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
WORLD
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next we...
His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whose leader Kim Jong Un has reached out to Russia in recent years, notably by sending troops and conventional weapons to support its war against Ukraine.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for international relations..': Russian Pre...
'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for internati...
In an address to media at the St Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin said, "We are glad that India is developing its relations with all the countries. It's a great country"
Jun 05, 2026