May 21, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has published the exchange rate for today (Thursday). According to this, the purchase rate for one US dollar has been fixed at 154 rupees 62 paisa and the selling rate ...
In recent days, the Dairy Development Corporation’s (DDC) “yak cheese” has come into the spotlight. And perhaps rightly so. Prime Minister Balen Shah has promoted it with the phrase “Say Cheese,” p...
KATHMANDU, May 21: Despite a decade-long plan and billions in subsidies, Nepal’s flagship agriculture modernization project has delivered only modest results, with funds misused and progress stalli...
BRASÍLIA, May 21: Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasingly vital minerals.
Kathmandu. Currently, Nepal is under the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and a low-pressure area near the eastern parts of Nepal, according to the Weather Forecasting Division. As a resul...
Czech Republic women's football club coach Petr Vlachovský has been banned for life on charges of secretly filming his players in the changing room. According to Reuters, the European football gov...
Growing up, almost every article I read about Nepal described agriculture as “the backbone of our country.” But over time, a more important question stayed with me: who is actually holding this bac...
Let’s close our eyes and imagine a Patan Durbar Square where there are no vehicles on the major streets—children playing outside, elderly people chatting and resting on ancient falchas (resting pla...
While they pose challenges, the broader ecosystem offers compelling opportunities. Data centres have recently emerged as a widely-discussed infrastructure theme in Nepal’s political and business c...
New Delhi continues to shape the contours of bilateral relations, ignoring the states’ volatility. Recent elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have sparked greater interest in India’s neighbour...
Riverbank squatter removal will fail to serve its purpose without a proper land use plan. Less than a month after the formation of the government, the Balendra Shah administration, on April 25, la...
Farmers and local authorities have tried everything to protect their crops—planting fruit trees in forests, cutting down trees near fields, firing guns to scare animals, and guarding farms all day—...
Istanbul. Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought by securing an impressive 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday night. Under the leadership of S...
Experts call for tax cuts and base expansion, and finance minister’s public statements suggest openness to reform. Nepal remains one of the poorest countries in South Asia in terms of per-capita i...
Kathmandu. The government has called for applications for the vacant post of Chairperson of the Press Council Nepal. The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology ...
Kathmandu. The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has called for applications to fill the vacant chairperson post of the public service broadcasting institut...
KATHMANDU, May 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken strict measures for exchanging burnt paper notes, making it mandatory for individuals to obtain approval from the Nepal Police and local bodies ...
Named after hip-hop pioneer Yama Buddha, Kathmandu’s first public skateboard park marks a turning point for a community that once skated in hiding but now rides towards recognition. Curly hair. A ...
The Hidden Treasure announces major changes to this year’s pageant, including new contestant challenges and the removal of the traditional top-13 question-answer round. The Hidden Treasure has unv...
Every new government in Nepal's political history appears with its own style, its own narrative, and its own promises. However, some governments come only to change administrative structures, while...
KATHMANDU, May 21: The Embassy of Israel in Nepal marked the 78th Independence Day of the State of Israel with a special reception attended by distinguished guests, including senior government offi...
The poet and novelist speaks about writing for the marginalised, experimenting with form, and his literary journey spanning decades. Literature for Shrawan Mukarung is both emotional catharsis and...
A trailer trends. A premiere becomes news. Public figures praise the film. Critics write thoughtful reviews. None of these things guarantees that people will buy tickets that week. On the second d...
KATHMANDU, May 21: The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has said that the risk of Hantavirus infection in Nepal is low.
Kathmandu. Discussions will be held in various thematic committees under the Federal Parliament focusing on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the issue of resolving the problems of landle...
KATHMANDU, May 21: A nationwide government nutrition assessment campaign has revealed a worrying rise in malnutrition among children in Nepal, with severe acute malnutrition cases increasing fourfo...
New York. Elon Musk's SpaceX company has announced plans to issue ordinary shares (IPO) in the US stock market. With this, the general public will now be able to buy and sell shares of this company...
SEOUL, May 21: Samsung Electronics and its workers' union resumed talks Wednesday with South Korea's labour minister mediating, in a last-ditch attempt to avert a strike.
KATHMANDU, May 21: The government has invited applications for key positions at the Public Service Broadcasting (PSB), Press Council Nepal and Gorkhapatra Corporation.
Washington DC. US President Donald Trump has said he will speak with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te on the subject of a potential arms sale, a step that is far from diplomatic tradition. Since Washi...
TEHRAN, May 21: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator an...
New York. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that it may take up to nine months for a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola to be ready. According to information provided by ...
Jhapa. Police have arrested a husband on the charge of murdering his own wife in Haldibari Rural Municipality-5 of Jhapa. On the night of Jestha 5, Gokarna Bhandari, 44, allegedly murdered his wife...
Pokhara. CPN UML has finally appointed a deputy leader in the latter half of the term in Gandaki. Party leader Khagaraj Adhikari has appointed Lilabahadur Thapa of Baglung as deputy leader. Simila...
Kathmandu. Former Supreme Court Justice Hargobind Singh Pradhan has passed away. Pradhan passed away on Wednesday. In mourning of Pradhan's death, no court sessions will be held at the Supreme Cou...
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