ECONOMY
Only 35% development budget spent with fiscal year nearing closure
Only 35% development budget spent with fiscal year nearing c...
According to the Financial Comptroller General Office, the government had spent only 34.87 percent of the capital budget as of June 27. Out of the Rs 407.88 billion allocated for capital expenditure this fiscal year, only Rs 142.23 billion has been spent.
Jun 29, 2026
WORLD
Pakistan carries out deadly airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan
Pakistan carries out deadly airstrikes in eastern Afghanista...
Pakistan's information minister said the operations killed 25 militants and were aimed at a group that it blames for a deadly weekend attack in Karachi, though Afghan authorities have repeatedly denied their territory harbours militants.
Jun 29, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepali market
Gold and silver prices edged lower in the Nepali market on Monday, with gold witnessing a drop of Rs 1,400 per tola.
Jun 29, 2026
Art & Culture
National paddy day being observed across nation today
National paddy day being observed across nation today
This day, known as 'Asar 15', is not only a time for agricultural activities but also a festive occasion for all Nepalis, who partake in eating Dahi Chiura.
Jun 29, 2026
WORLD
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise
The heat remained intense across central and eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland hit hard as temperatures soared and records fell. At least 191 million Europeans were expected to face temperatures above 35C during the day, according to AFP estimates.
Jun 29, 2026
WORLD
Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500
Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death t...
A man and his teen son were found alive under the rubble Sunday by French and American rescue teams in Caraballeda, a town about 40 kilometers north of Caracas, AFP journalists saw.
Jun 29, 2026
WORLD
Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed
Washington says US, Iran pausing strikes, talks to proceed
The exchanges have underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered agreement to end the conflict that has killed thousands and snarled the flow of oil shipments through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 29, 2026
POLITICS
Two left parties rally around former President Bhandari
Two left parties rally around former President Bhandari
The program, organized by the Madan Bhandari Foundation on Sunday, focused on Nepal's communist movement and Bhandari's political legacy. Seated on either side of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Dahal and three other senior leaders from two left parties called for communist unity.
Jun 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Light to moderate rain expected in various locations today
Light to moderate rain expected in various locations today
In contrast, other regions are experiencing a combination of westerly and local winds. Over the next few days, the monsoon is anticipated to extend to the remaining areas of Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, as well as Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
Jun 29, 2026
SOCIETY
226,000 people at risk from monsoon disasters this year
226,000 people at risk from monsoon disasters this year
The authority projects that around 51,000 households could be impacted during the monsoon season, with between 1,000 and 4,000 families likely to face direct consequences from floods, landslides and other weather-related disasters.
Jun 29, 2026