Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

PM Shah reappoints Sudan Gurung disregarding NHRC report

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KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has come under criticism after deciding to reappoint Sudan Gurung as Home Minister despite a report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) identifying him as[ ... ]

House of Representatives adjourned after opposition continues obstruction

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KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives has been adjourned after opposition parties continued their obstruction of parliamentary proceedings. The House had earlier been postponed until Tuesday after opposition lawmakers disrupted Monday's session. As[ ... ]

Mahabir Pun appointed as Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation

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KATHMANDU: Independent lawmaker Mahabir Pun has been appointed as the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation. According to the government, Pun will take the oath of office and secrecy at 3 PM today at Sheetal[ ... ]

Traffic halted along BP Highway amid rising Roshi River flow

KATHMANDU: Vehicular movement along the BP Highway has been suspended from 12:30 PM today due to potential risks caused by rising water levels in the Roshi River. According to DSP Rabin Bista of the District Police Office, Dhulikhel, all types of vehicles have been restricted…

Harka Sampang takes a dig at PM Balen Shah in Parliament

KATHMANDU: Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang took a sarcastic jab at Prime Minister Balen…

NC demands leadership change in Lumbini Province, coalition dispute surfaces

BUTWAL: A dispute has surfaced within the ruling coalition over a possible leadership change in…

PM Balen decides to reappoint Sudan Gurung as Home Minister

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has decided to reappoint Sudan Gurung as the Home Minister,…

RSP’s provincial conventions to begin today

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which has already completed ward-, municipal-, and district-level conventions…

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 economic landscape presents a mixed picture, marked by weak investor confidence but continuing…

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

Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur

KANCHANPUR: Local governments in Kanchanpur have begun temporarily closing schools due to rising temperatures and growing health concerns among students.

Insurance payments ease as govt gradually clears past dues

KIRTIPUR: Health insurance payments, which had become problematic in previous years due to a lack…

Govt committed to strengthening public health system: Health Minister Mehta

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta has said that the government is…

Patient influx puts pressure on Mustang Hospital

MUSTANG: Jomsom Provincial Hospital, the only hospital in Mustang district, has been witnessing a steady…

Cancer researchers unveil major treatment advances and emerging therapies at ASCO summit

CHICAGO: Cancer researchers presented a series of significant treatment advances and early-stage findings at the…

Shun tobacco use for better health, urges Health Minister Mehta

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta has urged tobacco users to quit…

Three more arrested in ‘Nepali Bro’ wife murder case in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested three more individuals in connection with the murder of a woman…

Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung demands action against Ishwori Bhujel’s killer

KATHMANDU: Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung has called for strict legal action against those involved…