19 Jestha, Kathmandu – The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a case in the Special Court against Ishwariprasad Gautam of Triveni Rural Municipality-7, Nawalparasi, for allegedly giving adverse testimony in a corruption-related case. The ongoing case in the Special Court involves Chandrabhadur Adhikari, who is accused of accepting a bribe of 5 million rupees from a loan recipient. The commission alleges that Gautam, who appeared as a witness in this case, provided false testimony. According to CIAA spokesperson Suresh Nyaupane, a case has been registered in the Special Court demanding legal action against Gautam for his false statement as per the law.
Edited by the news summary team. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by three countries, will feature 48 teams for the first time and will include 104 matches. Lionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal are set to make history by participating in their sixth World Cup. Germany’s Miroslav Klose holds the record for the most goals scored (16) and most matches won (17) in World Cup history, records that Messi could potentially surpass in the upcoming tournament. Kathmandu, June 2.
Several records have already been established ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the biggest festival of football globally, this tournament is set to become the largest ever held. It marks the first time three nations will jointly host the event, with 48 teams participating and 104 matches scheduled—the greatest number of matches in World Cup history. As the competition unfolds, new records are also anticipated.
For example, Mexico’s Azteca Stadium will become the first stadium to host the World Cup three times, making Mexico the first country to host the tournament thrice. In addition, various other records could be set throughout the duration of the World Cup. Below is a discussion of five records that have a high possibility of being broken during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Most Goals Scored: With the increased number of teams and matches, there is a significant chance that the record for most goals scored in a World Cup could be surpassed. The Qatar World Cup featured 64 matches and 172 goals, while the 2026 edition will feature 104 matches. The average goals per game in Qatar was 2.69. With 40 additional games, the total goal count could exceed 200.
Most World Cup Appearances: In its 96-year history, many players have competed in the World Cup, and playing in multiple tournaments consecutively is a major milestone. To date, five male players have appeared in five World Cups: Mexico’s Antonio Carbajal and Rafael Marquez, Germany’s Lothar Matthäus, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo are both aiming to participate in their sixth World Cup in 2026. Messi won the World Cup in 2022, while this will likely be Ronaldo’s final opportunity. Both have contributed goals and assists over the years and are poised to make history by playing in a sixth tournament.
Top Goal Scorer Record: The record for most goals scored in World Cup history is held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose with 16 goals. Argentina’s Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé are challenging this record. Messi has scored 13 goals so far and could surpass Klose if he scores four more in 2026. Mbappé has scored 12 goals across two tournaments—four in 2018 and eight in 2022, where he also won the Golden Boot and scored a hat-trick in the final against Argentina.
Most Matches Won by a Player: Miroslav Klose also holds the record for most World Cup match wins as a player, with 17 victories. Messi has won 16 matches and will equal Klose’s record with just one win in 2026. Winning two games would make Messi the player with the most World Cup match wins. Messi has already set the record for most matches played in World Cups and aims to cement his legacy by scoring many goals and winning more matches.
Most Matches Won as a Coach: The record for most World Cup wins by a coach is held by West Germany’s Helmut Schön, who won 16 matches. France’s Didier Deschamps is close to breaking this record. Deschamps led France to victory in 2018 and has 14 wins as a coach to date. If France wins two matches in 2026, Deschamps will tie Schön’s record, and winning three matches would make him the coach with the most World Cup wins in history.
19 Jestha, Kathmandu – The Supreme Court’s Implementation Directorate has instructed the Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City to refrain from unlawfully and brutally beating street cattle. The directorate sent a letter to the sub-metropolitan office on 18 Asar 2083 (July 2, 2026) issuing this directive. The letter highlights incidents in which municipal employees and police, under the mayor’s direction, assaulted street cattle, actions that violate the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling dated 8 Baishakh 2076 (April 21, 2019).
Sneha Shrestha, chair of Sneha Care, recently filed a complaint regarding the incidents that occurred in Butwal and submitted a petition to the Implementation Directorate. The petition accused the mayor of willfully orchestrating the beating of cattle.
The Supreme Court’s verdict of 8 Baishakh 2076 mandates the protection of cows as the national animal, requires proper management of stray cattle, and calls for legal action against officials and employees involved in acts of cruelty or killing. The ruling stipulates that any harm to cattle resulting from the negligence, ill intent, or carelessness of the responsible persons can lead to prosecution under the law. To ensure enforcement of this order, the directorate has instructed Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City to halt such activities immediately and fully comply with the court’s judgment. Copies of the letter were also sent to the municipal police.
