WORLD
Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests
Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests
Israel on Thursday marked the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. A series of sombre commemorative events are due to be held across the country, as well as protests against t...
Jul 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal welcomes 91,363 tourists in June, arrivals up 19.5%
Nepal welcomes 91,363 tourists in June, arrivals up 19.5%
Immigration Department data showed that arrivals rose from 76,425 in June 2025 and were 22.01% higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 74,883 recorded in June 2019.
Jul 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Foreign Affairs Minister Khanal bats for balanced diplomacy
Foreign Affairs Minister Khanal bats for balanced diplomacy
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government formed under the premiership of Balendra Shah is nearing its 100 days since its formation on March 27. Since its formation, this government has prioritized the policy of maintaining Nepal's balanced relations with neighbours, bolstering economic dipl...
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
UN aid agencies warn of skyrocketing needs week after Venezuela earthquakes
UN aid agencies warn of skyrocketing needs week after Venezu...
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that "as the death toll rises, needs are skyrocketing." According to the authorities, nearly 2,000 deaths have been confirmed and more than 6,400 people have been rescued so far.
Jul 02, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet appoints Rawal as Gorkhapatra GM, endorses key policies
Cabinet appoints Rawal as Gorkhapatra GM, endorses key polic...
The meeting of the Council of Ministers held in Singha Durbar on Thursday took this decision. Hikmat Bahadur Rawal is a resident of Kailali district, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel.
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Two arrested after gold, silver jewellery bound for US seized at TIA
Two arrested after gold, silver jewellery bound for US seize...
Preliminary investigation found that the shipment had been booked through Unique Cargo and was being sent from Kathmandu to the United States via Apex Logistics.
Jul 02, 2026
POLITICS
Govt touts education reforms in first 100 days, from faster exam results to university ove...
Govt touts education reforms in first 100 days, from faster...
According to the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports, priority has been given to making examinations from secondary school to university level more time-bound, improving the No Objection Certificate (NOC) service for students seeking to study abroad, reducing political interference in universi...
Jul 02, 2026
SOCIETY
SC rejects former finance minister Paudel's habeas corpus petition
SC rejects former finance minister Paudel's habeas corpus pe...
The Supreme Court (SC) has rejected a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, meaning he will remain in custody as the investigation against him continues.
Jul 02, 2026
WORLD
India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears
India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud...
WhatsApp, owned by US tech giant Meta, said Monday that users worldwide would be able to connect via unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers, an upcoming feature it said was designed to enhance privacy.
Jul 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 2 billion for incomplete constituency strategic roads
Govt allocates Rs 2 billion for incomplete constituency stra...
The allocation, included in the ministry's Annual Development Programme for fiscal year 2026/27, is intended to support incomplete road projects based on their funding requirements.
Jul 02, 2026