SOCIETY
Nagdunga-Muglin road expansion loses pace as monsoon begins, two sections remain below 50%...
Nagdunga-Muglin road expansion loses pace as monsoon begins,...
Despite the minister’s warning, the expansion of the Nagdhunga-Muglin road section—one of the country’s most important highways connecting the capital with the rest of the country—has yet to pick up the expected pace.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Kapilvastu Prison inmates lock down block, accuse ‘Naike’ group of abuse and unfair treatm...
Kapilvastu Prison inmates lock down block, accuse ‘Naike’ gr...
The protesting inmates have taken control of B Block, locking its main gate and confining three inmates holding internal prison roles: B Block’s main Naike Keyar Singh Khatri, assistant Naike Bijay Khatri, and Arjun Tharu.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Kanchanpur records less than 50 percent paddy plantation
Kanchanpur records less than 50 percent paddy plantation
Kanchanpur district has conducted paddy plantation in less than 50 percent of arable land. It was over 65 percent cultivation till this time last year.
Jun 30, 2026
SOCIETY
1,592 vehicles penalized for traffic offenses; over Rs 2 million collected in revenue
1,592 vehicles penalized for traffic offenses; over Rs 2 mil...
A team from the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office collected Rs 2,024,561 in revenue while penalizing traffic rule violators.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefire
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefire
The state-run Petroleum Corporation said it will lower diesel by 25 rupees a litre to 382 rupees ($1.15), while petrol was lowered by 20 rupees to 414 rupees.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Russia says downed 419 Ukrainian drones
Russia says downed 419 Ukrainian drones
Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months, particularly against energy infrastructure to target a vital source of the Kremlin's revenue to fund its war effort, now in its fifth year.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
The Moroccans, beaten semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty
Trump says Iran meeting set in Qatar, despite uncertainty
Washington and Tehran both have said they were sending teams to the Gulf state, but issued conflicting statements on most other details, including timing and purpose of the trip.
Jun 30, 2026
Market
Gold price plunges by Rs 4,500 per tola in Nepali market
Gold price plunges by Rs 4,500 per tola in Nepali market
Traders attributed the decline in domestic gold and silver prices to fluctuations in the international market.
Jun 30, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
The announcement came after Iran held its first talks with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran deal was signed, and as Washington and Tehran agreed to halt their attacks, which had strained the agreement.
Jun 30, 2026