SOCIETY
Govt plans traffic fines of up to Rs 50,000 under proposed transport law
Govt plans traffic fines of up to Rs 50,000 under proposed t...
According to the draft Vehicle and Transport Management Bill, public passenger vehicles found carrying more passengers than their approved seat capacity will face fines based on route category. Operators on long-distance routes could be fined Rs 20,000, those on medium-distance routes Rs 10,000, and...
Jun 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Anti-rabies vaccine supply adequate: Health Ministry
Anti-rabies vaccine supply adequate: Health Ministry
Ministry's Joint-Spokesperson Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari said that there are currently 10,011 vials of anti-rabies vaccine in stock at central, provincial and district-level hospitals.
Jun 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Birgunj customs collects Rs 221.78 billion in revenue in first 11 months of FY 2025/26
Birgunj customs collects Rs 221.78 billion in revenue in fir...
The office had set a revenue collection target of Rs 249.19 billion for the review period but achieved 89 percent of the target.
Jun 25, 2026
WORLD
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
The future of the strait, a vital route for energy shipments that was locked down by Iran during the war, is a key sticking point in negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Jun 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Quick results, bitter fallout: Govt forms review committee after minister’s rush to publis...
Quick results, bitter fallout: Govt forms review committee a...
The government has formed a committee to review the grading of answer sheets and data entry processes related to the recently published Grade XII examination results under the National Examination Board (NEB).
Jun 25, 2026
POLITICS
SC declines immediate release of UML Vice-Chair Paudel, issues show-cause order
SC declines immediate release of UML Vice-Chair Paudel, issu...
The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to order the immediate release of CPN-UML Vice-Chair and former finance minister Bishnu Paudel, who is currently in custody in connection with a money laundering investigation.
Jun 25, 2026
SOCIETY
Indian national arrested with illegal cash and gold
Indian national arrested with illegal cash and gold
The individual, identified as 33-year-old Amitirgonda Ghali, originally from Jharkhand, Tasgaon Taluka, in the Sangli District of Maharashtra. He was currently residing in Thahity, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-25, police said.
Jun 25, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE drops for fourth straight trading day, down 135 points in a month
NEPSE drops for fourth straight trading day, down 135 points...
Over the past month, the market has shed 135 points. The NEPSE stood at 2,786 points on June 25. Although the market showed signs of recovery after midday trading on Thursday, it resumed its downward trend after around 1:45 pm.
Jun 25, 2026
POLITICS
RSP First General Convention: Election preparation for six office bearers underway
RSP First General Convention: Election preparation for six o...
The election will be held for six office bearer posts, excluding the party president and senior leader positions. The posts include two vice-presidents, one general secretary, and three joint general secretaries.
Jun 25, 2026
ECONOMY
Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City unveils budget of Rs 2.85 billion
Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City unveils budget of Rs 2.85 bill...
As mentioned in the budget, the municipal assembly approved spending Rs 573 million from internal sources, Rs 992.48 million from revenue sharing, Rs 100 million from various grants of the Bagmati provincial government, and Rs 1.184 billion from the federal government on Hetauda's physical infrastru...
Jun 25, 2026