POLITICS
RSP membership crosses half million; women’s participation stands at 17 percent
RSP membership crosses half million; women’s participation s...
According to the report submitted by General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, the party has 396,789 male members, 89,896 female members, and 588 members categorized as other. Additionally, 36,192 individuals have not disclosed their gender identity.
Jun 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Golden Weaver bird census begins in Shuklaphanta National Park
Golden Weaver bird census begins in Shuklaphanta National Pa...
Researchers will study the bird’s population, habitat, feeding habits and behavior, according to ornithologist Hirulal Dagaura.
Jun 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Kathmandu accounts for nearly half of Rs 54 billion budget announced by six metropolises
Kathmandu accounts for nearly half of Rs 54 billion budget a...
Kathmandu, Lalitpur Prioritize Infrastructure as Other Metropolises Lean on Recurrent Spending
Jun 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Delayed monsoon rain likely to affect rice production; plantation is done in only 10 perce...
Delayed monsoon rain likely to affect rice production; plant...
Delay in monsoon rainfall has taken toll on the paddy plantation, with only 10 percent of the rice field has been sown as of Monday.
Jun 24, 2026
POLITICS
RSP general convention publishes first list of 384 central member candidates
RSP general convention publishes first list of 384 central m...
RSP leader Netra Lamichhane said 210 candidates are competing for 64 open-category seats, while 174 candidates have filed nominations under the provincial representation category. Under the party’s structure, five central members will be elected from each of the seven provinces.
Jun 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Lalitpur Metropolitan City earmarks budget of Rs 7.48 billion for next FY
Lalitpur Metropolitan City earmarks budget of Rs 7.48 billio...
Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) has presented a total budget of Rs 7.48 billion for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27.
Jun 24, 2026
WORLD
India hails progress in US trade talks, but no deal yet
India hails progress in US trade talks, but no deal yet
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said two days of talks with visiting US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were held in a "constructive and forward-looking manner", in a post on social media.
Jun 24, 2026
SOCIETY
KMC’s neighbourhood film festival draws crowds across Kathmandu
KMC’s neighbourhood film festival draws crowds across Kathma...
The “Film in Every Neighbourhood” festival, launched by Kathmandu Metropolitan City under the Kathmandu Film Festival, began on June 19 and will run through July 10.
Jun 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Biratnagar metropolis declares budget of Rs 3.56 billion for next FY
Biratnagar metropolis declares budget of Rs 3.56 billion for...
Biratnagar Metropolitan City has announced a budget of Rs 3.56 billion for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27.
Jun 24, 2026
WORLD
258 million children affected by education disruption: UN
258 million children affected by education disruption: UN
The report, issued by the United Nations' Education Cannot Wait (ECW) initiative, which supports education in crisis areas, indicated that the number of children affected by crises increased by about 21 million during the past 18 months.
Jun 24, 2026