POLITICS

MP Sampang expresses dissatisfaction over govt, Speaker’s conduct

MP Sampang expresses dissatisfaction over govt, Speaker’s conduct

He demanded correction of a controversial statement made by the Prime Minister that “Nepal has also encroached on...

He demanded correction of a controversial statement made by the Prime Minister that “Nepal has also encroached on...

Jun 19, 2026

POLITICS

NC MP accuses ‘invisible group’ of fostering ‘rule of the jungle’ inside Singha Durbar

NC MP accuses ‘invisible group’ of fostering ‘rule of the jungle’ inside Singha Durbar

The NC lawmaker expressed concern over reports that officials from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Auth...

The NC lawmaker expressed concern over reports that officials from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Auth...

Jun 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal records highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years

Nepal records highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years

Nepal receives an average of 226 millimeters of rainfall during the pre-monsoon season. However, the country received 33...

Nepal receives an average of 226 millimeters of rainfall during the pre-monsoon season. However, the country received 33...

Jun 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Commercial banks’ lending trails far behind deposit growth

Commercial banks’ lending trails far behind deposit growth

According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), 20 commercial banks collected additional deposits worth Rs 723 billion between mid...

According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), 20 commercial banks collected additional deposits worth Rs 723 billion between mid...

Jun 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Traffic rule violators pay Rs 2.2 million in 24 hours

Traffic rule violators pay Rs 2.2 million in 24 hours

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, as a result, a total Rs 2.239 million revenue has been collecte...

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, as a result, a total Rs 2.239 million revenue has been collecte...

Jun 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt plans Rs 1.15 trillion infrastructure push under new three-year strategy

Govt plans Rs 1.15 trillion infrastructure push under new three-year strategy

The government has unveiled a new infrastructure development strategy, preparing to launch projects worth nearly Rs 1.15...

The government has unveiled a new infrastructure development strategy, preparing to launch projects worth nearly Rs 1.15...

Jun 19, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices drop sharply in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices drop sharply in Nepali market

The price of gold in the Nepali bullion market fell sharply on Friday, dropping by Rs 10,500 per tola in a single day.

The price of gold in the Nepali bullion market fell sharply on Friday, dropping by Rs 10,500 per tola in a single day.

Jun 19, 2026

WORLD

US Vice President Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for Iran talks

US Vice President Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for Iran talks

The signing of the accord this week was intended to end the conflict in Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin a 60...

The signing of the accord this week was intended to end the conflict in Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin a 60...

Jun 19, 2026

WORLD

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions: team

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions: team

"Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran's national football team has...

"Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran's national football team has...

Jun 19, 2026

Art & Culture

Rato Machhindranath chariot procession to conclude with Bhoto display on Saturday

Rato Machhindranath chariot procession to conclude with Bhoto display on Saturday

Revered as the God of rain and compassion, the Rato Machhindranath festival is believed to be 1,600 years old and the lo...

Revered as the God of rain and compassion, the Rato Machhindranath festival is believed to be 1,600 years old and the lo...

Jun 19, 2026