ECONOMY
Indian tourist arrivals surge, May sets new record
Indian tourist arrivals surge, May sets new record
According to data from the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 102,626 foreign tourists arrived in Nepal in May. Of these, nearly 40 percent were Indian visitors. Last year, a series of incidents had made Indian tourists hesitant about traveling to Nepal. Natural disasters, accidents, and political prot...
Jun 04, 2026
SOCIETY
16 percent of children in Madhesh malnourished, latest study shows
16 percent of children in Madhesh malnourished, latest study...
Of the assessed children, 35,883 are malnourished, 8,771 are early malnourished and 233,182 are in a normal state of nutrition. This status is critical as per the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
Jun 04, 2026
WORLD
Meta 'supreme court' calls for clear rules on account bans
Meta 'supreme court' calls for clear rules on account bans
The board -- often referred to as the "supreme court" for the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram -- made the recommendations as part of a review of a permanent ban issued to an Instagram account that threatened a journalist.
Jun 04, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India from June 5–7
Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India from June 5–7
During the visit, Khanal will hold a formal meeting with Jaishankar in New Delhi. The two sides are expected to discuss a wide range of matters of mutual interest, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, energy, and people-to-people ties.
Jun 04, 2026
POLITICS
Federal Parliament committed to effective implementation of Dalit rights: Speaker Aryal
Federal Parliament committed to effective implementation of...
At a programme organised by the National Dalit Commission here today on the occasion of National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability, the Speaker opined that it was responsibility of the state, political parties, civil society, media, educational institutions and all...
Jun 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Grenades found in garbage collected in Pokhara
Grenades found in garbage collected in Pokhara
According to local authorities, the grenades were discovered by Rima Sherpa while she was searching through the garbage for recyclable materials after a waste collection truck had unloaded its contents. Police were immediately informed and have since secured the area.
Jun 04, 2026
SPORTS
Bhurtel's explosive century powers Nepal to dominant victory over Malaysia
Bhurtel's explosive century powers Nepal to dominant victory...
Opening batter Bhurtel starred with a sensational knock of 126 runs off just 54 deliveries, smashing 14 fours and eight sixes to record a brilliant century.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepse falls 13.46 points as daily turnover drops to Rs 4.70 billion
Nepse falls 13.46 points as daily turnover drops to Rs 4.70...
The trading sector recorded the sharpest loss, with its sub-index dropping 1.71 percent. Share prices of 198 listed companies declined during the session, while 63 companies posted gains and eight remained unchanged.
Jun 04, 2026
WORLD
Trump would end ceasefire with Iran if US troops are killed, officials say: Report
Trump would end ceasefire with Iran if US troops are killed,...
The officials said Trump has made clear the "weekslong pause" in airstrikes remains in effect despite ongoing "violent skirmishes" and tensions in the region.
Jun 04, 2026
SOCIETY
KMC orders six cooperatives to vacate office spaces within 15 days
KMC orders six cooperatives to vacate office spaces within 1...
The metropolis’ Legal and Human Rights Department urged office-bearers, employees, and members of the concerned cooperatives to contact the KMC within the stipulated deadline.
Jun 04, 2026