ECONOMY

Paddy plantation picks up pace in Banke after water supply from Sikta Irrigation Project

Paddy plantation picks up pace in Banke after water supply from Sikta Irrigation Project

Farmers now have access to an uninterrupted water supply through the project's canal system, giving a significant boost...

Farmers now have access to an uninterrupted water supply through the project's canal system, giving a significant boost...

Jun 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Large quantity of illegal drugs seized during customs duty evasion check in Bara

Large quantity of illegal drugs seized during customs duty evasion check in Bara

According to authorities, the Parsa Police had intercepted a freight truck (Ba Pra 03–001 Kha 3346) traveling from...

According to authorities, the Parsa Police had intercepted a freight truck (Ba Pra 03–001 Kha 3346) traveling from...

Jun 23, 2026

WORLD

Iran's Foreign Ministry says no visit scheduled for UN inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites

Iran's Foreign Ministry says no visit scheduled for UN inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites

Iran said on Tuesday that there’s been no visit scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agen...

Iran said on Tuesday that there’s been no visit scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agen...

Jun 23, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE falls to nearly four-month low as market declines by 26 points

NEPSE falls to nearly four-month low as market declines by 26 points

In today’s trading session, the benchmark index fell by 26.16 points, pushing the overall market down to 2,674 poi...

In today’s trading session, the benchmark index fell by 26.16 points, pushing the overall market down to 2,674 poi...

Jun 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Technology-based monitoring expands in public transport across Kathmandu Valley

Technology-based monitoring expands in public transport across Kathmandu Valley

GPS devices, CC camera and dash camera are installed in as many as 3,303 public vehicles in the federal capital for maki...

GPS devices, CC camera and dash camera are installed in as many as 3,303 public vehicles in the federal capital for maki...

Jun 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Doctor exodus gathers pace as overseas opportunities attract Nepali medics

Doctor exodus gathers pace as overseas opportunities attract Nepali medics

Annually, around 2,000 doctors obtain licences from the Council, while an equal number of doctors acquire 'Good Standing...

Annually, around 2,000 doctors obtain licences from the Council, while an equal number of doctors acquire 'Good Standing...

Jun 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Heat wave continues in Terai, Mercury soars up to 41°C

Heat wave continues in Terai, Mercury soars up to 41°C

Although there is a chance of rain in the hilly and mountainous regions of Lumbini Province, there is still a risk of he...

Although there is a chance of rain in the hilly and mountainous regions of Lumbini Province, there is still a risk of he...

Jun 23, 2026

POLITICS

RSP General Convention: Voting to take place tomorrow

RSP General Convention: Voting to take place tomorrow

The party has decided to adopt an e-voting system to elect its new leadership. Party representatives based overseas will...

The party has decided to adopt an e-voting system to elect its new leadership. Party representatives based overseas will...

Jun 23, 2026

POLITICS

UML warns of withdrawal of support if Sudurpaschim budget is not revised

UML warns of withdrawal of support if Sudurpaschim budget is not revised

The party has warned that it will withdraw its support from the government if the budget is passed in its current form w...

The party has warned that it will withdraw its support from the government if the budget is passed in its current form w...

Jun 23, 2026

WORLD

Monday ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz highest since start of war: monitor

Monday ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz highest since start of war: monitor

The 36 passages represent nearly a third of normal peacetime traffic (around 120 a day) through the strait, which normal...

The 36 passages represent nearly a third of normal peacetime traffic (around 120 a day) through the strait, which normal...

Jun 23, 2026