NYC, NFPPD conclude two-day workshop on digital literacy, AI readiness
The workshop, held on May 16–17, was technically supported by Foundation for the Future (FFTF) and funded by UNFPA Nepal through the KOICA-funded SAFE-Girls project.
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7Foundation For The Future, Lalitpur Metropolis conclude 6-day AI training for students
Led by AI/ML engineer and trainer Atul Srivastava and software engineer Jagat Jyoti Tuladhar, the program introduced participants to tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva AI, NotebookLM, Perplexity, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, Suno, and others. The sessions focused on prompt engineering, digital storytelling, multimedia content creation, AI ethics, misinformation awareness, and digital safety.
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58 tourists die of altitude sickness in Mustang over five years
Police data shows that from fiscal year 2021/22 to mid-May 2025/26, 16 Nepali and 42 foreign tourists lost their lives due to altitude sickness in the Himalayan district.
RSP Chair Lamichhane, BJP President Nabin meet
During the meeting held at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi today, they exchanged views about the possible role of Gen-Z, particularly in shaping democratic participation, public discourse and future leadership.
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar meet
Minister Jaishankar expressed happiness over the meeting through social media, noting that the discussions with Lamichhane and his delegation were positive and constructive.
NAC ground equipment operator arrested with currencies worth Rs 5.47 million at TIA
A ground equipment operator of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has been arrested on charges of smuggling Nepali and foreign currency worth Rs 5.47 million.
Phewa lake faces siltation risk without check dam construction
According to Pokhara Metropolitan City, all 160 structures identified within the river corridor were demolished. The metropolis claims that all structures falling within 588 boundary markers installed after surveying the approximately eight-kilometer-long stream, which had been heavily encroached upon, have been removed.
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Russian missile, drone barrage kills 13 across Ukraine at night
Authorities in the Ukrainian capital had been sounding the alarm that Russia was preparing another massive barrage, the latest in a string of deadly strikes that have escalated the four-year war and dented already slim hopes for peace.
Doctor involved in crypto trade arrested with US dollars
The police have arrested 29-year-old Dr Pappu Kumar Yadav for illegally amassing and trading in virtual currency (cryptocurrency) and committing fraud through digital means. The police also seized 30,000 US dollars and 17 mobile phones from him.
CJ Sharma pledges judicial reform and good-governance
Chief Justice Sharma, who recently assumed the position as the Head of the country's highest court, reiterated, "The expectations of citizens from the judiciary such as clean, impartial, prompt, high-quality, and effective justice delivery along with maintaining good governance-have been incorporated into my action plan."
Over 35,000 plots distributed to Afghan returnees to built houses: Official
A total of 35,719 plots have been distributed to the former refugees who have already returned to their country, and the process is continuing, the local media outlet TOLOnews quoted the spokesman on Monday night as saying.
National Assembly session adjourned until Wednesday amid oppn’ obstruction
At the beginning of the session, opposition lawmakers stood up and obstructed proceedings, demanding that the Prime Minister apologize for his statement suggesting that Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory. They argued that such remarks had undermined national sovereignty and should be formally withdrawn in the House.
India rejects UK’s involvement in Nepal-India border dispute talks
Responding to remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah about Nepal’s request to the UK to provide any relevant documents or historical evidence, Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that border issues between Nepal and India should be resolved bilaterally. “Any solution that can be reached bilaterally does not require a third party,” he said.
HoR meeting adjourned over opposition parties' protest
In the meeting, which started three hours later than scheduled, the main opposition and other opposition parties stated that no agreement could be reached on nationality, sovereignty, and integrity, and they expressed that the Prime Minister should withdraw his statement.
OAG annual report submitted to Koshi Province Chief
Receiving the report, the Province Chief said that the document would prove to be a milestone in strengthening financial discipline, and accountability.
Birgunj Mayor ordered to post Rs 415,000 bail in forgery case
According to court officials, Judge Gayatri Prasad Regmi’s single bench issued the bail order after hearing a petition filed against him. Singh has been required to deposit Rs 400,000 for document forgery charges and Rs 15,000 for submitting false information.
Tobacco addiction rising among school students
A Nepal Health Research Council survey shows that 18 percent of students aged 13 to 15 are using tobacco products, with new forms such as vapes and hookah increasingly replacing traditional cigarettes among schoolchildren.
NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day after budget announcement
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) escalated 22.21 points to close at 2,777.58 points.
RSP govt’s education equity fee faces backlash from schools and parents
The government’s proposed three percent education equity fee on private schools has reignited debate over fairness in education financing, with private school associations including PABSON, NPABSON, and HISSAN warning it will ultimately increase the financial burden on parents rather than promote equity.
Anjani Kumar Pokharel promoted to AIG of Armed Police Force
A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday decided to promote DIG Pokharel to the vacant AIG position, officials said. The recommendation had been made a week earlier by the promotion committee.
Heat Action Day being observed today
The global campaign organized at the call of the International Federation of Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is being marker this year under the theme 'Indoor Heat'.
