POLITICS
MP Mahara calls paying Rs 999 to watch World Cup a ‘rip-off’, urges free broadcast
MP Mahara calls paying Rs 999 to watch World Cup a ‘rip-off’...
He said, “The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup is currently underway in the United States, Mexico and Canada. But unfortunately, in Nepal, viewers are required to pay Rs 999 to watch it. This is a clear rip-off.”
Jun 17, 2026
WORLD
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?
Beijing has called for dialogue but warned it could retaliate against protectionist policies.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Tea farmers’ problems ignored while PM has time for tea shops: NC Whip Nishcal Rai
Tea farmers’ problems ignored while PM has time for tea shop...
“He has time to go to tea shops and drink tea, but he does not seem to have time to resolve the problems of the tea industries and farmers, which export tea worth over Rs 300 million annually and are a backbone of the economy,” he said.
Jun 17, 2026
WORLD
Norway crown princess has 'successful' lung transplant
Norway crown princess has 'successful' lung transplant
"We are delighted that everything has progressed well so far. In accordance with standard practice for all recent transplant recipients, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess will remain admitted to Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet for several weeks to come," Are Holm, lung specialist at the...
Jun 17, 2026
WORLD
In Denmark, doing away with bosses to boost performance
In Denmark, doing away with bosses to boost performance
At its Copenhagen headquarters in a former industrial district, Denmark's leading operator of electric car charging stations has no hierarchical organisation structures.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Lawmakers demand proper management of landless people, question PM’s border remarks
Lawmakers demand proper management of landless people, quest...
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday called for proper management of landless people currently kept in holding centres in Kathmandu and sought clarification over the prime minister’s recent remarks on Nepal–India border issues.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
2,535 traffic violators fined in Kathmandu Valley in 24 hours
2,535 traffic violators fined in Kathmandu Valley in 24 hour...
The violations included 101 incidents of drunk-driving, 129 of ride-sharing against the rules, 106 of traffic signal violations and 138 incidents of over-speeding.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker objects lawmaker’s remarks questioning his neutrality
Speaker objects lawmaker’s remarks questioning his neutralit...
Addressing the Speaker, Yadav said, “Before assuming this dignified chair, you were affiliated with a political party. It appears you have still not been able to sever your ties with the Rastriya Swatantra Party.”
Jun 17, 2026
SPORTS
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game
Jordan never stopped chasing the game and had the consolation of scoring the first World Cup goal in their history through Ali Olwan.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
TU directs professors, staff yet to return from leave to report within 15 days
TU directs professors, staff yet to return from leave to rep...
The Study Leave Management and Implementation Committee at TU urged the professors and staff, who have not returned to service after study leave and those quitting their services before stipulated time as per the University Rules, to contact the Committee's office.
Jun 17, 2026