SOCIETY
Illegal goods worth over Rs 35.1 million seized
Illegal goods worth over Rs 35.1 million seized
The Rasuwa Customs Office, the District Police Office, and the Armed Police Force made the seizures between mid-July and mid-April, according to officials.
Jun 30, 2026
POLITICS
Enrolling children in political parties undermines child rights
Enrolling children in political parties undermines child rig...
The issue has resurfaced after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which rose to power promising an alternative to traditional politics, was found to have listed children as party members. An organizational report presented during the party's first general convention stated that the party had 35,257...
Jun 30, 2026
Health
African swine fever kills over 250 pigs in Gorkha
African swine fever kills over 250 pigs in Gorkha
The Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Center in Gorkha said the disease has killed over 250 pigs so far, with infections reported in farms across several local levels.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia's near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure since its February 2022 offensive.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Authorities tighten Phewa safety rules, ban boating after 6 PM, solo kayaking under-16s
Authorities tighten Phewa safety rules, ban boating after 6...
The new directive prohibits all water-based tourism activities at the lake after the evening deadline.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit
The European Union has turned its attention to China as Brussels frets over increasing trade imbalances between the 27-nation bloc and the Asian powerhouse.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation
Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation
Farmer Kedar Bidari from Tokha said that the size of arable land is shrinking not only in Tokha but also in the Kathmandu Valley. "Kathmandu Valley is a highly fertile region. However, rapid urbanisation has resulted in the significant loss of its arable land," he said.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
40 tons of Taichin Chiura sold in a single day in Bhaktapur
40 tons of Taichin Chiura sold in a single day in Bhaktapur
Taichin Chiura has been sold from Bhaktapur for Rs 250 per kg.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say
Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wo...
Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Security forces carried out a ground operation along the border late Sunday, followed by strikes against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar...
Jun 30, 2026
OPINION
Bhutan's Seven 'E's: A Traveller's Perspective
Bhutan's Seven 'E's: A Traveller's Perspective
A week in Bhutan revealed seven defining strengths—from environmental stewardship and English education to pragmatic governance and global openness—that offer valuable lessons for neighbouring countries.
Jun 30, 2026