POLITICS
Cabinet appoints Rawal as Gorkhapatra GM, endorses key policies
Cabinet appoints Rawal as Gorkhapatra GM, endorses key polic...
The meeting of the Council of Ministers held in Singha Durbar on Thursday took this decision. Hikmat Bahadur Rawal is a resident of Kailali district, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Two arrested after gold, silver jewellery bound for US seized at TIA
Two arrested after gold, silver jewellery bound for US seize...
Preliminary investigation found that the shipment had been booked through Unique Cargo and was being sent from Kathmandu to the United States via Apex Logistics.
Jul 02, 2026
POLITICS
Govt touts education reforms in first 100 days, from faster exam results to university ove...
Govt touts education reforms in first 100 days, from faster...
According to the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports, priority has been given to making examinations from secondary school to university level more time-bound, improving the No Objection Certificate (NOC) service for students seeking to study abroad, reducing political interference in universi...
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
SC rejects former finance minister Paudel's habeas corpus petition
SC rejects former finance minister Paudel's habeas corpus pe...
The Supreme Court (SC) has rejected a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, meaning he will remain in custody as the investigation against him continues.
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears
India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud...
WhatsApp, owned by US tech giant Meta, said Monday that users worldwide would be able to connect via unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers, an upcoming feature it said was designed to enhance privacy.
Jul 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 2 billion for incomplete constituency strategic roads
Govt allocates Rs 2 billion for incomplete constituency stra...
The allocation, included in the ministry's Annual Development Programme for fiscal year 2026/27, is intended to support incomplete road projects based on their funding requirements.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
'Nepali Bro' sent to judicial custody in wife's murder case, girlfriend also remanded
'Nepali Bro' sent to judicial custody in wife's murder case,...
Kathmandu Dictrict Court has ordered social media personality Kumar Thapa, popularly known as "Nepali Bro," and his girlfriend Pratikshya Acharya to be held in judicial custody pending trial over the murder of Thapa's wife.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Rising Karnali River hampers rescue after Dailekh minibus crash
Rising Karnali River hampers rescue after Dailekh minibus cr...
The Force minibus (registration number Ka. Pra. 02-001 Kha 1055) was travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot when it veered off the Karnali Highway at Sangetada in Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality-7 at around 11:30 am on Thursday.
Jul 02, 2026
POLITICS
HoR passes Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Bill
HoR passes Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Bill
The bill was passed with a majority after clause-wise discussion and response from the concerned minister.
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
Eight Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into procession: police
Eight Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into processi...
The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in the northeastern Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred.
Jul 02, 2026