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May 16, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Sagarmatha Sambaad from today
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 16: The much-awaited Sagarmatha Sambaad (Everest Dialogue) is going to begin here on Friday.
CIAA files chargesheet against 16 persons over TERAMOCS scam
BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, May 16: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) filed a charge sheet against 16 individuals, including former Minister for Information and C...
Jacaranda canopy offers peace and joy for viewers
By Samikshya Thapa,Lalitpur, May 16: Every year as the spring season arrives something astonishing and luminous happens in the ancient city of Patan. The Jacaranda trees with their lavender-tinted ...
Over 80 summit Sagarmatha in first week of spring climbing season
BY A STAFF REPORTER,Kathmandu, May 16: More than 80 mountaineers have conquered Sagarmatha, the world’s highest peak, in the first seven days of the 2025 spring climbing season that officially bega...
Jaar: A fitting justice to Rai’s story
Kathmandu, May 16: Many readers might have gone through author Indra Bahadur Rai’s short story 'Jaar: Bhaekai Euta Katha' (Jaar: A True Story). Even those who have not read it can fully enjoy its e...
Ghantu dance in full swing performance across Gurung villages
By Nabin Raj Kuikel,Lamjung, May 16: On the occasion of Baisakh Purnima (Full Moon of the Nepali month Baisakh), the traditional Ghantu dance is being performed vibrantly in the Gurung settlements...
Nepal keeps Super Three hopes alive with six-wicket win over Bahrain
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 16: Nepal's hopes of making the Super Three in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier stayed alive after their six-wicket win over Bahrain in Bangkok, Thailand on T...
Mountain Dew launches “Peaks of Courage” campaign to spotlight Nepal’s untold mountaineering legacy
Kathmandu, May 16 Mountain Dew has unveiled a new cultural campaign titled “Peaks of Courage” in Nepal, celebrating the country’s spirit of adventure and its lesser-known mountaineering triumphs b...
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
Rome, May 16: Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror seas...
Mitigate Disaster Impacts
Monsoon is around the corner. The season comes as a boon for an agricultural country like Nepal, bringing in much-needed rains that feed the crops. The rains are vital to replenish depleted groundw...
Ensure Fiscal Discipline
The 62nd annual report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is highlighting the growing arrears in Nepal. Arrears have increased by 9.45 per cent in comparison to previous years, standing at ...
CIAA chargesheets ex-minister, officials in Teramocs scam
Anti-graft body seeks Rs3.21 billion in damages and long jail terms for Mohan Basnet and top NTA officials. After over a year of investigation, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Aut...
Billionaire Boom Is Fuelling Inequality
Trickle-down economics is a myth. Instead of fostering prosperity, extreme wealth accumulation fuels inequality, destabilises economies, and undermines democracy. In 2024, the wealth of Europe’s 44...
A Journey of Leadership and Service: Honoring Som Nath Sapkota at the NRNA Global Conclave 2025
The NRNA Global Conclave 2025 was a proud moment for the global Nepali diaspora, bringing together leaders, delegates, and community builders from across the world. Among the highlights of the even...
Fallouts Of Indo-Pak Military Skirmishes
The political tension, sparked by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir on 22 April, brought the two nuclear power countries of South Asia to the brink of a full-scale war. This situation had e...
Strengthening peace in South Asia
People from both India and Pakistan can benefit from having better relations with each other. The leadership of India and Pakistan acted wisely to reach a ceasefire agreement on May 10. Although a...
After six years and four governments, Sudurpaschim’s plan for capital still in limbo
Legal disputes, shifting priorities and federal inaction have blocked the plan to set up provincial capital in Godawari, Kailali. It has been six years since the Sudurpaschim provincial assembly v...
Today’s weather: May 16, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather on Friday is expected to remain partly to mos...
Barcelona claim 28th LaLiga title after 2-0 win at Espanyol
It caps a remarkable first season at Barca for coach Hansi Flick as his side have won the LaLiga and Copa del Rey double. Barcelona secured their 28th LaLiga title on Thursday when they beat city ...
Bill lands in House but no different from controversial land ordinance
Claiming that the bill serves the interests of land mafia and brokers, leaders from opposition parties call it a case of policy-level corruption. The government has presented the ‘Bill to Amend So...
Victims first, always
If the new TJ appointees too fail, the country’s image and stability could both take a hit. Nepal’s two important Transitional Justice (TJ) bodies—the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and...
Indigenous Indian women use 'dream maps' to protect lands from climate change
Koraput, India, May 16: At a small stream in India's eastern state of Odisha, Indigenous villagers catch eels and fish for a dinner celebrating an annual harvest festival. The bounty of communal fa...
Nepal’s FDI commitments surge 33 percent amid policy reforms
Streamlined approval process and legal amendments drive foreign investment pledges, but actual inflows remain modest due to governance challenges. Nepal has witnessed a 33 percent rise in foreign ...
Revenue Advisory Committee submits report to DPM Paudel, suggests expanding tax base
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 16: The Revenue Advisory Committee has submitted its report to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel.
APF equips units and communities to deal with monsoon hazards
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 16: The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has initiated a comprehensive monsoon preparedness campaign aimed at mitigating the risks and enhancing the response to pot...
Nepal’s overlooked solar potential
We must embrace solar power as a strategic energy resource to secure a sustainable, resilient future. Nepal’s electricity crisis is once again making headlines. While the Nepal Electricity Authori...
Vice President Yadav attends reception
Kathmandu, May 16: The Embassy of Israel in Nepal celebrated the 77th Independence Day of Israel and the 65th Diplomatic relations between Nepal and Israel on Thursday evening in Kathmandu.
TikTok to the touchline: Coaching Gen Z
Coaching today is about bridging eras. The fundamentals of the game haven’t changed—but the humans playing it have. Coaching the Nepali men’s national football team is a privilege. It is also a le...
Art, aesthetics, and Instagram
More young people are visiting galleries—sometimes for the art, sometimes for the photos. Artists share how this is reshaping art spaces. Walking into any art gallery, you’ll see some people focus...
Tanga transportation phasing out in Rautahat
By Our Correspondent,Gaur, May 16:Traditional horse-drawn carriages (tangas), once a primary mode of transportation in the Rautahat district, have been steadily replaced by modern alternatives, lea...
Morang Chamber demands regular power supply
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 16: The Chamber of Industries, Morang (CIM) has demanded the Nepal Electricity Authority to make arrangement for the regular supply of electricity in different in...
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