscow

Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia, killing 3: Moscow

"A woman was killed as a result of a UAV hitting a private house. One more person is trapped under rubble," the Moscow r...

"A woman was killed as a result of a UAV hitting a private house. One more person is trapped under rubble," the Moscow r...

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

Man arrested in Kathmandu for impersonating PMO official, threatening civil servant

Man arrested in Kathmandu for impersonating PMO official, threatening civil servant

Police have arrested a 22-year-old youth in the capital for allegedly impersonating an official from the Office of the P...

Police have arrested a 22-year-old youth in the capital for allegedly impersonating an official from the Office of the P...

May 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price slides Rs 1,400 per tola in a week

Gold price slides Rs 1,400 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market had a modest fall of Rs 1,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) at a time India, one of...

The price of gold in the domestic market had a modest fall of Rs 1,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) at a time India, one of...

May 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Investors lose Rs 234 billion as NEPSE plunges 13.71 points in a week

Investors lose Rs 234 billion as NEPSE plunges 13.71 points in a week

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week decreased 13.71 points (0.50 percent) as the government’s latest move f...

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week decreased 13.71 points (0.50 percent) as the government’s latest move f...

May 16, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah brings National Investigation Department under PM’s Office

PM Shah brings National Investigation Department under PM’s Office

Often described as the country’s core intelligence body, the NID is responsible for collecting sensitive informati...

Often described as the country’s core intelligence body, the NID is responsible for collecting sensitive informati...

May 16, 2026