SOCIETY
Health Ministry warns 400 staff over failure to report to duty in assigned stations
Health Ministry warns 400 staff over failure to report to du...
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned that it will take action against 400 employees who were transferred to federal hospitals and subordinate offices but failed to report to their new postings.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Four arrested with jewelry worth Rs 20 million
Four arrested with jewelry worth Rs 20 million
Nepal Police arrested four persons along with jewelry and precious stones and made them public on Wednesday. The valuables are worth over Rs 20 million.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
COVID-19 testing resumes at four border points
COVID-19 testing resumes at four border points
With a rise in COVID-19 infections among people returning from India, health desks at four border crossings in Sudurpaschim Province have resumed health screenings, including antigen testing of suspected cases.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal's civil aviation still on EU blacklist
Nepal's civil aviation still on EU blacklist
Nepal's civil aviation sector remains on the European Union (EU) aviation safety blacklist, according to the latest update published earlier last week.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Leaders’ incompetence fuels student apathy towards FSU elections
Leaders’ incompetence fuels student apathy towards FSU elect...
The latest FSU election offers a striking example. Data shows that voter turnout in major campuses barely reached 23 percent. On March 18, 2025, Tribhuvan University conducted FSU elections across its constituent and affiliated campuses nationwide, but very few students participated.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in parts of four provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in parts of four provinces
There is an influence of westerly and local winds in the western and central regions of the country, while monsoon wind is affecting the Koshi province, according to the division.
Jun 12, 2025
POLITICS
House to meet today amid opposition obstruction
House to meet today amid opposition obstruction
On Wednesday, the House meeting was initially scheduled for 1 PM but began late at 3:15 PM. The session was obstructed shortly after it began, prompting Speaker Devraj Ghimire to adjourn it until today.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar, euro, and pound slide
US dollar, euro, and pound slide
According to the latest data, the buying rate for 1 US dollar is Rs. 136.52, while the selling rate stands at Rs. 137.12. On Wednesday, the buying and selling rates were Rs. 136.67 and Rs. 137.27, respectively.
Jun 12, 2025
POLITICS
Letter of credence presented to President Trump
Letter of credence presented to President Trump
Ambassador Regmi presented the letter at a ceremony organized at the President's Office, White House, on Wednesday, the Nepali Mission informed.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Status of capital market in last 10 months of FY 2024/25
Status of capital market in last 10 months of FY 2024/25
Number of companies listed at NEPSE reached 271 in mid-May 2025. Out of the total listing, 132 are Bank and Financial Institutions (BFIs) and insurance companies, 91 hydropower companies, 23 manufacturing and processing industries, seven hotels, seven investment companies, four trading companies and...
Jun 12, 2025