WORLD

India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns

India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns

Hydraulic cranes and ropes were used to dismantle the 21-metre (70-foot) sculpture in Kolkata, the capital of West Benga...

Hydraulic cranes and ropes were used to dismantle the 21-metre (70-foot) sculpture in Kolkata, the capital of West Benga...

Jun 02, 2026

WORLD

Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters

Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters

World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering...

World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering...

Jun 02, 2026

WORLD

US and Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall

US and Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall

Weeks of indirect talks marked by stark threats and several waves of air strikes have so far failed to agree an end to t...

Weeks of indirect talks marked by stark threats and several waves of air strikes have so far failed to agree an end to t...

Jun 02, 2026

POLITICS

US envoy dismisses allegations of role in Nepal’s Gen Z protests, reaffirms support for tech freedom

US envoy dismisses allegations of role in Nepal’s Gen Z protests, reaffirms support for tech freedom

US Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers dismissed claims of US involvement in Nepal’s Gen Z protests, reaffirming suppo...

US Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers dismissed claims of US involvement in Nepal’s Gen Z protests, reaffirming suppo...

Jun 02, 2026

OPINION

Nepal’s Electoral Earthquake and the Challenge of Geopolitics

Nepal’s Electoral Earthquake and the Challenge of Geopolitics

Nepal’s unprecedented political transformation, driven by the rise of the RSP and the Rabi–Balen leadership,...

Nepal’s unprecedented political transformation, driven by the rise of the RSP and the Rabi–Balen leadership,...

Jun 02, 2026

Editorial

PM Shah and the Burden of Words

PM Shah and the Burden of Words

Prime Minister Balen Shah’s remarks on the Nepal–India border have triggered controversy and clarification,...

Prime Minister Balen Shah’s remarks on the Nepal–India border have triggered controversy and clarification,...

Jun 02, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming FY

Govt plans to collect Rs 1.6 trillion in revenue in upcoming FY

At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the b...

At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the b...

Jun 01, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepali Army celebrates UN Peacekeepers’ Day, honours families of fallen soldiers

Nepali Army celebrates UN Peacekeepers’ Day, honours families of fallen soldiers

The Nepali Army celebrated International United Nations Peacekeepers’ Day  with a special ceremony held at th...

The Nepali Army celebrated International United Nations Peacekeepers’ Day  with a special ceremony held at th...

Jun 01, 2026

POLITICS

MP Nishkal challenges PM Balen, calls his statement a “note of dissent”

MP Nishkal challenges PM Balen, calls his statement a “note of dissent”

Speaking in the House, he said the Prime Minister must return to the parliamentary rostrum and provide an “inch-by...

Speaking in the House, he said the Prime Minister must return to the parliamentary rostrum and provide an “inch-by...

Jun 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment for FY 2026/27, an increase of Rs 75 billion

Budget earmarks Rs 242.21 billion on govt employees’ payment for FY 2026/27, an increase of Rs 75 billion

For this year, the government has allocated Rs 167.21 billion to pay the individuals engaged in various government offic...

For this year, the government has allocated Rs 167.21 billion to pay the individuals engaged in various government offic...

Jun 02, 2026