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May 5, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Everton and Manchester City Draw 3-3 in Premier League
Kathmandu. In a competitive match held on Tuesday under the English Premier League, Everton and Manchester City shared points by playing a 3-3 goal draw. Both teams presented excellent comeback ex...
Western and Local Winds Affecting Nepal, With Rain and Snow Forecast
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, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology ha...
After back and forth, President is set to sign Constitutional Council Ordinance
The President earlier insisted on a four-member majority in Constitutional Council, but government refused to revise the ordinance and sent it back unchanged. After sitting on it for a week, Presi...
Women Leadership Summit 2026: The Biratnagar Declaration and the Future of Female Leadership
5th May 2026, Kathmandu The recently concluded Women Leadership Summit 2026 in Biratnagar has established a robust foundation for the future of Nepalese women entrepreneurs. Women Leadership Summ...
Beyond Everest: Nepal’s Next Tourism Strategy
After the successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1950, Nepal became a globally recognized tourist destination for mountaineers. Since then, it has attracted thousands of visitors every year to its s...
US Attacks Iranian Boats After UAE Oil Port Raid
US President Donald Trump has informed that the US has attacked seven Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has taken this step after Iran attacked a major oil port in the United Arab ...
Did the Maoists really fail?
They did not fail to change Nepal. They failed to change themselves. A quick look at the results of the 2026 general election suggests that the Nepali Communist Party has been reduced to a rump of...
D for dopamine government
Democracy does not run only on elections, but on debate, dissent and institutional balance. Veni, Vidi, Vici. (I came, I saw, I conquered). Julius Caesar’s famous declaration is regarded as a symb...
What follows the unplanned demolition?
If the haphazard approach continues, displaced squatters will be trapped in a cycle of uncertainty. This past week has not been easy for riverside squatters in the Kathmandu Valley. What was frame...
NC reiterates firm stand on border dispute, calls for diplomatic resolution with India and China
KATHMANDU, May 5: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has reiterated its long-standing position on Nepal’s territorial claims over Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani, urging India and China t...
AI in Journalism Training Held by Federation of Nepali Journalists UK Chapter
London. On the occasion of the 33rd World Press Freedom Day, the Federation of Nepali Journalists UK Chapter has successfully completed a one-day special virtual training program on 'AI in Journali...
Breathing hard in bad air: The hidden cost of outdoor fitness
Endurance workouts in polluted air may strain the lungs and heart, raising concerns about long-term health effects. Outdoor fitness has long been associated with better health and well-being. Howe...
Bagmati Province to Promote Ecotourism in Four National Parks
Kathmandu, May 5: The Bagmati Province government is preparing to promote ecotourism in four national parks to support sustainable tourism development. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tou...
When the world feels like it’s falling apart, where do we find meaning?
As crises stack up globally, the answer may lie not in control, but in how we choose to respond. I recently overheard two men—presumably friends—venting about their struggles. They spoke about eve...
CK Raut Challenges Government to Demolish Army Barracks
Kathmandu. Janamat Party Chairman CK Raut has challenged the government to demolish army barracks. He questioned through social media - 'If public schools are to be demolished from government land...
Two Dead, Several Injured as Car Plunges into Crowd in Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig. Two people have died and several others have been injured when a speeding car entered a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon. According to local authorities, thi...
Nepal Hosts First Workshop on Flight Data Monitoring for Aviation Safety
Kathmandu, May 5: Nepal has taken a step forward in aviation safety by hosting its first-ever workshop on Flight Data Monitoring (FDM). The programme was held at Pulchowk Campus on April 30. The w...
52 Children from Radhaswami Satsang Ashram Begin Schooling
Kathmandu. 52 children from the children residing at the Radhaswami Satsang Ashram will start going to school from today. The Education Department of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, after consulting w...
US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Missile and drone attacks followed a US push led by Donald Trump to move stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, largely shut since February’s US–Israel strikes on Iran that have killed thousa...
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
TOKYO, May 45: Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade -- a challenging feat that analysts say could ...
Britney Spears Avoids Jail Time for Drunk Driving Charge
California. World-famous American pop singer Britney Spears will not have to serve jail time for the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Her lawyer, 44, appeared in court on Monday a...
Crude Oil Prices Dip Amidst Strait of Hormuz Developments
Washington DC. Crude oil prices saw a slight decrease in the global market on Tuesday. Oil prices, which had risen by 6 percent in the previous session, declined after the US Navy signaled the open...
West Bengal Election Analysis: Factors Behind BJP's Rise and TMC's Challenges
Kolkata. While covering the West Bengal Assembly elections, I heard a common complaint from people - the high-handedness of local leaders and workers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has increased s...
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki provinces today
KATHMANDU, May 5: Partly to generally cloudy conditions are expected across the country today, with chances of rain in several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Film Artists Association Election: Two Panels Vie for Leadership
Kathmandu. Nowadays, social media is flooded with posts announcing candidacies of artists. This hustle is not due to any general election nearing in the country, but rather preparation for the 20th...
Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Misusing Election Commission for Poll Victory
New Delhi. The results of the assembly elections in four states and one union territory of India have created a new stir in politics. Meanwhile, Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has mad...
Farmer Leaves Government Job for Goat Farming, Achieves Self-Reliance
Myagdi. Bhovani Poudel of Bagar, Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality-7, Myagdi, has become self-reliant and employed by leaving a government job and farming goats. Poudel, who worked as a contract help...
Five Drivers Detained for Reckless Driving on BP Highway
Kavrepalanchok. Five drivers have been taken into control for driving vehicles on the BP Highway, disregarding the police's request. The District Police Office, Kavrepalanchok, stated that five dr...
Federation Election Today for New Leadership
Kathmandu. Elections are being held today for the new leadership of the Federation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to the bylaws, Senior Vice President Anjan Shrestha will auto...
Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party Meeting Called
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress has called a parliamentary party meeting. The office of the parliamentary party has informed that the party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called the party meeting to be...
Nepali Congress to Hold Two-Day Meet in Dhangadhi
Dhangadhi. Nepali Congress has organized a two-day extensive gathering and training program in the provincial capital Dhangadhi on the 26th and 27th to strengthen the party's organization in Sudurp...
Russia and Ukraine Announce Unilateral Ceasefires Amid War
Moscow. Amid the fierce war that has been going on for four years, Russia and Ukraine have announced unilateral ceasefires from their respective sides. Russia has announced a ceasefire on May 8 an...
52 children from holding centre to start school from today
KATHMANDU, May 5: A total of 52 children currently staying at the Radha Swami Satsang Byas facility will begin attending school from Tuesday.
Five Arrested for Indecent Behavior Towards Police in Kapilvastu
Kapilvastu. Police have taken five people into custody on charges of indecent behavior towards police personnel on duty in Chandrauta, Kapilvastu.< /p> On the night of April 19, they were taken in...
Congress Leader Inspects Tamor Corridor Bridge Construction, Expresses Dissatisfaction
Kathmandu. The leader of the parliamentary party of the main opposition party Nepali Congress, Bhishma Raj Angdembe, has inspected the under-construction bridges along the Tamor Corridor road secti...
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