Health
Vaccination campaign in districts vulnerable to measles
Vaccination campaign in districts vulnerable to measles
Vaccination has started in Jajarkot, Surkhet, Kalikot, Mahottari, Baglung and Siraha are being covered this week.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Govt forms 5-member taskforce to investigate grants released to agriculture, livestock sec...
Govt forms 5-member taskforce to investigate grants released...
The taskforce is coordinated by joint secretary at the Ministry, Badri Prasad Dahal, and is mandated to submit a detailed study report to the Ministry within six months. It is tasked to review the previous reports, take stock of misuse of grants and recommend for timely reform.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Monsoon enters Nepal from Koshi Province
Monsoon enters Nepal from Koshi Province
The DHM, through a monsoon onset bulletin issued on Thursday, stated that monsoon winds originating from the Bay of Bengal entered Nepal through the eastern region. The effects of the monsoon are currently being observed mainly in some parts of Koshi Province.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Films reflect culture, collective memory: Minister Dr Timilsina
Films reflect culture, collective memory: Minister Dr Timils...
During his address to the National Film Award and Honour Ceremony, 2083 BS organised at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas on Friday, he said, "History alone is not sufficient to understand a nation. Multiple genres of films, culture and social lives also matter, warranting analyses to truly...
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Govt allocates Rs 411.1 million to reduce human–wildlife conflict
Govt allocates Rs 411.1 million to reduce human–wildlife con...
Responding to questions raised during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill, 2026 in the House of Representatives on expenditure headings related to her ministry, Minister Chaudhary said the government remains committed to reducing damage caused by wildlife and providing support to affected famil...
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
US says needs $80 bn for Iran war, other bills: media
US says needs $80 bn for Iran war, other bills: media
President Donald Trump has faced backlash from Americans who accuse him of pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into the Middle East conflict while oil prices and inflation skyrocket in the United States.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Govt says no evidence of police torture in Sindhuli custody death case
Govt says no evidence of police torture in Sindhuli custody...
Responding to a question raised by MP Bhuwan Bahadur Sunar in Friday’s National Assembly session, Home Minister Sudan Gurung said initial investigations found no confirmation of abuse or torture by police in the incident.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Dr Gopal Bhatt appointed SEBON Chairman
Dr Gopal Bhatt appointed SEBON Chairman
The appointment fills a long-vacant leadership position at the country’s capital market regulator, which had remained without a chairperson for an extended period.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
ADB approves USD 115 million concessional loan to strengthen water supply, sanitation
ADB approves USD 115 million concessional loan to strengthen...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the concessional loan of 115 million US dollar to improve resilient water supply and sanitation services and strengthen institutional capacities in rapidly growing municipalities across Nepal.
Jun 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Construction of 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project in Gorkha
Construction of 16 MW Machha Khola Hydropower Project in Go...
The project, being developed by Water Energy Development Pvt. Ltd., is estimated to cost around Rs 3 billion. Initial construction activities have already started, with tunnel excavation currently underway at the site.
Jun 19, 2026