NC has not formed any shadow government: NC
Stating that the term 'shadow government' was in practice in Nepali politics in the past, the party said, however, the NC has not established such a structure this time.
Russia announces aviation fuel export ban until November 30
In a statement issued on Monday outlining the strategy, the Kremlin indicated that the temporary trade limitation was designed to preserve equilibrium within the domestic fuel sector.
PM did not say Nepal encroached on Indian land, only expressed surprise: Govt
Speaking to journalists after a Cabinet meeting, Pokharel urged reporters to re-listen to the Prime Minister’s statement.
Safety audit on Muglin-Pokhara road begins
The audit has been launched in response to increasing traffic volume and accident risks along the Highway, which is currently undergoing an upgrade and expansion project.
Sudurpaschim Province aims to complete pride projects next fiscal year
It will also make project selection and prioritization more result-oriented.
Between Peace and War: A Search for Politics That Preserves Life
At the heart of the book lies a powerful conceptual shift from what the author calls “sacrifice politics” to “survival politics.”
Lamichhane to hold political talks, including with BJP President Nabin
The bilateral meeting, scheduled to take place at the BJP's central office in New Delhi, is expected to focus on democratic forces in both countries, political cooperation, and the strengthening of bilateral relations, according to RSP spokesperson Manish Jha.
India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister
The delegation, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, is holding three days of talks with Indian trade officials, as the two sides seek to close negotiations.
Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision on cancelling strikes in Lebanon
This comes after a heated telephonic conversation took place between Trump and Netanyahu over the Israeli strikes in Lebanon as per Axios.
Eight muzzle loaders confiscated in Salyan
Police said that the guns might have been hidden for poaching wild animals.
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Maldives plans social media ban for children under 16
Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Muizzu said protecting children from online harm had become a major concern for parents in the Maldives and abroad.
Trump says deal with Iran on truce, Hormuz expected "over the next week"
He told ABC News he has thus far withheld final approval on a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at unblocking the vital shipping lane, explaining, "I still have to get a few more points."
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Gandaki Province govt unveiling policies and programmes today
The provincial governments are constitutionally stipulated to bring the budget on Asar 1 of the Nepali calendar, which is preceded by the unveiling of the policies and programmes.
After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills
Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.
Himalaya Airlines to conduct Kathmandu-Shenzhen flight
The company informed that it was beginning a direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen-Kathmandu flight from June 4.
Probe panel investigating Sudan Gurung seeks five more days to finalize report
Stating that the report-writing process has reached its final stage, the committee wrote to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Monday, requesting an extension.
Chief Justice issues 21-point directive for effective justice delivery
The Chief Justice directed the judges to work with loyalty, responsibility, honesty and integrity to uphold the public trust in the judiciary, adding that the general public has expected fair, impartial, prompt, quality and effective justice execution.
The Land of the Silent Robots: Why Banning Politics is a Human Error
The piece warns that attempts to restrict political engagement in Nepal risk undermining democratic consciousness by turning active citizens into passive “robots,” weakening debate, education, and the foundations of a living republic.
US and Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall
Weeks of indirect talks marked by stark threats and several waves of air strikes have so far failed to agree an end to the war or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the key shipping channel for Gulf oil and gas.
Ward member dies in jeep accident
The vehicle was heading to Charipani from the ward office located at Arthardandakharka.
Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh arrested
The District Police Office, Parsa, arrested Mayor Singh on Monday, eight days after the Parsa District Court issued an arrest warrant in a forgery-related case.
India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns
Hydraulic cranes and ropes were used to dismantle the 21-metre (70-foot) sculpture in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state, before it was taken away on an open-top flatbed truck, AFP journalists saw.
Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment for FY 2026/27, an increase of Rs 75 billion
For this year, the government has allocated Rs 167.21 billion to pay the individuals engaged in various government offices.
Nepal’s Electoral Earthquake and the Challenge of Geopolitics
Nepal’s unprecedented political transformation, driven by the rise of the RSP and the Rabi–Balen leadership, has challenged traditional assumptions about politics while placing the country’s ability to manage complex geopolitical realities under renewed scrutiny.
Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters
World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final.
US envoy dismisses allegations of role in Nepal’s Gen Z protests, reaffirms support for tech freedom
US Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers dismissed claims of US involvement in Nepal’s Gen Z protests, reaffirming support for digital freedom, tech cooperation, and stronger bilateral ties with Nepal.
PM Shah and the Burden of Words
Prime Minister Balen Shah’s remarks on the Nepal–India border have triggered controversy and clarification, underscoring the critical need for diplomatic precision, restraint, and maturity in matters of sovereignty and foreign relations.
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40Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming FY
At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year was brought considering the five-year period, adding that a target has been set to collect around Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in the year 2026/27.
Govt plans to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity next FY
The government has estimated to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity in the next Fiscal Year (FY), taking the country’s total installed capacity to 5,535 MW.