SOCIETY
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudurpaschim Province
Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sudurpaschim Province
Three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sudurpaschim Province within the past 24 hours. The cases were confirmed during border screening, according to data released on Wednesday afternoon by the Provincial Health Emergency Operations Centre.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt reserves over Rs 4.65 billion for disaster response
Govt reserves over Rs 4.65 billion for disaster response
Bandhu Prasad Bastola, Acting Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, said authorities have set aside the amount for use during disaster-related emergencies.
Jun 04, 2025
DIASPORA
Govt introduces law mandating NRN to renew citizenship every two years
Govt introduces law mandating NRN to renew citizenship every...
In January, the government introduced a law through an ordinance stating that Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs), who obtain NRN citizenship, would receive a free visa if they stay in Nepal for ten years. However, when the law was published in the Nepal Gazette, it instead stated that such individuals must...
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Jordan to host Nepali business delegation to explore trade and investment opportunities
Jordan to host Nepali business delegation to explore trade a...
The announcement was made during a high-level event in Kathmandu marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Exporters urge PM Oli to prioritize growth, employment, import substitution
Exporters urge PM Oli to prioritize growth, employment, impo...
A delegation led by the FEEN's newly elected president, Govinda Prasad Ghimire, met Prime Minister Oli today at his official residence in Baluwatar and handed over a seven-point memorandum.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
SC paves way for legal action against former speaker Agni Sapkota in a conflict-era case
SC paves way for legal action against former speaker Agni Sa...
A constitutional bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut and Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla, Kumar Regmi, Manoj Kumar Sharma, and Kumar Chudal issued a writ on Wednesday, allowing the previously stalled investigation to move forward.
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Kiran Pandit appointed Spokesperson of Nepal Rastra Bank
Kiran Pandit appointed Spokesperson of Nepal Rastra Bank
Pandit joined the central bank in 2062 B.S. and has experience working in several departments, including the Bank Supervision Department, Bank and Financial Institutions Regulation Department, and the Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection Division.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Dispute erupts at pro-monarchy gathering, no new protest program announced
Dispute erupts at pro-monarchy gathering, no new protest pro...
The pro-monarchy gathering on Wednesday in the capital to set a new program for the restoration of the monarchy ended inconclusively amid dissatisfaction, uproar, and disputes.
Jun 04, 2025
POLITICS
Speaker-Chief Whips’ meeting ends without consensus as oppn’ stands firm
Speaker-Chief Whips’ meeting ends without consensus as oppn’...
The meeting was held to address the ongoing obstruction in the House of Representatives, but no agreement was reached as opposition parties maintained their stance.
Jun 04, 2025
Market
Daily turnover at NEPSE plummets to Rs 5.16 billion from Rs 9.22 billion in two days
Daily turnover at NEPSE plummets to Rs 5.16 billion from Rs...
The daily turnover at the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plummeted to Rs 5.16 billion on Wednesday from Rs 9.22 billion on Monday amid depleting confidence of the investors in stocks trading.
Jun 04, 2025