SOCIETY
Govt recovers Rs 120 million from troubled cooperatives, returns Rs 5.9 million to small d...
Govt recovers Rs 120 million from troubled cooperatives, ret...
According to the committee’s office, savings of 1,452 depositors with balances below Rs 10,000 from eight troubled cooperatives were returned during the review month. The refunds were made from the amounts recovered from the respective cooperatives.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister
Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labo...
“Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When they face difficulties, it becomes hard to provide assistance because access to services through the Labour Board requires legal labour approval.”
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Monsoon onset in Nepal remains uncertain, El Niño blamed for delay
Monsoon onset in Nepal remains uncertain, El Niño blamed for...
The onset of the monsoon in Nepal, which typically begins around June 13, is likely to be delayed this year, according to meteorological analysis.
Jun 18, 2026
ECONOMY
KMC unveils budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the next FY
KMC unveils budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the next FY
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026/27.
Jun 18, 2026
POLITICS
Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel
Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new...
Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Representatives, Minister Pokharel presented a detailed breakdown of budget allocation, policy direction, and implementation plans for the education and sports sector.
Jun 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Everest Color IPO allotment: Only 65,570 investors get shares
Everest Color IPO allotment: Only 65,570 investors get share...
The company had received an overwhelming response for its public issue, with a total of 2,687,421 applications submitted. Out of these, 2,641,959 applications were found valid and approved for the allotment process.
Jun 18, 2026
POLITICS
Govt plans around 1,600 new telecom sites to expand services in rural areas
Govt plans around 1,600 new telecom sites to expand services...
Responding to lawmakers’ queries in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina acknowledged widespread complaints about poor telecommunication and internet services in rural and remote areas and said the government was...
Jun 18, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker’s neutrality under fire as HoR turns increasingly divided
Speaker’s neutrality under fire as HoR turns increasingly di...
Opposition allegations of bias against Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, along with disputes over expunging PM Balendra Shah’s controversial remarks, have deepened tensions and widened the ruling–opposition divide in Parliament.
Jun 18, 2026
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee to carry out onsite visit of juvenile detention centres, old age h...
Parliamentary committee to carry out onsite visit of juvenil...
Today's meeting of the committee decided to prepare a report incorporating the suggestions for necessary improvement after carrying out an onsite visit, said Committee President Akriti Awasthi.
Jun 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Fertiliser crunch leaves Banke farmers in crisis
Fertiliser crunch leaves Banke farmers in crisis
Farmers in Banke are struggling to secure chemical fertiliser during the peak farming season, as demand far exceeds supply at local cooperatives.
Jun 18, 2026