- Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Kathmandu, May 2: The southern plains of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and few places of Madhes Province are predicted to have rainfall coupled with lightning and thunder later today. Storm and hailstones are also forecasted.
The Weather Forecasting Division has said it will be generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces and the hilly and mountainous belts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, while partly cloudy weather is likely in Tarai region of Sudurpaschim Province.
Coming night, the mountainous and hilly regions of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces are predicted to have generally cloudy weather while partly cloudy in Tarai belt. Some places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and the hilly and mountainous region of Karnali Province are predicted to see moderate rainfall with lightning, storm and hailstorm.
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02- Govt focuses on safe, inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem: Minister Timilsina
Kathmandu, May 2: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has said government’s focus is on establishment of safe, credible, inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem.
Issuing a message of best wishes on the National Information and Communications Technology Day, 2083 today, Minister Timilsina said IT is not an alternative but a fundamental pillar for good governance, service delivery, economic development, entrepreneurship and citizen empowerment. He extended best wishes to all those working actively in IT sector- innovators, entrepreneurs, private entities, researchers, students, start-up community and stakeholders.
Government is advancing its initiatives and policies to build digital Nepal by making public service convenient, transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly. “The Communications Ministry has kept in high priority the development of digital public infrastructures along with an IT perspective for a coming decade. Nagarik App will be made further robust and effective linking numerous State services in it, which will make services convenient,” he added.
He also shared Ministry’s plan to accelerate necessary policies and programmes to secure Nepal’s spot in the region as a hub of digital innovation, IT service, data economy and artificial intelligence (AI). For it to happen, the legal and structural mechanisms would be in place in addition to the National AI Policy and the National Cyber Security Strategy.
Expansion of high speed broadband internet, strengthening of government data centre, disaster recovery, digital literacy and production of competent and technological workforce are paid heed to reduce digital divide and ensure digital inclusion. Government is committed to creating employments in IT, engaging young talents, and fostering start up development as an engine of national economy, the Minister explained.
Minister Timilsina also said, “Digital transformation is however not possible with sole efforts of government. IT requires having private sector, academia, development partners, media, tech community and entire public on board.”
In the message, he called all stakeholders to join hands in a common journey of building a prosperous, modern and digital Nepal.
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03- Construction works begin for Myagdi corridor transmission line
Myagdi, May 2: Construction works have begun for the 132-KV transmission line under the Myagdi Corridor. The double and multi-circuit transmission lines would be forwarded with three projects to be built in the Myagdi River.
The electricity generated from the undertaking would be linked to the national transmission line. The transmission line stretches in 16.48 km from ward no 3 of Jeltung Rural Municipality-4 of Dhawalagiri to Dandakhet Substation of Nepal Electricity Authority.
Proprietor of Hydro Empire, Purna Bahadur Pun, who is also a promoter of the Upper Myagdi Hydropower Project, said 164.75 MW electricity generated from the three projects under the Myagdi Corridor would be aligned to the national power system.
The three projects being established will have total 57 towers. Rs 426 million is the estimated cost of the project. For this, 8.40 hectares of private land and 21.99 hectares of national forest land would be used.
The government would be reimbursed for using the public forest, while the people whose land would be acquired for it would be compensated. Rs 4.1 million has been proposed for reduction of environmental impact and Rs 2.1 million for social assistance schemes under the project.
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation had approved the initial environmental examination on the project on March 25, 2025.
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04- One dies in road accident
Madhyabindu (Nawalparasi Purba), May 2: A person died in a road accident occurred at Kaligandaki Chowk of Kawasoti Municipality-8 in the district this morning.
A scooter (04-002 Pa 2625) en route to Danda from Phalful Chowk along the East-West Highway hit a stationary truck, which left pillion rider Nisha Kumal in serious injury.
Pillion rider Kumal from Hupsekot Rural Municipality-2 was rushed to hospital but breathed her last during treatment, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Yubraj Khadka.
Scooter driver Shankar Shrestha, 37, was also injured in the incident. He is from Kawasoti Municipality-8.
DSP Khadka further informed that investigation into the incident was underway.
