ECONOMY

Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming FY

Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming FY

At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the b...

At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the b...

Jun 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment for FY 2026/27, an increase of Rs 75 billion

Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment for FY 2026/27, an increase of Rs 75 billion

For this year, the government has allocated Rs 167.21 billion to pay the individuals engaged in various government offic...

For this year, the government has allocated Rs 167.21 billion to pay the individuals engaged in various government offic...

Jun 02, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt plans to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity next FY

Govt plans to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity next FY

The government has estimated to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity in the next Fiscal Year (FY), taking the...

The government has estimated to generate an additional 1,040 MW of electricity in the next Fiscal Year (FY), taking the...

Jun 01, 2026

SOCIETY

Former Speaker Mahara asked to pay bail of Rs 100,000 over gold smuggling case

Former Speaker Mahara asked to pay bail of Rs 100,000 over gold smuggling case

The special court has ordered former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara to pay a bail of Rs 100,000 in a corruption case rel...

The special court has ordered former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara to pay a bail of Rs 100,000 in a corruption case rel...

Jun 01, 2026

SOCIETY

15,000 schools have fewer than 100 students, govt preparing to ‘merge’ them

15,000 schools have fewer than 100 students, govt preparing to ‘merge’ them

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD) sa...

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD) sa...

Jun 01, 2026

Health

Rising C-sections under scrutiny as maternal deaths persist in Nepal

Rising C-sections under scrutiny as maternal deaths persist in Nepal

Despite government efforts focusing on remote areas, progress has fallen short, and even urban health facilities continu...

Despite government efforts focusing on remote areas, progress has fallen short, and even urban health facilities continu...

Jun 01, 2026

Market

Gold prices fall as silver gains

Gold prices fall as silver gains

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations, the price of fine gold fell by Rs 200 per to...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations, the price of fine gold fell by Rs 200 per to...

Jun 01, 2026

SPORTS

SAFF Women’s Championship: Nepal set up semifinal clash with Bangladesh

SAFF Women’s Championship: Nepal set up semifinal clash with Bangladesh

Resting regular captain and goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Nepal still secured top spot in the three-team group and wi...

Resting regular captain and goalkeeper Anjila Tumbapo Subba, Nepal still secured top spot in the three-team group and wi...

Jun 01, 2026

WORLD

Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea

Farewell 'going better than expected' for French Open quarter-finalist Cirstea

The 36-year-old downed Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in the last 16 and will next face either Russia...

The 36-year-old downed Chinese world number 148 Wang Xiyu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in the last 16 and will next face either Russia...

Jun 01, 2026

WORLD

Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician

Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician

Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor comp...

Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and physical vigor comp...

Jun 01, 2026