SOCIETY
Over Rs 2 million collected in traffic fines
Over Rs 2 million collected in traffic fines
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, the violations included 85 incidents of drunk driving, 130 cases of ride-sharing against the rules, 123 traffic signal violations, and 160 incidents of speeding.
Jun 26, 2026
SOCIETY
PMO plans in-house software center to slash government IT costs
PMO plans in-house software center to slash government IT co...
Currently, government agencies spend more than Rs 20 billion every year purchasing software from private companies. The PMO estimates that the cost could drop to around Rs 2 billion if the government develops software internally.
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
RSP General Convention: Voting begins for five office-bearer positions
RSP General Convention: Voting begins for five office-bearer...
The party is holding elections for five office-bearer posts, including vice-president, general secretary and joint general secretary positions.
Jun 26, 2026
SOCIETY
UN stresses on protection and justice to torture victims
UN stresses on protection and justice to torture victims
On December 12, 1997, by resolution 52/149, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 26 June as the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, with a view to the total eradication of torture and the effective functioning of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or...
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
Dahal, Nepal hold talks with Shekhar Koirala at Biratnagar residence
Dahal, Nepal hold talks with Shekhar Koirala at Biratnagar r...
The two leaders reached Koirala’s residence for the meeting, where they discussed contemporary political issues, according to sources.
Jun 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Int'l Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being marked
Int'l Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being m...
The UN General Assembly in 1987 decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
Jun 26, 2026
WORLD
European economies suffer from heatwave
European economies suffer from heatwave
"Extreme heat is emerging as a structural economic risk, with Europe highly exposed," wrote the trade credit arm of European insurer Allianz as the continent swelters under its second heatwave of the year.
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
RSP general convention: Four general secy candidates withdraw, back Bipin Acharya
RSP general convention: Four general secy candidates withdra...
Party leaders said efforts are still underway to reach a consensus among the candidates.
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
RSP general convention: 8 candidates vie for general secy post
RSP general convention: 8 candidates vie for general secy po...
The RSP has moved into the second phase of its office-bearer selection process after completing the first phase of elections.
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting scheduled for today postponed until Saturday
HoR meeting scheduled for today postponed until Saturday
The meeting is believed to have been postponed in view of the ongoing First General Convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Jun 26, 2026