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May 22, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Load shedding rumours false: Minister Khadka
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 22: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka has clarified that the talk of 'load shedding' is just a baseless rumour spread on social med...
Brace for more precipitation, higher temperature this monsoon
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 22: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast that both rainfall and temperature will be above average during this year's monsoon season.
Exports surge by over 72%, deficit stands at 7%
Kathmandu, May 22: Nepal has recorded a notable surge in exports, with export trade soaring by 72.71 per cent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Everest in five days: British team’s speed climb triggers probe
Ex-special force soldiers climb in record time after xenon gas treatment in Germany. Nepal launches an inquiry. Four former British special forces soldiers have set a startling new precedent on Mo...
Insurgency-era victims turn down call to register new complaints
Say newly formed commissions didn’t consult them before putting out notice, warn civil commission could be set up. The two transitional justice commissions have called for complaints from insurgen...
Nepal is at risk of COVID-19 infections: Experts
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 22: Health experts have called for increased vigilance in Nepal as the COVID-19 JN.1 variant, a sub-lineage of Omicron, continues to spread rapidly across Asia, w...
House committee asks CIAA to look into Pokhara airport scam
Most parties back Lingden’s report, but the UML alleges political bias. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives on Tuesday instructed the Commission for Investigation o...
Two centuries on, Ranipauwa dharmashala still serves Muktinath pilgrims
King Rana Bahadur built the rest house in memory of his queen. It offers free food, beds. In the remote village of Ranipauwa in ward 1 of Baragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality of Mustang distri...
Met department predicts above-average monsoon rainfall this year
Disaster authority steps up preparations, coordination with security agencies to respond to floods and landslides. Nepal is expected to witness above-average rainfall in the upcoming monsoon, acco...
Sukra takes sole lead on Day 2
Rai played 1-over 69 on the second day, bringing his 36-hole total to 6-under 130. He is one stroke ahead of Dinesh Prajapati, who carded 1-under 67 for a total score of 5-under 131. Former Nepali...
Nepal’s first pump track to host World Championships qualifier
The Nepal event, one of the 19 qualifiers across the globe, will put a spotlight on local heroes, offering them a chance to compete at the global stage. Nepal’s first pump track, nestled along the...
Fate of ‘Hera Pheri 3’ in limbo
Paresh Rawal’s sudden exit, a lawsuit from Akshay Kumar, and emotional statements have stalled the film’s production. The much-anticipated Bollywood comedy ‘Hera Pheri 3’ has been facing one setba...
Ascent to Gokyo Ri
From flying over glaciers to hearing the Himalayan Snowcock call, the trek was filled with unforgettable firsts. The trekking season has begun in Nepal, with climbers opting for permits. As the sp...
Counting castes and inequalities in India
A caste census could pave the way for fair, better targeted policies and equitable resource allocation. Caste remains the primary axis of social stratification in India, influencing access to educ...
A test of NPP’s popularity
Sri Lankans have high expectations from the party as it promises a shift away from traditional politics. Sri Lanka held its Local Government Election (LGE) on May 6 this year with a 62 percent vot...
Same tricks, same results
Forming commissions and study groups is insufficient for the desired administrative reforms. The Administration Reform Commission formed by King Mahendra submitted its third report on August 15, 1...
De Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as City close in on Champions League
Manchester, May 22: Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.
Documentary on Cham Bahadur Pun premiered
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 22:' An Exemplary Ex-Gurkha Soldier: Cham Bahadur Pun', a documentary directed by journalist Amrit Bhadgaule, depicts the struggles of a former Gurkha soldier ded...
Today’s weather: May 22, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. The Meteorological Forecasting Division said the weather across the country is currently being affected by a we...
England face Zimbabwe in first test in 22 years
London, May 22: For England, it's little more than a warm-up match ahead of much sterner examinations to come. For Zimbabwe, it means everything.
Trump confronts South Africa’s Ramaphosa with false claims of white genocide
South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, but the overwhelming majority of victims are Black. US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on W...
Curb Illegal Transactions
Fiscal discipline is an important element of sound and robust economic development. Rules and regulations are not only meant to maintain law and order but also curb illegal financial activities, pa...
Being Human In AI Age
Imagine working hard for days to write an essay, only to see your friend submit a better one within a minute with the help of a robot. But wait, you don’t have to imagine the situation at all. Just...
Mechanism Essential To Execute BRI Projects
During Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's visit to China in November 2024, an agreement on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework was reached between Nepal and China. Under the framework, the Tok...
Nepal Day to be marked in Frankfurt
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 22: Nepali Samaj Germany, a community organisation run by the Nepali diaspora for over 20 years, is going to organise the Frankfurt Nepal Day for the 10th time o...
Meeting of four different parliamentary committees being held today
Kathmandu, May 22: Four parliamentary committees under the Federal Parliament are set to hold meetings today.
Menglian County · Fruitful Fragrance of the Border Village
Picking a ripe fruit yourself in the “Avocado Capital of China,” then transforming into a “live streamer” selling products to netizens across the country—what surprises could arise from this blend ...
Mechi Customs Office collects nearly Rs 13 billion in revenue
Bhadrapur (Jhapa), May 22: Mechi Customs Office has collected Rs 12.94 billion in revenue in the 10 months of current fiscal year 2024/25 which is 91.51 per cent of the target goal set for the peri...
Trump ambushes S African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'
By Damian Zane, BBC News, May 22: A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa instead spiralled as President Donald Trump put his counterpart on the defensive with claims tha...
Yarsa picker dies of altitude sickness
By Netra Shahi, Jumla, May 21: A young man from Jumla who had gone to Patan, Dolpa to collect Yarsa, has passed away on Wednesday.
Europe increases pressure on Israel
Paris, May 22: European countries ramped up pressure on Israel to abandon its intensified campaign in Gaza and let more aid into the war-ravaged territory, where rescuers said Wednesday new attacks...
Art workshop organized to promote Mundum trail
Bhojpur, May 22: Artists have captured the features of Mundum trail, which the government has declared one of the 100-must visit tourist destinations.
CIAA to investigate corruption in Pokhara Airport construction
Kathmandu, May 22: An investigation is all set to be conducted into corruption in the construction of Pokhara Airport by the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).
'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war
By Tom Bennett, BBC News, May 22: As Israel's war in Gaza enters a new, violent phase, a growing number of voices within the country are speaking out against it - and how it's being fought.
Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel
The blockade left Gazans struggling to survive, as pressure mounts on Israel’s government, which one opposition figure warned could become a “pariah state”. Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying ...
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