ECONOMY
177 companies lose as NEPSE declines 6.31 points and daily turnover slides to Rs 4.04 bill...
177 companies lose as NEPSE declines 6.31 points and daily t...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday declined 6.31 points to close at 2,705.45 points.
Jun 16, 2026
POLITICS
Parliament deliberates Appropriation Bill, lawmakers seek symbolic budget cuts across mini...
Parliament deliberates Appropriation Bill, lawmakers seek sy...
Deliberations on Appropriation Bill-2083 BS continue in the House of Representatives (HoR). A meeting of the lower house today held discussions focusing on budget allocations to various ministries.
Jun 16, 2026
Health
Medical Education Commission approves revised scholarship grant procedure, 2026
Medical Education Commission approves revised scholarship gr...
The decision was taken at a meeting of the MEC held on Tuesday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Jun 16, 2026
POLITICS
RSP conventions completed in 4 provinces and 64 districts
RSP conventions completed in 4 provinces and 64 districts
The party has also stepped up preparations for its first national general convention, scheduled to be held in Chitwan on June 21, 22 and 23.
Jun 16, 2026
POLITICS
UML MP Mahar flags rising lawlessness after RSP leader attacked
UML MP Mahar flags rising lawlessness after RSP leader attac...
lawmaker Ain Bahadur Mahar drew the government’s attention to the incident, saying Singh was attacked by a group of 7–8 individuals on the night of June 15 while returning home after attending the Sudurpaschim Province convention.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
2,299 booked for traffic violations, generating Rs 2.18 million in fines
2,299 booked for traffic violations, generating Rs 2.18 mill...
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, fines were issued to 95 drivers for drunk driving, 99 for illegal ride-sharing, 129 for signal violations, and 147 for speeding.
Jun 16, 2026
WORLD
Iran FM says ending war including in Lebanon 'most important issue' in US deal
Iran FM says ending war including in Lebanon 'most important...
"The important point I want to emphasise here is that in our view, there are two parties to this memorandum -- one side is America and Israel, and the other side is Iran and Hezbollah," said Araghchi during a briefing with foreign diplomats broadcast on state television.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Passports Department DG under CIAA control in passport procurement probe
Passports Department DG under CIAA control in passport procu...
According to high-level government sources, Aryal was summoned to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and later handed over to the anti-graft body for investigation.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt tightens grip on civil servants: Social media use during office hours banned
Govt tightens grip on civil servants: Social media use durin...
The framework outlines eight key provisions in detail, tightening rules across professional, social and personal conduct of civil servants.
Jun 16, 2026
SOCIETY
India-funded monastic school dormitory inaugurated in Mustang under HICDP programme
India-funded monastic school dormitory inaugurated in Mustan...
The facility was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador to Nepal H.E. Shri Naveen Srivastava and Lomanthang Rural Municipality Chairman Tashi Nharbu Gurung.
Jun 16, 2026