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Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. PM Shah pledges stronger govt-private sector cooperation Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the private sector to address economic challenges and create a more conducive environment for investment and business expansion. During a discussion with entrepreneurs and business leaders at […]

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RSP forms committee to prepare document on right to recall

KATHMANDU: The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has formed a committee to prepare a document on the proposed provision of the ‘right to recall’. According to RSP spokesperson Jagadish Kharel, the party on Friday formed an 11-member committee coordinated by General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya to draft the document. The committee was formed in line […]

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HoR session adjourned until September 15

KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been adjourned until September 15. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal announced the adjournment on Friday after the House completed discussions and decision-making on the bills included in the day’s agenda. During the session, lawmakers approved proposals to take two separate bills into consideration. After completing all scheduled […]

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Disaster Relief Fund records Rs 13.23 billion in deposits

KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund had received a total of Rs 13.23 billion in deposits as of Friday. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers said that, as of 5:00 pm Friday, the total balance in nine bank accounts designated by the government for collecting relief contributions stood at Rs […]

Foreign travel details to be available through Nagarik app

KATHMANDU: The Department of Immigration has introduced an arrangement to make Nepali citizens’ foreign travel details available through the Nagarik app. Issuing a press release today, the department said the new service would allow Nepali citizens to access their international arrival and departure records through the app, with the aim of making its services more […]

Foreign investors drawn to IT sector projects

KATHMANDU: Foreign investors have recently shown increased interest in Nepal’s information technology sector, with IT projects accounting for the largest share of foreign investment commitments. Of the 1,116 projects for which foreign investment commitments were received in fiscal year 2082/83, 727 are in the information technology sector. Other sectors receiving investment commitments include manufacturing with […]

PM Shah to address UN General Assembly on Sept. 24

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) is scheduled to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24. The high-level general debate of the UNGA will be held from September 22 to 28 in New York, the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the theme of this […]

Traditional slogans no longer enough to win elections: UML

KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has acknowledged serious organisational and political weaknesses behind its humiliating defeat in the March 5 election, with its election review report calling for leadership transition, greater youth participation, and a departure from traditional political slogans. The Election Review and Party Reorganisation Task Force, comprising Vice Chairman Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ and General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, has started discussions on the report. However, Chairman KP […]

NEPSE gains 27.94 points, turnover exceeds Rs 4.36 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose 27.94 points to close at 2,559.49 points, with total turnover exceeding Rs 4.36 billion. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange, more than 12 million shares changed hands during the trading session. Market sentiment remained positive, with the share prices of 237 companies gaining, while 31 declined. The […]

Israel continues emergency relief support to flood-affected communities in Nuwakot

KATHMANDU: The Embassy of Israel in Nepal has continued its emergency humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating floods in Ward No. 2 of Trishuli, Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot. Janan Bebar, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Israel in Nepal, visited the affected area and handed over emergency go-bags and boxes containing essential supplies […]

US Chargé d’Affaires pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal

KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of the United States to Nepal, Megan Bouldin, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal today. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bouldin paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi floods and expressed the US government’s solidarity with the Government […]

National Goat Research Centre exceeds production targets

DAMAULI: The National Goat Research Centre in Damauli-Bandipur exceeded its production targets for goats of various breeds and other source materials in the fiscal year 2082/83. The centre produced 411 goats against a target of 333, according to centre chief Raju Kandel. The centre also exceeded its targets for milk and cheese production. It produced […]

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132 students displaced by Bhotekoshi floods enrolled in school

KATHMANDU: A total of 132 students displaced by the recent Bhotekoshi floods have been enrolled at a school in Kathmandu. Acting Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Sunita Dangol, said that the 132 students, who are currently taking shelter in Kathmandu after being displaced by the Bhotekoshi floods, have started attending Gitamata School in Dallu. Dangol […]

Rs 15 million assistance announced for treatment of Bhotekoshi flood victims

KATHMANDU: USV Pharmaceuticals has announced financial assistance of Rs 15 million for the medical treatment of victims affected by the Bhotekoshi flood. An agreement to provide the assistance was signed at a programme held in Kathmandu on Thursday between Nepal Medical Association President Dr. Badri Rijal and USV Pharmaceuticals Chief Business Officer Mahidwaj Sisodia. Under […]

Madhesi Commission submits annual report to President

KATHMANDU: The annual report of the Madhesi Commission for fiscal year 2082/83 has been presented to President Ramchandra Paudel. Acting Chairperson of the commission, Jeevachha Sah, presented the report to President Paudel at a programme held at the President’s Office, Shital Niwas, today. Article 294 of the Constitution of Nepal requires constitutional commissions to submit […]

HoR business schedule set until Oct 1

KATHMANDU: The Business Advisory Committee of the House of Representatives (HoR), chaired by Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal, has determined the House’s business schedule until October 1. According to the Speaker’s Private Secretariat, the committee discussed the proposed business schedule at a meeting held at Singha Durbar today and recommended its approval with necessary revisions.

