SOCIETY
Former Maoist Brigade Commander Batala surrenders before SC, to serve 10-year sentence
Former Maoist Brigade Commander Batala surrenders before SC,...
Batala was convicted of killing businessman Ramhari Shrestha and had been ordered to serve a 10-year prison term following a recent SC ruling. He appeared voluntarily at the SC on Wednesday and surrendered himself. Court officials confirmed that he was handed over to the police and subsequently...
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a probe panel to investigate irregularities on NTV’s procurements
Govt forms a probe panel to investigate irregularities on NT...
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) has formed a four-member committee to study and investigate the equipment and technology procurement processes carried out by Nepal Television (NTV).
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA files case against woman for using fake certificates to secure job
CIAA files case against woman for using fake certificates to...
According to the CIAA, Rai had been working as an assistant staff member at the Early Childhood Development Centre operated by Jana Bhawani Secondary School in Hilihang Rural Municipality–7 of Panchthar district.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on rangeland restoration
World Day to Combat Desertification focuses on rangeland res...
It is said rangeland occupies over half of the Earth’s land surface, and is instrumental in ensuring food security, water cycles, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. Importantly, nearly two billion people worldwide, including pastoralists and indigenous peoples have a vital...
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last month
Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last...
The campaign was conducted across various parts of the capital, leading to the arrest of 199 women, 1,218 men, and three others.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Over four Nepali migrant workers die daily abroad, data shows
Over four Nepali migrant workers die daily abroad, data show...
More than four Nepali migrant workers have died every day on average during foreign employment in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, according to data released by the Foreign Employment Board (FEB).
Jun 17, 2026
POLITICS
Senior leader Khanal sends 36-point letter to Dahal, exposes growing NCP rift
Senior leader Khanal sends 36-point letter to Dahal, exposes...
Senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has formally expressed his dissatisfaction with the party leadership, sending a detailed 36-point complaint letter to party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Jun 17, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt makes mandatory to take skill test for Nepali workers bound for jobs in Saudi Arabia
Govt makes mandatory to take skill test for Nepali workers b...
The government has made it mandatory for Nepali workers going to Saudi Arabia for foreign employment to undergo a skill test to get a work permit.
Jun 17, 2026
SOCIETY
15 including police officers face life imprisonment over custodial killing of two inmates
15 including police officers face life imprisonment over cus...
The incident occurred on August 9, 2023 (Shrawan 24, 2080 BS), when 20-year-old inmate Binod Tolangi of Madi Municipality–5, Sankhuwasabha, and 28-year-old Akash Balami of Kakani Rural Municipality–7, Nuwakot, died while in custody.
Jun 17, 2026
WORLD
China to host 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July
China to host 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July
AI governance bears on the future of humanity and is a common issue facing all countries, Zhou said. China upholds multilateralism and the principles of openness and inclusiveness, and has actively promoted global governance and international cooperation on AI, contributing Chinese solutions to glob...
Jun 17, 2026