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05- Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators
Kathmandu, May 2: Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
The police took action against 136 persons for driving under alcohol influence, while 124 drivers of ride sharing service violated code, 129 drivers violated traffic signals and 175 others drove at over speed.
Other drivers booked by the police violated lane discipline, blew horns in restricted area, parked in pavements, and picked and dropped at wrong places.
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06- Buddha Jayanti observed in Portugal, Qatar
Kathmandu, May 2: The Nepali Embassy in Qatar observed the Buddha Jayanti in Doha on the occasion of the 2570th Birth Anniversary of Lord Buddha.
A programme organized at Nepali Embassy on Friday dwelt on teaching of Lord Buddha, the precursor of peace.
The event was held jointly by the Nepali Embassy and the Non-Resident Nepali Association. Charge D’affaires, Kumar Rai, said spiritual and mental cleanliness is equally imperative for building peace.
Other speakers on the occasion were Lama guru Rakesh Lho Tamang, chair of Nepali Women Society in Qatar, and chair of the Federation of Nepali Indigenous Nationalities spoke on various dimension of Lord Buddha and peace.
The Federation of Nepali Indigenous Nationalities also observed the Buddha Jayanti in Lisbon, capital city of Portugal, organizing a programme on Friday. A Buddhist guru performed a special puja and conducted group mediation on the occasion.
Guru Phuri Sherpa spoke on the role of Buddha on peace and knowledge.
Nepali Ambassador to Portugal, Prakash Mani Paudel, said the teaching and values Buddha preached are eternal to human welfare.
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07- Buddha Jayanti: Dharmadeshana, Bhikshadan observed in Yangon
Kathmandu, May 2: A Dharmadeshana (Buddhist sermons) and Bhikshadan (alms offering ceremony) were organized by the Nepali Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti. The event was held on Friday.
The event began with the lighting of a lamp (Deep Prajwalan) and the offering of a wreath to a statue of Gautam Buddha consecrated in the embassy premises.
Welcoming the attendees, Nepal’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Harischandra Ghimire, spoke about the teachings and principles of Buddhism. He also highlighted Myanmar’s historical connection with Gautam Buddha in ancient times, adding that two strands of Buddha’s hair have been preserved at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.
He emphasized the deep religious ties shared between Nepal and Myanmar.
Vikkhus from a monastery in Yangon delivered sermons on the life, discourse, and principles of Buddha. The preaching was conducted by monks from a monastery in Yangon. After the sermons, donations and alms were offered to seven monks and a nun.
The event was attended by representatives from the Union of Myanmar Travel Association, Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage Working Committee, All Myanmar Gorkha Hindu Religious Organisation, NRNA Myanmar, as well as members of the Nepali community in Myanmar.
The attendees were served Nepali cuisine and prasad, food that is considered blessed after the religious ceremony.
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08- Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar
Kathmandu, May 2: The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday. The houses and huts on the banks of the Bishnumati and Dhobikhola in Balaju, KMC-16 are being removed today in coordination with the federal government and Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Kathmandu’s Assistant Chief District Officer Mukti Ram Rijal told RSS that the work of removing illegal structures in Swayambhu, Balaju-Gongbu Bus Park, Devinagar and others is underway.
Earlier on Friday, the government had removed settlements built encroaching public land on the banks of the river in Balkhu and Kalimati areas. So far, about 2,000 houses and huts illegally constructed on encroached government, public and private land have been removed in the Kathmandu Valley alone, Assistant Chief District Officer Rijal said.
The affected families, who have nowhere else to go, have been sent to a holding center. Officials from the Ministry of Urban Development are collecting records of landless families at the Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwor.
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09- TU running chance exams for students missing grades for three decades
Kathmandu, May 2: The Tribhuvan University has been running exams for the students of academic years as back as three decades so that they would complete their long pending academic degrees.
The students who remained irregular and failed to pass the exams got the chance to make through the graduation. TU opted it in a bid to revive its regular academic calendar, according to Examinations Controller Laxman Paudel. “Three to four types of chance exams are being held to correct the academic calendar. The students missing and failing the exams since 2053BS are appearing chance exams. This scheme will continue till the end of this fiscal year.”
