Monday, June 16th, 2025

NC and UML lawmakers missing in House meeting

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: The ongoing discussion on the national budget, presented by Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel in the House of Representatives, continues despite obstruction from Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers. The ruling coalition has pushed ahead[ ... ]

Sirens in Tel Aviv: Will Nepal wait or evacuate Nepalis?

Keshab Sawad

KATHMANDU: As tensions erupt into open conflict between Iran and Israel, concerns are mounting over the safety of thousands of Nepalis working in the region. While the Government of Nepal confirms that only 12 Nepalis[ ... ]

Zebra crossings near useless in Kathmandu

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Pedestrians in Kathmandu are increasingly finding that the designated zebra crossings, meant to provide safe passage across roads, are often disregarded by vehicle drivers and, at times, overlooked by traffic police. Zebra crossings, marked[ ... ]

Narayan Kaji Shrestha blames govt for rising public discontent

KATHMANDU: CPN (Maoist Centre) Senior Vice-Chair Narayan Kaji Shrestha today highlighted the need to exert pressure for the swift completion of transitional justice mechanisms. Speaking at the 13th Commemoration Program for Martyr Rit Bahadur Khadka Pratap at the Maoist party office in Paris Danda, Shrestha…

NC and UML lawmakers missing in House meeting

KATHMANDU: The ongoing discussion on the national budget, presented by Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel…

RPP continues parliament boycott over visit visa scam 

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) continued its boycott of the House of Representatives on…

RPP to forfeit parliament allowance for boycotted session

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided not to accept the parliamentary allowance for…

House of Representatives meeting taking place today

KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives is meeting at 11 a.m. today at the Federal Parliament…

Fast food: Nutritionist’s advice on reducing flour-based foods

KATHMANDU: Fast food—referring to quick-cooked snacks like spicy 'panipuri', momo, chowmein, and more—is a popular part of urban life, available everywhere from street vendors to…

Cool Boy’s viral journey leads to the big screen

KATHMANDU: Paras Bam, a social media star best known as 'Cool Boy,' has taken his first major step into Nepal’s film industry with Hostel-3. With…

Divorce in debate: News item or invasion of privacy?

KATHMANDU: A popular singer finalized her divorce recently, having filed for separation from her husband a few weeks earlier at the Kathmandu District Court. The…

Birgunj Customs collects Rs 158 billion in revenue in 11 months

BIRGUNJ: The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 158.60 billion in revenue over the first eleven months of the current fiscal year, achieving 79 percent of its annual target. Chief Customs Administrator Deepak Lamichhane said…

Birgunj schools closed for 6 more days due to ongoing heatwave

BIRGUNJ: Birgunj Metropolitan City has extended school closures for an additional six days as extreme heat conditions persist. Earlier, the

Extreme heat prompts two-day school holiday in Belauri

KANCHANPUR: Belauri Municipality has announced a two-day school holiday due to extreme heat. Citing health concerns for teachers, students, and

Education Minister seeks one week to finalize school education bill amid ongoing talks with teachers

KATHMANDU: Education Minister Raghuraj Pant has requested one week to move forward with the long-awaited School Education Bill, citing ongoing

Education a vital right for people with disabilities: Minister Pant

LALITPUR: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Raghuji Pant, has emphasized that access to education is crucial for empowering people

Lahan Municipality launches door-to-door diabetes and blood pressure screening

SIRAHA: Lahan Municipality has launched a weeklong door-to-door health screening campaign for diabetes and high…

Madhyabindu Provincial Hospital upgraded to 100-bed facility

NAWALPARASI: Madhyabindu Provincial Hospital, located in Kawasoti-16, Danda of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East), has been upgraded…

COVID infections rising among returnees from India, testing hampered by lack of kits

KANCHANPUR: The Sudurpaschim Health Directorate has confirmed COVID-19 infections in 16 individuals who recently returned…

Dengue spreads almost across country, reaching 72 districts

KATHMANDU: With the arrival of monsoon, the cases of dengue infection have increased. The period…

Phaplu Hospital overwhelmed as 15-bed facility handles 54 patients daily

SOLUKHUMBU: The 15-bed Phaplu District Hospital has been operating well beyond its capacity, providing services…

Police visit journalist Dil Bhusan Pathak’s home; he seeks help from Press Council and FNJ

KATHMANDU:  A police team visited journalist Dil Bhusan Pathak’s residence in Dhumbarahi on Wednesday afternoon…

Gold jewellery and cash fraudsters arrested

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested and made public two individuals accused of defrauding citizens by promising…