SOCIETY
‘Special priority’ Tinkar road project allocated meagre budget
‘Special priority’ Tinkar road project allocated meagre budg...
Citizens of the border area in Sudurpaschim Province have called for amendments to the Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2026/27, unveiled by the government on May 29, arguing that the allocation for the project in the upcoming fiscal year is insufficient.
Jun 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt initiates revising the school-level national curriculum framework
Govt initiates revising the school-level national curriculum...
The panel coordinated by Professor Dr Balchandra Luitel, Dean of the School of Education in Kathmandu University, has been mandated to revise the curriculum in a way that would cater to education that pays heed to national need along with democratic values.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Kaligandaki Corridor project delayed as road upgrade remains incomplete
Kaligandaki Corridor project delayed as road upgrade remains...
Of the 34-kilometer Baglung section of the corridor, 24 kilometers have been blacktopped, while the remaining 10 kilometers remain unfinished. The delay in upgrading the road has affected residents of southern Baglung as well as tourists traveling to Muktinath Temple.
Jun 04, 2026
SOCIETY
All wards in Biratnagar metropolis get 'full immunization' status
All wards in Biratnagar metropolis get 'full immunization' s...
The metropolis's vaccination branch has stated that the target has been achieved after effectively implementing the full vaccination assurance and sustainability programme and reaching 11,630 children aged 0 to 59 months with full vaccination coverage.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Karnali province govt to undertake up to 20MW capacity hydropower projects
Karnali province govt to undertake up to 20MW capacity hydro...
Chief Minister Yagya Raj Joshi said that hydropower projects of up to 20 megawatts will be constructed with shared investment from the people of Karnali under the "Karnali's Water – People's Investment" campaign.
Jun 04, 2026
WORLD
Israeli occupation arrests 16 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli occupation arrests 16 Palestinians in West Bank
In Husan, west of Bethlehem, the IOF arrested two young Palestinians, and two others in Henin, after having raided and searched their homes, and tampered with their possessions.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Indian tourist arrivals surge, May sets new record
Indian tourist arrivals surge, May sets new record
According to data from the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 102,626 foreign tourists arrived in Nepal in May. Of these, nearly 40 percent were Indian visitors. Last year, a series of incidents had made Indian tourists hesitant about traveling to Nepal. Natural disasters, accidents, and political prot...
Jun 04, 2026
SOCIETY
16 percent of children in Madhesh malnourished, latest study shows
16 percent of children in Madhesh malnourished, latest study...
Of the assessed children, 35,883 are malnourished, 8,771 are early malnourished and 233,182 are in a normal state of nutrition. This status is critical as per the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
Jun 04, 2026
WORLD
Meta 'supreme court' calls for clear rules on account bans
Meta 'supreme court' calls for clear rules on account bans
The board -- often referred to as the "supreme court" for the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram -- made the recommendations as part of a review of a permanent ban issued to an Instagram account that threatened a journalist.
Jun 04, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India from June 5–7
Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India from June 5–7
During the visit, Khanal will hold a formal meeting with Jaishankar in New Delhi. The two sides are expected to discuss a wide range of matters of mutual interest, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, and people-to-people ties.
Jun 04, 2026