The Constitution of Nepal recognizes the cow as the national animal. Furthermore, the Supreme Court has directed local governments to implement measures such as animal management, establishing protection centers, providing animal insurance, and adopting scientific grazing practices.
On 19th Jestha, one boy went missing while swimming in the Narayani River at Gaindakot, Nawalparasi, while another was rescued.
Based on clothing found on the riverbank, the boys are believed to be students of Balakumari Girls Secondary School in Narayanghat, Chitwan.
Police Inspector Lakshman Giri, head of Gaindakot Police Station, reported that search efforts for the missing boy are ongoing.
19th Jestha, Nawalpur (Nawalparasi) – A boy went missing after drowning while swimming in the Narayani River at Gaindakot-2, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East).
Inspector Lakshman Giri, head of the Gaindakot Police Office, confirmed the incident, stating that one boy went missing while swimming in the river today.
“Two boys went to swim in the Narayani River; one went missing while the other was rescued and taken to the hospital,” he said. “Search operations for the missing boy are ongoing.”
The identities of both the missing boy and the rescued child sent to the hospital have not yet been confirmed, according to the police.
Based on the clothing left on the riverbank prior to swimming, the boys are presumed to be students of Balakumari Girls Secondary School in Narayanghat, Chitwan.
The Spanish national team has announced their jersey numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Young star Lamine Yamal will not be wearing the iconic number 10 jersey, instead opting for number 19. Although Yamal began wearing the number 10 jersey for Barcelona starting this season, he will revert to his familiar number 19 jersey with the Spanish national team. He also wore number 19 when he helped Spain win the European Championship two years ago.
Spain’s prestigious number 10 jersey will be worn by Dani Olmo. After the squad announcement, Olmo hinted at this via social media. Meanwhile, Gavi has been assigned the number 9 jersey. Returning to the national team after nearly a year, Gavi has reclaimed his old jersey number.
Spain is placed in Group H and will begin their World Cup campaign on June 15 against Cape Verde. They will then face Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Having won their first World Cup title in 2010, Spain aims to secure their second World Cup triumph in 2026.
Opposition party MPs surrounded the Speaker and raised slogans in protest against statements made by the Prime Minister regarding the Nepal-India border dispute during the House of Representatives session. Despite the opposition’s disruption, Speaker Aryal read out the presidential certification letter on bills received from the President’s office to inform the assembly. The meeting’s remaining agenda was not advanced due to opposition shouting, and the next House of Representatives session was postponed to 25 Jestha.
On 19 Jestha in Kathmandu, opposition MPs questioned the Speaker about the forceful conduct of parliamentary proceedings. The session was disrupted temporarily due to the opposition encircling the Speaker and shouting slogans. A question-and-answer session between the Speaker and opposition MPs took place on Tuesday. Although the meeting was scheduled for 1 pm, it started at 1:58 pm. Since parliamentary rules automatically suspend meetings delayed by two hours, the session commenced two minutes early to avoid automatic adjournment.
As soon as the Speaker announced, “The House of Representatives session proceedings begin,” opposition MPs stood up. The Speaker reminded them of their continued standing over the past two to three days and requested cooperation to proceed with the budget discussion agenda. However, the opposition rejected this request. The Speaker noted that discussions had taken place the previous day and informal talks were ongoing, urging that these activities be formally included in the agenda. He also encouraged the opposition to raise issues during the emergency time, but opposition MPs maintained that the parliament must be informed about the Prime Minister’s remarks on the border dispute.
When opposition MPs began to stand again, the Speaker allotted time to Congress Chief Whip Basana Thapa to speak but initially allowed Abhishek Pratap Shah to address the assembly. Shah described as baseless the Prime Minister’s claim that Nepal has encroached on Indian territory and demanded government accountability, emphasizing the matter’s link to national security. Shah stated, “The Prime Minister must either retract that statement or apologize; otherwise, the parliament cannot function.”
During the previous Sunday’s House session, Prime Minister Balendra had mentioned resolving the Nepal-India border issue through diplomatic talks. He said, “You may find this surprising, but after becoming Prime Minister, I learned that Nepal has also encroached upon Indian land in many places, not just India on Nepal’s land.” Opposition parties have continuously protested these remarks during House sessions. Despite the protests, parliamentary proceedings have continued with the House passing bills related to procedural rules and elections.
