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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. India rejects third-party role in Nepal–India border dispute India has reiterated that any involvement of a third party in the Nepal–India border dispute is unacceptable, stressing that all outstanding boundary issues should be resolved […]
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KATHMANDU: Nepal welcomed more than 100,000 foreign tourists in May, marking a significant increase in international arrivals and continuing the country’s strong post-pandemic tourism recovery. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 102,626 foreign tourists visited Nepal in May, representing a 19 percent increase compared to the same month last year. In May […]
KATHMANDU: The Central Election Commission of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has suspended all ongoing internal election processes with immediate effect, citing disputes and complaints in several districts. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Commission Chief Bhuwan K.C., following multiple complaints and disputes related to elections in parts of Bagmati and Madhesh […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives witnessed fresh tension on Tuesday following controversy surrounding Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks made on May 31, with opposition parties disrupting proceedings from the start of the session. Lawmakers from opposition parties protested and chanted slogans as soon as the meeting began, demanding clarification over the Prime Minister’s statement related […]
KATHMANDU: Shram Sankriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has strongly criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah over his statement in Parliament on Sunday, demanding that the Prime Minister appear before the House and provide clarification. Speaking during Tuesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Sampang said the Prime Minister should correct the remarks he made regarding Nepal’s […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly meeting was postponed on Tuesday after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, protesting against Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s controversial remarks on border-related issues. Opposition lawmakers objected to the Prime Minister’s statement on the boundary dispute, demanding that he withdraw his comments. As protests continued inside the chamber, the session could not proceed. Following […]
KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday approved four major decisions during a Cabinet meeting aimed at addressing environmental commitments, security administration, and land management reforms. According to government spokesperson and Education Minister Sashmit Pokharel, the Cabinet decided to endorse an agreement related to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol under […]
KASKI: A road safety audit has begun on the Muglin–Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, a key route connecting Pokhara with the federal capital, Kathmandu, following a rise in road accidents. According to Muglin–Pokhara Road Project Chief Krishna Bahadur Kunwar, the audit was launched in response to increasing traffic volume and growing accident risks along […]
KATHMANDU: A road safety audit has begun on the Muglin–Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, a key route connecting Pokhara with the federal capital Kathmandu, following a rise in road accidents. According to Muglin–Pokhara Project Chief Krishna Bahadur Kunwar, the audit has been launched in response to increasing traffic volume and growing accident risks along […]
KATHMANDU: A total of Rs 2,736,501 in revenue was deposited into the state treasury over the past 24 hours through traffic enforcement actions. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 2,093 drivers were penalized for violating traffic regulations. Among those booked, 92 were found driving under the influence of intoxicants, 169 were involved in […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) has called a meeting of the cabinet. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar at 12 noon on Tuesday. The agenda for the meeting has not been made public. The development comes at a time when […]
KATHMANDU: Himalaya Airlines is set to begin direct flights between Kathmandu and Shenzhen, a major economic and technology hub in China. According to the airline, the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu service will commence from June 4. The airline will operate two flights per week from Tribhuvan International Airport (tia) to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, with an equal number […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The latest economic and business developments present a mixed picture of Nepal’s economy, where strong investment momentum and infrastructure expansion are being offset by market volatility, fiscal pressures, and implementation challenges. While the government […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. House of Representatives adjourned till Tuesday amid continued opposition protest The House of Representatives meeting has been adjourned until Tuesday after opposition lawmakers continued their protest over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial remarks on […]
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police has transferred 33 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) in a major reshuffle approved by Prime Minister and Home Minister Balen Shah. As part of the transfers, the chiefs of the Kathmandu and Lalitpur district police offices have been changed. Dilip Ghimire has been appointed chief of the Kathmandu District Police Range, […]
KATHMANDU: United States Deputy Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Nepal, emphasizing investment, economic cooperation, digital connectivity, and support for Nepal’s sovereignty and development. Speaking to journalists in Kathmandu on Monday, Rogers described the USD 550 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact as […]
