ECONOMY
Market price of EVs to rise significantly with govt’s new rule of taxation
Market price of EVs to rise significantly with govt’s new ru...
The market price of electric vehicles (EVs) will rise by up to Rs 4 million, after the government changed the basis of taxation on the items via the announcement of budget for the next Fiscal Year (FY).
May 30, 2026
WORLD
US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains e...
The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
61 percent of Kathmandu-based cooperatives not following good governance practice
61 percent of Kathmandu-based cooperatives not following goo...
Only 726 of over 1,500 registered cooperatives in the Capital have been found abiding with the good governance practices as they are in regular contact and submitting their annual reports regularly.
May 30, 2026
WORLD
Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties
Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighbouring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price declines Rs 3,100 in a week, new price sets at Rs 290,600 per tola
Gold price declines Rs 3,100 in a week, new price sets at Rs...
The price of gold in the domestic market dropped Rs 3,100 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid continuing geopolitical tension in the Middle East and the depletion in the value of Nepali rupees against the US dollar.
May 30, 2026
WORLD
US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul
US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul
South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China.
May 30, 2026
WORLD
Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon
Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Leb...
Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt prepares for second-phase agreement on petroleum extraction in Dailekh
Govt prepares for second-phase agreement on petroleum extrac...
The Department of Mines and Geology (DoMG) has initiated internal preparations for a second-phase agreement aimed at advancing petroleum extraction in Dailekh following the completion of initial exploration works.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
NCP Coordinator Dahal hospitalised with pneumonia
NCP Coordinator Dahal hospitalised with pneumonia
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), has been admitted to hospital.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
35 arrested with illegal drugs from various parts
35 arrested with illegal drugs from various parts
According to Nepal Police's Central News Desk, the arrests were made in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Jhapa, Bardiya, Sunsari, Kanchanpur, Nuwakot, and Siraha.
May 30, 2026