POLITICS
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel remanded for five more days in money laundering probe
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel remanded for five more days in...
The Special Court has granted investigators five more days to keep Bishnu Prasad Paudel in custody for investigation in a money laundering case. A joint bench of judges Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bidur Koirala issued the remand order on Wednesday.
Jul 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Twenty-two thousand kilograms of waste collected from Mustang
Twenty-two thousand kilograms of waste collected from Mustan...
As part of the initiative, ACAP Jomsom has been collecting and managing waste from Gharapajhong, Baragung Muktikshetra and Thasang rural municipalities since last year.
Jul 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Climate-smart framework key to hydropower future
Climate-smart framework key to hydropower future
According to experts, changing rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, glacier melt, floods and landslides are likely to significantly affect the productivity, lifespan and economic viability of hydropower projects. They stress that climate variability must be factored into investment decisions invo...
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
Koshi Provincial Assembly passes Appropriation Bill with majority vote
Koshi Provincial Assembly passes Appropriation Bill with maj...
The Koshi Province Assembly on Wednesday passed the Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026/27, which makes provisions for allocation and expenditure from the province’s consolidated fund for services and operations. The bill was endorsed by a majority of Provincial Assembly members.
Jul 08, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB issues bonds worth Rs 20 billion
NRB issues bonds worth Rs 20 billion
A public notice issued by the central bank on Wednesday states that the bonds can be bid online. Only banks and financial institutions classified as ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ that have obtained licenses from NRB (counterparties) are allowed to participate in the bond auct...
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
Wheelchairs, facilitators managed for disabled staff, service seekers within Singha Durbar
Wheelchairs, facilitators managed for disabled staff, servic...
Employees working in Singha Durbar and service seekers have taken this service launched by Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers as a positive step.
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Opposition MPs demand govt's clarification
HoR meeting: Opposition MPs demand govt's clarification
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition party in the second meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today continued to press the government to provide a clear response in the House of Representatives (HoR) to issues they have raised.
Jul 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 2,000 motorists fined for violating traffic rules in 24 hours
Over 2,000 motorists fined for violating traffic rules in 24...
According to Superintendent of Police Naresh Prasad Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 68 motorists were fined for drunk driving, 129 for illegally sharing rides, 126 for running red lights, and 189 for speeding.
Jul 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Flash flood risk in several districts: DHM
Flash flood risk in several districts: DHM
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has warned of a moderate risk of flash floods in several districts across the country today. The DHM also urged residents, particularly those living near small rivers and streams, to remain alert.
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
Govt appoints Govinda Bahadur Karki as chief secretary
Govt appoints Govinda Bahadur Karki as chief secretary
A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to appoint Karki, who had been serving as secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, to the top-most bureaucratic post, said government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel.
Jul 08, 2026