Currently, the exams of BA LLB-II Year, BA regular-II Year, BTech-I and II Year are going on this month, Baisakh.
Nearly 115 thousand students are appearing the exams going on now.
The Office of Controller of Examinations has informed that results of the exams would be published within 100 days.
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10- RSP expresses grief over Thawang road accident
Kathmandu, May 2: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has expressed grief and paid tributes to the people who died in the road accident that took place last Thursday in Rolpa. Twenty-people were killed in the accident involving a passenger jeep (Lu. 1 Ja. 4167) while it was heading from Rukum East to Thawang Rural Municipality-Jaljala in the district.
Spokesperson Manish Jha, in a condolence statement today, said that this painful incident causing many casualties has left the party shocked and heartbroken. The party has also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Only one among the 21 travelling in the jeep survived the incident.
This tragic incident has once again raised serious questions about the state of road safety in the country, the party has said and expressed its commitment to move forward firmly with policy reforms, strict implementation of traffic discipline and necessary infrastructure development to reduce traffic accidents, and prevent a recurrence of such tragic incidents in the future.
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11- Buddha’s statute reinstated in its original place on Buddha Jayanti
Rastriya Samachar Samiti ( RSS)
Kathmandu, May 2: An idol of Gautam Buddha has been reinstated at Nhuchhe Baha (Bajradhatu Bihar Monastery) after nearly five decades. The antique statue dating back to the 13th century is believed to have been stolen in 1980’s from the monastery located in Jorganesh Ombahal Tole, Kathmandu Metropolitan City–13.
The statue was brought back to Nepal on Fagun 18, 2078 BS (March 2, 2022) from the Tibet House Collection in New York, United States. Since then, it had been conserved at the Department of Archaeology.
The heritage idol was reinstalled in its original place on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti on May 1. Officiating Mayor of Kathmandu, Sunita Dangol, Ward No 23 Chair Macharaja Maharjan, along with other local representatives, heritage conservation activists, and Guthi members, were present to witness the reinstatement ceremony, which was followed by playing of traditional music.
“The idols of Nepal Mandal are not merely objects but hold deep cultural significance and are closely tied to public social life,” the Officiating Mayor said. She urged locals to remain aware and proactive in the conservation of such heritage.
National Museum Chief Aruna Nakarmi, along with heritage conservation activists Ganapatilal Shrestha and Sanjay Adhikari, said that ongoing efforts to conserve heritage and recover stolen artifacts are encouraging.
Earlier, the Toran (an ornamental arch) of Kumari Ghar and an idol of Mahagauri (Parbati) from Ga Guthi Suryamukhi Mahadev Temple were also brought back and reinstated. Kathmandu Metropolitan City facilitated the legal and administrative procedures required to recover these stolen artifacts from abroad.
The Toran from Kumari Ghar at Basantapur was reinstated on Mangsir 5, 2082 BS ( November 21, 2025). Similarly, the 13th-century idol of Parbati was reinstalled on Baisakh 5, 2083 BS (April 18, 2026) after being returned from the United Kingdom. Although it was brought back in 2052 BS, it had been kept at the National Museum until its recent reinstatement.
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12- Statues of Gen Z martyrs unveiled
Janaki (Banke), May 2: Statues of Gen Z movement martyrs have been unveiled here today.
Busts of engineer Sulavraj Shrestha and Ayush Thapa from Dhamboji of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolis-1 were made public. Shrestha and Thapa had got martyrdom during the Gen Z movement occurred last September.
The family members of the martyrs- Sushil Thapa and Punam Thapa- garlanded the busts, while Mayor of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolis, Prashant Bista, ward chair Pramod Rijal and others lit lamps and made floral offer.
Mayor Bista said, “Good governance, corruption control and journey to prosperous Nepal will be a true tribute to the martyrs.” Even a memorial gate was being built after martyrs Shrestha and Thapa at Bishalnagar in the district.
Similarly, Rijal underscored the urgency of honouring the sacrifice of martyrs. We need to tread the path shown by them, he added.
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