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KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Special Court orders Poudel’s release on general date The Special Court has ordered the release of former deputy prime minister and CPN-UML vice-chair Bishnu Poudel on a general date. A division bench comprising judges […]
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KATHMANDU: The government supplied 561,493.85 metric tonnes of chemical fertilizer by July 8 of the fiscal year 2025/26, achieving around 94 percent of its annual target of supplying 600,000 metric tonnes. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government had allocated Rs 28.82 billion for fertilizer procurement in the last fiscal year. The ministry […]
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CHITWAN: A total of 893 people were diagnosed with scrub typhus in Chitwan during the last fiscal year, according to the Public Health Office. The infections were confirmed after 11,419 suspected patients who visited various hospitals across the district underwent testing. Ram KC, Vector Control Inspector at the Public Health Office, Chitwan, said 621 of […]
KATHMANDU: A nationwide protest campaign against predatory lending has been called off after the government and representatives of loan shark victims signed a nine-point agreement following days of negotiations. The agreement came after a nine-day “March for Justice,” which began in Janakpur, passed through Bara and concluded with talks in Kathmandu. The negotiations were facilitated […]
KATHMANDU: With the beginning of the holy month of Shrawan, devotees have started gathering in large numbers at Pashupatinath Temple and Shiva shrines across the country from early morning. According to Arun Biset, acting chief of the Culture Division at the Pashupati Area Development Trust, a large number of devotees visited Pashupatinath Temple on Shrawan […]
KATHMANDU: The Consumer Court has ordered Everest Hospital and a gynaecologist to pay a total of Rs 3.9 million in compensation to the family of Manita Sharma, who died during childbirth. According to the court’s Information Officer Homanath Kandel, the court directed Everest Hospital to pay Rs 3 million, while gynaecologist Dr Jyotsana Sharma Tiwari […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Vice-Chairman and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has been ordered to be released on bail. A bench of the Special Court comprising judges Narayan Prasad Poudel, Dilliratna Shrestha and Bidur Koirala on Friday ordered that Poudel be released while the money laundering case against him proceeds on a regular hearing schedule. The […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has accused the Balendra Shah-led government of running a planned campaign to spread misinformation against other political parties. Speaking at an event organised to launch the updated version of the UML party website and mobile application at the party’s central office in Chyasal on Friday, […]
KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Secretariat has dismissed as false reports claiming that he fell and broke his arm. Issuing a statement on Friday, the Secretariat described the reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets as “baseless, unverified and misleading.” “Our serious attention has been drawn to unconfirmed, baseless and […]
NEW DELHI: India on Friday introduced its first domestically manufactured hydrogen-powered train, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to promote clean energy across its extensive railway network. The train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving coaches and eight passenger coaches, will initially operate in the northern state of Haryana. Railway officials said it can […]
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KATHMANDU: A teacher has filed a petition at the Ministry of Communication demanding a ban on the song ‘Tarabaji Lai Lai’ featured in singer and artist Durgesh Thapa’s upcoming film ‘Masterni’. Teacher Ramesh Bahadur Bhattarai of Barahi Secondary School in Vyas Municipality-11, Tanahun, submitted the petition to the ministry on Friday, seeking immediate restriction on the […]
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index posted a strong gain on the first trading day of the new fiscal year, rising by 79.74 points to close at 2,677.54. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange, the Sensitive Index, which tracks the performance of blue-chip companies, increased by 11.51 points to 468.38. Likewise, the Float Index […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has accused the government of deviating from democratic values and moving towards fascism. Speaking at an event organised to unveil the updated version of the UML party website and mobile application at the party’s central office in Chyasal on Friday, Oli alleged that the government […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has pledged government support to promote the export of domestically produced footwear and strengthen Nepal’s footwear industry. During a meeting with office-bearers and members of the Footwear Manufacturers Association of Nepal (FMAN) at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Friday, Prime Minister Shah said […]
RASUWA: A year after a devastating flood from the Lhende Khola ravaged the Rasuwagadhi customs yard, one of Nepal’s key trade gateways with China, the facility has yet to be fully restored despite the resumption of cross-border trade. Although import and export activities have resumed, the customs yard, the under-construction Integrated Check Post (ICP), and […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said the monsoon system is expected to become more active from Saturday night, increasing the likelihood of moderate to heavy rainfall across much of the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the ongoing influence of the monsoon is likely to bring widespread rainfall to most parts […]
KATHMANDU: Team Gorkhali from the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Pulchowk Campus, is expected to represent Nepal at Formula Bharat 2027, becoming the country’s first-ever team to compete in the Internal Combustion (IC) category of the prestigious Formula Student engineering competition. Formula Bharat, India’s premier Formula Student competition, has been held annually since 2017. The event […]