Due to ongoing opposition resistance, MPs also questioned the Speaker about parliamentary management. During the discussion, Chief Whip of the Communist Party of Nepal, Yubaraj Dulal, stated that the opposition seeks smooth parliamentary functioning. He remarked, “We want to conduct the House efficiently to discuss and pass the budget. The Nepali people have entrusted us with lawmaking responsibilities, so there is no ambiguity about the need for uninterrupted proceedings. We are not in favor of disrupting the House.” Dulal raised questions with the Speaker on the border issue and the Prime Minister’s statements raised by the opposition, emphasizing their sensitive nature compared to the new fiscal year’s budget effective from 1 Shrawan. He called for high-level political dialogue and immediate Speaker initiative on the matter.
The Speaker responded that he did not mean to imply that budget issues were more serious than the border dispute. “I never said this issue isn’t serious. However, we should try to advance the agenda items. The government is paying attention and dialogue is ongoing,” he clarified. Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chief Whip Khusbu Oli also urged the Speaker to avoid allowing the House to run under pressure tactics, appealing, “I request you to call top leaders and MPs of all parties for discussion rather than running the House under continued pressure. We should regard this issue with the nation’s dignity in mind.”
The Speaker assured that dialogues are ongoing and asked members to remain confident. He said, “I am aware of the concerns raised by honorable members. The government is taking this matter seriously. There will be a government response, and I am also regularly engaging in dialogue with opposition leaders.” Despite the Q&A session on parliamentary management, the matter remained unresolved. The Speaker allowed Nepali Congress leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe from the main opposition to speak during the emergency time.
Amid the opposition’s protest, the Speaker read out a letter about bills certified by the President. The House bills amending the Election Act and the Voter List Act have been certified by the President. After opposition MPs surrounded the Speaker again, he read the letter from the President’s office to inform the House. Following this, the remaining agenda was not advanced, and the next session was postponed to 25 Jestha.
The Teachers Federation has accused the government of ignoring the hardships faced by early childhood education teachers and school staff in the budget.
The Federation states that despite their demand for allocating 20 percent of the total budget to education, the government has only allocated 10.27 percent.
The Federation has urged immediate implementation of the nine-point agreement made with the government on 17th Baisakh 2082 and the enactment of the School Education Act.
May 2, Kathmandu – The Teachers Federation has stated that the government has failed to address the concerns of early childhood education teachers and school staff.
In a press release, the Federation said, “The budget completely neglected the hardships of early childhood education teachers and school staff who have long been working for low salaries, and also failed to ensure provision of cost-of-living allowances for learning grant teachers working alongside.”
The Federation demands defining the posts and levels of early childhood education teachers and school staff and providing salary, allowances, and other service benefits, as well as granting cost-of-living allowances to all learning grant teachers.
While recognizing the increase in salaries of teachers and professionals in the budget as positive, the Federation emphasizes that investment in education remains insufficient.
“Although a continuous demand has been made for investment of 20 percent of the total budget, only 10.27 percent has been allocated this fiscal year, demonstrating that education is not a priority of this government,” the press release stated.
The Federation also expressed concern that the 5 percent VAT imposed on electricity consumption above 50 units will further burden community schools facing financial difficulties and the general public.
They have renewed their call for immediate implementation of the nine-point agreement made with the government on 17th Baisakh 2082 and for the issuance of the School Education Act.
Caption, Tensions escalated during the passage of the rules in the House of RepresentativesArticle Information
Despite strong opposition from opposition MPs, the House of Representatives passed the new rules late Sunday night. Dramatic scenes unfolded in the parliamentary chamber.
The anger among opposition parties remains high. Dialogue with MPs has revealed two main points of contention.
The opposition has identified Sections 140(11) and 259 of the new rules as the core of the dispute.
What Are the Key Provisions Raised by the Opposition?
Section 140(11) concerns procedures related to constitutional amendment bills, while Section 259 links the rules to parliamentary privileges.
Opposition parties assert that the government has exploited its majority to push the rules forward in violation of the constitution. However, MPs from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapa) reject these allegations, arguing no constitutional breach has occurred.
Although several amendments were proposed, the opposition has accused the bill of being rushed through despite significant dissent.
The elected House of Representatives traditionally formulates new rules to govern its sessions.
