POLITICS

Krishna Bahadur Mahara steps back from active politics citing health concerns

Krishna Bahadur Mahara steps back from active politics citing health concerns

Issuing a statement on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Mahara said he will no longer hold active responsibility in th...

Issuing a statement on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Mahara said he will no longer hold active responsibility in th...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Monsoon onset in Nepal remains uncertain, El Niño blamed for delay

Monsoon onset in Nepal remains uncertain, El Niño blamed for delay

The onset of the monsoon in Nepal, which typically begins around June 13, is likely to be delayed this year, according t...

The onset of the monsoon in Nepal, which typically begins around June 13, is likely to be delayed this year, according t...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s economy struggles internally despite external gains

Nepal’s economy struggles internally despite external gains

Although Nepal’s latest macroeconomic report has shown a shiny outlook in its external sector indicators, the inte...

Although Nepal’s latest macroeconomic report has shown a shiny outlook in its external sector indicators, the inte...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB tightens rules on promoter share transactions in BFIs

NRB tightens rules on promoter share transactions in BFIs

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made it mandatory to disclose details of buyers and sellers of promoters’ shares of ba...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made it mandatory to disclose details of buyers and sellers of promoters’ shares of ba...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

KMC unveils budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the next FY

KMC unveils budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the next FY

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026/...

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026/...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt recovers Rs 120 million from troubled cooperatives, returns Rs 5.9 million to small depositors

Govt recovers Rs 120 million from troubled cooperatives, returns Rs 5.9 million to small depositors

According to the committee’s office, savings of 1,452 depositors with balances below Rs 10,000 from eight troubled...

According to the committee’s office, savings of 1,452 depositors with balances below Rs 10,000 from eight troubled...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister

Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister

“Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When t...

“Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When t...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Lumbini province's income exceeds Rs 26 billion

Lumbini province's income exceeds Rs 26 billion

As per the budget presented by Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, Dhanendra Karki, total Rs 26.75 billion has b...

As per the budget presented by Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, Dhanendra Karki, total Rs 26.75 billion has b...

Jun 18, 2026

POLITICS

Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel

Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel

Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Represent...

Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Represent...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt tightens action on social media ads, orders removal of misleading content within 24 hours

Govt tightens action on social media ads, orders removal of misleading content within 24 hours

Issuing a notice on Thursday, the Board stated that a large number of unverified and improperly labeled advertisements r...

Issuing a notice on Thursday, the Board stated that a large number of unverified and improperly labeled advertisements r...

Jun 18, 2026