POLITICS
Wheelchairs, facilitators managed for disabled staff, service seekers within Singha Durbar
Wheelchairs, facilitators managed for disabled staff, servic...
Employees working in Singha Durbar and service seekers have taken this service launched by Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers as a positive step.
24 minutes ago
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Opposition MPs demand govt's clarification
HoR meeting: Opposition MPs demand govt's clarification
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition party in the second meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today continued to press the government to provide a clear response in the House of Representatives (HoR) to issues they have raised.
45 minutes ago
SOCIETY
Over 2,000 motorists fined for violating traffic rules in 24 hours
Over 2,000 motorists fined for violating traffic rules in 24...
According to Superintendent of Police Naresh Prasad Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 68 motorists were fined for drunk driving, 129 for illegally sharing rides, 126 for running red lights, and 189 for speeding.
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Flash flood risk in several districts: DHM
Flash flood risk in several districts: DHM
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of a moderate risk of flash floods in several districts across the country today. The DHM also urged residents, particularly those living near small rivers and streams, to remain alert.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Govt appoints Govinda Bahadur Karki as chief secretary
Govt appoints Govinda Bahadur Karki as chief secretary
A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to appoint Karki, who had been serving as secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, to the top-most bureaucratic post, said government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Cabinet appoints Suraj Shakya as KVDA commissioner, approves three regulations
Cabinet appoints Suraj Shakya as KVDA commissioner, approves...
The government has appointed Suraj Shakya as the commissioner of the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority. A Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday also approved three new regulations.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Lawmakers propose mandatory female representation on NRB board
Lawmakers propose mandatory female representation on NRB boa...
Lawmakers have registered amendment proposals to the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to make the appointment of at least one woman to the central bank's Board of Directors mandatory and to require one deputy governor to be recruited from outside the bank.
2 hours ago
ECONOMY
Govt targets 1,500 kWh per capita electricity consumption by 2030
Govt targets 1,500 kWh per capita electricity consumption by...
Speaking at the Power Nepal Conclave 2026 organized by Nepal Republic Media on Wednesday, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said Nepal's current per capita electricity consumption of around 400 to 450 kWh is far too low and cannot support the country's long-te...
2 hours ago
WORLD, SPORTS
Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial Wor...
"Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier... after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the mat...
2 hours ago
ECONOMY
Former Indian secretary criticizes Nepal Airlines delays, says poor service undermines Nep...
Former Indian secretary criticizes Nepal Airlines delays, sa...
Speaking at the Power Nepal Conclave 2026 organized by Nepal Republic Media on Wednesday, Swarup shared his recent experience with the national carrier, saying his scheduled 4 pm flight was delayed until midnight without prior notice.
2 hours ago