SOCIETY
Over 1,500 dengue cases reported across Nepal
Over 1,500 dengue cases reported across Nepal
The majority of cases have been reported from Bagmati, Koshi, and Gandaki provinces. In the past week alone, 90 new cases were confirmed.
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Petroleum products worth Rs 18 billion imported via Kakarbhitta
Petroleum products worth Rs 18 billion imported via Kakarbhi...
According to Ishwar Kumar Humagain, Information Officer and Customs Officer at the Mechi Customs Office, this is a decline of Rs 1.06 billion (5.60 percent) compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Jun 24, 2025
WORLD
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal
Crude prices had briefly spiked Monday morning on the prospect that Iran could retaliate to a weekend US attack on its nuclear facilities by throttling oil transport through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon construction mess: Roads dug up amid rain (Photos)
Monsoon construction mess: Roads dug up amid rain (Photos)
To exhaust the remaining budget, the Urban Development and Building Construction Office has completely blocked the road in the Gaurighat area to carry out drainage construction. Officials say this work will take at least 15 more days to complete.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli’s visit to India likely in mid-July
PM Oli’s visit to India likely in mid-July
Since being appointed Prime Minister on June 29 last year, Oli has made a continuous effort to visit India. However, due to a lack of interest from the Indian side, his visit to Delhi has not happened. From December 2 to 14, PM Oli paid an official visit to northern neighbor China.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
Lower House passes FY 2025/26 budget
Lower House passes FY 2025/26 budget
RSP and RPP boycott meeting
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Budget clause amended following ‘take and pay’ hydropower dispute, FinMin proposes revisio...
Budget clause amended following ‘take and pay’ hydropower di...
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on Tuesday proposed a revision to Clause No. 227 of the budget during a session of the House of Representatives, clarifying the government's position on the issue.
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Special Court summons Drishti weekly’s publisher, journalists over contempt case
Special Court summons Drishti weekly’s publisher, journalist...
The case stems from a report published on June 22 by Drishti titled, “Bishesh adalatma bichauliyako chalkhel hatena, settingka muddama 3 mahinamai safai (Middlemen still active in Special Court: Acquittals in three months in setting-linked cases).” Nawaraj Sapkota and others subsequently...
Jun 24, 2025
Market
Daily turnover plunges to Rs 5.76 billion while NEPSE stands stable
Daily turnover plunges to Rs 5.76 billion while NEPSE stands...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday remained almost stable with a very nominal decline in its index by 0.22 points as the market closed at 2,600.53 points.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
RSP slams formation of committee as mere cover-up of visit visa scandal
RSP slams formation of committee as mere cover-up of visit v...
After Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak briefed the House of Representatives (HoR) about the formation of the committee on Tuesday, RSP Vice-chairperson Dr. Swarnim Wagle told a group of reporters that the party does not accept the committee.
Jun 24, 2025