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KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Govt showing signs of authoritarianism: UML Chief Whip Mahar CPN-UML Parliamentary Party Chief Whip Ain Mahar has accused the government of exhibiting authoritarian tendencies, saying it is acting as if it is above the […]
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KATHMANDU: The taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for constitution amendment held separate meetings with former President duo, Dr Ram Baran Yadav and Bidya Devi Bhandari, and collected their suggestions on the matter of constitution amendment. Vital recommendations were elicited from Dr Yadav and Bhandari on the content to make the Constitution timely, practical […]
KATHMANDU: Sajha Yatayat technical advisor Bhushan Tuladhar has criticized the government’s decision to impose a five percent tax on electricity consumption above 50 units, saying the measure will place an additional financial burden on public electric transport operators. Speaking at a budget interaction programme organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday by the Institute of Strategic and […]
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KATHMANDU: The National Gen-Z Citizen Campaign has accused police of mistreatment of its activists and alleged political interference after demonstrators were taken into custody near the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. In a statement issued on Monday, the campaign said its members had gone to distribute pamphlets peacefully, expressing views that Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh are […]
KATHMANDU: The National Association of Community Electricity Users-Nepal has urged the government to clearly ensure the role of local governments and community institutions in the restructuring of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Issuing a statement, Association Chair Narayan Gyawali said that empowering local levels is essential to make the electricity distribution system more efficient, reduce […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said that the government is preparing necessary legislation to make Nepal’s forensic science laboratory more credible and aligned with international standards. Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Education, Health and Information Technology held at Singha Durbar on Thursday, Minister Pokharel said […]
KATHMANDU: A man who had been staying at a holding centre in Kirtipur after being displaced from a squatter settlement has died during treatment at Bir Hospital. According to family members, Bhesh Bahadur Darji, who had been moved to the holding centre following the removal of a squatter settlement, died on Thursday while undergoing treatment. […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress lawmaker Sandeep Rana has said that an ambitious budget without adequate resource backing could increase public disappointment. Speaking at a pre-budget discussion programme organized by the Institute of Strategic and Socio-Economic Research (ISSR) at Durbar Marg on Wednesday, MP Rana said citizens had high expectations from the government, particularly from the finance […]
KATHMANDU: The Central Disciplinary Committee of the Nepali Congress has suspended Bara District Working Committee President Rajesh Rai Yadav over allegations of violating party discipline during the parliamentary elections. A meeting of the committee held on Thursday at the party’s central office, BP Smriti Bhawan in Lalitpur, decided to suspend Yadav from performing his duties […]
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has said that building an aware and responsible society against discrimination is a shared responsibility of all, emphasizing equality, respect, and human dignity. Issuing a message on the occasion of the National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability on Thursday, Mayor Shah said these values […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Parliamentary Party Chief Whip Ain Mahar has accused the government of exhibiting authoritarian tendencies, saying it is acting as if it is above the constitution, laws, and established democratic norms. Speaking during an interaction with journalists at the UML parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar on Thursday, Chief Whip Mahar said the government […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has registered a commanding 167-run victory over Malaysia in the Asian Games qualifying cricket match on Thursday. In the match, Nepal national cricket team posted a massive total of 275 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs after Malaysia opted to field first upon winning the toss. For […]
LALITPUR: Social media personality popularly known as “Tulsa Collection” Tulsa Adhikari has been sent to jail for judicial custody. The Patan District Court on Thursday ordered that Adhikari be remanded in custody for trial proceedings. The order was issued by a bench of Judge Tek Nath Gautam during the hearing of a money laundering (asset […]
KATHMANDU: A new political initiative is set to be launched with the formation of a political party aimed at building a credible nationalist force in line with public sentiment and changing times, according to its promoters. Speaking on the development, Rana said the move has been initiated after widespread consultations at home and abroad, where […]
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KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said that the government’s campaign to protect public resources, strengthen good governance, and enforce institutional discipline in higher education has made notable progress. According to Minister Pokharel, more than Rs 104.6 million has been recovered from professors of Tribhuvan University (TU) who failed to return to […]
KATHMANDU: Dhawal Shumsher Rana has announced plans to form a new political party following his departure from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party. Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Thursday, Rana said preparations were underway to launch a new political force. Earlier this week, Rana had formally announced his resignation from the RPP, citing dissatisfaction with […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal opening batter Kushal Bhurtel has etched his name into the record books by scoring consecutive T20 International centuries, becoming the first Nepali player to achieve the feat. During Nepal’s Asian Games qualification match against Malaysia national cricket team on Thursday, Bhurtel reached his century in just 44 deliveries. It was the third T20I […]
