POLITICS
Former Secretary Kishore Thapa appointed TU Service Commission chair
Former Secretary Kishore Thapa appointed TU Service Commissi...
Thapa previously served as secretary at the ministries of Urban Development, Education, and Tourism. After retirement, he contested for the post of Kathmandu mayor as a candidate of the then Sajha Party. He holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the School of Planning and Architecture...
Jul 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Central bank urged to boost financial sector stability and private sector confidence throu...
Central bank urged to boost financial sector stability and p...
For the past few years, Nepal’s banking sector has been piling up with excessive liquidity due to poor lending and surging deposit collection despite a reduction in interest rates by notable rates. On the other hand, banks have been witnessing a collection of soaring non-banking assets with a...
Jul 01, 2026
ECONOMY
NOC warns of stern action against fuel stations creating shortages
NOC warns of stern action against fuel stations creating sho...
Instead of benefiting from cheaper fuel after enduring three months of soaring prices triggered by the US-Iran conflict, consumers were met with shuttered private fuel stations displaying “No Petrol” signs.
Jul 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Local govts face scrutiny for missing budget deadline
Local govts face scrutiny for missing budget deadline
As per the constitutional arrangement, all 753 local governments are mandated to present their annual revenue and expenditure estimates to their municipal or village assemblies by June 24 (Asadh 10) every year. However, 23 local bodies have not filed their budget even one week after the deadline.
Jul 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Only Nepal Medical Council-registered doctors should practice modern medicine: NMA
Only Nepal Medical Council-registered doctors should practic...
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the association warned that medical practice and prescription of medicines by unqualified individuals could pose serious risks to public health. It said healthcare services should be provided only by doctors who hold recognized medical degrees and are legall...
Jul 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt plans a secretariat within NTB to promote wellness tourism
Govt plans a secretariat within NTB to promote wellness tour...
Speaking at a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee on Wednesday, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadga Raj Paudel said the government is preparing to establish a contact office or secretariat under the Nepal Tourism Board to promote wellness tourism. said th...
Jul 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Five arrested for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 6.5 million with fake overseas em...
Five arrested for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 6.5...
According to the Central Police News Room, those arrested are Wangdi Lama of Sindhupalchok, Lalit Bahadur Tamang of Ramechhap, Santoshi Lama of Dhading, Ramdas Maharjan of Chandragiri Municipality-8 and Sarib Giri of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-15.
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
Dahal admits power- and position-centric politics was a mistake
Dahal admits power- and position-centric politics was a mist...
"We did not make a mistake by signing the peace agreement or promulgating the constitution. But we abandoned our strategy and began treating tactics as strategy. We became limited to winning elections, forming governments, becoming ministers and serving as prime minister," Pushpa Kamal Dahal said.
Jul 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Former govt secretary Bhim Upadhyaya reported to Cyber Bureau
Former govt secretary Bhim Upadhyaya reported to Cyber Burea...
Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has filed a complaint with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police against former government secretary Bhim Prasad Upadhyaya, accusing him of defamation and spreading misleading information through social media.
Jul 01, 2026
POLITICS
Jha appointed advisor to the Ministry of Education and Sports
Jha appointed advisor to the Ministry of Education and Sport...
Shailendra Jha has been appointed as the advisor to the Ministry of Education and Sports. Jha has a long experience working in the fields of education, technology, public policy and educational innovation and is active in education system reform, policy making, youth empowerment and technology-...
Jul 01, 2026