WORLD
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group gam...
With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt's wait for a first victory at a World Cup goes on.
Jun 16, 2026
SPORTS
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
Jun 16, 2026
WORLD
Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills 5 in Kharkiv
Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in...
The rescuers were killed in Kharkiv by a second Russian strike as they fought a blaze caused by an earlier attack, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said. At least five other emergency workers were wounded.
Jun 16, 2026
OPINION
What’s Keeping Nepal’s Women from Winning Office?
What’s Keeping Nepal’s Women from Winning Office?
Nepal’s constitutional commitment to women’s political inclusion is being undermined by entrenched patriarchy within party structures, financial barriers, and informal political dealmaking, even as emerging women’s networks offer a potential pathway to transform participation into...
Jun 16, 2026
Editorial
A Crisis of Regulatory Credibility
A Crisis of Regulatory Credibility
A financial crime case involving over Rs 100 billion and top business figures and regulators has exposed deep vulnerabilities in Nepal’s financial system, raising urgent questions about trust, oversight, and accountability.
Jun 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Koshi province presents Rs 40.45 billion budget
Koshi province presents Rs 40.45 billion budget
Finance Minister Bidur Kumar Lingthep tabled the budget in the provincial assembly on Monday, allocating Rs 13.97 billion (34.55 percent) for current expenditure.
Jun 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Bagmati govt unveils Rs 67.93 billion budget
Bagmati govt unveils Rs 67.93 billion budget
Presenting the budget at the Provincial Assembly on Monday, Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning Prabhat Tamang allocated Rs 22.96 billion for recurrent expenditure and Rs 43.97 billion for capital expenditure.
Jun 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Bagmati govt to conduct online written tests for driving license
Bagmati govt to conduct online written tests for driving lic...
The Bagmati Province Government is preparing to conduct online written tests for driving license.
Jun 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Capital expenditure stands at meagre 32.53%, less than 41% in 11 months last FY
Capital expenditure stands at meagre 32.53%, less than 41% i...
The government spent only 32.53 percent of the amount allocated for development projects, with just one month left for the completion of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Jun 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Sanigad Hydro IPO allotment completed, 2.29 million applicants miss out
Sanigad Hydro IPO allotment completed, 2.29 million applican...
The company’s share issue and sales manager, Laxmi Sunrise Capital, completed the allotment on Monday. Out of a total of 2,759,490 applicants, only 467,400 applicants received 10 units of shares each, while 2,292,090 applicants were left empty-handed.
Jun 15, 2026