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May 3, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Govt aims to achieve rapid economic development
By Modnath Dhakal/Laxman Kafle,Kathmandu, May 3: President Ramchandra Paudel has presented the government’s policies and programmes for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025/26 with an emphasis on policy s...
People’s Forum to address climate injustice before Sagarmatha Sambaad
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 3 : A wide range of groups are coming together on May 4, 2025, to hold the People’s Forum, an important event taking place before the Sagarmatha Sambaad.
NEA claims Rs. 5.26 billion loss
Kathmandu, May 3: Nepal Electricity Authority has issued a white paper showing its situation with financial status, demand and supply situations of electricity and further plans.
US unemployment stays at 4.2
Washington, May 3: American employers added a better-than-expected 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Flood washes away diversion of Binayi River, transportation affected
By Bomlal Giri,Nawalpur, May 3: A flood following early morning rainfall in Nawalpur has washed away the diversion at Binayi River near Dumkibas. According to the District Police Office, the incide...
Chief Minister Shah requests India’s support for development
By Avinash Chaudhary,Dhangadhi, May 3: The Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, Kamal Bahadur Shah, has requested India to support the development of the province.
Poets recite poems on Labour Day
BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, May 3: Bartaman Kabita Samuha marked the International Labour Day by organising an event, 'Labour And Labourers: Special Poetry Recitation', in Mandikhatar, Kathmandu...
KMC to organise Skill Fair
BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, May 3: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to organise the ‘Skill Fair 2025’ at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, starting May 21, aiming to engage 2,082 participants.
Dhimals oppose Kanepokhari beautification drive
By Hari Prasad Koirala,Urlabari, May 3: Locals from the Dhimal community have buried bases prepared for the construction of a ticket booth and guard house in Kanepokhari, claiming that both federal...
Anjila celebrates 51 days of its screening
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, May 3: Anjila has marked the 51stday of its release in theatres.
Beyond Protest Signs: Psychology Of The Crowd
The chants in the streets are growing louder, more rhythmic, more resolute. But what drives them? In recent weeks, Nepal has found itself once again confronting the phenomenon of mass mobilisation....
When The Body Remembers
In the quiet moments between conscious thoughts, our bodies hold stories. These are not the narratives we deliberately recall, but rather the implicit memories etched into our cells—memories that c...
Better Sino-US Ties Boost Law-based Order
A nation’s need for trade is to balance the sale of surplus products and overcome the scarcity of goods. The US tariffs against all nations for the reason of treating the nation unfairly have rattl...
Today’s weather: May 3, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division said on Saturday that westerly and local winds, along with moisture-lad...
2nd death of Nepali student at KIIT sends fresh shock waves
Family of Prisha Sah travels to Bhubaneswar, India. Odisha authorities begin probe into suspicious death. Pain, grief and fear and sorrow haunt the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT...
Nepal set for intense monsoon. Boost for crops, peril for people
Monsoon rains are vital for Nepal’s Rs6.17 trillion economy, but timely fertiliser supply is key to boosting yields. In 2025 Nepal is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rains for the second co...
ManU, Tottenham take commanding leads in Europa League semifinals
London, May 3: The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham. Big wins for both teams in the first legs of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a ...
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza
Tel Aviv, May 3: Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was in international waters off Malta on Friday, the group organizing the shipment said. A fire broke out but was brought un...
For Nepal, Global Chess is no child’s play
With its ancient roots and ingrained culture, Nepali chess strives for structured training and global recognition. Making this effort are academies and a new generation of players. Chess is among ...
Media will continue to work fearlessly to fully exercise and protect constitutionally-guaranteed rights: President Paudel
Kathmandu, May 3: President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed the confidence that the media world will continue to courageously work for the pursuit of full exercise and defence of the rights guarant...
The road was upgraded to six lanes, but the bridge stays two-lane
The widening of Phirke bridge, stalled by years of land disputes, contractor negligence and red tape, remains a chokepoint and accident hazard along Pokhara’s model highway. Pokhara, the country's...
World Press Freedom Day being marked today: Time to Put AI on Social Agenda
Kathmandu, May 3: The 32nd World Press Freedom Day is being commemorated throughout the world, including Nepal, today around the theme of 'Time to Put AI on Social Agenda'.
UML Parliamentary Party meeting today
Kathmandu, May 3: The CPN (UML) Parliamentary Party is meeting today. The meeting will take place at 1.0 pm at the Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar.
Government’s policy document reaffirms pledge to constitution amendment
Vows to pass school, civil service laws during the ongoing House session. Opposition criticises the document as aimless, outdated, blind to geopolitics. Amendment to the Constitution of Nepal was ...
Garbage disposal resumes after KMC allows vegetable sales on road at Machhapokhari
Around 400 farmers from the landfill-affected areas in Nuwakot bring food and vegetables to Machhapokhari for sale. Garbage disposal at the Bancharedanda landfill site, which was halted on Friday ...
Ncell honoured as the highest income tax payer in ICT sector
Each year, May 2 is observed as ‘National ICT Day’ to promote the development and advancement of ICT in the country. The government has honoured Ncell as the highest income tax payer in the countr...
Laxmi E-Mobility, GO Automobiles win award at Kaiyi Auto Global Conference 2025
This prestigious recognition reflects the outstanding efforts of Laxmi E-Mobility and GO Automobiles in introducing and promoting Kaiyi vehicles in the Nepali market Laxmi E-Mobility and GO Automo...
Light rain forecast at one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today
Kathmandu, May 3: The Westerly and local wind have their influence in the country at present. The moisture-laden wind entering from the Bay of Bengal also has its partial influence in the country's...
A town in step with its ancestors
For centuries, the people of Banepa have celebrated the Chandeshwari Jatra, a festival that blends devotion, history and community pride. Chandeshwari Jatra is a centuries-old festival celebrated ...
War, through the eyes of a child
Thanhha Lai’s ‘Inside Out & Back Again’ follows a young Vietnamese refugee building a new life in a foreign land. ‘Inside Out & Back Again’ is an award-winning middle-grade novel, told in a free-v...
Campaign Hackathon 2025 kicking off on Monday
Kathmandu, May 3: A two-day gathering of youth activists, workers from the informal sector, farmers, civil society representatives and government stakeholders will be kicking off on Monday.
Trump proposes $163 billion cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending
The cuts would sharply reduce spending on education, housing and medical research next year, while increasing outlays for defense and border security. US President Donald Trump’s administration on...
FNJ organizes morning rally to mark World Press Freedom Day
Kathmandu, May 3: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Kathmandu chapter organized a morning procession to mark the World Press Freedom Day today under the banner of ‘Reporting In The Brave N...
'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
By James Gallagher, Health and science correspondent, May 3: The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an "unparalleled" antivenom, ...
EVENTS: May 3 to May 9, 2025
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week. Night Out Night Out, organised by Trishuli Vila, is a lively evening for kids and families that provides a cool respite with music, d...
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