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The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) is paying dairy farmers approximately Rs 10 million daily as part of a reforms action plan implemented by Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary. Out of Rs 580 million in outstanding liabilities from the past four months, Rs 120 million has been paid, with plans to clear one month's dues by the end of June.

Millions of rupees worth of murals commissioned by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City are deteriorating due to a lack of preservation and maintenance. Dust from construction, spitting of paan and gutkha, and vandalism have damaged the artworks, with the Sundhara area murals suffering the most. The Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, responsible for the murals, claims maintenance was not part of its agreement, while the metropolis argues otherwise.

Tribhuvan University (TU) and the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) are discussing a short-term arrangement for the TU cricket ground, as the university's 25-year lease agreement has expired. Matches will only be permitted with prior university approval, and CAN must submit its schedule in advance.

Municipalities in Kanchanpur have announced temporary school closures for several days due to extreme heat, prioritizing student health. Decisions were made by Bheemdatta, Krishnapur, and Shuklaphanta municipalities, with holidays to be adjusted later. Teachers reported students experiencing headaches and difficulty concentrating amid high temperatures.

Fugitive GB Rai is accused of embezzling over Rs 21 billion from depositors through more than a dozen cooperatives, with his personal companies reportedly continuing operations despite ongoing legal cases. Suman Khanal, coordinator of the Swarnalakshmi Cooperative Victims’ Struggle Committee, criticized the state mechanism, stating it appears helpless and may be protecting Rai, preventing his arrest and extradition from Malaysia.

The Nepali film 'Elephant in the Fog,' directed by Abinash Bikram Shah, has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic achievement for Nepali cinema. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, stated that Nepal's presence and recognition at the festival have elevated the stature of the nation's film and creative industries on a global stage.

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met with Juan Antonio March Pujol, the Non-Resident Ambassador of Spain to Nepal, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation, particularly in the tourism sector. The meeting also explored expanding collaboration in areas of shared interest between the two nations.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in Wards 2, 3, and 4 of Gokarneshwor Municipality in Kathmandu. Authorities are implementing containment measures, including the culling and safe disposal of infected poultry, eggs, and feed, alongside disinfection drives in affected areas to prevent further spread.

The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba. The court ruled that the arrest warrant issued by the Kathmandu District Court was invalid because jurisdiction for such cases now lies with the Special Court, especially after an ordinance on May 1. The Deuba couple is currently abroad.

The Nepali national volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory against Kyrgyzstan in the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women's Volleyball Championship held in Kathmandu. This win significantly improves Nepal's chances of advancing to the semifinals after an earlier loss to India.

A record-breaking 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day, the highest number ever recorded. This historic ascent occurred during a spring climbing season that has also seen multiple fatalities, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding on the world's highest peak.