ECONOMY
Local govts face scrutiny for missing budget deadline
Local govts face scrutiny for missing budget deadline
As per the constitutional arrangement, all 753 local governments are mandated to present their annual revenue and expenditure estimates to their municipal or village assemblies by June 24 (Asadh 10) every year. However, 23 local bodies have not filed their budget even one week after the deadline.
Jul 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Only Nepal Medical Council-registered doctors should practice modern medicine: NMA
Only Nepal Medical Council-registered doctors should practic...
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the association warned that medical practice and prescription of medicines by unqualified individuals could pose serious risks to public health. It said healthcare services should be provided only by doctors who hold recognized medical degrees and are legall...
Jul 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt plans a secretariat within NTB to promote wellness tourism
Govt plans a secretariat within NTB to promote wellness tour...
Speaking at a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee on Wednesday, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadga Raj Paudel said the government is preparing to establish a contact office or secretariat under the Nepal Tourism Board to promote wellness tourism. said th...
Jul 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Five arrested for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 6.5 million with fake overseas em...
Five arrested for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 6.5...
According to the Central Police News Room, those arrested are Wangdi Lama of Sindhupalchok, Lalit Bahadur Tamang of Ramechhap, Santoshi Lama of Dhading, Ramdas Maharjan of Chandragiri Municipality-8 and Sarib Giri of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-15.
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
Dahal admits power- and position-centric politics was a mistake
Dahal admits power- and position-centric politics was a mist...
"We did not make a mistake by signing the peace agreement or promulgating the constitution. But we abandoned our strategy and began treating tactics as strategy. We became limited to winning elections, forming governments, becoming ministers and serving as prime minister," Pushpa Kamal Dahal said.
Jul 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Former govt secretary Bhim Upadhyaya reported to Cyber Bureau
Former govt secretary Bhim Upadhyaya reported to Cyber Burea...
Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has filed a complaint with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police against former government secretary Bhim Prasad Upadhyaya, accusing him of defamation and spreading misleading information through social media.
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
Jha appointed advisor to the Ministry of Education and Sports
Jha appointed advisor to the Ministry of Education and Sport...
Shailendra Jha has been appointed as the advisor to the Ministry of Education and Sports. Jha has a long experience working in the fields of education, technology, public policy and educational innovation and is active in education system reform, policy making, youth empowerment and technology-...
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
HoR committee discusses Bill on National Forensic Science Laboratory
HoR committee discusses Bill on National Forensic Science La...
In today's meeting convened at the committee's meeting hall in Singha Durbar, the committee members suggested mentioning in the proposal separate provisions for reliable testing in determining serious crimes, classifying crimes, and conducting effective study and research.
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
NA chair directs govt to answer lawmakers' queries
NA chair directs govt to answer lawmakers' queries
"I direct all the relevant ministers of the Nepal government to respond in the Assembly to the issues raised by the honorable members during urgent time, zero hour, special time, and on matters of provincial concerns in the National Assembly meeting," Chairman Dahal said in his ruling.
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
President Paudel bids farewell to outgoing Pakistani envoy
President Paudel bids farewell to outgoing Pakistani envoy
According to the President's Office, President Paudel congratulated Ambassador Hashmi on the successful completion of his tenure and expressed confidence that relations between Nepal and Pakistan would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.
Jul 01, 2026