KATHMANDU: Internal discontent within the Rastriya Prajatantra Party has surfaced publicly after 45 leaders, including central committee members, office-bearers of affiliated organizations, and party cadres from various levels, announced their resignation from the party. In a joint declaration issued on Wednesday, the leaders stated that they remain committed to the party’s core ideology, including constitutional […]
CHITWAN: Construction work on the Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium has resumed after a month-long suspension caused by delays in payment to the contractor. The construction company had halted work, citing non-payment due to delays in the release of funds from the Bagmati Provincial Government. According to Bharatpur Metropolitan City engineer Adarsha Pokharel, construction resumed after […]
KATHMANDU: Mountain guide Dawa Sherpa (Hilary), who had been missing for a week on Mount Everest, has been rescued alive and airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment. Sherpa was found in the Khumbu Icefall region and provided initial medical care before being transported by helicopter to HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu. According to rescuers, he was discovered […]
LALITPUR: Minister for Communication and Information Bikram Timilsina has said that Nepali literature continues to connect universal human concerns with local realities, helping to foster deeper understanding across cultures and communities. Addressing the inauguration of the Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers Workshop 2026 in Lalitpur on Thursday, Minister Timilsina said literature and music possess the […]
KATHMANDU: A man has been arrested on the charge of killing his wife following a domestic dispute in Bhaktapur. According to the District Police Range, Bhaktapur, the incident took place on Thursday night at a rented house in Chhaling, Bhaktapur Municipality-10. Police spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Jabegu said that 33-year-old Salina Bishwakarma was […]
KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF) has taken control of 774 electric vehicles that entered Nepal through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs evasion. According to APF spokesperson Bishnu Prasad Bhatta, the vehicles were seized overnight from Jomsom in Mustang, Kusma in Parbat, and Hemja in Kaski. Security personnel from APF […]
ROLPA: Three people were killed in a jeep accident in Madi, Rolpa, on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at Byangkhola in Gharti village of Madi Rural Municipality-2 at around 8 am. According to Rolpa Police Inspector Krishna Shrestha, the jeep plunged about 600 meters off the road, killing three occupants on the spot. The deceased […]
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has conducted inspections of massage centers and spas operating in the Thamel area as part of efforts to curb child sexual exploitation and labor abuse. The monitoring was carried out on Wednesday by the Human Trafficking and Transportation Control Committee of Ward No. 26 in coordination with Anahat Nepal, Nepal Police, […]
KATHMANDU: A fire at Khwopring English Secondary School in Libali, Bhaktapur Municipality, has caused significant damage to the school infrastructure. According to Principal Binod Prajapati, the blaze completely damaged two floors of the school building and destroyed five classrooms. The fire is estimated to have caused losses worth around Rs 5 million. School authorities suspect […]
BAJURA: A man was killed following a violent altercation between two intoxicated individuals in Kotila, Budhinanda Municipality-6, Bajura, on Thursday morning. According to police, Nir Rawat died after a dispute with Tekendra Rawat at a local eatery escalated into a physical confrontation. Police Inspector Gagansingh Bhat of the District Police Office, Bajura, said Nir died […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) is holding a meeting of its Central Disciplinary Committee today. Committee Secretary Dinesh Thapa Magar issued a press statement announcing that the meeting has been convened for today (Thursday). The meeting will be held at the party’s central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur, and all committee members have been requested to […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 2,445 motorists were prosecuted for violating traffic rules in the past 24 hours, generating Rs 22,76,517 in revenue for the state treasury. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 128 drivers were booked for drunk driving, 160 for illegal ride-sharing, 141 for signal light violations, and 183 for overspeeding. Similarly, […]
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal is scheduled to visit India soon after the return of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair RaBi Lamichhane from his ongoing visit. Khanal is set to travel to India on June 6–7 at the official invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit has been scheduled while Lamichhane is still […]
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic indicators present a mixed but broadly positive picture, with improving investor confidence, strong tourism growth, rising property revenues, and continued infrastructure development offsetting concerns over liquidity management and import restrictions. The […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal is taking on Malaysia today in the Asian Games cricket qualifiers in Singapore, with the aim of finishing as group winners. Nepal, placed in Group A, has already secured qualification for the Asian Games ahead of its final group match. The team heads into the contest with strong confidence after a dominant 221-run […]
KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Ambassador to India Dr. Shankar Sharma has said that the warm reception extended to Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strengthened confidence in Nepal-India relations. Lamichhane, who visited New Delhi at the invitation of the BJP, described his […]
