ECONOMY
Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘First Home, Then Abroad’ drive
Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘First Home,...
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The initiative will also support cultural festivals, indigenous traditions, local products and lifestyles.
Jun 03, 2026
WORLD
US proposes new tariffs over failure to act on forced labor
US proposes new tariffs over failure to act on forced labor
The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a public comment period before a final decision is made.
Jun 03, 2026
WORLD
Each El Nino is unique, says WMO's climate prediction chief
Each El Nino is unique, says WMO's climate prediction chief
The natural climate phenomenon is expected to drive more extreme weather and rainfall, according to the UN's World Meteorological Organization, although its intensity is hard to predict at this stage.
Jun 03, 2026
DIASPORA
Second India-Nepal startup cohort begins, 25 Nepali startups head to IIT Madras
Second India-Nepal startup cohort begins, 25 Nepali startups...
IN-SPAN is a bilateral initiative designed to connect Nepali entrepreneurs with India’s deep-tech and startup ecosystem, while promoting cross-border innovation, investment linkages, and long-term entrepreneurial partnerships between the two countries.
Jun 03, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal eyes historic SAFF Women's Championship title
Nepal eyes historic SAFF Women's Championship title
Since the inception of the SAFF Women's Championship in 2010, Nepal has reached the title-deciding match six times in seven editions. However, the team has always fallen short in the final.
Jun 03, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB defends SDF as an effective monetary tool despite falling rates and liquidity woes
NRB defends SDF as an effective monetary tool despite fallin...
At a time when the country’s central bank has been criticized for failing to manage excessive liquidity, the NRB’s self-research has highlighted its effectiveness.
Jun 03, 2026
ECONOMY
FinMin defends budget-to-GDP ratio as experts question growth model
FinMin defends budget-to-GDP ratio as experts question growt...
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said the estimated budget amounts to 28.5 percent of GDP. “During the COVID-19 years, annual budgets were as high as 37 percent of GDP,” Wagle noted.
Jun 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Cloudy skies, scattered rain likely across the country
Cloudy skies, scattered rain likely across the country
The weather service stated that cloud cover will remain widespread over the country's hilly and mountainous areas throughout the day, while the Tarai is likely to experience partly cloudy conditions.
Jun 03, 2026
OPINION
Nepal's Budget: Promising Reforms, Missing Strategy
Nepal's Budget: Promising Reforms, Missing Strategy
A reform-minded budget offers encouraging signals, but falls short of the decisive shift needed to place investment, jobs, and exports at the centre of Nepal's growth agenda.
Jun 03, 2026
SPORTS
Kostyuk wins all-Ukraine duel to reach French Open semis
Kostyuk wins all-Ukraine duel to reach French Open semis
Kostyuk, the 15th seed, overcame Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, and will take on Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva on Thursday for a place in the final.
Jun 03, 2026