SOCIETY
Nagdhunga tunnel set for opening from mid-July
Nagdhunga tunnel set for opening from mid-July
Project Director Saujanya Nepal said nearly all construction work inside the tunnel has been completed.
Jun 17, 2026
SPORTS
World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans' 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Discussion on Appropriation Bill to continue in HoR today
Discussion on Appropriation Bill to continue in HoR today
The House is scheduled to meet at 11:00 am on Wednesday, when concerned ministers will respond to lawmakers’ questions raised during the ministry-wise discussions on the Appropriation Bill.
Jun 17, 2026
WORLD
Why is Pakistan involved in a US-Iran peace deal?
Why is Pakistan involved in a US-Iran peace deal?
Pakistan signalled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, with a signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on June 19.
Jun 17, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices dip slightly in domestic market
Gold, silver prices dip slightly in domestic market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold fell by Rs 1,200 per tola, while silver declined by Rs 10 per tola.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Public urged not to download unnecessary, suspicious apps
Public urged not to download unnecessary, suspicious apps
The Cyber Bureau has also warned against downloading and installing unnecessary or unfamiliar files like APK, EXE, BAT and EHL, among others.
Jun 17, 2026
WORLD
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
The talks on a final settlement are set to begin Friday at Switzerland's Burgenstock mountain resort, as news that the Hormuz Strait will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt makes mandatory to take skill test for Nepali workers bound for jobs in Saudi Arabia
Govt makes mandatory to take skill test for Nepali workers b...
According to this new arrangement, every Nepali worker who wants to go to Saudi Arabia will now have to pass the prescribed test and obtain a certificate. An individual looking for a job in Saudi Arabia from now onward will have to pay $100 to pass the skill test.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Pipeline installation for Melamchi water distribution begins
Pipeline installation for Melamchi water distribution begins
According to the Project Implementation Directorate (PID), this is the largest diameter water distribution pipe ever used by the directorate in Nepal.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Electricity arrives on Annapurna Trail as visitor numbers hit record high
Electricity arrives on Annapurna Trail as visitor numbers hi...
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has extended the national transmission line from Jhinu Danda to Upper Sinuwa in Ward No. 11 of Annapurna Rural Municipality, bringing reliable electricity to a route that had long relied on micro hydropower and alternative energy sources.
Jun 17, 2026