These 2083 rules replaced the regulations established after the 2079 elections.
Were New Provisions Introduced to Favor Ravi Lamichhane?
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Section 259 of the new rules, titled “Applicability of Rules,” states, “Without regard to previous laws, these rules shall operate as special laws on par with federal laws and shall apply to committees, the assemblies, and members.”
It further specifies that these rules will serve as parliamentary privileges for members of the House of Representatives.
This provision did not exist in the old rules, prompting opposition parties to accuse the new rules of granting MPs privileges above other federal laws.
Some allege that this clause was added specifically to protect Raswapa Chairman Ravi Lamichhane.
Nepali Congress MP Nischal Rai commented, “In criminal matters, all citizens should be subject to the same laws; there should be no special provisions just because one is an MP.”
According to UML MP Mohammad Estiyak Rai, the language of the rules treats MPs differently.
“Ordinary citizens are subject to general law, so applying different laws to elected MPs contradicts fundamental sovereign principles and is unacceptable,” he stated.
On Poush 8, 2078 (December 23, 2021), Ravi Lamichhane was suspended from parliament on charges of money laundering.
Nearly a year later, just before the election on Falgun 21 (March 4, 2023), he was released from jail. On Jestha 8 (May 22), the Kaski District Court ordered the dismissal of money laundering and organized crime charges against him.
Nepali Congress Central Member Nischal Rai opposed the provision allowing removal of members obstructing parliamentary proceedings.
UML Chief Spokesperson Ain Mahar said that giving the rules the status of a special law weakens the country’s constitutional governance.
“We strongly opposed it, but the rules were fast-tracked due to the interests of Raswapa’s own MPs,” he added.
However, Raswapa has indicated that amendments to the rules are necessary.
Raswapa MP and lawyer Jayjyamani Nyaupane stated that parliamentary privileges do not cause problems.
“The constitution permits parliamentary privileges. Article 103 grants privileges and Article 104 provides for the creation of rules. So why the controversy?” Nyaupane questioned.
What Is the Controversy Regarding the Constitutional Amendment Bill?
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Caption, Opposition MPs accuse the ruling party of arrogance in the House of Representatives
Opposition parties claim that the provisions included in Section 140(11) of the new rules contradict the constitution.
This subsection, titled “Procedure for Constitutional Amendment Bill,” was declared controversial by UML Chief Spokesperson Ain Mahar, who is also a member of the rules drafting committee.
It states, “After the bill is passed by the House of Representatives and forwarded to the National Assembly, it shall be sent to the President for certification only if the votes received there amount to two-thirds of the total members of both houses combined.”
Opposition leaders argue that this provision conflicts with Article 274 of the constitution and that no such arrangement existed in previous regulations.
UML MP Mohammad Estiyak Rai said, “Constitutional amendments require two-thirds majorities in both houses, but this rule allows amendments based on the vote of only one house, which is unconstitutional.”
“Only if, after returning from the National Assembly, the two-thirds majority of total members is achieved may the Speaker be granted the arbitrary authority to certify the bill,” he added.
Another opposition MP, Ain Mahar, labeled the provision unconstitutional and accused the ruling party of arrogance.
Nepali Congress MP Nischal Rai said the subsection increased ambiguity.
He noted that legal remedies could be sought through the courts if necessary.
Ruling party MPs deny any constitutional violation.
Raswapa MP Jayjyamani Nyaupane said, “The constitution is what it is. Differences in opinion can be resolved. The federal parliament includes both the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, and judicial interpretation exists. The new rules have no impact on the constitution.”
Opposition MPs have also expressed dissatisfaction with other provisions.
Nepali Congress MP Nischal Rai opposed the provision in the preamble of the rules that removes obstacles to stopping discussions.
Opposition parties warn that passing rules without their participation could undermine parliamentary peace and effectiveness.
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The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades are preparing to merge into a single new franchise in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) cricket competition. The newly integrated franchise will compete at the Melbourne Cricket Ground under a new nickname, sporting navy blue kit colors. This merger will be formalized following Cricket Victoria’s commitment to fully sell its second BBL license. Kathmandu, 19 Jestha.
Significant changes are underway in the Australian Big Bash League, with the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades set to combine into one franchise. Australian journalist and Seven Sports expert Tom Morris shared on the social media platform X that staff from both clubs have already been informed of this decision. According to him, the two Melbourne-based teams will now compete as a unified Victorian franchise at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
While the new franchise will retain the ‘Melbourne’ name, its official nickname has yet to be announced. The team is expected to adopt a navy blue kit. This merger will become official following Cricket Victoria’s pledge to fully divest its second BBL license. This move is regarded as one of the biggest structural changes in the history of the Big Bash League.
