Market

Gold holds firm as silver slips in domestic market

Gold holds firm as silver slips in domestic market

The federation said fine gold continued to trade at Tuesday’s rate of Rs 311,300 per tola.

The federation said fine gold continued to trade at Tuesday’s rate of Rs 311,300 per tola.

Jun 03, 2026

ECONOMY

Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘First Home, Then Abroad’ drive

Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘First Home, Then Abroad’ drive

The initiative will also support cultural festivals, indigenous traditions, local products and lifestyles.

The initiative will also support cultural festivals, indigenous traditions, local products and lifestyles.

Jun 03, 2026

WORLD

Japan's govt backs $19 bn to dampen Iran war impact

Japan's govt backs $19 bn to dampen Iran war impact

The budget could reportedly be passed as soon as Friday in the legislature that is dominated by the ruling Liberal Democ...

The budget could reportedly be passed as soon as Friday in the legislature that is dominated by the ruling Liberal Democ...

Jun 03, 2026

WORLD

US proposes new tariffs over failure to act on forced labor

US proposes new tariffs over failure to act on forced labor

The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a pu...

The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a pu...

Jun 03, 2026

WORLD

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Four meters (13 feet) beneath them, a team of archaeologists is digging the other way — straight down and back in...

Four meters (13 feet) beneath them, a team of archaeologists is digging the other way — straight down and back in...

Jun 03, 2026

SOCIETY

CJ Sharma pledges judicial reform and good-governance

CJ Sharma pledges judicial reform and good-governance

Chief Justice Sharma, who recently assumed the position as the Head of the country's highest court, reiterated, "The exp...

Chief Justice Sharma, who recently assumed the position as the Head of the country's highest court, reiterated, "The exp...

Jun 02, 2026

POLITICS

NC has not formed any shadow government: NC

NC has not formed any shadow government: NC

Stating that the term 'shadow government' was in practice in Nepali politics in the past, the party said, however, the N...

Stating that the term 'shadow government' was in practice in Nepali politics in the past, the party said, however, the N...

Jun 02, 2026

POLITICS

No encroachment claim, PM only expressed surprise: Govt spokesperson

No encroachment claim, PM only expressed surprise: Govt spokesperson

Speaking to journalists after a Cabinet meeting, Pokharel urged reporters to re-listen to the Prime Minister’s sta...

Speaking to journalists after a Cabinet meeting, Pokharel urged reporters to re-listen to the Prime Minister’s sta...

Jun 02, 2026

SOCIETY

RSP govt’s education equity fee faces backlash from schools and parents

RSP govt’s education equity fee faces backlash from schools and parents

The government’s proposed three percent education equity fee on private schools has reignited debate over fairness...

The government’s proposed three percent education equity fee on private schools has reignited debate over fairness...

Jun 02, 2026

SOCIETY

Safety audit on Muglin-Pokhara road begins

Safety audit on Muglin-Pokhara road begins

The audit has been launched in response to increasing traffic volume and accident risks along the Highway, which is curr...

The audit has been launched in response to increasing traffic volume and accident risks along the Highway, which is curr...

Jun 02, 2026