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
Market
NMB Bank launches real-time India-Nepal cross-border remittance service
NMB Bank launches real-time India-Nepal cross-border remitta...
According to the bank, the new platform allows customers to receive funds directly from India into eligible NMB Bank personal accounts in real time, eliminating the delays typically associated with conventional remittance channels. The service also supports transfers in the opposite direction throug...
Jun 08, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Oppn’ MPs seek clarification on PM Shah's border remarks
HoR meeting: Oppn’ MPs seek clarification on PM Shah's borde...
Lawmakers from opposition parties in today's meeting of House of Representatives (HoR) objected to remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on border issues between Nepal and India in parliament recently.
Jun 08, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 4 billion for innovation and startups
Govt allocates Rs 4 billion for innovation and startups
The government’s move is being viewed as an important step toward building an innovation-driven economy.
Jun 08, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Israel and Iran seeking a ceasefire
Trump says Israel and Iran seeking a ceasefire
"Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!" Trump said on Truth Social.
Jun 08, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Chaudhary bats for regional cooperation to tackling environmental challenges
Minister Chaudhary bats for regional cooperation to tackling...
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The Minister emphasized coordinated efforts while addressing a regional training programme organized here today under the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP).
Jun 08, 2026
WORLD
Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to war
Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region ba...
Israeli authorities warned that two waves of Iranian missiles targeting the country, and urged the public to seek shelter. Explosions could be heard in central Israel as Israeli air defenses sought to intercept the incoming Iranian fire.
Jun 08, 2026