POLITICS
Courts, army, first-time MPs and ministers exempt from property probe
Courts, army, first-time MPs and ministers exempt from prope...
As per the commission’s Terms of Reference, the authority to investigate the assets of first-time MPs and ministers, the judiciary, the Nepali Army, and officials of constitutional bodies falls entirely outside its jurisdiction.
Jun 04, 2026
POLITICS
Oli questions emergence of ‘planted’ new parties, calls Gen Z movement pre-planned
Oli questions emergence of ‘planted’ new parties, calls Gen...
Oli said new parties are natural in a democracy but must be driven by clear ideology and principles.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500
Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500
The MoF published the revised provision in the Nepal Gazette, stating that travelers carrying personal items worth up to Rs 500 will now be exempt from customs duty, provided they can justify the purchases.
Jun 04, 2026
WORLD
Record number of climbers scale Everest this season: Nepali official
Record number of climbers scale Everest this season: Nepali...
Climbers and officials said that a wide summit window -- a period of stable weather that allows safe attempts -- contributed to a surge of successful ascents.
Jun 04, 2026
OPINION
Nepal and India Have a Reset Moment—But History Cannot Be Wishful Thinking
Nepal and India Have a Reset Moment—But History Cannot Be Wi...
Nepal–India relations stand at a rare reset moment driven by new political energy, but lasting progress will depend on confronting—not ignoring—the weight of unresolved history.
Jun 04, 2026
WORLD
Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with C...
After battling back from a set down and being led by a double break of serve in the second by the world number one, Shnaider prevailed to set up a last-four meeting with Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska.
Jun 04, 2026
Editorial
Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance
Legislating Immunity: A Dangerous Turn in Governance
The debate over new parliamentary rules and asset investigation exemptions raises a deeper concern: whether law is being redesigned to protect the powerful rather than uphold equal justice for all.
Jun 04, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments
NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSPs), mandating detailed reporting of transactions and personal information when investments in digital payment institutions exceed specified thresholds.
Jun 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Bagmati Province resumes public vehicle registration, reverses earlier suspension
Bagmati Province resumes public vehicle registration, revers...
According to the ministry’s circular, the registration process will proceed under the previous system while further study and coordination with concerned stakeholders is carried out before any new directives are issued.
Jun 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Four arrested with 5 kg cannabis and brown sugar in Jhapa
Four arrested with 5 kg cannabis and brown sugar in Jhapa
Acting on a special tip-off, a team from the Area Police Office Anarmani seized 5 kg 90 grams of cannabis from a house in Ward No. 4 of Birtamod Municipality, according to Suman Baniya, Deputy Information Officer at the District Police Office Jhapa.
Jun 03, 2026