POLITICS
Govt says no evidence of police torture in Sindhuli custody death case
Govt says no evidence of police torture in Sindhuli custody...
Responding to a question raised by MP Bhuwan Bahadur Sunar in Friday’s National Assembly session, Home Minister Sudan Gurung said initial investigations found no confirmation of abuse or torture by police in the incident.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Dr Gopal Bhatt appointed SEBON Chairman
Dr Gopal Bhatt appointed SEBON Chairman
The appointment fills a long-vacant leadership position at the country’s capital market regulator, which had remained without a chairperson for an extended period.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
ADB approves USD 115 million concessional loan to strengthen water supply, sanitation
ADB approves USD 115 million concessional loan to strengthen...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the concessional loan of 115 million US dollar to improve resilient water supply and sanitation services and strengthen institutional capacities in rapidly growing municipalities across Nepal.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Construction of 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project in Gorkha
Construction of 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project in Go...
The project, being developed by Water Energy Development Pvt. Ltd., is estimated to cost around Rs 3 billion. Initial construction activities have already started, with tunnel excavation currently underway at the site.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Students can apply online for Grade 12 re-totaling by June 26
Students can apply online for Grade 12 re-totaling by June 2...
The office has set June 26 as the deadline for submitting applications and fixed a fee of Rs 1,000 per subject.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Govt forms dialogue panel to address Pathibhara cable car dispute
Govt forms dialogue panel to address Pathibhara cable car di...
According to a decision taken at the secretary-level meeting of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the task force has been formed under the coordination of social development expert Bishwo Rai.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Lawmakers draw govt's attention over police search at provincial minister's r...
HoR meeting: Lawmakers draw govt's attention over police sea...
During the meeting, seeking urgent time from the Speaker, he drew the government's attention to the fact that the police unnecessarily searched Minister Parajuli's residence on Thursday night at 10:00 when he had gone to Sankhuwasabha.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Central zoo closed indefinitely after bird flu case detection
Central zoo closed indefinitely after bird flu case detectio...
The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) issued a notice on Friday announcing the closure until further notice, citing public health safety concerns.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE edges up slightly, turnover reaches Rs 4.53 billion
NEPSE edges up slightly, turnover reaches Rs 4.53 billion
The market was supported by gains in sub-indices including finance, hydropower, investment, life insurance, manufacturing and processing, microfinance, and trading sectors.
Jun 19, 2026
SPORTS
French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape
French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will sta...
In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.
Jun 19, 2026