Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Is Nepali Congress heading for greater division despite grassroots campaign push?

The outcome of the digital membership update has strengthened the establishment’s position, while the dissident faction continues coordinated pressure-building activities.

Asmita Parajuli

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress launched its one-month grassroots campaign with the onset of the Nepali New Year 2083, aiming to engage party workers at the local level and digitally update active membership records. The campaign,[ ... ]

Monkey menace reaches Kathmandu as Nepal debates control, conservation and coexistence

Sita Neupane

KATHMANDU: The growing monkey menace is no longer limited to Nepal’s villages. In recent years, the problem has spread into the capital Kathmandu, affecting residential areas and religious sites alike. Around major heritage areas such[ ... ]

Will Finance Minister escape after calling media rags and threatening opposition?

Narayan Aryal

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has come under intense political fire after making controversial remarks in Parliament, where he referred to media outlets critical of him as rags and issued indirect threats to opposition lawmakers[ ... ]

Nepal to be developed as an international destination for wellness tourism: Minister Poudel

KATHMANDU: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadgaraj Poudel has announced plans to position Nepal as a premier international destination for wellness tourism. This initiative coincides with the celebration of the 'Arogya Dashak or Wellness Decade,' a ten-year commitment to health tourism, spearheaded by…

NC President expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Yam Bhandari

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of…

Kulman Ghising says election setback is not a defeat

KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has said he does not consider…

UML launches province-wise consultations for party reform and reorganisation drive

KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has begun collecting suggestions from provincial-level committees through a task force formed…

Is Nepali Congress heading for greater division despite grassroots campaign push?

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress launched its one-month grassroots campaign with the onset of the Nepali…

World Food Safety Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: The ‘World Food Safety Day’ is being observed globally today (June 7) with the theme “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere.” This…

Changunarayan to become country’s first ‘Yoga Municipality’

BHAKTAPUR: The historic town of Changunarayan, located on a hill in the northeastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, is set to become Nepal’s first officially…

Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure

KATHMANDU: Today marks World Hypertension Day, observed globally including in Nepal with various awareness programmes. Health experts say the number of people suffering from high…

Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s economy is showing a mix of cautious optimism and persistent structural challenges. While…

Education Ministry forms probe panel over study visa recommendation irregularities

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education, and Sports has formed a three-member committee to investigate the alleged involvement of ministry employees

14,057 students pass KMC scholarship selection test

KATHMANDU: A total of 14,057 students have passed the scholarship selection examination conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) on Sunday.

Over 26,000 students to appear in KMC scholarship exam today

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is conducting a scholarship examination for students enrolling in Grade 11 today (Sunday). The metropolis

26,680 students to appear in KMC scholarship exam

KATHMANDU: A total of 26,680 students are participating in the scholarship entrance examination for Grades 11 and 12 to be

Simkot Rural Municipality declared fully vaccinated

HUMLA: Simkot Rural Municipality, the district headquarters of Humla, has been declared a fully vaccinated…

Minister Mehta calls for making Ayurvedic production more effective

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta on Friday visited the Singha Durbar…

Two-day women’s health camp to screen for cervical and breast cancer in Panchthar

PANCHTHAR: An expert health team from Kathmandu is set to conduct screening and treatment services…

Nepal Eye Hospital to provide services on Sundays as well

KATHMANDU: Nepal Eye Hospital in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, has announced that it is providing regular services…

‘Trauma Society of Nepal’ formed under leadership of Dr. Pramod Lamichhane

KATHMANDU: The Trauma Society of Nepal has been formed under the chairmanship of orthopedic surgeon…

SC increases jail term in Ramhari Shrestha murder case

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has sentenced Govinda Bahadur Batala to 10 years in prison in…

Goods worth over Rs 614,000 seized for smuggling across border

KATHMANDU: Police have seized goods worth more than Rs 614,000 that were allegedly brought into…