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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 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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 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 […]
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: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called a meeting of the Council of Ministers. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the meeting has been summoned for 12:00 PM noon today. The meeting will be held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers located in Singha Durbar. The specific agenda for the […]
KATHMANDU: The Himalaya Airlines is launching a direct flight from Kathmandu to Shenzhen, a city reputed as an economic and technological hub of China. The airlines company informed that it was beginning a direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen-Kathmandu flight from June 4. Two flights will be conducted in a week from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to Shenzhen Baoan […]
KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has issued a strict 21-point directive to High Court chief judges and judges aimed at reforming the judiciary’s image and accelerating justice delivery. The directive sets an absolute deadline to eliminate all cases older than two years by the end of the current fiscal year, and […]
KATHMANDU: US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Sarah B. Rogers, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Information and Communication, Dr. Bikram Timilsina, at the Ministry of Information and Communications today. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations, information technology, telecommunications, digital security, and investment […]
KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal Police Headquarters, has officially executed a sweeping administrative reshuffle through the mass transfer and strategic placement of Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs). According to official dispatch number 6346 issued by the Human Resource Development Department’s Personnel Administration Branch, dated June 1, dozens of high-ranking police […]
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. House Panel Formed to Probe Vandalism During Parliamentary Session Speaker Dol Prasad […]
KATHMANDU: Former Speaker and senior leader of the Nepali Communist Party, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has been granted release on bail of Rs 100,000 by the Special Court in connection with the high-profile gold smuggling case involving electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. A joint bench of judges Sudarshan Dev Bhatta and Bidur Koirala issued the […]
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: NEPSE Falls 26.72 Points, Turnover Tops Rs 5.614 Billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 26.72 points, or 0.96 […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has shared that it is projected that the gross domestic product would reach Rs 7458 billion when the budget for the upcoming fiscal year is implemented. At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year […]
KATHMANDU: A committee has been formed to investigate incidents of vandalism and alleged misconduct that took place during Sunday’s meeting of the House of Representatives. Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal informed that the panel was constituted after some members of parliament reportedly engaged in undignified and objectionable behavior, resulting in physical damage to parliamentary property […]
KATHMANDU: The meeting of the Madhesh Provincial Assembly was adjourned after opposition parties became absent from the session. The Assembly was discussing the government’s policy and program when all opposition parties, after presenting their amendment proposals and expressing their views, walked out of the meeting. Amendments were proposed by Lalbabu Raut of the Janata Samajbadi […]
KATHMANDU: Former President Bidyadevi Bhandari asserted that the contributions made by the Dalit community throughout Nepal’s history, from the national unification campaign to the present day, are highly commendable. Speaking at the second national convention of the National Dalit Journalists Association here today, former President Bhandari recalled the historical figure, Bise Nagarchi, a local tailor […]
KATHMANDU: The United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers paid a courtesy call on Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu on Sunday. During the meeting, both sides held discussions on further strengthening the long-standing Nepal–United States relations. According to the ministry, […]
KATHMANDU: Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Danielle Meuwly and Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru were seen together attending a special screening of the Japanese film Climbing for Life at the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) in Kathmandu on May 30, 2026. The film portrays the life of mountaineer Junko Tabei, the first woman to […]
KATHMANDU: On the first trading day of the week, today (Monday), the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has gone down by double digits. The turnover amount has crossed Rs 5.5 billion. The NEPSE has decreased by 26.72 points on Monday. Compared to the previous trading day, NEPSE, which decreased by 0.96 percent today, has stopped at […]
KATHMANDU: Members of the National Assembly have disrupted the upper house proceedings, demanding an official explanation from the Government of Nepal regarding claims that Nepal has encroached upon the Indian border. Immediately after the session commenced, lawmaker Ranjit Karna took emergency time to strongly object to the controversial statement made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah […]
KATHMANDU: The Shram Sanskriti Party has strongly objected to Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s statement in Parliament regarding the Nepal-India border issue, calling it an attempt to undermine the country’s established position on territorial disputes. In a statement issued by party chair Harka Sampang, the party described the Prime Minister’s remarks that “Nepal has encroached on […]
