WORLD
Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wounds more than 100
Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wounds more than 100
The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs at the area's main prison, police said.
Jul 06, 2026
POLITICS
Infrastructure minister warns of action against non-performing provincial ministers, mayor...
Infrastructure minister warns of action against non-performi...
Lamsal had earlier drawn criticism for saying he would "break the legs" of contractors who failed to complete development projects. His latest remarks have also sparked discussion after a video of his speech circulated widely on social media.
Jul 06, 2026
WORLD
Millions gather as Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran
Millions gather as Khamenei funeral procession begins in Teh...
The ceremonies offer Iran an opportunity to project resilience after five weeks of war with the United States and Israel, although attention remains focused on Khamenei's successor, his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since taking power.
Jul 06, 2026
WORLD
Sri Lanka prison riot kills 19, wounds more than 100
Sri Lanka prison riot kills 19, wounds more than 100
The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said.
Jul 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Demolition drive resumes under tight security in Birgunj
Demolition drive resumes under tight security in Birgunj
Heavy equipment and security personnel were mobilized to demolish buildings along the Gandak–Power House Chowk road section.
Jul 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Flydubai, Pokhara tourism sector unite to sustain Pokhara-Dubai route
Flydubai, Pokhara tourism sector unite to sustain Pokhara-Du...
Flights on the Pokhara-Dubai route are scheduled to begin on September 23.
Jul 06, 2026
WORLD
Japan says 'strongly' urged China to reconsider missile test launch
Japan says 'strongly' urged China to reconsider missile test...
"We strongly called for a rethink of the ballistic missile test-firing, so that it won't pose a threat to Japan's security such as by passing through Japan's airspace," a joint government statement said.
Jul 06, 2026
SOCIETY
Police recover two bodies following Karnali Force vehicle crash
Police recover two bodies following Karnali Force vehicle cr...
Two bodies were recovered on Monday morning as search efforts continued for passengers missing after last week's Force vehicle crash into the Karnali River.
Jul 06, 2026
WORLD
China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pacific Ocean
China says successfully conducted test missile launch in Pac...
"At 12:01 pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China's People's Liberation Army Navy successfully launched a... strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead into the relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean, accurately landing in the designated sea area," spokesperson Wang Xueme...
Jul 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourist arrivals decline in Langtang National Park, revenue collection falls
Tourist arrivals decline in Langtang National Park, revenue...
According to data provided by the park administration, the park had welcomed nearly 56,000 tourists last fiscal year, while the number of visitors so far this year stands at 50,360, including 39,011 domestic, 788 from SAARC countries, and 10,561 from other nations.
Jul 06, 2026