The committee has proposed invoking Section 8 of the Electricity Act 1992 to initiate cancellation of licences for projects that remain stalled for extended periods after securing PPAs.

The campaign, which will run from June to August 2026, highlights the platform's driver-focused approach, emphasizing flexibility, transparent earnings and greater control over working hours.

Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.

Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to ruffle feathers at the International Air Transport Association's annual conference in Rio, which concluded on Monday.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 warheads, with about 9,745 of them in stockpiles for potential use.

Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go “unanswered.”

The total cost of the series of interconnected regional conflicts that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 stood at 405 billion shekels ($138 billion) as of late April, according to the governor of the Bank of Israel, Amir Yaron.

Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but its success will depend on implementation amid mounting fiscal and debt pressures.

Nepal's electric vehicle ambitions will succeed only if the country rapidly expands its charging infrastructure to match rising EV adoption and growing hydropower generation.

Sudan Gurung reappointed home minister, Pun gets Ministry of Innovation

Inflation rate in May records 16 months high 

Handing over the report, ACORAB Director Siromani Dhungana highlighted the organization’s long-running initiative Hello Sansad, which aims to strengthen public engagement in parliamentary processes.

Officials said the system marks a significant step toward modernizing financial connectivity and reducing the costs associated with traditional cross-border transfers.

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has relaxed the foreign currency rules for the students looking to study abroad or already enrolled in foreign institutes.

Butwal Power Company Limited (BPC) on Tuesday inaugurated its 50 kW Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at Darimchaur, Pyuthan, marking an important step in Nepal’s early exploration of green hydrogen as a future clean energy solution.

The government has transferred 10 secretaries in a major administrative reshuffle following the reduction in the number of ministries, resulting in a concentration of top bureaucrats at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), where the total number of secretaries has now reached ten.

Prime Minister Balen Shah has reappointed Gurung as Home Minister, while independent MP Mahabir Pun has been given charge of the newly created Ministry of Innovation.

Vehicles en route have been stopped at Khurkot and Nepalthok in coordination with the security bodies in Dhulikhel and Sindhuli. The indefinite nighttime closure of the highway during the night has been extended and the rains continue to affect the highway. 

Sarana Gunawardena, who served as a junior minister under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is the latest member of the ousted Rajapaksa administration to be jailed this year.

The government is positioning DDC products as symbols of national pride while seeking to strengthen dairy farmers, expand markets and reduce reliance on imports.

During the session, the benchmark index fell to 2,702 points within the first two hours and 20 minutes of trading but later recovered to close at 2,733.49 points.

He said that public officials—including the Prime Minister and ministers—are expected to disclose their financial background when taking office, and must be able to justify the legality of their assets when questioned.

Lawmaker Tul Prasad Bishwakarama said media reports have claimed that 16 pages were removed from the Finance Bill within 24 hours of its presentation in parliament and that a revised version was subsequently issued. He demanded a thorough investigation into the matter with its clarification. 

Addressing the 114th International Labour Organization (ILO) conference held in Geneva, Switzerland today, he said that a ten-year action plan has been formulated not just to limit to slogans but to create a productive and inclusive labour market to fulfill the aspirations of Nepali youth.

Nepal has launched a coordinated federal-provincial initiative to better manage tourists entering via land routes by improving facilities, regulating behaviour and strengthening cross-border coordination.

Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran to end the months-long conflict, with Tehran insisting that any deal should include Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed on Monday by Nabil Bank CEO Manoj Kumar Gnyawali and Dhulikhel Hospital Administrative Director Dr. Birajman Karmacharya.

Project promoter Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Pvt Ltd launched the construction of a tunnel for the undertaking at Bhalebas of Annapurna rural municipality-4 on Monday. According to project director Raman Singh, the project is expected to complete by the next four years.  

The demonstration took place outside the examination center after results showed that only 38 out of 840 candidates had passed, according to the protesters.

Due to the continued disruption, Speaker DP Aryal adjourned the meeting without allowing the regular agenda to proceed.