POLITICS

Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureaucracy as thousands face early exit

Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureaucracy as thousands face early exit

A proposed Civil Service Bill that would retire employees at 55 years of age or after 30 years of service has plunged Ne...

A proposed Civil Service Bill that would retire employees at 55 years of age or after 30 years of service has plunged Ne...

Jun 13, 2026

SOCIETY

KMC estimates 8,000 families in 128 areas at monsoon risk

KMC estimates 8,000 families in 128 areas at monsoon risk

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has identified 128 locations and estimated over 8,000 families in the capital vulnerab...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has identified 128 locations and estimated over 8,000 families in the capital vulnerab...

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Egypt, Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Washington–Tehran talks

Egypt, Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Washington–Tehran talks

During his call with his Pakistani counterpart, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing to push for an agreement...

During his call with his Pakistani counterpart, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing to push for an agreement...

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning

Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning

The state-run National News Agency said Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villa...

The state-run National News Agency said Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villa...

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown

Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown

The statement gave no details of casualties and did not say how many people were on board at the time.  

The statement gave no details of casualties and did not say how many people were on board at the time.  

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Uganda slams 'unfair' Ebola air travel restrictions

Uganda slams 'unfair' Ebola air travel restrictions

The east African country's response to the latest outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever has been broadly praised by...

The east African country's response to the latest outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever has been broadly praised by...

Jun 13, 2026

SPORTS

Bangladesh cricket board urges probe after player alleges police assault

Bangladesh cricket board urges probe after player alleges police assault

Nayeem Hasan, an off-spinner who has played 14 Tests, said he was stopped by police in the city of Chattogram and physic...

Nayeem Hasan, an off-spinner who has played 14 Tests, said he was stopped by police in the city of Chattogram and physic...

Jun 13, 2026

SOCIETY

11 killed, 119 injured in road accidents across Nepal in 24 hours

11 killed, 119 injured in road accidents across Nepal in 24 hours

The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Bagmati Province, where nine people died and 33 others were injured.

The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Bagmati Province, where nine people died and 33 others were injured.

Jun 13, 2026

SOCIETY

Escapee from Nakkhu Prison apprehended

Escapee from Nakkhu Prison apprehended

He was serving a five-year jail sentence in a dacoity and theft case.

He was serving a five-year jail sentence in a dacoity and theft case.

Jun 13, 2026

SOCIETY

Language, literature, and culture: Foundations of national strength: Minister Timilsina

Language, literature, and culture: Foundations of national strength: Minister Timilsina

He argued that true prosperity is unattainable without the protection and promotion of these cultural elements, alongsid...

He argued that true prosperity is unattainable without the protection and promotion of these cultural elements, alongsid...

Jun 13, 2026