Approximately 80 tolas of gold jewelry were stolen from Tinau Gold and Silver Jewelry Shop located on AmarpPath, Butwal, on Sunday night.
The shop’s CCTV camera was reported malfunctioning, and the owner was away in Pokhara at the time of the theft, raising suspicions for the police.
Preliminary investigations confirmed that the thief used around 50 different keys to open the shop’s lockers and steal the gold.
19 Jestha, Butwal – A burglary took place at the Tinau Gold and Silver Jewelry Shop situated in the main commercial center of Butwal’s AmarpPath.
Shop owner Deepak Century informed the Butwal Police Office that gold jewelry and gold weighing approximately 80 tolas were stolen from the shop.
The current market value of the 80 tolas of gold is estimated to be around 22.5 million Nepali rupees.
During the night, the thief broke the lock on the shop’s channel gate to gain entry. According to the police, the thief succeeded in opening the lockers by using roughly 50 different keys and stole the gold ornaments, DSP Nishant Srivastava shared in the preliminary investigation.
DSP Srivastava added that the shop’s CCTV camera was reportedly defective at the time and that the shop owner, Deepak Century, was in Pokhara, which raises suspicion regarding the circumstances of the theft.
Though the theft occurred on Sunday night, Deepak Century reported the incident to the police after returning to Butwal on Monday evening.
The Tinau Gold and Silver Jewelry Shop has been operating for about 40 years in Butwal-4, AmarpPath, near the Butwal Police Office and AmarpPath police beat.
The shop employed two staff members: one relative and one worker.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the theft occurred during the CCTV malfunction and that individuals who were aware of the camera’s failure might be involved in the incident.
DSP Srivastava said the police are investigating from multiple angles and aim to apprehend the thief as soon as possible.
The burglary in this key commercial area has caused concern among gold and silver traders. Gakul Vishwakarma, president of the Butwal Gold and Silver Traders Association, stated that the police administration must quickly arrest and take action against those involved.
The Central Disciplinary Committee of the Nepali Congress has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, May 21. The meeting will be held at the party’s central office in Sanepa at 1 PM, according to Dinesh Thapamagar, Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee.
Dinesh Thapamagar provided details about the date and venue of the meeting. It is expected that internal party matters will be discussed during this session.
Sweden’s previously exemplary wolverine conservation program is now facing a severe crisis due to financial constraints and growing mistrust among local communities. Since the government has not increased the incentive payments provided since 2002, the wolverine population in northern Sweden has dwindled to less than one-third of its previous numbers. Studies indicate that climate change altering snow conditions has made wildlife population monitoring difficult, and mining activities have fueled local resentment. (May 31, Kathmandu)
Once hailed as a world model, Sweden’s wolverine conservation initiative has entered a critical phase. Researchers from the University of York and the Swedish Agricultural University report that without increased government funding and with rising community distrust, this once successful program is now moving towards failure. The study underscores that early conservation successes are not sufficient; sustained long-term governmental commitment is essential.
In 1996, the Swedish government launched a financial incentive program aimed at reducing conflicts between wildlife and humans. Under this scheme, direct payments were made to indigenous Sami reindeer herders whose traditional lands overlapped with habitats of the rare wolverine. Because the presence of wolverines correlated with local incomes, the wolverine population initially grew significantly. However, data from the past 30 years show maintaining this success remains challenging.
In the early 2010s, about two-thirds of Sweden’s northern wolverine population persisted; today, that number has dropped below one-third. The primary reason is the government’s failure to increase financial support over the last two decades. Since 2002, a payment of 200,000 Swedish krona per breeding wolverine has remained unchanged, while inflation has halved its real value. The Sami Parliament has demanded the amount be raised to at least 480,000 krona, but the government’s 2024 proposal included only a modest increase.
Alongside economic challenges, climate change has significantly hindered wolverine population assessments. Changes in Arctic snow conditions have complicated the tracking of wildlife footprints, leading to substantial discrepancies between official counts and actual numbers. Mining and logging activities have further burdened the affected local communities, increasing their frustration with the conservation system. Scientists warn that failure to address the community’s needs promptly could render years of investment in conservation efforts futile.
