WORLD

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometres (1.6...

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometres (1.6...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official positi...

Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former president Raul Castro, who no longer holds an official positi...

Jun 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Himalaya Airlines starts direct flight service on Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route

Himalaya Airlines starts direct flight service on Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route

With the inaugural flight, Himalaya Airlines has become the first and only commercial carrier in the history of civil av...

With the inaugural flight, Himalaya Airlines has become the first and only commercial carrier in the history of civil av...

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, wou...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the benchmark repurchase rate, the level at which it lends to commercial banks, wou...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Minister Chaudhary calls for climate change resilient and nature-friendly development

Minister Chaudhary calls for climate change resilient and nature-friendly development

In her address to the main function marking the World Environment Day, 2026 today, Minister Chaudhary said the slogan 'F...

In her address to the main function marking the World Environment Day, 2026 today, Minister Chaudhary said the slogan 'F...

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...

Foreign aid falls short of target by Rs 26 billion Nepal has received significantly less foreign aid than targeted this...

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 digital, trade cooperation

An official statement by the European Union noted that building on the Comprehensive Strategic Agenda Towards 2030, agre...

An official statement by the European Union noted that building on the Comprehensive Strategic Agenda Towards 2030, agre...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Power supply to be disrupted for four hours in nearly 100 locations of Kathmandu and Lalitpur on Saturday

Power supply to be disrupted for four hours in nearly 100 locations of Kathmandu and Lalitpur on Saturday

According to a notice issued by the Matatirtha-based 132 kV Transmission Conductor Upgrading Project of the Nepal Electr...

According to a notice issued by the Matatirtha-based 132 kV Transmission Conductor Upgrading Project of the Nepal Electr...

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 range set at Rs 92.15–276.45

A total of 17.16 million shares of the company have been listed on NEPSE. Of the listed shares, 4.29 million are ordinar...

A total of 17.16 million shares of the company have been listed on NEPSE. Of the listed shares, 4.29 million are ordinar...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest

India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest

Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old Boston University graduate behind the online movement, said he was flying back from the...

Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old Boston University graduate behind the online movement, said he was flying back from the...

Jun 05, 2026