- Friday, 22 May 2026
Kathmandu, May 22: There is the influence of westerly winds, local winds, and a low-pressure area near the eastern part of the country, resulting in generally cloudy weather in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.
The Department stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and the remaining provinces today.
It added that partly cloudy conditions are likely over the Tarai region of Lumbini Province, while the remaining Tarai regions will remain mainly fair.
There is a possibility of moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at a few places of the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, and at a few places of the Tarai regions of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces as well as at a few places of the hilly and Himalayan regions of Lumbini and Karnali provinces.
According to the Department, heat wave conditions are likely in Sudurpashchim Province, and hot day conditions are likely in the hilly and Tarai regions of Lumbini Province.
Tonight, generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. Partly cloudy conditions are likely over the hilly and Himalayan regions of the remaining provinces, while the remaining Tarai regions will remain mainly fair.
There is a possibility of moderate rain at a few places of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, the weather forecast service stated today.
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UML finalizing leaders’ portfolio division
Bhaktapur, May 22: The CPN (UML)’s secretariat meeting is being held today to finalize the party leaders’ portfolio division and discuss other issues.
The secretariat meeting is expected to give a final touch to the leaders’ portfolio, which was proposed by UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at the meeting on May 19.
Secretary of the UML central office, Dr Bhishma Adhikari, said that the meeting is called for 11:30 am at the party Chairman Oli’s residence at Gundu in Bhaktapur.
As proposed, leader Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal would get the leadership of the organization department and Sher Bahadur Tamang of the school department.
Likewise, vice chairpersons and assistant general secretaries would get the role of coordination and monitoring among the party departments in the UML.
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Infrastructures built in encroached land to be demolished in Dang
Dang, May 22: The Road Division Office, Dang, has issued a notice giving a deadline of 15 days to stakeholders by asking them to clear the infrastructure developed by encroaching upon highways and other roads.
The Office has asked the individuals and organizations to clear the huts, buildings and walls that were constructed by encroaching upon the lands of different roads under the Division Office in Dang district.
The Office has stated that encroachment has posed a serious threat to road safety and has impacted vehicular mobility.
The Office mentioned that demolition of such huts, buildings and other infrastructures should be done along the Dhankhola to Shivakhola in the East-West Highway, the Koilabas-Lamahi-Ghorahi section in Sahidmarga, the Ameliya-Tulsipur-Sitapati road section in Rapti Highway, the Gadhawa-Rajpur section in Postal Highway, the Shitalpati-Khalanga-Baluwat section in Madan Bhandari and other major road stretches in the district.
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T-20 women cricket: Malaysia posts 83 run victory target for Nepal
Kathmandu, May 22: Malaysia has set a modest victory target of 83 runs for the Nepali women’s national cricket team in the second international T20 match.
Malaysia, having won the toss and chosen to bat first, scored 82 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs in the match held at the Bayuemas Oval cricket ground in Malaysia.
Aina Hamiz contributed the most runs for Malaysia with 17 runs. She scored 17 runs in 30 balls with the help of one four. Similarly, Dhanushri Muhunan added 15 runs while Arinan Natasya made 13 runs. Apart from that, other Malaysian players could not make double-digit runs.
Towards bowling, Nepal’s Kabita Kunwar, Rubina K.C. and Riya Sharma took two wickets each while Pooja Mahato and Sita Ranamagar took one wicket each. Nepal is now batting in response.
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Chief Minister Acharya says Lumbini Province’s budget to be people-oriented
Dang, May 22: Chief Minister of Lumbini Province, Chet Narayan Acharya, has stated that the provincial government will bring people-oriented budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Inaugurating today’s interaction programme on ‘Law, Budget and Plan Formulation and Parliamentary Oversight’ organised by the Provincial Good Governance Centre in Bhalubang, he expressed a commitment to bring a people-oriented and development-focused budget reflecting everyone’s sentiments.
Chief Minister Acharya stated that preparations for the policies and programmes and budget formulation for the upcoming fiscal year have been accelerated.
“We are engaged in preparing next year’s policies and programmes, and the budget. We are preparing to present a policy, programme and budget that incorporate everyone’s sentiments,” he said.
The inauguration programme was concluded under the chairmanship of Ujir Prasad Neupane, Chief Executive Director of the Provincial Good Governance Centre, and with Chief Minister Acharya as the chief guest.
