WORLD
Over 35,000 plots distributed to Afghan returnees to built houses: Official
Over 35,000 plots distributed to Afghan returnees to built h...
A total of 35,719 plots have been distributed to the former refugees who have already returned to their country, and the process is continuing, the local media outlet TOLOnews quoted the spokesman on Monday night as saying.
Jun 02, 2026
POLITICS
National Assembly session adjourned until Wednesday amid oppn’ obstruction
National Assembly session adjourned until Wednesday amid opp...
At the beginning of the session, opposition lawmakers stood up and obstructed proceedings, demanding that the Prime Minister apologize for his statement suggesting that Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory. They argued that such remarks had undermined national sovereignty and should be form...
Jun 02, 2026
POLITICS
India rejects third-party’s involvement in Nepal-India border dispute talks
India rejects third-party’s involvement in Nepal-India borde...
Prime Minister Shah had earlier told Parliament on June 1, 2026, that Nepal was also seeking UK support in resolving the border dispute during his response to lawmakers’ questions.
Jun 02, 2026
POLITICS
HoR meeting adjourned over opposition parties' protest
HoR meeting adjourned over opposition parties' protest
In the meeting, which started three hours later than scheduled, the main opposition and other opposition parties stated that no agreement could be reached on nationality, sovereignty, and integrity, and they expressed that the Prime Minister should withdraw his statement.
Jun 02, 2026
POLITICS
OAG annual report submitted to Koshi Province Chief
OAG annual report submitted to Koshi Province Chief
Receiving the report, the Province Chief said that the document would prove to be a milestone in strengthening financial discipline, and accountability.
Jun 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Birgunj Mayor ordered to post Rs 415,000 bail in forgery case
Birgunj Mayor ordered to post Rs 415,000 bail in forgery cas...
According to court officials, Judge Gayatri Prasad Regmi’s single bench issued the bail order after hearing a petition filed against him. Singh has been required to deposit Rs 400,000 for document forgery charges and Rs 15,000 for submitting false information.
Jun 02, 2026
Health
Tobacco addiction rising among school students
Tobacco addiction rising among school students
A Nepal Health Research Council survey shows that 18 percent of students aged 13 to 15 are using tobacco products, with new forms such as vapes and hookah increasingly replacing traditional cigarettes among schoolchildren.
Jun 02, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day after budget announcement
NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day af...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) escalated 22.21 points to close at 2,777.58 points.
Jun 02, 2026
SOCIETY
RSP govt’s education equity fee faces backlash from schools and parents
RSP govt’s education equity fee faces backlash from schools...
The government’s proposed three percent education equity fee on private schools has reignited debate over fairness in education financing, with private school associations including PABSON, NPABSON, and HISSAN warning it will ultimately increase the financial burden on parents rather than prom...
Jun 02, 2026
SOCIETY
Anjani Kumar Pokharel promoted to AIG of Armed Police Force
Anjani Kumar Pokharel promoted to AIG of Armed Police Force
A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday decided to promote DIG Pokharel to the vacant AIG position, officials said. The recommendation had been made a week earlier by the promotion committee.
Jun 02, 2026