The Nepal men’s cricket team has been selected for the Asian Games to be held in Japan.
Following Malaysia’s victory over China in the Asian Games qualifiers, Nepal and Malaysia have qualified from Group ‘A’.
The Nepal women’s cricket team failed to qualify after being defeated by China.
May 31, Kathmandu – The Nepal men’s cricket team has secured its place for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
In the Asian Games qualifiers on Tuesday, Malaysia defeated China in Group ‘A’, which led to both Malaysia and Nepal advancing to the tournament.
The qualifying competition featured seven teams divided into two groups. The format allows the top two teams from each group to advance to the semifinals, with all four semifinalists earning a spot in the Asian Games.
Nepal’s group consisted only of Malaysia and China after Qatar withdrew. With Nepal and Malaysia each winning one match, the top two teams were confirmed.
Nepal had already defeated China in the match held on Sunday. On Thursday, Nepal and Malaysia are set to compete to determine the group winner.
The Nepal women’s cricket team, however, failed to qualify for the Asian Games after losing to China.
Harka Sampang, chairman of the Labor Culture Party, has raised questions regarding whether Prime Minister Balen Shah has officially recorded his attendance in parliament as per the rules of the House of Representatives. He argued that if the Prime Minister is absent from parliamentary sessions, his membership and the prime ministerial position should be automatically revoked. Sampang also called on the Prime Minister to clarify areas where Nepal may have encroached on Indian territory and to issue an apology if mistakes are found.
On 19th Jestha, Kathmandu — Harka Sampang demanded confirmation of Prime Minister Balen Shah’s attendance in parliament. According to Rule 4 of the House of Representatives’ procedural regulations, before taking seat in the assembly, every member is required to mark their presence using an attendance book or an electronic attendance system located outside the meeting hall in a designated anteroom. The Secretariat has the authority to publicly disclose members’ attendance via electronic means during sessions.
Based on this rule, Sampang questioned whether Prime Minister Balen Shah has been marking his attendance. “Has the Prime Minister been marking his presence when attending sessions?” Sampang asked. “If he has not, then he should not be recognized as a member of the House of Representatives.” He argued that without membership, the prime ministerial post should be automatically considered vacant. Furthermore, Sampang demanded that the Prime Minister specify the exact locations where Nepal has allegedly encroached upon Indian territory and apologize if mistakes have been made.
Sattu, made by roasting and grinding pulses and grains, is a traditional, easily digestible, and energy-rich food in the Nepali community. It is regarded as a highly popular traditional dish in Nepal. Numerous stories and legends related to sattu circulate within society, indicating its origin as an ancient staple of Eastern civilization. Sattu is prepared from roasted and ground pulses such as maize, barley, wheat, black gram, and chickpeas. Depending on taste preferences, other pulses may be added, along with a sweetener like sugar or jaggery. Consuming sattu with milk, yogurt, or buttermilk enhances its flavor.
In Nepal, it is customary to distribute sattu and sarbat on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Especially during the summer season, sattu consumption is highly praised as it is easily digestible, cooling, and energizing. It is considered an excellent option for keeping the body cool, preventing dehydration, and providing essential nutrients in hot weather. Older generations used to carry sattu on long journeys because it was easy to carry and had a long shelf life, enabling the body to receive necessary energy even in the absence of regular meals. Nowadays, consuming chickpea and barley sattu for a balanced breakfast is increasingly popular.
Sattu is rich in nutrients. On average, 100 grams of sattu contains 20-26 grams of protein, 60-65 grams of carbohydrates, 9-18 grams of fiber, 5-7 grams of fat, and 380-413 kilocalories of energy. It also provides significant amounts of minerals such as calcium (150-380 milligrams), magnesium (180-270 milligrams), iron (8-9 milligrams), and potassium (825-900 milligrams).
Sattu serves as an excellent source of protein that aids muscle building and body repair. Its high fiber content improves digestion and promotes a lasting feeling of fullness. Due to its low glycemic index (30-35), it helps regulate blood sugar, which is beneficial for people with diabetes in summer. According to Ayurveda, sattu has cooling properties. During hot weather, body temperature rises, which can increase bile-related disorders. Ayurveda references sattu’s ability to reduce pitta dosha. When mixed with water, it lowers internal body heat, alleviating problems such as heat-induced irritation, fatigue, and headaches.