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KATHMANDU: The government has decided to discontinue the services of contract-based employees who have already received retirement benefits, gratuity, or are receiving pensions from government services. The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration issued a seven-point circular to all government bodies on Friday, directing them not to extend contracts of such employees […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held discussions with health experts on improving burn treatment services in Nepal through healthcare worker capacity building, implementation of integrated treatment standards, and strengthening the treatment system from local to federal levels. During a courtesy meeting on Thursday, doctors from the Nepal Cleft and Burn Centre, […]
KATHMANDU: Senior orthopaedic surgeon and medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC has warned that he will resume an indefinite hunger strike if the government fails to address his three key demands by July 21. Issuing a press statement on Friday, Dr KC said he would revive his previously suspended satyagraha and launch stronger protest […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Finance has invited suggestions from stakeholders and the general public on a draft bill to amend the Public Debt Management Act, 2022. In a public notice, the ministry requested interested parties to submit their feedback within the stipulated deadline, stating that relevant suggestions would be incorporated before finalising the bill. The […]
KATHMANDU: The government and representatives of loan shark victims are preparing to sign a formal agreement today, following a series of negotiations aimed at resolving the long-standing dispute. The agreement is expected to formalise the verbal understanding reached between the government negotiation team and victims’ representatives during talks held in Simara. A final round of […]
SANKHUWASABHA: Secretary of India’s Ministry of Power Pankaj Agarwal visited Sankhuwasabha district on Thursday to inspect the ongoing construction works of the 900 MW Arun-III hydropower project. The project is being developed by India’s SJVN Arun-III Power Development Company. During the inspection, Agarwal and his team observed construction progress at the powerhouse site in Pukhuwa […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has called for integrating the right to development into global financing, trade, debt relief and development cooperation, stressing that sustainable development should be recognised as a fundamental human right rather than merely a policy goal. Addressing the event “Right to Development at 40: Catalysing Global Partnerships for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” at the […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal recorded 3,296 disaster-related incidents across the country in the past three months, resulting in the deaths of 160 people, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The authority said that from Baisakh 1 to Asar 32 (mid-April to mid-July), two people went missing and 945 others were injured in […]
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two individuals in possession of undeclared cash worth Rs 5.59 million from Tripurakot Bazaar in Tripurasundari Municipality-1, Dolpa. According to the Nepal Police Headquarters, those arrested are 32-year-old Bishnulal Rokaya and 42-year-old Bhakti Chandra Rokaya, both residents of Chhal in Tripurasundari Municipality-7. Police said the two were travelling on a motorcycle […]
WASHINGTON DC: The United States has carried out another round of strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive night, according to the US military, as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries over control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said the latest attacks were aimed at further weakening Iran’s military […]
KATHMANDU: Vehicular movement along the Nagdhunga–Muglin and Muglin–Narayangadh road sections has resumed after landslides triggered by continuous rainfall were cleared early Friday morning. According to Nepal Police, the landslides that occurred during the night were removed through coordination between road division offices and security personnel, allowing vehicles to operate in both directions. With the reopening […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s economy is entering the new fiscal year with a strong policy push focused on stimulating growth, improving investment conditions, and strengthening public finances. The government has introduced revised income tax slabs, new indirect […]
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on several highways across the country due to landslides, rockfalls, and mudslides. According to Nepal Police, the Kanti Lokpath in Makawanpur has resumed two-way traffic after authorities cleared a landslide that had blocked the road since Wednesday evening. The landslide occurred at Ghattepakha in Bakaiya Rural Municipality-11. Authorities have, […]
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s (RSP) electoral breakthrough in Madhesh was widely unexpected, particularly given the party’s lack of an organizational base in the province. Long regarded as a political stronghold of the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, the Maoists, and various Madhesh-based parties, the region was never expected to rally so decisively behind a new political […]
KATHMANDU: The ruling alliance between the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML is heading toward a possible breakup after NC leadership concluded that UML Chair KP Sharma Oli was not committed to implementing the coalition agreement. Although no formal decision has been taken to end the partnership, the NC has started preparations for a new political equation […]
KATHMANDU: Saune Sankranti, observed annually on the first day of the month of Nepali month of Shrawan in the solar calendar, is being celebrated across Nepal today with ritual bathing, religious worship, and charitable donations. The festival marks the day when the Sun completes its transit through Gemini and enters Cancer (Karkat), signifying the beginning […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Supplementary charge sheet filed against Bishnu Paudel and 15 others in money laundering case A supplementary charge sheet has been filed at the Special Court against CPN-UML Vice-Chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel and 15 other […]
