WORLD
Israel top court strikes down ban on ICRC prison visits
Israel top court strikes down ban on ICRC prison visits
In its judgement issued on Wednesday, the court found that the government had not offered sufficient justification for the blanket ban, which was imposed following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Heat wave likely in Tarai belt
Heat wave likely in Tarai belt
The MFD stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of the rest of the country, while partly cloudy conditions are likely over the Tarai region this afternoon.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly texted PM seeking ambassadorial p...
Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly tex...
Pushkar was taken into custody from his residence in Kapan by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. He was released later the same night into the custody of his wife after agreeing not to misuse his mobile phone, according to sources.
3 days ago
POLITICS
Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India
Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India
According to Nepal's Foreign Ministry, Khanal's visit comes at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. He is scheduled to return to Nepal on Sunday.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traffic crackdown
2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traf...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, drunk driving remained a major offence, with 104 motorists penalized.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Despite investment, irrigation covers less than half of Nepal’s farmland
Despite investment, irrigation covers less than half of Nepa...
Despite heavy investment and new expansion targets, over half of Nepal’s arable land still lacks irrigation, keeping agriculture heavily dependent on monsoon rainfall.
3 days ago
POLITICS
Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents Dr Yadav and Bhandari
Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents...
The task force, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor, Asim Shah, reached out to the residents of former presidents and held crucial discussions focusing on national interests and systemic reforms.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priority
Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priori...
Experts say the government’s recently announced budget—focused on economic growth—has sidelined issues of environment and climate change.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
World Environment Day being marked today
World Environment Day being marked today
The UN has mentioned World Environment Day 2026 as a 'Global Call for Climate Action'.
3 days ago
SOCIETY
Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cross 40°C
Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cros...
The MFD called for precautionary measures in 14 districts and advised people in another seven districts to closely monitor weather updates as hot conditions are expected to persist over the coming days.
3 days ago