WORLD
Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires and evacuations
Ukraine hits Moscow in 'large-scale' attack, sparking fires...
Unverified videos on social media purported to show large columns of black smoke over the city's skyline, while another showed drones buzzing overhead.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Universities expand, but budget stays stagnant: Research, quality under strain
Universities expand, but budget stays stagnant: Research, qu...
A review of budget trends over the past five years shows that only around 1 percent of total national allocation has consistently been set aside for higher education, including study, research, and academic reform.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Experts urge action to break agriculture’s ‘pilot trap’
Experts urge action to break agriculture’s ‘pilot trap’
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The Hub serves as the South Asian node of CGIAR’s Global Scaling Hub Network, which was launched in Nepal in December 2025. It is hosted by the International Water Management Institute under CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact Program.
Jun 18, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices slightly decline in domestic market
Gold, silver prices slightly decline in domestic market
The price of gold fell by Rs 100 per tola on Thursday.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cover
Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cov...
In its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, the provincial government has allocated Rs 10 million to support the inclusion of journalists in the Social Security Fund and insurance schemes as part of efforts to uphold press freedom and strengthen the welfare of media professionals.
Jun 18, 2026
SPORTS
What we learned after the first round of World Cup games
What we learned after the first round of World Cup games
From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at the World Cup:
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Two decades of CPA: Families of disappeared still await truth and justice
Two decades of CPA: Families of disappeared still await trut...
They stressed the need to realise the sensitivity of the issue and address it through effective coordination among the relevant bodies.
Jun 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz
Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz
The news boosted optimism for a lasting peace between the two nations after more than three months of war that has rattled energy markets and fuelled a fresh spike in inflation.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade
Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade
Although asphalt base paving (DBM) was carried out in March after traffic was restricted at night and operated one way during the day for nearly a month, further work has been halted because of a lack of bitumen.
Jun 18, 2026
WORLD
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media access
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media a...
After Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, a move emulated this week by Britain, the 27-nation European Union is exploring a similar step.
Jun 18, 2026