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GANDAKI: Gandaki province government has unveiled policies and programmes for coming fiscal year 2026/27. Chief of Gandaki Province, Dilli Raj Bhatta, presented the policies and programmes in the meeting of the province assembly held on Tuesday. The policies and programmes for next fiscal year have given priority to agriculture and tourism, adopting long-term vision ‘Self-Reliant […]
MAKAWANPUR: The policies and programmes of the Bagmati province government for upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 were passed by a majority. A meeting of Bagmati Province Assembly held on Tuesday rejected the amendment proposals over the policies and programmes by a majority. Bagmati PA members—Ratna Prasad Dhakal, Laxmi Ghimire, Sushma Bhujel Neupane and Yubaraj Chaulagain had […]
MAHOTTARI: The Special Court has convicted suspended Madhesh Provincial Assembly member Saroj Kumar Singh Kushwaha in a corruption case, sentencing him to four years and one month in prison alongside a fine of Rs 3,850,139. A bench comprising Special Court Chairperson Sudarshandev Bhatta and members Umesh Koirala and Bidur Koirala passed the verdict on Tuesday. […]
KATHMANDU: The 101st Senate meeting of Kathmandu University has formed a recommendation committee to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor. The meeting, chaired today by Sasmit Pokharel, Minister for Education and Sports and Pro-Chancellor of the university, decided to form a three-member recommendation committee to move the Vice-Chancellor appointment process forward. The formed committee is coordinated by […]
KATHMANDU: Ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ashika Tamang has expressed strong dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Balen Shah’s controversial statement that “Nepal has also encroached upon Indian land,” demanding he address the parliament to clarify his stance. Taking to social media, Tamang also noted that continuous opposition disruptions have left Speaker DP Aryal increasingly helpless […]
TOKYO: Four people were attacked and injured by a bear in northeastern Japan’s Fukushima City on Tuesday, with all sent to the hospital and conscious, local media reported. At around 6:30 a.m. local time, a steel manufacturing company in the city of Fukushima made an emergency call, reporting that a bear had attacked two male […]
KATHMANDU: A candle lighting and memorial program was held at the Narayansthan Chaturvyuha Narayan Temple in Narayanhiti to mark the 25th anniversary of the royal palace massacre. Members of the former royal family attended the event. On the occasion, Hridayendra Shah and others paid tribute to the deceased by lighting ceremonial lamps. As in previous […]
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted District Judge Bhuwan Giri of marital rape charges. A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Bal Krishna Dhakal passed the verdict, upholding the previous decision of the Patan High Court. Judge Giri was serving at the Darchula District Court when his former wife, Aarati Rawal Giri, lodged […]
KATHMANDU: The police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-1. According to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, the two individuals were apprehended on Monday from an office named Anthro Technology, which they had set up in the RR Building located in Narayanchaur. The arrested individuals have been identified as 33-year-old Wang […]
KATHMANDU: India has reacted to Prime Minister Balen Shah’s recent remarks on the bilateral border dispute, asserting that there is no room for any third-party involvement in mutual affairs between the two nations. Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that approximately 98 percent of the India-Nepal border demarcation is complete, and remaining […]
KATHMANDU: In a significant diplomatic engagement on the regional stage, a Nepali delegation led by Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), held bilateral talks with Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Indian Home Minister Shah extended warm congratulations to Lamichhane on the RSP’s recent electoral […]
CANBERRA: Australia’s population reached 28 million on Tuesday, according to the national statistics bureau. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimated, based on growth trends, that the national population hit 28 million around 6 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, two years after the population surpassed 27 million people in 2024. According to the […]
KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, and National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin, held discussion about gowning role and potentials of Gen-Z generation in politics. During the meeting held at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi today, they exchanged the views about the possible role of Gen-Z, particularly […]
KATHMANDU: The Haridwar Agricultural Cooperative, which has Barahakshetra Municipality-1 of Sunsari as its working area, operates a turmeric and spice industry. It has been purchasing turmeric and spice-related materials produced by farmers, processing and packaging them, and selling them in the market. The cooperative, which has more than 100 members from places including Chawacha, Wagdalbari, […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. NA Session Adjourned Until Wednesday After Opposition Protest The National Assembly (NA) […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. NA Session Adjourned Until Wednesday After Opposition Protest The National Assembly (NA) […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NRB Standing Deposit Facility Regulates Interbank Interest Corridor A Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) research report confirmed today, Tuesday, that the […]