KATHMANDU: A meeting of opposition parties has begun at the Nepali Congress parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar to discuss Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s controversial statement in the House of Representatives. The meeting was convened by Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe. According to participants, discussions are focused on the political fallout from […]
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has accelerated preparations for its first General Convention, scheduled to be held in Chitwan from June 21 to 23, by forming a high-level Main Organizing Committee led by party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane. According to party spokesperson Kabindra Burlakoti, the committee has been constituted to ensure the successful and well-managed […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties in the House of Representatives are gathering for an urgent all-party meeting at noon today to counter Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s controversial remarks on the Nepal-India border yesterday. The meeting will take place at the Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party Office inside Singha Durbar. Nischal Rai, the Whip for Nepali Congress, sent […]
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested nine individuals along with cash while they were caught gambling in Kailali. According to the District Police Office, the arrests were made at Rajipur in Gauriganga Municipality-4. Police stated that acting on a special tip-off, a raid was conducted on Sunday evening around 6:30 PM at a two-story concrete house belonging […]
KATHMANDU: Naresh Lal Shrestha, Vice President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has stated that the budget for the current fiscal year is ambitious. Speaking at a “Post-Budget” discussion organized by the Nepal Association of Financial Journalism (NAFIJ) today, he noted that the budget has arrived with significant challenges regarding […]
KATHMANDU: The sixth Nepal Indigenous Film Festival kicked off in the federal capital on Sunday. The festival underway at the Chabahil-based Film Development Board is to screen feature and short films, documentaries and AI-generated documentaries reflecting languages, cultures, traditions, histories, lifestyles and cultural aspects of the indigenous nationalities, according to organisers. According to festival director […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) has expressed strong objection to the remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah in parliament regarding the Nepal-India border issue. Issuing a press release on Sunday night, Nepali Congress spokesperson Dev Raj Chalise stated that the Prime Minister’s remarks were irresponsible, objectionable, and against the national interest. The NC added […]
KATHMANDU: General discussions on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year are scheduled to begin in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, under the second session of the Federal Parliament. According to the daily agenda published by the Parliament Secretariat, the general discussion on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal […]
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has formed a Main Organizing Committee to prepare for its first-ever general convention. The committee is being led by the party’s chairman, Rabi Lamichhane. The party has decided to hold its general convention in Chitwan on June 21, 22, and 23. The newly formed Main Organizing Committee includes central-level […]
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. PM Shah Claims Both Nepal and India Encroached Borders, Calls for Talks […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has entered the semifinals of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 from its group by defeating Sri Lanka in the match played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in India’s Goa today. Nepal won the match over Sri Lanka 2-0 and emerged as the winner of Group ‘A’. Nepal won two games played against […]
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: Government Planning Free Education and Healthcare for the Poor, Says Prime Minister Shah Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the […]
KATHMANDU: The Rs 2.124 trillion budget introduced by the government for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 is larger in size compared to previous years. However, it fails to prioritize tackling the challenges directly linked to the daily lives of common citizens. In the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle during a joint session […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal School Employees Council has demanded a reconsideration regarding the increase of their services and facilities in the budget presented by the Government of Nepal in parliament for the upcoming fiscal year. Issuing a press release today, the Council stated that clarity is required in the budget concerning the pay scale, job permanence, […]
KATHMANDU: Following a meeting with disgruntled leaders, RPP General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana announced his departure from the party to launch a new nationalist campaign. Expressing deep dissatisfaction with RPP’s leadership style and ideological ambiguities, Rana admitted that despite a four-year effort to align the party with public aspirations, internal contradictions led it down a […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has argued that there has been no change in the government’s public debt mobilization policy adopted for managing resources to implement the Rs 2.124 trillion budget. During a discussion with media representatives today, Wagle stated that the current target for public debt remains around 42 to 43 percent of […]
KATHMANDU: The Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) has welcomed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, presented by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle on Friday. Issuing a press release today, the Confederation welcomed the policy and structural reform initiatives proposed in the budget aimed at economic revival, boosting the morale of […]
KATHMANDU: At a post-budget press conference on Sunday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle clarified that the recently presented Rs 2.124 trillion budget for FY 2026/27 is disciplined and tailored to the state’s financial capacity, dismissing initial market rumors of an oversized Rs 2.5 trillion plan. Dr. Wagle highlighted that the fiscal package accounts for just […]
