SOCIETY
24th Memorial Day of Royal Massacre being marked today
24th Memorial Day of Royal Massacre being marked today
KATHMANDU, June 2: Today marks the 24th memorial day of the Narayanhiti Royal Palace massacre, in which King Birendra Shah and his family were murdered.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Nationwide public transport shutdown strands passengers in Kathmandu (With Photos)
Nationwide public transport shutdown strands passengers in K...
Transport entrepreneurs halted all forms of public transportation across the country starting today.
Jun 02, 2025
POLITICS
‘Pro-monarchy' groups withdraw their Kathmandu Valley shutdown
‘Pro-monarchy' groups withdraw their Kathmandu Valley shutdo...
Pro-monarchist groups, including the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and RPP-Nepal, have withdrawn their planned shutdown of the Kathmandu Valley scheduled for Monday, which they had called to press for the reinstatement of the monarchy.
Jun 02, 2025
Editorial
Take Necessary Measures to Tackle Monsoon Havoc
Take Necessary Measures to Tackle Monsoon Havoc
The monsoon arrived in the country two weeks earlier than usual this year. The forecast of early and above-average rains must spur authorities to make early preparation to deal with any monsoon eventualities.
Jun 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt secures only 2.4% returns despite massive investment in public enterprises
Govt secures only 2.4% returns despite massive investment in...
The government earned a mere 2.4 percent return on its share capital invested in public enterprises during the 2023/24 fiscal year, reflecting the poor performance of these state-owned entities.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon likely to remain inactive for a week despite early onset
Monsoon likely to remain inactive for a week despite early o...
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Meteorological Forecasting Division, has stated that although the monsoon entered Nepal 15 days earlier than average, it is expected to remain inactive for the next week.
Jun 01, 2025
POLITICS
Seven including RPP-Nepal Chair Kamal Thapa, RPP lawmaker Singh released; one still in cus...
Seven including RPP-Nepal Chair Kamal Thapa, RPP lawmaker Si...
Seven individuals, including Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa and RPP lawmaker Deepak Singh, who were arrested during a pro-monarchy demonstration earlier in the day, have been released on Sunday evening.
Jun 01, 2025
POLITICS
Pro-monarchist group announces Kathmandu Valley shutdown for Monday
Pro-monarchist group announces Kathmandu Valley shutdown for...
Pro-monarchist groups demanding the restoration of the monarchy have announced a shutdown of the Kathmandu Valley on Monday, alleging state repression during their protest in the capital on Sunday.
Jun 01, 2025
WORLD
Trump to announce new nominee to lead NASA, replacing Musk ally
Trump to announce new nominee to lead NASA, replacing Musk a...
The White House said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce a new nominee for the head of NASA, following his decision to withdraw former candidate Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk.
Jun 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Transport entrepreneurs to halt all public transport from Monday
Transport entrepreneurs to halt all public transport from Mo...
Transport entrepreneurs have announced that all forms of public transportation across the country will be halted starting Monday.
Jun 01, 2025