SOCIETY

Heat wave likely in Tarai belt

Heat wave likely in Tarai belt

The MFD stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of th...

The MFD stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of th...

Jun 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Foreign grants to Nepal decline, fall Rs 26 billion short of target

Foreign grants to Nepal decline, fall Rs 26 billion short of target

The fall in grants comes as the government struggles to meet revenue targets, creating resource shortages that have alre...

The fall in grants comes as the government struggles to meet revenue targets, creating resource shortages that have alre...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly texted PM seeking ambassadorial post

Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly texted PM seeking ambassadorial post

Pushkar was taken into custody from his residence in Kapan by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. He was re...

Pushkar was taken into custody from his residence in Kapan by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. He was re...

Jun 05, 2026

POLITICS

Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India

Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India

According to Nepal's Foreign Ministry, Khanal's visit comes at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. H...

According to Nepal's Foreign Ministry, Khanal's visit comes at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. H...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traffic crackdown

2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traffic crackdown

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, drunk driving remained a major offence, with 104 motorists pena...

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, drunk driving remained a major offence, with 104 motorists pena...

Jun 05, 2026

POLITICS

Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents Dr Yadav and Bhandari

Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents Dr Yadav and Bhandari

The task force, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor, Asim Shah, reached out...

The task force, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor, Asim Shah, reached out...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

World Environment Day being marked today

World Environment Day being marked today

The UN has mentioned World Environment Day 2026 as a 'Global Call for Climate Action'. 

The UN has mentioned World Environment Day 2026 as a 'Global Call for Climate Action'. 

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priority

Environment and climate overshadowed as economy takes priority

Experts say the government’s recently announced budget—focused on economic growth—has sidelined issues...

Experts say the government’s recently announced budget—focused on economic growth—has sidelined issues...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cross 40°C

Heat wave alert issued for 14 districts as temperatures cross 40°C

The MFD called for precautionary measures in 14 districts and advised people in another seven districts to closely monit...

The MFD called for precautionary measures in 14 districts and advised people in another seven districts to closely monit...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordi...

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordi...

Jun 05, 2026