SOCIETY
One killed, another seriously injured in tractor accident in Jumla
One killed, another seriously injured in tractor accident in...
According to the District Police Office, Jumla, the tractor (registration number Bhe 1 Ta 8935) went out of control and plunged around 200 metres down the road.
Jun 16, 2026
POLITICS
Korean Envoy pays courtesy call on Health Minister Mehta
Korean Envoy pays courtesy call on Health Minister Mehta
During the meeting held at the Ministry in Singha Durbar, matters related to Nepal-Korea friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the health sector were discussed, said Assistant Spokesperson of the Ministry, Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Public urged not to download unnecessary, suspicious apps
Public urged not to download unnecessary, suspicious apps
The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has urged the general public not to download and install unnecessary and suspicious apps that are being advertised, tempting audience to watch the 2026 World Cup for free.
Jun 16, 2026
Market
Springbase.ai launches in Nepal, introducing AI operating system for businesses and profes...
Springbase.ai launches in Nepal, introducing AI operating sy...
According to the company, the platform, which is already being used by professionals and organisations globally, aims to help Nepal’s businesses, institutions and emerging workforce improve productivity through AI-powered workflows.
Jun 16, 2026
POLITICS
Fake Bhutanese refugee case hearing deferred till Wednesday
Fake Bhutanese refugee case hearing deferred till Wednesday
The case, being heard at the Kathmandu District Court under Judge Tej Bahadur Khadka, could not be concluded due to the need for additional time for document review and legal arguments.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 1,200 patients benefit from govt’s free health dashboard
Over 1,200 patients benefit from govt’s free health dashboar...
The Ministry of Health and Food Safety launched the online 'Free Health Dashboard' to provide information about free hospital beds since April 16 to implement the constitutional right to free health treatment.
Jun 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Former CAAN Chief Gautam sent to prison for further investigation
Former CAAN Chief Gautam sent to prison for further investig...
Sanjiv Gautam, former director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has been sent to prison for investigation under the charge of corruption in the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA).
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Youth goes missing while bathing in Karnali River in Dailekh
Youth goes missing while bathing in Karnali River in Dailekh
According to police, the incident occurred in the Tarbazaar area of Chamunda Bindrasaini Municipality–7, where the victim, who was travelling from Mugu to Surkhet in a mini-truck, had stopped the vehicle by the roadside and entered the river to bathe.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Tea shop operator arrested for selling cannabis in Morang
Tea shop operator arrested for selling cannabis in Morang
The arrested individual has been identified as Gopal Sahani, 40, of Dhanpalthan–4, according to Morang Police spokesperson DSP Makendra Kumar Mishra.
Jun 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Tea industry shutdown threat leaves farmers in panic
Tea industry shutdown threat leaves farmers in panic
Tea farmers in Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam have been left in panic after tea entrepreneurs announced a shutdown of tea industries from June 15, citing unresolved issues in tea trade and exports during the peak production season.
Jun 16, 2026