SOCIETY
NEB publishes Grade 12 results, 64.13% students pass
NEB publishes Grade 12 results, 64.13% students pass
Under the regular category, 332,241 students sat for the exams, with a pass rate of 69.75 percent. In the partial category, 85,929 students appeared, of whom 42.38 percent passed, according to the board.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
Lawmakers demand clarification over e-passport printing corruption
Lawmakers demand clarification over e-passport printing corr...
Members of the House of Representatives have expressed concern over recent news reports regarding the printing of e-passports.
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
Lebanon state media says 16 killed by Israeli strikes overnight
Lebanon state media says 16 killed by Israeli strikes overni...
Lebanon's National News Agency said "the enemy committed several massacres" with a series of airstrikes after midnight that targeted residential areas in several towns, including Haruf, where at least eight people were killed.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
MP Sampang expresses dissatisfaction over govt, Speaker’s conduct
MP Sampang expresses dissatisfaction over govt, Speaker’s co...
He demanded correction of a controversial statement made by the Prime Minister that “Nepal has also encroached on India’s territory” and requested that the Speaker remove the statement, which he described as “traitorous,” from the parliamentary record.
Jun 19, 2026
POLITICS
NC MP accuses ‘invisible group’ of fostering ‘rule of the jungle’ inside Singha Durbar
NC MP accuses ‘invisible group’ of fostering ‘rule of the ju...
The NC lawmaker expressed concern over reports that officials from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority were kept at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers for nine hours and pressured to act against specific individuals.
Jun 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic rule violators pay Rs 2.2 million in 24 hours
Traffic rule violators pay Rs 2.2 million in 24 hours
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, as a result, a total Rs 2.239 million revenue has been collected in fines imposed on the traffic rule violators.
Jun 19, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices drop sharply in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices drop sharply in Nepali market
The price of gold in the Nepali bullion market fell sharply on Friday, dropping by Rs 10,500 per tola in a single day.
Jun 19, 2026
Art & Culture
Rato Machhindranath chariot procession to conclude with Bhoto display on Saturday
Rato Machhindranath chariot procession to conclude with Bhot...
Revered as the God of rain and compassion, the Rato Machhindranath festival is believed to be 1,600 years old and the longest cultural-religious festival in the country.
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
US Vice President Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for Iran talks
US Vice President Vance postpones trip to Switzerland for Ir...
The signing of the accord this week was intended to end the conflict in Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin a 60-day period for talks on wider issues, including Tehran's nuclear programme.
Jun 19, 2026
WORLD
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions: team
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restriction...
"Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran's national football team has once again encountered restrictions imposed by the organizers, affecting the implementation of its technical staff's plans," the spokesman said.
Jun 19, 2026