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May 2, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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President to unveil govt policy and programmes today
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 2: President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to unveil the Government's Policy and Programmes for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025/26 at the joint session of the Fede...
GP Koirala Respiratory Centre launches dialysis service
BY AMAR RAJ NAHARKI,Tanahun, May 2: Patients suffering from kidney-related illnesses in Shuklagandaki Municipality and surrounding areas of Tanahun no longer have to travel long distances for dialy...
Suggestions to avoid delays in new city planning
By Raju Lamichhane,Rukum West, May 2: Locals have complained about delays in completing projects and programmes under the New City Project being implemented in Chaurjahari, Rukum West.
Residential and mobile education draws students to Upper Mustang
By Harikrishna Sharma,Mustang, May 2: Khagendra B.K. from Jajarkot district is currently studying in Grade 6 at Divya Deep Secondary School in Chhoser, Ward No. 2 of Lomanthang Rural Municipality i...
Punjab eliminate Chennai from IPL playoff race
Chennai, May 2: A hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal and skipper Shreyas Iyer's 72 helped Punjab Kings to a four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, officially ending their opponents' slim...
Virtual band PLAVE mixes K-pop and technology to charm fans
Reuters,Seoul, May 2: The five members of one of K-pop's trendiest groups PLAVE have appeared on TV, held concerts, and one of their songs has even secured a place in the prestigious Billboard Glob...
Milestone Agreement
Ending a 28-day-long Kathmandu-centric teacher's agitation, the government and the Nepal Teachers' Federation (NTF) reached a nine-point agreement Wednesday. This has enabled the resumption of regu...
Nepal's Warm Coffee Culture
Born in India but raised in Nepal, those days were rooted in the Tarai regions, where life was simple. Returning years later wasn’t just about revisiting old memories — it became a chance to walk b...
Food Technology Ensures Sustainability
Technological intervention in food has paved wide way for its preservation and processing. With progress in post-harvest handling mechanisms, the possibilities of shelf-life extension of agricultur...
Give Teachers Due Recognition
The present teachers' movement has reshaped public perception about the relationship between the government authorities and education by highlighting the fault lines between centralisation and prof...
PM Oli asks investors to invest confidently
By Our Correspondent,Biratnagar, May 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged both domestic and foreign investors to invest in Nepal with confidence citing that the country has favourable environm...
Madhes govt working to form tourism board
By Binaya Karna,Kalyanpur (Saptari), May 2: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Tourism of Madhes Provincial government Sakil Ali Miya has said that the Madhes government will form a tourism board ...
Interactive programme held with Yubraj Nayaghare
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 2: An interactive programme with essayist, travelogue writer Yubraj Nayaghare was organised by the Nepali Literature Society Urlabari in coordination with the Com...
Victims reject transitional justice shortlist, demand new selection panel
36 victims’ groups slam list for lack of transparency, clear criteria, and right candidates. Victims of the 1996-2006 Maoist insurgency have demanded the dissolution of the committee that shortlis...
Japan's Kawasaki down Ronaldo's Al Nassr to reach ACLE final
Jeddah, May 2: Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr crashed out of the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals on Wednesday when they were beaten 3-2 by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.
India to include caste details in its next census
New Delhi, May 2: India will include caste details in its next census, in a move likely to have sweeping socio-economic and political ramifications for the world's most populous country.
Nepal hydro tender hit by fraud claims against Chinese firm
Three bidders, including another Chinese firm, have filed complaints with the CIAA and Public Procurement Office. A Chinese company has allegedly submitted fake documents in order to bag the Jagad...
Today’s weather: May 2, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that the country is currently experiencing the influence of wester...
Budget cap threatens years of Nepal’s healthcare gains, officials warn
Cuts may jeopardise major programmes on maternal and child health, immunisation, nutrition, HIV, TB, mental health, and epidemic control, among others. No new healthcare programmes will be launche...
NOC cuts fuel prices
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 2: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC's board of directors held on Wednesday decided to decrease the price...
Steam bath stove reduces firewood use, cooking time
By Rajan Rawat,Humla, May 2: Use of steam bath stove in kitchens has been found environment-friendly as it reduces firewood use by up to four times.
Trump aid cuts to impact millions of children
Amman, May 2: When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be "stronger than Spider-Man". But his dream clashes with a harsh reality -- the Jordanian boy has a serious disability, and major US ai...
‘Mera Kaka Zhou Enlai’ launched
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 2: The Nepali edition of the book ‘My Uncle Zhou Enlai’ has been launched.
More on mental health
Some laudable measures are being taken on mental health. But they are not enough. Amid growing calls for prioritisation of mental wellbeing, Nepal’s health authorities are planning to upgrade ment...
Chandipura virus in Nepal
There is an urgent need for active surveillance of this highly fatal infectious disease. Chandipura was first detected in Nepal in 2015. The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) confir...
Nepal’s Roller Derby skaters train hard for Asian Championship
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 2: With the aim of winning a medal at the 20th Asian Roller Skating Championship, Nepal’s national women's Roller Derby team has been training intensively for mor...
Pahalgam—Modi govt’s toughest moment yet
The terror attack puts it in a quandary on three fronts: Domestic, international and messaging to perpetrators. The savage massacre of tourists by terrorists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam and its aftermat...
Today's weather forecast
Kathmandu, May 2 : There is an influence of westerly and local winds in the country now.
Letters of credence presented to King Charles
Kathmandu, May 2: Ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom, Chandra Kumar Ghimire has presented his letters of credence to King Charles III. He presented the letters amidst a special ceremony hel...
Joint session of federal parliament to convene today; Govt.'s policies and programmes to be presented
Kathmandu, May 2: The government's policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year are to be presented in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday.
Spotlight or sideline? Nepali sport’s social media dilemma
The pressure to constantly perform online also brings mental strain. In the digital age, professional athletes are no longer just performers on the field—they’re also creators, influencers, and st...
Renowned bakery brand Cinnabon to debut in Nepal
With a presence in over 50 countries, Cinnabon has captivated customers worldwide with its irresistible aroma and signature flavours. Cinnabon, the world-renowned bakery brand known for its indulg...
Forest fires drive wild animals to villages
By Rajani Yogi,Surkhet, May 2: Laxman Prasad Koirala of Narayan Municipality-1 in Dailekh district was saddened to see wild animals destroy his vegetable farm and crops near his house early in the ...
Champaran food festival begins at Radisson Hotel
The festival will feature Saty Prakash Singh, originally from Bihar, India, who is passionate about reviving and sharing the traditional cooking techniques and recipes of his homeland. Radisson Ho...
Regular jobs decline sharply in Nepal as labour law compliance worsens
New report reveals surge in outsourced workers, growing gig economy, and widespread violations of wage and labour regulations amid weak enforcement. The number of regular workers in Nepal employed...
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