ECONOMY
Weak anti-money laundering reforms keeps Nepal on FATF grey list
Weak anti-money laundering reforms keeps Nepal on FATF grey...
In its latest report released this week from Paris, FATF noted shortcomings in Nepal's anti-money laundering system, capacity to investigate and prosecute financial crimes, efforts to curb illegal hundi transactions, and risk-based supervision mechanisms.
Jun 23, 2026
SOCIETY
50 percent subsidy on electricity bills
50 percent subsidy on electricity bills
The announcement was made by rural municipality chairperson Man Bahadur Rai while presenting the policy and programs for the upcoming fiscal year during the municipality's 19th Village Assembly held on Sunday. The local government expects the scheme to provide direct relief to low- and middle-income...
Jun 23, 2026
ECONOMY
Petroleum products account for 16% of Nepal’s imports
Petroleum products account for 16% of Nepal’s imports
According to the Department of Customs, diesel, petrol, and cooking gas ranked among the top five imports, with combined purchases amounting to Rs 272.38 billion.
Jun 23, 2026
WORLD
Haaland's second World Cup double lifts Norway past Senegal
Haaland's second World Cup double lifts Norway past Senegal
Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway h...
Jun 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Task force formed to resolve problems in tea exports
Task force formed to resolve problems in tea exports
The task force has been formed to study problems in tea exports and submit a report with immediate, medium, and long-term recommendations within the next two weeks, shared Prime Minister Balendra Shah's press and research expert, Dipa Dahal.
Jun 23, 2026
POLITICS
RSP First General Convention: Closed session set to begin after brief delay
RSP First General Convention: Closed session set to begin af...
The session was earlier scheduled for Monday at 8:30 am but was delayed after the verification of provincial lists of representatives and printing of identity cards could not be completed on time.
Jun 23, 2026
SOCIETY
Eight-year-old drowns in Rukum East
Eight-year-old drowns in Rukum East
Though the girl was rescued alive by the police, she died while undergoing treatment at the District Hospital, Rukum East.
Jun 23, 2026
WORLD
France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm del...
The match kicked off in dry conditions before torrential rain began to fall late in the first half, and supporters were told as soon as the half-time whistle was blown to "exit the open seating area and seek shelter in covered areas of the stadium".
Jun 23, 2026
WORLD
Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace
Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace
British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades.
Jun 23, 2026
OPINION
Aid Without Impact? Rethinking Nepal’s NGO/INGO Model
Aid Without Impact? Rethinking Nepal’s NGO/INGO Model
Despite decades of substantial aid inflows through NGOs and INGOs, Nepal continues to confront a persistent question: has development cooperation delivered lasting transformation, or has it deepened structural dependency?
Jun 23, 2026