SOCIETY
Two decades on, conflict-era victims still await justice
Two decades on, conflict-era victims still await justice
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Survivors of conflict-era sexual violence ask: Where is justice?
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara Metropolitan City unveils Rs 7.15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026/27
Pokhara Metropolitan City unveils Rs 7.15 billion budget for...
Deputy Mayor Manju Devi Gurung presented a budget of Rs 7.152 billion during the municipality’s 19th Municipal Assembly. The budget is Rs 1.19 billion lower than the current fiscal year's allocation of Rs 8.35 billion.
Jun 19, 2026
Health
Vaccination campaign in districts vulnerable to measles
Vaccination campaign in districts vulnerable to measles
Vaccination has started in Jajarkot, Surkhet, Kalikot, Mahottari, Baglung and Siraha are being covered this week.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Govt forms 5-member taskforce to investigate grants released to agriculture, livestock sec...
Govt forms 5-member taskforce to investigate grants released...
The taskforce is coordinated by joint secretary at the Ministry, Badri Prasad Dahal, and is mandated to submit a detailed study report to the Ministry within six months. It is tasked to review the previous reports, take stock of misuse of grants and recommend for timely reform.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Monsoon enters Nepal from Koshi Province
Monsoon enters Nepal from Koshi Province
The DHM, through a monsoon onset bulletin issued on Thursday, stated that monsoon winds originating from the Bay of Bengal entered Nepal through the eastern region. The effects of the monsoon are currently being observed mainly in some parts of Koshi Province.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Films reflect culture, collective memory: Minister Dr Timilsina
Films reflect culture, collective memory: Minister Dr Timils...
During his address to the National Film Award and Honour Ceremony, 2083 BS organised at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas on Friday, he said, "History alone is not sufficient to understand a nation. Multiple genres of films, culture and social lives also matter, warranting analyses to truly...
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Govt allocates Rs 411.1 million to reduce human–wildlife conflict
Govt allocates Rs 411.1 million to reduce human–wildlife con...
Responding to questions raised during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill, 2026 in the House of Representatives on expenditure headings related to her ministry, Minister Chaudhary said the government remains committed to reducing damage caused by wildlife and providing support to affected famil...
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
US says needs $80 bn for Iran war, other bills: media
US says needs $80 bn for Iran war, other bills: media
President Donald Trump has faced backlash from Americans who accuse him of pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into the Middle East conflict while oil prices and inflation skyrocket in the United States.
Jun 19, 2026
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