From bribery allegations to the Shreesha Karki case, renewed scrutiny on journalist Kishor Shrestha
Fresh controversy surrounding the veteran journalist has revived debate over media ethics, privacy, accountability and the legacy of a 23-year-old tragedy.
Nepal has never encroached upon Indian territory
Nepal has not engaged in full-scale territorial encroachment at any border point in the manner that India has done in Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Susta.
PM Shah’s border remarks were linked to cross-border land use, says foreign ministry
Clarification follows controversy over Shah’s statement in Parliament that Nepal has also encroached on Indian land in several places.
Brazil boss Ancelotti confident forward Neymar will recover for World Cup
Brazil, looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup title, will face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C of the June 11 to July 19 tournament in North America.
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered
The search for the missing carried on through the week as recovery crews worked through debris in indoor areas and flew drones over the perimeter of the site, said Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue's deputy chief, Kurt Stitch.
Capital market reforms draw mixed response as investors flag tax inequities
While investors welcome the long-awaited tax finality and NRN entry, analysts and traders criticise the higher rates and lack of a net portfolio loss-adjustment mechanism.
PM Shah says that just like India has encroached on Nepali land, Nepal has also encroached on India’s
He assured that the Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura-Kalapani dispute would be addressed through dialogue.
Incomplete bridges, washed-away diversions disrupt travel in eastern hills
Key road links connecting Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung face recurring monsoon-related disruptions as bridge projects remain unfinished.
Nepal women knocked out of Asian Games Qualifier after defeat to China
China edge Nepal by five wickets in a seven-over rain-hit third-place play-off in Kuala Lumpur; Nepal miss Asian Games berth after consistent participation since 2010.
Landslide blocks Koshi Highway section in Sankhuwasabha
Around 10–15 metres of the Khandbari–Kimathanka stretch buried at Bhotkhola, with authorities deploying teams to clear the route.
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
Thai-led rescue team pulls four more from flooded Laos cave as search continues for two missing gold prospectors.
Nepal crush China by 221 runs in Asian Games cricket qualifier opener
Kushal Bhurtel’s 129 off 43 balls powers Nepal to 313-2 as China collapse to 92 in Singapore in Group A match.
TikTok influencer Tulsa Adhikari arrested on Interpol Red Notice
Police say Adhikari was wanted in a Rs 65.2 million fraud case filed in March, with investigators expanding the probe after detecting suspicious bank transactions.
US Under Secretary of State Rogers in Kathmandu
Third senior US official to visit Nepal since the Balendra Shah government took office, Rogers is scheduled to meet ministers and attend the Ascent Summit 2026 amid growing diplomatic engagement between Kathmandu and Washington.
PSG forge modern dynasty with Champions League shootout triumph over Arsenal
PSG become the first side since Real Madrid to retain the Champions League, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest.
FICTION: And what have I become? Mr Ghost?
A youth recalls the revolt that killed him and questions whether his death changed anything at all.
Technique, tradition and storytelling on stage
‘Umanga’ presents Kathak as a progression—from invocation and technical nritta to narrative-driven pieces rooted in Hindu mythology and devotional themes.
New Delhi wanted to engage with Shah government. It will now start with RSP chairman
Lamichhane’s visit scheduled for three days starting June 1 has been extended by two days until June 5.
How Nepal’s ‘gender responsive’ budget fails the women it claims to serve
Nepal’s gender budgeting system has become a paper exercise—reporting perfect compliance while failing to track whether programmes actually improve women’s lives.
Congress digital update drive struggles as large number of 850,000 members stay away
The party has launched the verification drive ahead of its central general convention scheduled for September 25-30.
Nepal budget has no measures to mop up surging deposits, analysts say
Interest rates have plummeted to historic lows and banks are eager to lend but business houses and entrepreneurs have pulled back from borrowing.
Essential shift towards sustainability in tourism
Nepal must focus on developing thoughtful tourism experiences and improving quality, with consideration for the impact on all involved.
4-day holiday revives Nepal tourism as major destinations report surge in visitors
Hotel and resort owners report full occupancy at cool stations as people escape hot weather, albeit momentarily.
Khanikhola farmers shift from maize and buckwheat to coffee cultivation
Coffee farming, once limited to a small area of Khanikhola, has now expanded across all wards of the rural municipality.
WHO chief rallies community in Congo’s Ebola response, calls for more funding
French aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) on Saturday warned that the latest Ebola outbreak - the 17th since 1976 - was spreading at an unprecedented pace.