NEW DELHI: Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), held talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on bilateral cooperation and people-to-people ties between Nepal and India. According to information shared following the meeting, discussions centered on the Nepal-India development partnership and the role of close people-to-people relations in advancing […]
MALE: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the government will ban children under 16 from accessing certain social media platforms to protect them from cyberbullying, online grooming and other digital threats, state media outlet PSM News reported on Monday. Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Muizzu said protecting children from online harm had […]
CHITWAN: A person died in a crocodile attack in Chitwan district today. The deceased has been identified as Kul Bahadur Chokhal, 56, of Bharatpur metropolitan city-23. According to Information Officer at the District Police Office, Chitwan, Chandra Bhusan Yadav, the crocodile had attacked Chokhal when he was on the way to collect grass. The family […]
GENEVA: AFP spoke with Wilfran Moufouma Okia, head of climate prediction at the United Nations’ weather and climate agency, which said Tuesday that warming El Nino conditions were expected to develop before the end of August. The natural climate phenomenon is expected to drive more extreme weather and rainfall, according to the UN’s World Meteorological […]
KATHMANDU: Two South Asian football powerhouses, Nepal and Bangladesh, are set to face each other on Wednesday in the semifinals of the SAFF Women’s Championship at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, one of India’s largest multipurpose stadiums. Both teams will aim to play aggressive football to secure their place in the final. The head […]
KATHMANDU: Vice Chairperson of National Assembly, Lila Kumari Bhandari, has stressed that plans and polices related to food security and biodiversity must be gender-response. The NA Vice Chair made this remark during her address to a programme on ‘Parliamentary Dialogue on Advancing Gender-Responsive Food Security and Biodiversity Governance’ organised by the Women Rights And Resource […]
BIRGUNJ: The Parsa District Court has ordered the release of Rajesh Man Singh on bail in connection with document forgery and citizenship-related charges. A bench led by Judge Gayatri Prasad Regmi set bail at RS 400,000 for the forgery case and Rs 15,000 for allegedly obtaining citizenship through false information. Mayor Singh was arrested by […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has secured qualification for the men’s cricket competition at the upcoming Asian Games after results in the qualifying tournament confirmed its place. Nepal advanced after Malaysia defeated China by nine wickets today at Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore, ensuring both Nepal and Malaysia finish among the top two teams in their group. China’s […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal recorded more than 102,000 foreign tourist arrivals in May 2026, reflecting continued growth in the country’s tourism sector. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 102,626 international visitors entered Nepal during the month, an increase of 19 percent compared to 86,216 arrivals in May 2025. The figure also surpassed the pre-pandemic […]
Hans Pokhari, a name that literally translates to ‘duck pond,’ has become a popular destination along the Mundhum trail in the Maiyung area, yet it currently features neither ducks nor a pond. Instead, only a swamp remains as evidence of the massive body of water that once existed there. According to local elders, until 40 […]
BIRATNAGAR: The annual report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the fiscal year 2024/25 has been submitted to Koshi Province Chief Parashuram Khapung. Deputy Auditor General Shree Kumar Rai presented the document to the Province Chief today. Receiving the report, the Province Chief said that the document would prove to be a […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives meeting was adjourned until June 8 on Tuesday after opposition parties continued their obstruction, preventing the proceedings from moving forward. The session, which began nearly two hours later than scheduled, was disrupted shortly after it commenced as opposition lawmakers chanted slogans and protested over various issues. With the House unable […]
KATHMaANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has suspended its ongoing internal election process following disputes related to party elections in several provinces and districts. A meeting of the party’s Central Election Commission, chaired by Commission Head Bhuwan KC, decided to halt all ongoing and scheduled election activities, except those completed by May 31, pending investigation […]
KATHMANDU: On the second trading day of the week today (Tuesday), the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has increased by double digits. The trading amount, however, has decreased. The NEPSE increased by 22.21 points on Tuesday. Rising by 0.80 percent compared to the previous trading day, NEPSE halted at 2,777.58 points. On this day, the sensitive […]
KATHMANDU: Just after the clock struck nine on the night of June 1, 2001, gunshots were heard in the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu. When they stopped, 10 members of Nepal’s ruling Shah dynasty, including King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and four other royals, lay dead or dying. According to the official story, Crown Prince Dipendra […]
