WORLD
Lebanese president urges US to 'keep standing' by country
Lebanese president urges US to 'keep standing' by country
The deal reached in Washington calls for the disarmament of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, a gradual Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army there, starting with two "pilot" areas.
Jul 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Mother, son killed in elephant attack in Chitwan
Mother, son killed in elephant attack in Chitwan
According to police, the victims, 25-year-old Ashika Bote and her son Bharat, died instantly during the attack on Saturday night.
Jul 05, 2026
SOCIETY
1,813 drivers fined for violating traffic rules in last 24 hrs
1,813 drivers fined for violating traffic rules in last 24 h...
The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office reported that among those penalized, nine individuals were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, 105 were for improper ride-sharing practices, 119 for ignoring traffic signals, and 115 for speeding.
Jul 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Journalists unite for heritage conservation
Journalists unite for heritage conservation
Godawari Mayor Gajendra Maharjan attended the event as the chief guest, while Deputy Mayor Muna Adhikari was the special guest. The programme was also attended by municipal representatives, heritage conservationists, photojournalists, journalists, local intellectuals and social workers.
Jul 05, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand next week
India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand next...
The July 8-11 tour comes after Modi's visits to Mauritius March last year and Seychelles last month, reflecting what India's external affairs ministry described as a shift in diplomatic focus to the eastern maritime region under its 'Act East' policy.
Jul 05, 2026
POLITICS
Sudurpaschim budget bets on innovation over routine programs
Sudurpaschim budget bets on innovation over routine programs
This time, however, the provincial government is trying to broaden its development agenda. Instead of treating agriculture, education, health, infrastructure and enterprise as separate sectors, the Rs 37.7 billion budget links them through employment, social transformation, digital governance, youth...
Jul 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Minister urges stakeholders to complete Sikta Project within deadline
Minister urges stakeholders to complete Sikta Project within...
Speaking during an interaction with project officials and beneficiary farmers after inspecting the project site, Shrestha said the government is committed to ensuring adequate funding for the project and called for faster construction.
Jul 05, 2026
DIASPORA
Nepal-UK Economic Partnership Forum 2026 concludes, two key agreements signed
Nepal-UK Economic Partnership Forum 2026 concludes, two key...
The forum concluded with the signing of two separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs). The first was signed between the West London Chamber of Commerce and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), while the second was between the West London Chamber of Commerce and the Nepal Britain Chambe...
Jul 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Farmer registration drive gains momentum nationwide
Farmer registration drive gains momentum nationwide
The government has been implementing the farmer registration programme as a national campaign under the Food Rights and Food Sovereignty Act 2018. The initiative has also been included as a high priority in the government's 100-day action plan.
Jul 05, 2026
POLITICS
Govt claims Rs 118bn in seven money laundering cases in first 100 days
Govt claims Rs 118bn in seven money laundering cases in firs...
Unveiling the achievements of its first 100 days, government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the administration led by senior Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Balen Shah has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
Jul 05, 2026