Nepal to face China tomorrow for final Asian Games spot
Despite posting their joint highest-ever T20I total against Malaysia, Nepal women suffered a two-wicket defeat in the semifinal of the Asian Games’ qualifier.
Chitlang-Thankot road to close for two weeks from Sunday
Traffic along the Ganesh Man Singh Marga to be suspended from May 31 to June 13 for upgrades and blacktopping.
Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up
Egypt will begin their World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle as part of Group G, which also includes New Zealand and Iran.
453 Nepali nationals rescued from alleged trafficking racket in India’s Kushinagar
Police said the group involved collected between INR 7,000 and up to INR 100,000 per person under the guise of membership fees linked to a network marketing-style scheme.
The geopolitics of the banquet table
State dinners cannot stop wars, but they create the atmosphere in which coexistence is imaginable.
Myanmar’s junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China
In a dawn takeover on February 1, 2021, Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, sparking a protest movement that transformed into a nationwide armed uprising against the military.
NEPSE gains 23.61 points in holiday-shortened week as hydropower stocks dominate
Benchmark index closes at 2,782.10, adding Rs42 billion to investor wealth.
The week in seven photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
Reimagining calligraphy under the rain
Drawing from Ranjana Lipi and Bhaktapur’s artistic heritage, Kristan Napit turns umbrellas into unconventional spaces for calligraphic experimentation.
Bringing ‘Mahabharat’ into the present
Directed by Nabin Bhatta, the play uses Eklavya’s story to question power structures.
BOOK REVIEW: History beyond the palace walls
‘Sandhikal’ argues that Nepal’s transformation was driven not only by political upheaval but also by shifts in media, culture and public imagination.
EVENTS: May 30 to June 5, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
Sports sees repeated budget allocation for several projects
Repetition has been seen in the budget for cricket stadiums in Mulpani, Biratnagar and Kailali, alongside the 10th National Games in Karnali.
Government aims to remove Nepal from EU air safety list by mid-January 2027
Budget prioritises tourism and aviation reforms, including wellness tourism push and restructuring of aviation authority.
Infrastructure sector tops budget allocation for new fiscal year
The government has announced a ‘mission mode’ approach to speed up project delivery through reforms, flexible financing, and improved coordination, while setting ambitious targets for roads, bridges, and drinking water access.
Government doubles child nutrition allowance, widens social security spending
Ministry receives Rs2.27 billion as budget expands support for Dalit children, persons with disabilities and marginalised groups amid implementation concerns.
$30,000 award established for Himalayan mountaineering contributors
Everest Alliance Nepal and Chinese firm GoNature Outdoor Sports Group set up the ‘largest’ prize in the mountaineering sector to recognise individuals and institutions supporting alpine communities.
Centre tightens purse strings on local units, boosts provincial grants
Experts argue that the budget reflects a centralised approach, as the federal government retains most responsibilities instead of strengthening fiscal federalism.
Judiciary gets 0.45 percent of national budget despite calls for higher share
Courts receive Rs9.49 billion as government renews pledge to conclude transitional justice process and expand digital judicial reforms.
EV duties to be based on value rather than motor capacity
Other tax reforms include higher excise on sin goods, digital VAT incentives, and major relief measures for businesses and middle-class taxpayers.
Rs2.12 trillion budget appeases middle class, banks on growth despite debt concerns
Wagle unveils sweeping tax reforms, privatisation plans and major infrastructure targets, but critics question the record borrowing and feasibility of achieving 7 percent growth amid economic fragility.
Budget allocates Rs3.63 billion for labour sector, focuses on safer foreign employment and skills development
Government announces zero-cost migration measures, remittance investment schemes, rescue support for stranded workers and programmes for returnee migrants.
Budget heralds a promise of middle-class expansion and market growth
In a deeper sense, it issues a call to the middle class itself: to step forward, engage productively, and help shape Nepal’s political economy.
Gen Z leaders welcome budget support measures for victims but stress urgent implementation
Government announces financial assistance for martyrs’ families, free treatment and monthly allowances for injured, along with entrepreneurship and rehabilitation programmes.
Budget offers 10-year tax holiday for cinema halls outside major cities, film sector welcomes move
Government’s tax exemption for new cinema halls outside metropolitan and sub-metropolitan areas draws mixed response as stakeholders welcome expansion but note gaps in broader film infrastructure plans.