SOCIETY

Central zoo closed indefinitely after bird flu case detection

Central zoo closed indefinitely after bird flu case detection

The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) issued a notice on Friday announcing the closure until further notice,...

The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) issued a notice on Friday announcing the closure until further notice,...

Jun 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Construction of 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project  in Gorkha

Construction of 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project  in Gorkha

The project, being developed by Water Energy Development Pvt. Ltd., is estimated to cost around Rs 3 billion. Initial co...

The project, being developed by Water Energy Development Pvt. Ltd., is estimated to cost around Rs 3 billion. Initial co...

Jun 19, 2026

POLITICS

Tax reforms underway, special budget possible if needed: FinMin Dr Wagle

Tax reforms underway, special budget possible if needed: FinMin Dr Wagle

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has begun reforms in the tax system as part of the budge...

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has begun reforms in the tax system as part of the budge...

Jun 19, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE edges up slightly, turnover reaches Rs 4.53 billion

NEPSE edges up slightly, turnover reaches Rs 4.53 billion

The market was supported by gains in sub-indices including finance, hydropower, investment, life insurance, manufacturin...

The market was supported by gains in sub-indices including finance, hydropower, investment, life insurance, manufacturin...

Jun 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Students can apply online for Grade 12 re-totaling by June 26

Students can apply online for Grade 12 re-totaling by June 26

The office has set June 26 as the deadline for submitting applications and fixed a fee of Rs 1,000 per subject.

The office has set June 26 as the deadline for submitting applications and fixed a fee of Rs 1,000 per subject.

Jun 19, 2026

POLITICS

RPP rift deepens after three former chairpersons boycott central committee meeting

RPP rift deepens after three former chairpersons boycott central committee meeting

The meeting, held at Surya Events in Dhumbarahi, was skipped by former chairpersons Pashupati Shamsher Rana, Dr Prakash...

The meeting, held at Surya Events in Dhumbarahi, was skipped by former chairpersons Pashupati Shamsher Rana, Dr Prakash...

Jun 19, 2026

SPORTS

French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape

French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape

In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped h...

In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped h...

Jun 19, 2026

POLITICS

Govt allocates Rs 411.1 million to reduce human–wildlife conflict

Govt allocates Rs 411.1 million to reduce human–wildlife conflict

Responding to questions raised during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill, 2026 in the House of Representatives on...

Responding to questions raised during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill, 2026 in the House of Representatives on...

Jun 19, 2026

ECONOMY

ADB approves USD 115 million concessional loan to strengthen water supply, sanitation

ADB approves USD 115 million concessional loan to strengthen water supply, sanitation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the concessional loan of 115 million US dollar to improve resilient water...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the concessional loan of 115 million US dollar to improve resilient water...

Jun 19, 2026

POLITICS

Govt forms dialogue panel to address Pathibhara cable car dispute

Govt forms dialogue panel to address Pathibhara cable car dispute

According to a decision taken at the secretary-level meeting of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister...

According to a decision taken at the secretary-level meeting of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister...

Jun 19, 2026