POLITICS
National Assembly convening today
National Assembly convening today
Finance Minister Paudel will present proposals seeking NA's consideration on the Economic Bill, 2082 and the National Debt Collection Bill, 2082—both received with the messages from the HoR.
Jul 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt speeds up last-gasp spending as fiscal year draws to a close
Govt speeds up last-gasp spending as fiscal year draws to a...
As of 11 months, the government had utilized only Rs 144.48 billion (41.01 percent) out of capital expenditure worth Rs 352.35 billion allocated for the current FY.
Jul 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Helicopters on standby for rescue operation in Kathmandu Valley during this monsoon
Helicopters on standby for rescue operation in Kathmandu Val...
Representatives of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), under the Home Ministry, and the Airlines Operators Association signed the MoU in the presence of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
Jul 02, 2025
WORLD
Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vanc...
Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session, AP reported.
Jul 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Travel firm owned by RSP Acting Chair Aryal under police scrutiny over Japan visa fraud
Travel firm owned by RSP Acting Chair Aryal under police scr...
The Human Trafficking Bureau of Nepal Police initiated a probe in the case after the issue was raised in the House of Representatives, with lawmakers alleging the company has been sending Nepali nationals to Japan on visit visas for the past 10 years.
Jul 02, 2025
WORLD
Trump says Israel ready for 60-day Gaza ceasefire
Trump says Israel ready for 60-day Gaza ceasefire
Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said, BBC reported
Jul 02, 2025
POLITICS
MPs cry foul: Bureaucrats tweaked cooling-off clause on purpose
MPs cry foul: Bureaucrats tweaked cooling-off clause on purp...
The clause 82 sub-clause 4 of the bill sets a two-year ‘cooling-off period’ for retired government employees, restricting them from taking constitutional or governmental positions. However, sub-clause 5 of the same clause mentions that civil servants of secretary and joint secretary leve...
Jul 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar slightly decreases
Forex update: US dollar slightly decreases
According to the NRB, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar has been set at Rs 136.54, and the selling rate at Rs 137.14. On Tuesday, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar was set at 136.92 and the selling rate at 137.52.
Jul 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain likely across most parts of country
Rain likely across most parts of country
The (DHM) has stated that the monsoon system is currently active across the country, with the monsoon trough positioned near its average location. As a result, most areas are likely to experience light rainfall today (Wednesday).
Jul 02, 2025
WORLD
Israeli forces kill over 50 in Gaza
Israeli forces kill over 50 in Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency said 51 people had been killed by Israeli forces on Monday, including 24 in a strike on a rest area on Gaza City's seafront.
Jul 02, 2025