Market
Huawei ICT competition concludes in Shenzhen with record participation
Huawei ICT competition concludes in Shenzhen with record par...
According to Huawei, this year’s competition attracted more than 220,000 students and faculty members from over 2,000 universities and colleges across more than 100 countries and regions. Following national and regional rounds, 177 teams from 49 countries and regions advanced to the global fin...
Jun 05, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE falls 11.37 points despite rise in trading turnover
NEPSE falls 11.37 points despite rise in trading turnover
Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the exception of finance, hotels and tourism, mutual funds, and trading. Shares of 184 companies lost value during the session. Investors in Forest Inn suffered the biggest loss, with the company's share price falling 4.22 percent.
Jun 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms probe committee over 779 impounded electric vehicles
Govt forms probe committee over 779 impounded electric vehic...
The committee was formed on Thursday under the special direction of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Customs, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force Nepal.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Kapilvastu schools closed for three days due to extreme heat
Kapilvastu schools closed for three days due to extreme heat
Life in Kapilvastu has been adversely affected by intense heat over the past week. With Saturday and Sunday already designated as public holidays, municipal officials said the additional closure was necessary to protect students from heat-related health risks and to address difficulties in conductin...
Jun 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Sopan Pharmaceuticals IPO listed on NEPSE, opening trading range set at Rs 92.15–276.45
Sopan Pharmaceuticals IPO listed on NEPSE, opening trading r...
A total of 17.16 million shares of the company have been listed on NEPSE. Of the listed shares, 4.29 million are ordinary shares and 12.87 million are promoter shares.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
India central bank holds rates despite Mideast conflict
India central bank holds rates despite Mideast conflict
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the benchmark repurchase rate, the level at which it lends to commercial banks, would remain at 5.25 percent after a unanimous vote by a six-member panel.
Jun 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Aid shortfall deepens pressure on public finance
Aid shortfall deepens pressure on public finance
Foreign aid falls short of target by Rs 26 billion
Nepal has received significantly less foreign aid than targeted this fiscal year, with delays in project execution and slower disbursements from development partners widening the gap between projections and actual inflows.
Jun 05, 2026
POLITICS
March 5 HoR election in Nepal a case study for the entire world: Former PM Karki
March 5 HoR election in Nepal a case study for the entire wo...
Karki said that new political parties and new generations have come to the House by winning the election and they should be given a chance to work by respecting the people's verdict.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
India, EU host first tech business forum to strengthen digital, trade cooperation
India, EU host first tech business forum to strengthen digit...
An official statement by the European Union noted that building on the Comprehensive Strategic Agenda Towards 2030, agreed by EU and Indian leaders earlier this year, the forum brought together businesses, policymakers, researchers, think tanks and civil society. The event focused on strengthening p...
Jun 05, 2026
POLITICS
UML prepares to move SC against NHRC report
UML prepares to move SC against NHRC report
In a statement released on Friday, party General Secretary Shankar Pokharel said the party would seek judicial review of the commission’s report and would also explore all available legal remedies if necessary.
Jun 05, 2026