WORLD
Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with C...
After battling back from a set down and being led by a double break of serve in the second by the world number one, Shnaider prevailed to set up a last-four meeting with Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska.
Jun 04, 2026
Editorial
Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance
Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance
The debate over new parliamentary rules and asset investigation exemptions raises a deeper concern: whether law is being redesigned to protect the powerful rather than uphold equal justice for all.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments
NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSPs), mandating detailed reporting of transactions and personal information when investments in digital payment institutions exceed specified thresholds.
Jun 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Bagmati Province resumes public vehicle registration, reverses earlier suspension
Bagmati Province resumes public vehicle registration, revers...
According to the ministry’s circular, the registration process will proceed under the previous system while further study and coordination with concerned stakeholders is carried out before any new directives are issued.
Jun 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Four arrested with 5 kg cannabis and brown sugar in Jhapa
Four arrested with 5 kg cannabis and brown sugar in Jhapa
Acting on a special tip-off, a team from the Area Police Office Anarmani seized 5 kg 90 grams of cannabis from a house in Ward No. 4 of Birtamod Municipality, according to Suman Baniya, Deputy Information Officer at the District Police Office Jhapa.
Jun 03, 2026
POLITICS
Oli rules out stepping down, says he will continue leading UML
Oli rules out stepping down, says he will continue leading U...
Speaking at an event in Kathmandu on Thursday, Oli said he was not elected as party chair to quit during difficult situations and stressed that he will continue leading the party until it reaches success.
Jun 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara–Muglin road travel eases, 500 metres of blacktopping left in western section
Pokhara–Muglin road travel eases, 500 metres of blacktopping...
The Pokhara–Ambukhaireni section of the Pokhara–Muglin road was divided into two packages for expansion. The 80-kilometre stretch between Pokhara and Ambukhaireni was split into an eastern section (Ambukhaireni–Jamune, 41 km) and a western section (Jamune–Pokhara, nearly 39 k...
Jun 03, 2026
POLITICS
NA lawmakers stress on settling Nepal-India border issue through diplomatic channel
NA lawmakers stress on settling Nepal-India border issue thr...
Speaking at the emergency hour of today's NA meeting, they suggested the government hold dialogue based on historical facts and evidence to resolve such problems.
Jun 03, 2026
WORLD
Global economic growth to slow to 2.8 pct in 2026 amid Mideast tensions: OECD
Global economic growth to slow to 2.8 pct in 2026 amid Midea...
Global economic growth is projected to slow from 3.4 percent in 2025 to 2.8 percent in 2026, before recovering to 3.1 percent in 2027, according to the latest Economic Outlook released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday.
Jun 03, 2026
ECONOMY
JICA enhances support for Nagdhunga Tunnel with additional loan
JICA enhances support for Nagdhunga Tunnel with additional l...
The Exchange of Notes regarding the additional assistance was signed by Ghanashyam Upadhaya, Secretary, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of Nepal and Mr. Maeda Toru, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal on behalf of the Government of Japan today, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JI...
Jun 03, 2026