KATHMANDU: A new El Niño climate pattern could emerge within weeks and intensify through 2026, potentially becoming one of the strongest on record, according to the United Nations (UN) weather agency. Scientists have detected a vast mass of unusually warm water moving beneath the Pacific Ocean, a key indicator of a powerful El Niño event. […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties continued to obstruct today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, demanding an apology from Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the removal of his remarks on Nepal-India border issues from the parliamentary record. As soon as the delayed session began, lawmakers from opposition parties stood up in protest, disrupting proceedings. They have maintained […]
KATHMANDU: The upcoming film Sarathi has completed its month-long filming schedule in Gurja Khani of Myagdi, marking the on-screen reunion of veteran actors Uttam Pradhan and Niruta Singh nearly two decades after their last collaboration. Director Kumar Gajurel said only a one-day shoot in Kathmandu remains before the film enters post-production. The release date will […]
KATHMANDU: The committee formed to investigate questions surrounding the share investments and sources of assets linked to former Home Minister Sudan Gurung has been granted an additional five days to complete its work. The panel, led by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari, received the extension from Tuesday after its initial mandate expired on […]
CHITWAN: The police have arrested 29-year-old Dr Pappu Kumar Yadav for illegally amassing and trading in virtual currency (cryptocurrency) and committing fraud through digital means. The police also seized 30,000 US dollars and 17 mobile phones from him. According to the District Police Office Chitwan, Dr Yadav has been living in a rented room in […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly session today adjourned after opposition parties obstructed proceedings demanding the withdrawal of controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on border-related issues. The disruption began immediately after the session started, with opposition lawmakers standing in protest and halting the agenda. Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal initially allowed time for grievances […]
KATHMANDU: For over two centuries, Nepal’s Shah dynasty ruled as living gods. Nepali Hindus revered their monarch as an earthly incarnation of Lord Vishnu, not merely a head of state but a sacred institution. By 2001, the kingdom was already under pressure from a gathering Maoist insurgency in the countryside and political friction in the […]
DHAKA: Bangladesh has been unanimously elected Vice-President of the 114th International Labor Conference (ILC) held in Geneva, marking a notable diplomatic recognition at the global labor forum. The election was backed by delegates from 187 member states of the International Labor Organization. Nahida Sobhan will serve as Vice-President alongside representatives from Uruguay, the United States, […]
Pokharel noted that both countries have exchanged diplomatic notes and that existing committees are working to resolve the boundary discrepancies.
KATHMANDU: A meeting of the Council of Ministers has endorsed several important decisions covering environmental cooperation, security sector promotion, committee term extensions, and administrative appointments. The government approved an agreement with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on the management and reduction of ozone-depleting substances, reaffirming Nepal’s commitment to the Montreal Protocol aimed at protecting […]
KATHMANDU: Bhuwan KC has been appointed as the chief of the Central Election Commission of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. According to an official letter issued by the party’s central office, the decision was taken during a secretariat meeting held yesterday in Kathmandu.
MAHOTTARI: Police have arrested Jayadev Sah, an inmate who had successfully escaped from the Sindhuli Jail during the recent Gen Z protest movement. The 23-year-old fugitive, a resident of Aurahi Municipality-9 in Mahottari district, was previously being held in pre-trial detention at the Sindhuli Jail in connection with a drug smuggling and possession case. Following […]
Following the declaration of child-friendly local governance, the respective local bodies are also simultaneously declared free of child labor, child marriage, and street children.
Following the declaration of child-friendly local governance, the respective local bodies are also simultaneously declared free of child labor, child marriage, and street children.
According to Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the meeting is currently underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.
Lamichhane arrived in the Indian capital on Monday leading a high-level RSP delegation. Upon arrival, he was received with bouquets of flowers by BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh and Foreign Affairs Department Head Vijay Chauthaiwale, along with other party officials at the airport.
KASKI: A road safety audit has begun on the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway, a major 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 accident risks along the […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) parliamentary leader Bhisma Raj Angdembey has made it clear that the party has not formed a ‘shadow council of ministers’. According to him, the party has merely assigned thematic responsibilities to its members in line with the 18 existing government ministries, and in accordance with the party statute. He stressed that […]
