SOCIETY
Roshi Khola section along BP Highway closed for traffic
Roshi Khola section along BP Highway closed for traffic
Vehicles en route have been stopped at Khurkot and Nepalthok in coordination with the security bodies in Dhulikhel and Sindhuli. The indefinite nighttime closure of the highway during the night has been extended and the rains continue to affect the highway.
Jun 09, 2026
POLITICS
Lawmakers slam alleged change in tax rates in budget, demand probe
Lawmakers slam alleged change in tax rates in budget, demand...
Lawmaker Tul Prasad Bishwakarama said media reports have claimed that 16 pages were removed from the Finance Bill within 24 hours of its presentation in parliament and that a revised version was subsequently issued. He demanded a thorough investigation into the matter with its clarification.
Jun 09, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE drops 1.54 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 6.44 billion
NEPSE drops 1.54 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 6.44 bill...
During the session, the benchmark index fell to 2,702 points within the first two hours and 20 minutes of trading but later recovered to close at 2,733.49 points.
Jun 09, 2026
POLITICS
NC Prez Thapa raises asset disclosure, mocks investigation process of Sudan Gurung
NC Prez Thapa raises asset disclosure, mocks investigation p...
He said that public officials—including the Prime Minister and ministers—are expected to disclose their financial background when taking office, and must be able to justify the legality of their assets when questioned.
Jun 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Rest stops, rules planned for foreign tourists visiting Nepal via land routes
Rest stops, rules planned for foreign tourists visiting Nepa...
Nepal has launched a coordinated federal-provincial initiative to better manage tourists entering via land routes by improving facilities, regulating behaviour and strengthening cross-border coordination.
Jun 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Protest erupts over low pass rate in Israel language test
Protest erupts over low pass rate in Israel language test
The demonstration took place outside the examination center after results showed that only 38 out of 840 candidates had passed, according to the protesters.
Jun 09, 2026
Market
Nabil Bank partners with Dhulikhel Hospital for critical healthcare services
Nabil Bank partners with Dhulikhel Hospital for critical hea...
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed on Monday by Nabil Bank CEO Manoj Kumar Gnyawali and Dhulikhel Hospital Administrative Director Dr. Birajman Karmacharya.
Jun 09, 2026
POLITICS
NC lawmakers observe five-minute silence in parliament to honor martyrs
NC lawmakers observe five-minute silence in parliament to ho...
The proposal was put forward by Nepali Congress lawmaker Niskal Rai, who called on the House to pay respect to those who lost their lives while safeguarding Nepal’s territorial integrity—from Chiwabhanjyang in the east to Limpiyadhura in the west—as well as those who died during pr...
Jun 09, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet endorses Civil Service (16th Amendment) Regulation 2083
Cabinet endorses Civil Service (16th Amendment) Regulation 2...
The meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers formed a 9-member ad hoc committee under the chairmanship of Bishal Bhandari to better manage the leadership and managerial affairs at the Nepal Red Cross Society, according to government Spokesperson and Minister for Educ...
Jun 09, 2026
WORLD
U.S. airline fuel costs jump 78 pct amid Middle East conflict
U.S. airline fuel costs jump 78 pct amid Middle East conflic...
The cost per gallon of jet fuel in April was 4.11 dollars, up 94 cents from March and 1.81 dollars from a year earlier, showed the BTS latest report.
Jun 09, 2026