News on Baishakh 20, 2083
May 3, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Weather Forecast: Rain and Snow Expected in Various Parts of Nepal
Kathmandu. Currently, Nepal is under the influence of westerly and local winds and a low-pressure area in the lower atmosphere near the eastern parts of Nepal, the Department of Hydrology and Meteo...
Customs clearance halted as importers reject MRP rule
KATHMANDU, May 2: Customs points across Nepal have been overwhelmed with long queues of trucks carrying imported goods after traders refused to clear shipments in protest against the government’s m...
Nepali Panchang: May 3, 2026
Bikram Sambat 2083, Baishakh 20. Sunday. Gregorian calendar May 3, 2026. Nepal Sambat 1146. Raudra Samvatsar. Uttarayan. Spring season. Shree Shaka 1948. Jyestha Krishnapaksha. Tithi–Dwitiya, 49 gh...
Nepal Rastra Bank Sets Foreign Exchange Rates for Sunday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today (Sunday). According to the determined exchange rate, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at 151 rupees an...
President Paudel Wishes Success to Nepali Media
Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Paudel has wished that the Nepali media world always achieves success in fearlessly activating for the full use and protection of constitutionally granted rights an...
New Nepal government strikes down most major appointments made prior to March 26
Mass dismissal creates leadership vacuum in universities, health institutions and state agencies, government yet to clarify fresh appointments. The “ordinance on special provisions relating to the...
A 59-member Tharu joint family splits to form a new settlement in Bardiya
Rare joint household splits by mutual consent, yet preserves tradition of shared labour as members build a new settlement together amid changing rural realities. As joint families become increasin...
Petroleum Imports Through Kakarbhitta Reach NPR 16.81 Billion in Nine Months
Jhapa. Petroleum products worth NPR 16.81 billion have been imported through the eastern Kakarbhitta border in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2082-83, ending Chaitra. According t...
Press Freedom Faces Challenges in Nepal, Says Federation President
Kathmandu. President of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, Nirmala Sharma, has stated that press freedom is becoming challenging due to impunity in crimes against journalists, decline in the fin...
President Issues Ordinance for Dismissal of 1,594 Public Officials
Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued the 'Special Arrangement Ordinance Regarding Dismissal from Public Office, 2083' at the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. With this step...
Former Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal Discusses Nepal's Economic Challenges and Government Policies
Kathmandu. Rameshwor Khanal, who has 31 years of experience in Nepal's civil administration, had the opportunity to manage the policy level of the bureaucracy and the political leadership (Finance ...
Police, Rukum West win tenth ‘PM Cup: NVA Women & Men Volleyball League’
Police won their fourth consecutive title in the women’s category while Rukum West clinched their maiden title in the men’s category. Nepal Police Club and Rukum West Volleyball Club won the tenth...
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Sagar Dhakal Claims Major 'Surgery' Initiated in Nepal's Politics and Administration
Kathmandu. Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Sagar Dhakal has claimed that a major 'surgery' has begun in the country's political and administrative structure. Issuing a message on social media, Dhakal ...
Tipper Truck Falls Off Cliff in Ramchhap, Driver Injured
Kathmandu. A tipper has met with an accident at Dahu in Sunapati Rural Municipality-4, Ramechhap. The tipper loaded with soil, with registration number Province-3-01-003 Ka 7891, belonging to Ashis...
Government Dismisses 1,594 Political Appointees
Kathmandu. The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has dismissed a large number of political appointees at once with the objective of administrative strengthening and giving new momentum...
Why Nepal needs economic reconstruction
The country must stop treating agriculture, industry, energy and IT as competing silos. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle recently unveiled the Nepal Economic Status Paper, providing a sobering diagn...
Nepal’s Foreign Policy: principles, practice and priorities
Constructs such as ‘buffer state’ or ‘vibrant bridge’ have limited utility beyond seminar rooms. An abiding faith in the purposes and principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter remains a corner...
FICTION: Befriending a barber
A hesitant friendship deepens over tea and small talk, eventually pushing Pun Dai to a life defined by risk and quiet rebellion. The barber was almost about to fall asleep, but the rattling sound ...
Living abroad and the unspoken strain on family ties
As young Nepalis move abroad, demanding routines and cultural shifts are weakening emotional ties with parents back home. When a child goes abroad, their relationship with parents shifts slowly, s...
Chennai Super Kings Defeat Mumbai Indians by 8 Wickets in IPL
Chennai. Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in the match played on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With this victory, Chennai has stunned Mumbai for the second ti...
Two passengers apprehended with approximately NPR 2.7 million in unaccounted cash at Biratnagar Airport
Morang. Police have apprehended two passengers with approximately 2.7 million rupees of undisclosed source over a period of two days during security checks at Biratnagar Airport. Passengers of dif...
Government Decision Ends Political Appointments in Health Sector
Kathmandu. The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has taken a decision to break the web of political quota that has gripped the country's health, medical, and science sectors. Followin...
Astrological Predictions for All Zodiac Signs
Aries (Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A) The time until Tuesday morning is moderate, so financial transactions with family and relatives may go awry, so pay attention. Old problems will resurfa...
Nepal-India meet takes up measures to minimise flood hazard from Koshi, Gandak projects
The Indian side is preparing a detailed project report of the Gandak project for carrying out more operational works. Ahead of the monsoon season, Nepal and India have taken a series of measures t...
Pokhara Metropolis Seeks Information on Land Encroachments
Pokhara. The Pokhara Metropolitan City, which a few days ago issued an order to remove structures from all public, unused, allocated, and government land, has again urged city dwellers to provide i...
Former PM Sushila Karki Appointed Adarsh Kumar Shrestha as Chairman of National Nature Conservation Fund
Kathmandu. Sushila Karki had appointed Adarsh Kumar Shrestha as Chairman to the National Nature Conservation Fund when she was Prime Minister. Karki was also criticized for appointing the chief pr...
Yuki Angdembe wins by submission at Matrif Fight Night-18
Angdembe, who goes by the nickname ‘The Gurkha’, defeated Indian fan-favourite Mandeep Prajapati ‘Baaghi’ by submission in the first round. Yuki Angdembe, representing Nepal, was too swift at the ...
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Trump said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable, while Iran signalled it is open to diplomacy if Washington shifts its approach. US Preside...
Rastriya Swatantra Party Secretariat Meeting Today
Kathmandu. The secretariat meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is scheduled to be held today. Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane has called the meeting at the party office in Banasthali, info...
Baglung Traffic Police Arrest 14 Drivers for Drug Use
Pokhara. Drivers consuming drugs have been found in Baglung. Under the drug testing campaign conducted by the District Traffic Police Office, 14 people were prosecuted out of 65 checked. Traffic Po...
Arsenal Extends Premier League Lead to Six Points with Dominant Fulham Victory
London. Arsenal has strengthened its grip on the Premier League title race, establishing a six-point lead at the top. In a match at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night, Arsenal comfortably defe...
Barcelona Extends Unbeaten Run, Strengthens Grip on La Liga Title
Madrid. Barcelona has maintained its unbeaten run and rhythm in the Spanish La Liga, strengthening its grip on the title. By defeating Osasuna 2-1 in a thrilling match on Saturday night, Barcelona...
Government Issues Ordinances for Public Welfare, Says Law Minister
Kathmandu. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sovita Gautam has clarified that the government has issued some ordinances to work at a rapid pace for public welfare. Issuing a video on...
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