ECONOMY

Gold price jumps by Rs 18,400 per tola in a week with hike in customs rate on import

Gold price jumps by Rs 18,400 per tola in a week with hike in customs rate on import

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 18,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) due to the government revising...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 18,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) due to the government revising...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

Australia flu cases drop 65 pct as experts urge vaccination

Australia flu cases drop 65 pct as experts urge vaccination

The Australian Center for Disease Control released its latest respiratory surveillance report on Friday, showing 33,071...

The Australian Center for Disease Control released its latest respiratory surveillance report on Friday, showing 33,071...

Jun 06, 2026

POLITICS

Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Chandani

Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Chandani

The proposed dry port is expected to play a significant role in boosting trade connectivity and supporting the country&r...

The proposed dry port is expected to play a significant role in boosting trade connectivity and supporting the country&r...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

Study warns storage loss in global small reservoirs

Study warns storage loss in global small reservoirs

According to the research published in the journal Nature Sustainability, the world's reservoirs lose, on average, 7.3 p...

According to the research published in the journal Nature Sustainability, the world's reservoirs lose, on average, 7.3 p...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

India's GDP growth estimated at 7.7 pct in FY 2025-26

India's GDP growth estimated at 7.7 pct in FY 2025-26

Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the country's economy showcased resilience with real GDP expanding by 7.8 percent i...

Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the country's economy showcased resilience with real GDP expanding by 7.8 percent i...

Jun 06, 2026

POLITICS

Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV customs evasion case, calls it misinformation

Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV customs evasion case, calls it misinformation

The ministry said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that further details will be made public...

The ministry said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that further details will be made public...

Jun 06, 2026

Health

Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs

Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs

Following an inspection at the Department of Drug Administration, Minister Mehta instructed officials to prevent any dis...

Following an inspection at the Department of Drug Administration, Minister Mehta instructed officials to prevent any dis...

Jun 06, 2026

POLITICS

Inquiry panel clears Sudan Gurung; return as Home Minister likely

Inquiry panel clears Sudan Gurung; return as Home Minister likely

The three-member panel, led by former High Court Judge Achyut Prasad Bhattarai, submitted a 45-page report to Prime Mini...

The three-member panel, led by former High Court Judge Achyut Prasad Bhattarai, submitted a 45-page report to Prime Mini...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

7 killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia

7 killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia

The blast occurred Thursday afternoon at a mine in the municipality of Sutatausa, local media reported. Preliminary info...

The blast occurred Thursday afternoon at a mine in the municipality of Sutatausa, local media reported. Preliminary info...

Jun 06, 2026

SOCIETY

Road safety law stuck in limbo for eight years; Nepal records average eight deaths daily

Road safety law stuck in limbo for eight years; Nepal records average eight deaths daily

In the absence of a dedicated legal framework, authorities are still relying on general transport regulations to manage...

In the absence of a dedicated legal framework, authorities are still relying on general transport regulations to manage...

Jun 06, 2026