The programme is attended by provincial government ministers, chairpersons of parliamentary committees, and members of the provincial assembly.
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Directive to manage excavation works in Narayani river
Nawalpur (Nawalparasi), May 22: The District Monitoring Committee Nawalpur has directed the authorities concerned to manage excavation works in the Narayani River flowing through Nawalpur and Chitwan.
Stating that extraction works were found rampant in the Narayani River during an on-site inspection, the monitoring committee directed to manage the extraction.
Committee coordinator and chief of district coordination committee Nawalpur, Baburam Bishwokarma said that the river-based materials were found extracted from the Narayani River in a rampant manner.
He shared that excavation in the river was carried out by digging deeper than permitted, and excavation took place in other locations than the approved ones through environmental impact assessment.
“We had previously carried out monitoring, and when we did not see excavation being carried out according to rules, we provided various suggestions to ensure compliance,” said Chief Bishwokarma, “But even after a week, no satisfactory improvement was observed.”
Even though only four excavators were supposed to be used in the river, more than the stipulated number was found to have been used there for excavation.
He also highlighted that accurate records of river materials transported and the invoice should be maintained properly.
He mentioned that since excavation was being carried out involving up to nine excavators and over 200 trippers per day, more river materials than required were being extracted, necessitating immediate measurement and verifications.
Likewise, Chief District Officer Bhabhishwor Pandey instructed the materials should be transported in a way that water does not spill from tipper, and the tipper should be covered with tent during transportation.
“Managing the transportation is the responsibility of the municipality. However, we will make security arrangements if needed,” he said, adding, “It is possible to monitor the transportation of riverine materials through a CCTV camera.”
CDO Pandey stated that they were not aware that excavation was being carried out by constructing a dam in the Narayani River and changing the course of the river.
Regarding transportation being carried out by constructing roads with huge pipes in the Narayani bed, he said that access routes are necessary to transport riverine materials from the excavation site to the main road, so it should not be opposed. “Once the excavation is completed, we will get that dam dismantled.” Pandey noted.
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Film Journalism Day: Journalists awarded
Kathmandu, May 22: The Film Journalist Association Nepal has presented different awards and prize on the occasion of its 27th anniversary and National Film Journalism Day.
The Association conferred ‘National Film Journalism Silver Award’ on Ananta Wagle, ‘National Film Journalism Posthumous Special Award’ on late Dinesh Sitaula and ‘National Film Journalism Award’ on Jayan Subba Manandhar and Kuber Raj Giri.
The ‘National Film Journalism Silver Award’ carries a purse of Rs 55,555.
Similarly, Surakshya Bhattarai bagged ‘Dinesh Sitaula memorial National Film Journalism Prize’. The prize carries a purse of Rs 51,000.
Likewise, ‘National Film Journalism Encouragement Award’ was presented to Milan Dhungana. The award carries a purse of Rs 25,000.
Chairperson of the Film Development Board, Dinesh DC, as well as other artists—Rajesh Hamal, Basundhara Bhusal, Bhuwan Chand, Karishma Manandhar, Nikhil Upreti, Association Chairperson Samir Balami, among others presented the awards and prize at a programme organised here on Thursday.
Artist Hamal shared that journalism has further established this sector at a time when art field had not established as a profession when they started their career.
Board Chairperson DC stressed the need of carrying out activities for the promotion of film sector in coordination with film journalism.
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T-20 Women Cricket practice match: Nepal defeat Malaysia
Kathmandu, May 22: Nepali Women’s National Cricket Team won the practice match against Malaysia under the second international T20 tournament.
In today’s match held at Bayuemas Oval cricket ground, Malaysia, Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets.
Malaysia had posted 83-run victory target before Nepal. In response, Nepal completed the target in 16 at the loss of three wickets.
For Nepal’s victory, Samjhana Khadka scored the highest 39 runs. Similarly, Kabita Kunwar and Soni Pakhrin made 19 runs and 12 runs respectively.
Earlier, elected to bat first after winning the toss, Malaysia collected 82 runs in allotted 20 overs by losing all wickets.
Ainna Hamizah of Malaysia gathered the highest 17 runs while Dhanusri Muhunan and Arianna Natsya made 15 runs and 13 runs respectively. Except them, other players of Malaysia could not score double digit runs.
Nepal’s Kabita Kunwar, Rubina Chhetri and Riya Sharma took two wickets each while Puja Mahato and Sita Ranamagar took one wicket each. —
