Nepal's greatest dividend from foreign employment will not be remittances alone, but the skills, capital and entrepreneurial spirit that returning migrant workers bring home.

The government currently has 71 sanctioned secretary positions. According to sources, preparations are underway to reduce that number by 10. If implemented, the total number of secretary posts will fall to 61, bringing it almost on par with the 57 externally appointed secretary-level advisers.

This peak was recognised after a team comprising Nepali and American mountaineers scaled it recently.  Before this, it remained unclimbed. 

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Sharma said discussions on communist unity have become superficial under the current circumstances, arguing that meaningful unity must be based on ideology rather than personalities.

Nepal has 1.38 million hectares of land under rice cultivation, but just 156,583 hectares have been planted so far. Officials attribute the delay to inadequate rainfall despite the onset of the monsoon and limited irrigation facilities. Compared to 15.6 percent completion by the end of June last year, this year’s plantation has declined by 4.3 percent.

The remand period of CPN-UML Vice-Chairman and Former Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has been extended by an additional three days.

Police have arrested a landless man living at a holding centre in Kirtipur for allegedly making violent and threatening remarks on social media, including a threat to enter Singha Durbar carrying a khukuri. Dambar Bahadur Tamang, 39, of Arun Rural Municipality in Bhojpur, has been taken into custody on charges of offences against public peace.

Tribhuvan University (TU) has asked its constituent campuses to remove existing student union structures from them.

Dr Ratnabir Sunar, member secretary of the District Vaccination Coordination Committee and Health Services Manager, said that the district has been declared as achieving full-vaccination status after ensuring that all children from birth to under five years old across the district received nine types of vaccination, the pregnant women were administered one and one for adolescent girls.

The hospital scored 89 points in the nationwide evaluation of 14 federal hospitals, according to the division.

Speaking during the zero hour of the National Assembly meeting, lawmaker Chandra Bahadur KC called on the government to respond to the concerns of landless people housed in holding centres.

The Speaker said so while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day orientation programme organized by the Federal Parliament Secretariat for all 275 members of HoR here today.

Issuing a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 23rd National Paddy Day and Paddy Plantation Festival, 2083, Minister Chaudhary mentioned that this year’s slogan 'Climate-Friendly Technology, Self-Reliance in Rice, and Prosperity' addresses the current needs and challenges of the agricultural sector.

In a message issued on the occasion of National Paddy Day and Asar 15, Thapa said agriculture remains the backbone of Nepal's economy, culture and civilization, and paid tribute to farmers for their contribution to ensuring the country's food security.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined for the sixth consecutive trading day, with the market index plunging by 16.54 points on Monday.

The National Crop Research Center and the Crop Development and Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation Center held an event in Khumaltar, Lalitpur today to mark the National Paddy Day and the Rice Planting Festival 2083, around the slogan - 'Climate-friendly technology, self-sufficiency in paddy, and prosperity.'

The latest weekly box office report released by the Film Development Board shows the earnings of three Nepali films currently screening in theaters — ‘Lalibazar’, ‘Roll No. 1’ and ‘I Am Jit Bahadur’ — up to June 28.

The South Americans bounced back from losing 4-1 to co-hosts the United States in their opening game to progress beyond the group stages at a World Cup for the first time since 2002 as one of the best third-placed sides.

The Czech Republic set its second temperature record in two days on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 41.9C in Doksany, north of Prague, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) said.

Both Iran and Oman say they hold sovereignty over the waterway, a vital route for Gulf energy exports that Tehran blockaded during the war.

Tens of millions have been braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.

The Brazilians are desperate to win the World Cup again, 24 years after they last lifted the trophy, and they eased through the group stage in first place above Morocco, with Vinicius Junior playing a starring role by scoring four goals.

Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Starmer. If he faces no challengers, the former mayor of Greater Manchester could be prime minister as early as mid-July.

The enormous cash injection comes as Asia's fourth-largest economy rides high on a global AI boom -- with South Korean memory chipmakers emerging as a crucial cog in the fast-moving industry.

Many who have occupied the finance minister’s chair have found themselves surrounded by controversy — facing allegations ranging from financial misconduct and budget leaks to policy decisions allegedly influenced by powerful business interests.

Following the oath-taking ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar, Minister Wagle instructed the newly appointed SEBON Chief Bhatta to work with integrity to safeguard investors’ interests and ensure the security of their investments in the capital market.

The suspension follows the installation of a Bailey bridge as an alternative after the concrete bridge was swept away by the Lhende Khola flood on July 8 last year.

According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, the government had spent only 34.87 percent of the capital budget as of June 27. Out of the Rs 407.88 billion allocated for capital expenditure this fiscal year, only Rs 142.23 billion has been spent.

Gold and silver prices edged lower in the Nepali market on Monday, with gold witnessing a drop of Rs 1,400 per tola.

Pakistan's information minister said the operations killed 25 militants and were aimed at a group that it blames for a deadly weekend attack in Karachi, though Afghan authorities have repeatedly denied their territory harbours militants.