ECONOMY
NAC says all planes operational, eyes expansion from new int'l airports
NAC says all planes operational, eyes expansion from new int...
According to NAC, all six aircraft under its ownership: two A330 wide-body, two A320 narrow-body, and two DHC-6 Twin Otters, are operational after undergoing international-level “C-checks” and technical inspections.
Jun 03, 2025
WORLD
Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf, 17, shot dead in Islamabad: Report
Pakistani TikTok star Sana Yousaf, 17, shot dead in Islamaba...
Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star from Pakistan, was shot dead at her residence in Islamabad on Monday, according to media reports.
Jun 03, 2025
SOCIETY
TJ commissions begin their works with draft regulations, victim groups express distrust
TJ commissions begin their works with draft regulations, vic...
The commissions were formed with the objective of investigating human rights violations that occurred during the armed conflict in Nepal from 1996 to 2006, to reveal the truth, provide reparations to victims, and establish justice.
Jun 03, 2025
POLITICS
HoR meeting postponed until Wednesday
HoR meeting postponed until Wednesday
The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting has been postponed until Wednesday due to continued obstruction by major opposition parties demanding the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB appoints Rawal as head of Supervision Department
NRB appoints Rawal as head of Supervision Department
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has appointed Dirgha Bahadur Rawal as the head of its Bank’s Supervision Department, replacing Ramu Paudel. The reshuffle comes shortly after Rawal's promotion from director.
Jun 03, 2025
POLITICS
Courtesy meeting held between Energy Minister and Non-Resident Ambassador of Uruguay
Courtesy meeting held between Energy Minister and Non-Reside...
Uruguayan Non-Resident Ambassador to Nepal, Alberto A. Guani, met with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, for a courtesy call.
Jun 03, 2025
POLITICS
Oppns stand firm on demand for high-level probe into visit visa scandal
Oppns stand firm on demand for high-level probe into visit v...
The opposition parties (oppns) in the Federal Parliament have decided to maintain their demand for the formation of a high-level investigation committee or commission regarding the visit visa scandal.
Jun 03, 2025
WORLD
A quake hits Turkey’s coast. Dozens are injured and a teen dies after being taken to hospi...
A quake hits Turkey’s coast. Dozens are injured and a teen d...
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook a coastal town in Turkey on Tuesday, causing panic among residents, officials said. Dozens were reported injured after jumping from windows or balconies to get out of their homes while a teenager died after being taken to the hospital.
Jun 03, 2025
POLITICS
HoR meeting delayed again amid ongoing opposition protest
HoR meeting delayed again amid ongoing opposition protest
The House of Representatives (HoR) postponed today’s meeting again. CPN (Unified Socialist) lawmaker Rajendra Pandey said that the Parliament Secretariat issued a second notice, rescheduling the meeting for 4 pm.
Jun 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Transport Minister Dahal criticizes ongoing strike despite prior agreement
Transport Minister Dahal criticizes ongoing strike despite p...
The agreement reportedly includes a commitment to temporarily suspend the protest and address legal concerns related to transport operations through future federal legislation.
Jun 03, 2025