Health

African swine fever kills over 250 pigs in Gorkha

African swine fever kills over 250 pigs in Gorkha

The Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Center in Gorkha said the disease has killed over 250 pigs so far,...

The Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Center in Gorkha said the disease has killed over 250 pigs so far,...

Jun 30, 2026

SOCIETY

Authorities tighten Phewa safety rules, ban boating after 6 PM, solo kayaking under-16s

Authorities tighten Phewa safety rules, ban boating after 6 PM, solo kayaking under-16s

The new directive prohibits all water-based tourism activities at the lake after the evening deadline.

The new directive prohibits all water-based tourism activities at the lake after the evening deadline.

Jun 30, 2026

WORLD

Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes

Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes

Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia's near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructur...

Kyiv calls the attacks fair retribution for Russia's near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructur...

Jun 30, 2026

SOCIETY

Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation

Farmers worry over shrinking area for rice cultivation

Farmer Kedar Bidari from Tokha said that the size of arable land is shrinking not only in Tokha but also in the Kathmand...

Farmer Kedar Bidari from Tokha said that the size of arable land is shrinking not only in Tokha but also in the Kathmand...

Jun 30, 2026

WORLD

EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit

EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit

The European Union has turned its attention to China as Brussels frets over increasing trade imbalances between the 27-n...

The European Union has turned its attention to China as Brussels frets over increasing trade imbalances between the 27-n...

Jun 30, 2026

WORLD

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Pakistani airstrikes kill 36 civilians in Afghanistan and wound 160, officials say

Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Security forces carried out...

Pakistan said the operations were launched in response to militant attacks across Pakistan. Security forces carried out...

Jun 30, 2026

WORLD

Explainer: Will sporadic U.S.-Iran clashes derail fragile truce?

Explainer: Will sporadic U.S.-Iran clashes derail fragile truce?

The latest exchange came after the United States carried out strikes on multiple targets along Iran's coast on Friday, s...

The latest exchange came after the United States carried out strikes on multiple targets along Iran's coast on Friday, s...

Jun 30, 2026

SOCIETY

40 tons of Taichin Chiura sold in a single day in Bhaktapur

40 tons of Taichin Chiura sold in a single day in Bhaktapur

Taichin Chiura has been sold from Bhaktapur for Rs 250 per kg.

Taichin Chiura has been sold from Bhaktapur for Rs 250 per kg.

Jun 30, 2026

OPINION

Bhutan's Seven 'E's: A Traveller's Perspective

Bhutan's Seven 'E's: A Traveller's Perspective

A week in Bhutan revealed seven defining strengths—from environmental stewardship and English education to pragmat...

A week in Bhutan revealed seven defining strengths—from environmental stewardship and English education to pragmat...

Jun 30, 2026

OPINION

The Moral Case for Reservations in Nepal

The Moral Case for Reservations in Nepal

Symbolic gestures towards inclusion are welcome, but Nepal can achieve genuine social justice only by fostering an infor...

Symbolic gestures towards inclusion are welcome, but Nepal can achieve genuine social justice only by fostering an infor...

Jun 30, 2026