WORLD
Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close
Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) into the air, the national volcanology agency said in a statement.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family membe...
Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official position but remains a key power-broker on the island.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine
Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine
Moscow and Kyiv have been targeting each other with intensifying aerial attacks in recent months as US-led diplomatic efforts to end their war, now in its fifth year, remain stalled.
Jun 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Himalaya Airlines starts direct flight service on Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route
Himalaya Airlines starts direct flight service on Kathmandu–...
With the inaugural flight, Himalaya Airlines has become the first and only commercial carrier in the history of civil aviation to operate a direct scheduled flight on the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu sector.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Civil servants missing after leave told to report to work or face action
Civil servants missing after leave told to report to work or...
The ministry said it has received complaints that some employees on study or extraordinary leave have not returned to duty after their leave ended, have remained out of contact with their offices for a long time, and have not updated their personal details (PIS) at the Department of National Personn...
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest
India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for prote...
Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old Boston University graduate behind the online movement, said he was flying back from the United States, to seek police permission for a peaceful protest on Saturday against the education minister.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
Zelenskyy Calls for Direct Talks with Putin to End All-out War
Zelenskyy Calls for Direct Talks with Putin to End All-out W...
In an open letter carried by Ukrinform, Zelenskyy said the proposal to end the war "must be done honestly, with dignity, and with guarantees that the war will not be reignited".
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Bidhya Rai named recipient of Environment Journalism Award 2025
Bidhya Rai named recipient of Environment Journalism Award 2...
NEFEJ said it has been presenting the award annually for nearly four decades to encourage quality reporting on environmental and sustainable development issues.
Jun 05, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepali market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, fine gold is being traded at Rs 309,000 per tola, while silver is priced at Rs 5,230 per tola.
Jun 05, 2026
BLOG
Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal
Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal
Nepal’s reliance on MRP-based customs valuation, while administratively convenient, risks distorting trade costs, encouraging informality, and underscoring the urgent need for a gradual shift toward risk-based, transaction value-driven customs reform.
Jun 05, 2026