KATHMANDU: Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has issued a 21-point directive to chief judges of high courts and chief judges of district courts, urging them to uphold integrity and improve the quality of judicial service delivery. The directive emphasizes the need for judges and court officials to work with dedication, accountability, diligence and honesty to […]
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held a courtesy meeting with US Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the friendly relationship between Nepal and the United States, which spans more than […]
KATHMANDU: More than 6,000 depositors have sought the return of savings amounting to Rs 4.77 billion from cooperatives registered under the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, according to the Cooperative Division. The increasing number of complaints reflects growing pressure on cooperatives to return deposits, officials said. According to Chief of the Cooperative Division Dhruv Kumar Kafle, around […]
KATHMANDU: The Special Court has ordered the release of former Speaker and leader of the Nepali Communist Party Krishna Bahadur Mahara on bail of Rs 100,000 in connection with a high-profile gold smuggling case involving electronic cigarettes (vape). A joint bench of judges Sudarshan Dev Bhatta and Bidur Koirala issued the order for his release […]
KATHMANDU: A probe committee has been formed to investigate the incidents that took place during Sunday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, including alleged misconduct by lawmakers and damage to parliamentary property. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal informed the House that the committee was formed after some lawmakers were accused of displaying unruly behavior and causing […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives meeting has been adjourned until Tuesday after opposition lawmakers continued their protest over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. The second meeting of the House on Monday was obstructed immediately after it commenced, with opposition MPs standing up in protest and disrupting proceedings. Lawmakers from opposition […]
KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal has said that efforts to resolve ongoing parliamentary disputes were unsuccessful due to lack of cooperation from opposition parties. Speaking in the House on Monday after opposition lawmakers obstructed parliamentary proceedings, Speaker Aryal said he had repeatedly invited opposition parties for dialogue, but they did […]
KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 85.54 billion for energy production, transmission and distribution infrastructure in the upcoming fiscal year, with a major focus on completing ongoing transmission line and substation projects. According to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Rs 70 billion of the total allocation has been earmarked specifically for the […]
KATHMANDU: Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) was adjourned for 15 minutes after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding that Prime Minister Balendra Shah retract and apologize for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. Earlier, a meeting of opposition parties had decided to obstruct the House session if their demands were not met. […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties have warned they will disrupt Parliament again today unless Prime Minister Balendra Shah retracts and apologizes for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India border issues. The issue was discussed during a meeting of opposition parties on Monday. During the House of Representatives meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah stated that “Nepal has also […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government has introduced a transparent budget aimed at improving Nepal’s economy through broad structural reforms. Speaking at a budget discussion programme organized by the Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFIJ) in Kathmandu on Monday, Wagle said the budget has been designed to address the economic impact of […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said the government will not reverse its decision to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, but is exploring measures to ensure the additional burden does not fall on consumers. Speaking at a post-budget discussion organized by the Nepal Association of Economic Journalists on Monday, Wagle said the […]
KATHMANDU: The past week was dominated by the unveiling of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, the first full budget of the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. More than a fiscal document, the Rs 2.124 trillion budget represents an attempt by the new administration to translate its election promises of governance reform, […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The developments of the week reveal a government attempting to balance fiscal consolidation, welfare expansion, and growth-oriented reforms amid persistent structural weaknesses in Nepal’s economy. While the Rs 2.124 trillion budget has received support […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane is leaving for a five-day visit to India today (Monday), marking the first high-level visit by a senior leader from Nepal’s ruling party since the formation of the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. During his stay in New Delhi, he is expected to hold meetings […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. PM Shah says Nepal in talks with India, China, and UK over border issue Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that Nepal has held discussions with India, China, and the United Kingdom regarding […]
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KATHMANDU: Ten student organizations have jointly condemned Prime Minister Balen Shah for his remarks on Nepal’s border issues made in the Federal Parliament on Sunday, demanding that he immediately withdraw the statement and issue a public apology. In a joint press statement, leaders of various student groups, including All Nepal National Free Students Union, Akhil […]
