ECONOMY
NIA overwhelmed with insurance complaints amid slow resolution
NIA overwhelmed with insurance complaints amid slow resoluti...
According to recent records maintained by the NIA, a total of 149 new complaints were registered in the first ten months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2025/26. This figure is lower compared to 235 cases registered during the same period last fiscal year. Of the new cases, 104 were filed at the NIA...
Jun 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal’s manpower agencies warn of shutdown without fee hike
Nepal’s manpower agencies warn of shutdown without fee hike
Manpower entrepreneurs have raised serious questions over the government’s current service fee arrangement. “It costs Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 just to come to Kathmandu from districts in Sudurpaschim and Karnali,” says former First Vice-President of the Nepal Foreign Employment Entre...
Jun 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt firm on recovering pending dues of dedicated feeders
Govt firm on recovering pending dues of dedicated feeders
Balen Shah led government appears firm on recovering the controversial dues of dedicated feeders that have remained pending for years.
Jun 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Rasuwagadhi Customs contributes Rs 10.80 billion in public revenue in 11 months
Rasuwagadhi Customs contributes Rs 10.80 billion in public r...
Rasuwa Customs Office (RCO) collected revenue worth Rs 10.80 billion in around 11 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Jun 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt unveils lists of 61 firms left to clear dues of dedicated feeders totaling Rs 26.95 b...
Govt unveils lists of 61 firms left to clear dues of dedicat...
The outstanding controversial dues of 61 consumers who consumed electricity through dedicated feeder/trunk lines have reached Rs 26.95 billion.
Jun 08, 2026
SOCIETY
SC asks cheque issuer to pay additional 10 percent interest in case of cheque bounce
SC asks cheque issuer to pay additional 10 percent interest...
The Supreme Court (SC) issued a verdict on a case of bank cheque bounce to provide interest of 10 percent per annum in addition to the principal amount to suffer by the organizations and individuals who issue the cheque.
Jun 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Schools in Kohalpur closed for three days amid intense heatwave
Schools in Kohalpur closed for three days amid intense heatw...
Ravilal Mijar, chief of the municipality’s Education and Sports Section, said the decision was taken due to concerns that extreme heat and hot winds could adversely affect students' health.
Jun 08, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal, a 'living laboratory' for climate adaptation and innovation: British envoy Fenn
Nepal, a 'living laboratory' for climate adaptation and inno...
The British envoy made the remarks at a gathering of the stakeholders working for climate action in Kathmandu on Monday. “From the Himalayan region to smallholder farms, combining local knowledge with modern technology can drive transformative change," he said.
Jun 08, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to "accept a deal" with Iran
Trump says Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to "accept a...
Trump's remarks came shortly after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the most serious violation of the ceasefire agreed upon in early April.
Jun 08, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal wins Asian Games Men's Cricket Qualifier title
Nepal wins Asian Games Men's Cricket Qualifier title
In the final match held at Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore, today, Nepal defeated Hong Kong by 19 runs based on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after rain interrupted the game.
Jun 08, 2026