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May 27, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Statement recording on Tinkune incident begins
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 27: Proceedings have officially commenced at the Kathmandu District Court regarding the violent incident that occurred in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on March 28.
Gandaki to lead in GDP growth, Bagmati in per capita term
Kathmandu, May 27: Gandaki Province is estimated to record the highest economic growth among Nepal’s seven provinces in the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Rato Machhindranath idol to be reinstalled inside rebuilt temple
By Binu Shrestha,Lalitpur, May 27: The locals of Bungamati are filled with excitement as the idol of Rato Machhindranath is set to be reinstalled in its original spot inside the Rato Machhindranath...
Lumbini govt plans grand Republic Day celebrations
By Our Correspondent,Bhairahawa, May 27: The Lumbini Provincial Government has decided to celebrate Republic Day 2025 in a grand manner.
We have introduced ‘Lumbini Tourism Circuit’ concept: CM
BY OUR CORRESPONDENT,Bhairahawa, May 27: Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya has said that efforts are underway to establish Lumbini as a leading destination for Buddhist pilgrima...
Make sure tourists face no hassles: PM
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 27: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that tourists visiting Nepal be welcomed with warm hospitality and not subjected to any legal or administrative hassles.
Police extend winning run; Army, Karnali eliminated
By Our Correspondent,Machhapuchhre (Kaski), May 27: The defending champions, Nepal Police Club, extended their winning streak with a fourth consecutive victory in the women's division of the 9th Pr...
Vat Savitri festival marked
By Our Correspondent,Bardibas, May 27: Married women observed the Vat Savitri festival, wishing for eternal good fortune, children's happiness, and the long life of their husbands across the Tarai ...
Monsoon Readiness
As the pre-monsoon season draws to a close, Nepal anticipates a severe monsoon season this year, as forecast by meteorologists, posing a significant threat to the well-being of a substantial portio...
Oli’s street takeover call invites backlash
Prime Minister Oli has ordered UML cadres to take control of Kathmandu streets on May 29 to counter a royalist rally. Nepali politicians are notorious for making unnecessary remarks that stir cont...
Congress shields home minister as visit visa scam sparks uproar
Lekhak denies wrongdoing, as opposition plans to block him from addressing Parliament. Amid calls to step down after the visit visa scam rocked the home administration, the ruling Nepali Congress ...
Seabird spotted in Nepal for first time
With the addition, Nepal’s total bird count has reached 900. A new species of migratory seabird, known as short-tailed shearwater, has been officially recorded in Nepal for the first time. The rar...
Ministry directs agencies to start preparations for disease outbreaks as monsoon approaches
As many as 71 districts have reported dengue infection this year. Risk of a coronavirus resurgence is also rising as neighbouring India reports cases. Minister for Health and Population Pradip Pau...
Gandaki leads as 4 provinces outpace national GDP growth
The National Statistics Office estimates Bagmati has the highest per capita GDP and Madhesh has the lowest, as most provinces fall below national average. Four provinces—Gandaki, Bagmati, Karnali,...
Preparations complete for 13th Kantipur Half Marathon
Recognised as one of Nepal’s most prestigious road races, the marathon follows the popular ‘city marathon’ concept popular around the world. Preparations for the 13th edition of the Kantipur Half ...
15th International Open Friendly Taekwondo in December
It will be the fifth edition of the tournament hosted by Nepal in its 25 years of history. Nepal will host the 15th edition of the International Open Friendly Taekwondo Championships (IOFTC) in De...
A journalist’s mission to record Nepali football’s golden past
Veteran football journalist Himesh’s debut book—‘Swarnakatha: Nepali Footballko’—is more than a tribute to the sport. It’s a wake-up call for authorities to step up record-keeping. Long before str...
Campaign Against Corruption
Corruption continues to be one of the greatest obstacles to global development. The most recent Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by the civil-society organisation Transparency Internati...
AI and the UAE
The shift to AI could well make the UAE far less dependent on migrant labour. When US President Donald Trump recently descended on the Middle East, he brought with him the CEOs of a host of Americ...
Rise of nasal bleeding dengue
As monsoon approaches, the risk of a pathogenic dengue outbreak shouldn’t be underestimated. Last year, a 34-year-old man visited a hospital with complaints of nasal bleeding (epistaxis). The pati...
Morally bankrupt monarchists
The pro-monarchy movement will fail. It lacks leadership with moral integrity, honesty and imagination. Starting May 29, the monarchists are preparing to launch an ambitious mass movement to resto...
Timber trouble
While timber harvested in Nepal is rotting away, the country is also importing all kinds of wood products. Nepal’s lowland is home to many forests, including the invaluable Sal (Shorea robusta). Y...
Mental health: Through a cultural lens
How Nepal’s social norms and cultural beliefs shape perceptions of mental health. In Nepal, mental health is a topic between silence and slow acceptance. At the same time, we have seen growth in p...
Vice President of IFSC Asia Extends Best Wishes to Nepali Youth Climbers
Kathmandu, May 25, 2025 – In a heartwarming video message, Yasmine Gahtani, Vice President of IFSC Asia and Managing Director of the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation, extended her best wishes t...
IFSC Board Member Stephane David Applauds Nepal’s Youth Climbing Efforts
Kathmandu, May 25, 2025- In a powerful show of international solidarity, Stephane David, Executive Board Member of the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) and Oceania Representative, ...
Kami Rita Sherpa reaches Everest summit for 31st time, extending his world record
Pasang Dawa Sherpa follows with 29 ascents, two of which were made this spring. Nepali mountaineering icon Kami Rita Sherpa has once again made history, reaching the summit of Mount Everest for a ...
Children As Constituency Of Peace
Children belong to the populace under 16 years of age until they are entitled to the identity of citizenship. Nepal’s demographic structure is youthful. Forty per cent of the nation’s population is...
Tackle LDC Graduation Challenges
Nepal is graduating from the category of LDCs to that of developing countries in November 2026 as the government has fulfilled the required criteria. It is a matter of satisfaction that our country...
Kumari Foundation hands over medical equipment to Chhedagad’s hospital
By Bashudev Sharma,Jajarkot, May 27: Kumari Foundation Kathmandu has handed over medical equipment worth more than Rs. 30 million to the municipal hospital of Chhedagad Municipality.
Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza
Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 27: Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter that was struck as people slept, setting their belo...
Alcaraz starts title defence in style
Paris, May 27: Favorites Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek cruised into the second round of their respective French Open campaign Monday.
Historic Bayalkanda Fort undergoing reconstruction
By Rajani Yogi,Surkhet, May 27: The reconstruction and preservation of a historic fort in Surkhet has begun, aiming to make it an attractive tourist destination. Located in Birendranagar Municipali...
Today’s weather: May 27, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division said that partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected in the hil...
Trump considers redirecting $3 billion in Harvard grants to US trade schools
Trump escalates feud with Harvard by threatening to redirect frozen $3 billion in federal research grants to trade schools, amid legal battles over academic freedom and foreign student enrollment. ...
Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital
Police said they had arrested a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool, believed to be the driver who struck a group of celebrating supporters. A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans ...
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