BHAKTAPUR: Two people were killed and six others injured in a tractor accident in Changunarayan Municipality-8, Kalamsi of Bhaktapur. According to police, the accident took place last night when a tractor carrying labourers returning to their lodging after completing road slope work met with an accident. District Police Complex Bhaktapur spokesperson DSP Surya Khadka said […]
WASHINGTON DC: The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Iran. The measure passed by a 215–208 vote, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a rare bipartisan challenge to the ongoing conflict, which began in February. It marks the fourth attempt by […]
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has stressed the need for collective efforts to eliminate caste-based discrimination and untouchability, saying the National Day for Eradication of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability serves as a reminder of Nepal’s commitment to equality, social justice, and human dignity. Extending his best wishes to all Nepalis on the occasion, President Paudel […]
The significance of President Donald Trump’s May 12–15 visit to China—the first of his second presidency and his first visit since his state trip of November 2017—extends far beyond the immediate outcomes of bilateral diplomacy. While public attention focused on trade frictions, Taiwan, technological competition, and security disputes, the summit’s real importance lies in what […]
Khabarhub (English)PrivateKATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Nepal-India ties can be elevated through development diplomacy: Lamichhane Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said that Nepal and India can move beyond past limitations and usher in a new era of […]
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CHICAGO: Cancer researchers presented a series of significant treatment advances and early-stage findings at the annual summit of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which concluded on Tuesday in Chicago. The meeting featured more than 7,000 scientific studies covering breakthroughs in treatment, early detection, and drug development, including promising—but still preliminary—data on weight-loss medications and […]
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) has welcomed the government’s decision to prioritize the information technology sector as a key pillar of economic transformation in the budget for fiscal year 2026/27. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAS-IT said the budget’s policy measures would help boost Nepal’s IT exports, generate […]
KATHMANDU: The government’s budget for fiscal year 2083/84 has received a mixed response, with representatives from most sectors expressing dissatisfaction while only a handful voiced optimism about its potential impact. The views emerged during a budget discussion organized by the Institute for Strategic and Socio-Economic Research (ISSR) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, where stakeholders from various […]
KATHMANDU: The Medical Education Commission has decided to reissue all directives and procedures previously introduced by the Commission after completing the required legal process. The decision was taken at the Commission’s 24th meeting held on Wednesday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Balendra Shah. […]
KATHMANDU: Environmentalist and technical advisor to Sajha Yatayat, Bhushan Tuladhar, has criticized the government’s budget for fiscal year 2083/84, saying it lacks a clear roadmap for the operation and expansion of public electric buses. Speaking at a budget interaction program organized by the Institute of Strategic and Socio-Economic Research in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Tuladhar said […]
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KATHMANDU: A thematic committee meeting aimed at strengthening coordination among the federal, provincial and local governments has made a series of key decisions to address structural challenges in the communication sector, amend outdated laws, develop integrated digital systems and improve public service delivery. The meeting of the Information and Communication Sector Thematic Committee, formed under […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has indicated that he is not prepared to relinquish the party leadership anytime soon, despite mounting pressure from within the party and an intensifying debate over leadership transition. Addressing the inauguration of a membership renewal, expansion and motivation workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Oli reiterated that he would not […]
KATHMANDU: The Health Insurance Board has instructed private hospitals to ensure the provision of medical treatment for patients requiring emergency care under the health insurance scheme. Board Senior Medical Superintendent Dr. Pawan Kumar Shah said that the directive has been issued to ensure that insured services are provided only in cases where emergency treatment is […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has called for applications to fill vacant leadership positions in nine government health councils, hospitals, and boards. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the ministry invited eligible candidates to apply for vacant posts in the Ayurveda Medical Council, Nepal Health Research Council, Nepal Nursing Council, Nepal […]
KATHMANDU: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries has welcomed the government’s budget for fiscal year 2026/27, describing it as a positive and industry-oriented plan that could provide a new direction to Nepal’s economy if implemented effectively. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Confederation said the budget places industrial promotion at the center of economic policy […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said that Nepal and India can move beyond past limitations and usher in a new era of development diplomacy following his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to social media after a nearly hour-long meeting with Modi during his ongoing visit to India, Lamichhane […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has issued a strong warning to Prime Minister Balen Shah, asking him not to make irresponsible remarks regarding national issues. Speaking at the inauguration of the UML’s national workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Oli criticized the Prime Minister’s recent statement in Parliament, where he reportedly claimed that Nepal had […]