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KATHMANDU: A government-formed task force assigned to prepare the groundwork for a national debate on constitutional amendment has submitted its report to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The task force, coordinated by Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s political adviser Asim Shah, handed over the report along with a “Constitution Amendment Discussion […]
KATHMANDU: Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav has urged a US government official here to facilitate the access of Nepali products to the US market. Minister Yadav expressed this during a courtesy call on her by US Charge d’Affaires Scott Urbom today. Stating that the term of Nepal Trade Preference Program, which started […]
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across the country, forcing the closure of seven major highways and disrupting vehicular movement in several districts. According to the latest road status update released by Nepal Police on Thursday evening, key road corridors, including the Prithvi Highway, Kanti Highway, BP Highway, Mechi Highway, Araniko Highway, Mid-Hill […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced amendments to the Unified Directive, 2025, issued for banks and financial institutions, introducing several changes related to share loans, vehicle financing, loan restructuring and account verification requirements. The Bank and Financial Institution Regulation Department issued a new circular addressing Class ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ licensed institutions, incorporating changes […]
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel held a farewell meeting with French Ambassador to Nepal Virginie Corteval at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, on Thursday. According to the President’s Office, discussions during the meeting focused on Nepal-France bilateral relations, mutual interests and various issues of common concern. President Paudel congratulated Ambassador Corteval for successfully completing her […]
KATHMANDU: A supplementary charge sheet has been filed at the Special Court against CPN-UML Vice-Chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel and 15 other defendants in a money laundering case. According to the Special Court, the supplementary charge sheet was submitted on Thursday following further investigation into a case previously filed against defendants including Deepak Bhatta. The case […]
KATHMANDU: The government has introduced a new provision requiring contractors to apply for deadline extensions within 30 days to complete infrastructure projects that are in their final stages but have remained stalled. The provision has been incorporated through the 15th Amendment to the Public Procurement Regulations, 2007. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council […]
KATHMANDU: An arrest warrant has been issued against Nepali Congress lawmaker Abhishek Pratap Shah on Thursday in connection with an alleged assault on Sitaram Sharma, President of the Krishnanagar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kapilvastu. The warrant was issued after a case was registered against Shah over allegations that he was involved in an […]
KATHMANDU: The Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of key decisions, including the formation of a government negotiating team to hold talks with victims of loan sharking and the issuance of new coin designs. The meeting decided to form a negotiation team led by Pushkar Sapkota, Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a meeting with Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chair Rajendra Lingden at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Thursday. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the meeting focused on recent political developments, the country’s current situation and other issues of mutual interest. RPP Senior Vice-Chair […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to adopt a more flexible and supportive approach in the upcoming monetary policy to strengthen the national economy, stabilise the stock market and promote entrepreneurship. Prime Minister Shah held a meeting with NRB Governor Biswonath Poudel at the Office of the Prime Minister and […]
KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has reinstated the provision allowing federal lawmakers to appoint personal secretaries, reversing a decision made by the former interim government. A Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday approved an amendment to the Schedule of the Remuneration and Facilities of Office-Bearers and Members of the Federal Parliament Act, […]
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of Laxmi Mahato Koiri, currently held at Mahottari Prison, if he is not required to remain in custody in connection with any other case. The directive was issued in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by Koiri’s son, Manoj Kumar Mahato, challenging his detention. According […]
KATHMANDU: The Special Court has sentenced former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Paudel to eight-and-a-half years in prison after finding him guilty in a corruption case involving illegal wealth. The verdict, delivered on Thursday, also imposes a fine of Rs 15.425 million on Paudel, who previously served as the Executive Director of the National Information […]
KATHMANDU: The lottery to select eligible Nepali auxiliary workers for employment in Israel’s caregiving sector was conducted successfully on Thursday through a live broadcast from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) Office in Jerusalem. The selection process was carried out in a transparent manner in the presence of senior Israeli officials, the Ambassador of Israel […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has held consultations with employers and private sector representatives on proposed amendments to the Labour Act, 2017 (2074 BS). During the meeting on Thursday, Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav discussed revisions to the Labour Act, skills development training and measures to improve employment […]