SOCIETY
Nepal sees rise in tourist arrivals by air in first six months
Nepal sees rise in tourist arrivals by air in first six mont...
According to the NTB, a total of 577,689 foreign tourists entered Nepal from January to June 2025, while the number stands at 620,453 during the same period this year.
Jul 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Investors gain Rs 25 billion as NEPSE inches up 3.89 points in a week
Investors gain Rs 25 billion as NEPSE inches up 3.89 points...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week edged up 3.89 points (0.15 percent) amid the low confidence of investors towards the country’s share market.
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US "soon" during phone call
Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US "soon" during phone cal...
According to the PMO statement, Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and said, "The US is what ensures the freedom of the world, and Israel greatly appreciates the tight bond between the nations."
Jul 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price increases by Rs 11,600 per tola in a week
Gold price increases by Rs 11,600 per tola in a week
The price of gold in the domestic market decreased by Rs 11,600 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid a weakening US dollar and a reduction in returns on US government bonds.
Jul 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Retired civil servants to receive retirement benefits by July 9
Retired civil servants to receive retirement benefits by Jul...
The FCGO had earlier announced that such payments would be processed only until July 4, but the deadline has now been extended to July 9, giving treasury offices additional time to complete the disbursement process.
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
DR Congo reports over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases
DR Congo reports over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases
According to the latest situation report released Friday by DRC public health authorities, 628 patients are currently in isolation or hospitalization, with the country recording 229 recoveries. A total of 213 suspected cases, including 63 deaths, have also been reported.
Jul 04, 2026
SPORTS
Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths
Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-Eng...
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada on Friday announced the measures as she presented the pre- and post-match security plan following the deaths of four fans from asphyxiation and cardiac arrest.
Jul 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Nine injured as passenger bus overturns in Hetauda
Nine injured as passenger bus overturns in Hetauda
The bus, bearing registration number Na 6 Kha 7457, was en route to Pokhara from Janakpur when it went out of control and met with the accident at around 11:15 am, according to police.
Jul 04, 2026
Health
Health insurance scheme under strain as medicine shortages, delayed payments erode trust
Health insurance scheme under strain as medicine shortages,...
Reports from Lumbini, Bagmati, Sudurpashchim and Madhesh provinces paint a similar picture—patients are being forced to buy medicines from private pharmacies, endure hours-long queues, and pay out of pocket, while hospitals struggle to continue services because of delayed reimbursements from t...
Jul 04, 2026
WORLD
'Revenge, revenge': Iran mourners gather for Khamenei's funeral
'Revenge, revenge': Iran mourners gather for Khamenei's fune...
Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in US-Israeli attacks in late February that sparked a regional war.
Jul 04, 2026