Health
Private hospitals resist free care mandate for poor patients
Private hospitals resist free care mandate for poor patients
Under the reform agenda, the Ministry of Health and Food Security has launched a Targeted Group Free Treatment Procedure along with an online treatment portal, available on the ministry's website.
Jun 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Government reforms put bureaucracy on edge
Government reforms put bureaucracy on edge
While nearly half of those commitments are still pending, the government has shown some encouraging signs on good governance. At the same time, several of its decisions have sparked criticism.
Jun 26, 2026
SOCIETY
24 Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Nepal
24 Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Nepal
Nepal Police have arrested 24 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing in Nepal illegally.
Jun 26, 2026
SPORTS
FIFA World Cup: Japan to face Brazil in round of 32
FIFA World Cup: Japan to face Brazil in round of 32
Japan booked its place in the knockout stage after finishing runner-up in Group F, setting up a clash with Brazil, which advanced as the winner of Group C.
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt’s three months: Reform push gains momentum, but results remain elusive
Balen govt’s three months: Reform push gains momentum, but r...
From shrinking ministries to expanding digital services, the Balen government has moved quickly on its reform agenda in its first three months. But as expectations rise, the government faces a bigger challenge: transforming policy decisions into changes citizens can actually feel.
Jun 26, 2026
POLITICS
Swarnim Wagle elected RSP vice president unopposed
Swarnim Wagle elected RSP vice president unopposed
Wagle became the sole candidate for the male vice president post after Biraj Bhakta Shrestha withdrew his candidacy. Shrestha himself proposed Wagle’s name for the position.
Jun 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Monsoon influences entire areas of Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati provinces
Monsoon influences entire areas of Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmat...
The weather is likely to remain generally cloudy in the country's hilly and Himalayan regions, as well as in the Terai region of Koshi Province.
Jun 26, 2026
WORLD
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quake...
More were feared dead from the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening — among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and felt throughout the region. Some 1,500 people were injured, thousands were reported missing and buildings were evacuated as far away as...
Jun 26, 2026
SPORTS
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
Ronald Koeman's men flew into a two-goal lead in soggy Kansas City thanks to some shoddy defending from the North African side.
Jun 26, 2026
WORLD
Japan held by Sweden in dramatic Group F finale
Japan held by Sweden in dramatic Group F finale
Daichi Maeda gave Japan the lead with a sublime team move, before Alexander Elanga's stunning finish equalised for the Swedes. Japan is set to face Brazil in their Round of 32 while Sweden will await their knockout opponent - either France or Senegal - depending on Group I's final standings.
Jun 26, 2026