KATHMANDU: The health condition of Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is stable, according to a medical bulletin issued by Medicity Hospital on Sunday evening. The hospital said Dahal is responding positively to treatment and his condition remains stable under close medical observation. Dahal was admitted to the hospital in Lalitpur on Saturday […]
KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives on Sunday turned tense after opposition lawmakers staged protests and encircled the rostrum, demanding procedural changes in the parliamentary agenda. The confrontation escalated in the evening session as opposition parties objected to the attempt to proceed with the meeting without revisiting the report of the House Rules […]
KATHMANDU: As criticism intensifies over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial remarks in Parliament regarding Nepal–India border issues, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have largely remained silent. The Prime Minister’s statement, in which he said Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory, has triggered widespread political backlash, with opposition leaders and the public demanding […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial statement in Parliament regarding Nepal’s alleged encroachment on Indian territory, saying the remarks are linked to a technical concept of “cross-border occupation.” Issuing a statement on Sunday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Kshetri said the Prime Minister’s comments refer to issues […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has come under intense criticism following remarks made during a question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives on Sunday, where he stated that Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory. The statement triggered immediate objections from opposition lawmakers inside Parliament and has since drawn widespread criticism from political leaders, constitutional […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has urged tobacco users to quit the habit, calling on them to take the first step toward a healthier life on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2026. In her message marking the day, Minister Mehta appealed to all tobacco users to give up the […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said that the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 is not overly ambitious and remains within a realistic fiscal framework. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said the budget size should be viewed in relation to the country’s projected Gross Domestic Product […]
KATHMANDU: Remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah in the House of Representatives on Sunday have triggered political debate in Nepal and drawn attention in India. Addressing Parliament, Shah said Nepal had held diplomatic discussions not only with India and China but also with the United Kingdom regarding the long-standing border dispute involving Lipulekh, Kalapani […]
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the ongoing National Assembly meeting have expressed concern over the worsening drinking water crisis in Nepal’s southern plains, the Tarai region. Urmila Aryal highlighted the growing water shortage in Madhes Province amid increasing dry conditions, stressing the need for urgent government intervention. Goma Devi Timalsena raised concerns that the budget presented by […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the budget provision designating capital gains tax on share transactions as a final tax is a settled decision and will not be revised. Speaking to journalists at Singha Durbar on Sunday, Wagle said there had been attempts to create confusion over the provision despite it being introduced at […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that the government is committed to eliminating corruption and injustice in order to steer the country towards good governance. Responding to a question raised by Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Kabindra Burlakoti in Thursday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister said the government would take […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition lawmakers have raised objections in the House of Representatives over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s responses during the parliamentary session, questioning the procedure followed while allowing him to address lawmakers’ queries. They argued that the Prime Minister was given time to respond under provisions that are not outlined in parliamentary rules, and said the […]
KATHMANDU: Visiting United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers participated in the Ascent Summit 2026 held in Kathmandu on May 31, where she highlighted the strong and longstanding partnership between the United States and Nepal. She underscored how adventure, entrepreneurship, innovation, and people-to-people ties are expanding bilateral cooperation and creating […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has said that residents of high-risk settlements along Kathmandu’s riverbanks have been relocated as part of ongoing urban safety measures. Responding to a question raised by Shram Sanskriti Party MP RN Rai in Sunday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister said the government is also working to […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that he has learned Nepal may also have encroached on some areas of Indian territory, alongside ongoing disputes over Nepal’s own land. While responding to a question raised by Shram Sanskriti Party MP Aren Rai in the House of Representatives on Sunday, the Prime Minister said efforts […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balen Shah has said that Nepal has held discussions with India, China, and the United Kingdom regarding the country’s disputed territory. He made the remarks while responding to questions from lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday. “We have spoken not only with India and China but also with the […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly meeting has commenced. The session was held following the presentation of the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Friday. In today’s meeting, Prime Minister and Home Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to present a proposal to initiate clause-wise deliberations on […]