ECONOMY

Over Rs 650 million set aside for feasibility studies, construction of dozens of tunnels

Over Rs 650 million set aside for feasibility studies, construction of dozens of tunnels

The allocation has been included in the annual development programme recently made public for the next fiscal year.

The allocation has been included in the annual development programme recently made public for the next fiscal year.

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Iran and US say deal closer than ever

Iran and US say deal closer than ever

But during weeks of halting negotiations -- marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite an April truce -- US Preside...

But during weeks of halting negotiations -- marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite an April truce -- US Preside...

Jun 13, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s biggest money laundering case worth over Rs 115 billion reaches Special Court

Nepal’s biggest money laundering case worth over Rs 115 billion reaches Special Court

Nepal’s largest-ever money laundering and financial misappropriation case, involving over Rs 115 billion, has been...

Nepal’s largest-ever money laundering and financial misappropriation case, involving over Rs 115 billion, has been...

Jun 14, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal-India discuss on bilateral cooperation on expanding railway connectivity

Nepal-India discuss on bilateral cooperation on expanding railway connectivity

Nepal and India held the 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings on June 11...

Nepal and India held the 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings on June 11...

Jun 13, 2026

POLITICS

Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureaucracy as thousands face early exit

Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureaucracy as thousands face early exit

A proposed Civil Service Bill that would retire employees at 55 years of age or after 30 years of service has plunged Ne...

A proposed Civil Service Bill that would retire employees at 55 years of age or after 30 years of service has plunged Ne...

Jun 13, 2026

SOCIETY

KMC estimates 8,000 families in 128 areas at monsoon risk

KMC estimates 8,000 families in 128 areas at monsoon risk

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has identified 128 locations and estimated over 8,000 families in the capital vulnerab...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has identified 128 locations and estimated over 8,000 families in the capital vulnerab...

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Egypt, Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Washington–Tehran talks

Egypt, Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Washington–Tehran talks

During his call with his Pakistani counterpart, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing to push for an agreement...

During his call with his Pakistani counterpart, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing to push for an agreement...

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning

Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning

The state-run National News Agency said Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villa...

The state-run National News Agency said Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villa...

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown

Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown

The statement gave no details of casualties and did not say how many people were on board at the time.  

The statement gave no details of casualties and did not say how many people were on board at the time.  

Jun 13, 2026

WORLD

Uganda slams 'unfair' Ebola air travel restrictions

Uganda slams 'unfair' Ebola air travel restrictions

The east African country's response to the latest outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever has been broadly praised by...

The east African country's response to the latest outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever has been broadly praised by...

Jun 13, 2026