POLITICS
RSP general convention closed session delayed, delegates wait outside venue
RSP general convention closed session delayed, delegates wai...
The second day’s programme, scheduled to begin at 8:30 am, had not even started by 11:45 am.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP
UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in...
Government ministers said the Labour leader was reflecting on his political future over the weekend.
Jun 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Rs 3 billion earmarked to turn cleared squatter settlements into green zones
Rs 3 billion earmarked to turn cleared squatter settlements...
The budget will be used for river control in the Kathmandu Valley, improvements to sewerage systems, development of greenery in cleared squatter areas, and expansion of parks and corridors.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections
Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections
Scientists confirmed at the weekend they had found the disease in a migratory sea bird, a brown skua, in remote Western Australia.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
Gold, silver prices climb in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices climb in Nepali market
With this rise, hallmark gold is now being traded at Rs 288,700 per tola. On Sunday, it was traded at Rs 287,300 per tola.
Jun 22, 2026
WORLD
China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist
The move comes a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing, seeking to stabilise fraught relations during talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion
RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion
Among the joint general secretaries, there shall be at least one woman.
Jun 22, 2026
SOCIETY
Former Minister Kharel passes away
Former Minister Kharel passes away
He, who was also regarded as a 'simple' leader of the Nepali Congress, had been suffering from asthma for the past few years.
Jun 22, 2026
DIASPORA
SAARC Chamber chief Dhakal discusses China-South Asia cooperation in herbal sector
SAARC Chamber chief Dhakal discusses China-South Asia cooper...
During the visit, the delegation held discussions with Chinese herbal industry representatives on possible collaboration in herbal farming, processing, technology transfer, research, and market expansion.
Jun 22, 2026
POLITICS
Female vice chair made mandatory in RSP
Female vice chair made mandatory in RSP
According to Ganesh Parajuli, a member of the statute amendment committee, the revised statute will require at least one woman to serve as vice chair on the party's executive committee.
Jun 22, 2026