Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

Education Minister Pun mocks Mahesh Basnet’s criticism of ministers



KATHMANDU: Education Minister Mahabir Pun has sharply responded to social media remarks made by Mahesh Basnet, who had criticized Energy Minister Kulman Ghising and Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal.

Sharing Basnet’s Facebook post, Pun mocked the former minister for claiming credit for making Nepal like heaven. Addressing Basnet as his brother, Pun wrote “You keep boasting that you’ve made Nepal a heaven, prosperous and corruption‑free. Hearing all that just makes me laugh. What are you even saying, brother?”

Pun’s comments underline the growing tension between political figures on social media over public service and governance issues.

Publish Date : 02 December 2025 12:17 PM

Today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the official foreign

Nepalese courage praised as pillar of Indian military strength

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Institute of International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE)

Kathmandu records 7.9°C minimum at 5:45 am today

KATHMANDU: The minimum temperature in Kathmandu Valley at 5:45 am today

Candidates defy EC, hesitant to provide clarifications

KATHMANDU: With just 22 days remaining until the election to the House

Voter education program to run from Feb 15–March 1

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has announced that a voter