PM Shah pledges stronger government-private sector cooperation

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the private sector to address economic challenges and create a more conducive environment for investment and business expansion. During a discussion with entrepreneurs and business leaders at Singha Durbar on Friday, Shah said the government was committed to creating a conducive environment for investment and business expansion. Rashtriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Bidushi Rana, […]

Govt’s view of private sector is not positive: Gagan Thapa

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that the government’s view of the private sector is not positive. Speaking at a programme organised by the Girija Prasad Koirala Foundation in Kathmandu on Friday, Thapa said the current Prime Minister has shown a tendency to dislike and neglect the private sector. He said that […]

Rs 95.42 billion required to remove Bhotekoshi flood debris: Report

KATHMANDU: An estimated Rs 95.42 billion will be required to remove debris, including rocks, earth, sand, and wreckage from buildings left behind by the massive flooding of the Bhotekoshi River. The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority estimates that […]

Additional team of specialist doctors to be deployed to flood-affected areas

KATHMANDU: An additional team of specialist doctors is being deployed to the Bhotekoshi flood-affected areas. The Ministry of Health is sending a team of specialist doctors from Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital to the flood-affected areas of Nuwakot and Rasuwa today to strengthen maternal and child health services. Although health teams […]

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PM Shah discusses economic challenges with top business leaders

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah is holding discussions with four industrialists and businessmen. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Shah is holding discussions with industrialists and businessmen Binod Chaudhary, Pawan Golyan, Umesh Shrestha and Chandra Dhakal. The discussions, being held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, are focused on […]

Two arrested with marijuana and brown sugar in Parsa

BIRGUNJ: Police have arrested two people with marijuana and brown sugar in separate locations in Parsa. Police arrested 70-year-old Dukhi Mahato of Bhathora, Paterwasugauli Rural Municipality-4, from his residence with 18.4 kg of marijuana. An Indian national was also arrested from Parwanipur, Birgunj Metropolitan City-21, with brown sugar. According to the District Police Office, the […]

PM Balen holds phone talks with New Zealand PM Luxon

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah (Balen) held a telephone conversation with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, discussing the Bhotekoshi flood response and the search for missing people, including New Zealand citizens. During the conversation, Prime Minister Shah informed his New Zealand counterpart that search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts had been intensified following […]

Bhotekoshi flood: Rs 100 billion needed for social sector recovery alone

KATHMANDU: The Bhotekoshi flash flood caused an estimated Rs 67.87 billion in damage to the social sector, while approximately Rs 103.54 billion will be required for recovery, according to a government assessment. The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) Report, jointly prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, […]

60 gas cylinders seized in Bhaktapur distributed to the public

BHAKTAPUR: The District Administration Office, Bhaktapur, has distributed 60 LPG cylinders found stored at Madhyapur Banquet in Madhyapur Thimi to the general public. The cylinders were distributed during a market monitoring operation led by Chief District Officer Binod Kumar Khadka last evening. The banquet operator told the monitoring team that the cylinders had been brought […]

Bhote Koshi flood: Death toll reaches 1,377

KATHMANDU: The death toll from the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood has risen to 1,377, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. As of Thursday evening, authorities had recovered 1,377 bodies from various areas affected by the disaster. In addition, two people who sustained injuries in the flood died while receiving treatment. […]

EV catches fire, driver dies in Chitwan

CHITWAN: The driver of an electric vehicle (EV) died after the vehicle caught fire on the East-West Highway in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-9 today. The identity of the deceased has not yet been established due to severe burns sustained in the incident. According to Rameshwor Poudel, superintendent of police at the District Police Office, the EV, […]

CPN-UML task force to meet today to review election performance

KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML task force formed to review the party’s election performance and recommend measures for restructuring is scheduled to meet at 11:00 am today in Chyasal. The task force was established following the party’s poor showing in the February 21 elections. According to a party official, the meeting will deliberate on two separate reports. One […]

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 latest economic and policy developments reveal a mixed outlook shaped by market weakness, disaster-related disruption, and efforts to strengthen economic resilience. The NEPSE’s 13.85-point decline, following another fall the previous day, alongside lower turnover and broad-based losses, indicates weak investor sentiment. In contrast, rising gold and silver prices suggest […]

161st Moti Jayanti being observed today

KATHMANDU: The 161st birth anniversary of national luminary and “Youth Poet” Motiram Bhatta is being observed today with various literary events. Bhatta was born on this day in 1923 BS (1866 AD) on Kushe Aunsi, which is observed as National Father’s Day. He died on the same day in 1953 BS (1896 AD). Although he […]

House of Representatives meeting taking place today

KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives, the lower house of the Federal Parliament, is meeting today. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm at Singha Durbar. During the meeting, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle will present a proposal seeking consideration of the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083. Similarly, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary […]

Bhotekoshi flood: Family cremates four after hope of return fades

BAGLUNG: With search efforts failing to locate a missing engineer couple and their two children for 16 days following the Bhotekoshi flood, the family performed their final rites on Thursday. Rajesh Sharma Poudel, 36, and Pramila Pathak, 35, of Tityang, Baglung Municipality-9, were working at the Trishuli-3B Hydropower Project when they went missing along with their four-year-old son, Aditya, and two-year-old daughter, Aditi. The family […]

Nepali Army builds Acrow bridge at Devighat in five days

NUWAKOT: The flood in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26 swept away the bridge over the Tadi River at Devighat, which connects Bidur and Belkotgadhi municipalities in Nuwakot. The destruction of the bridge severed a vital link between Nuwakot, Dhading, and Rasuwagadhi. The sudden and devastating flood left many people stranded and caused further hardship […]

Foreign currency exchange rates fixed for today

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at Rs 152.41, while the selling rate is Rs 153.01. The buying rate of one euro has been fixed at Rs 177.32 and the selling rate at […]

Kushe Aunsi, Father’s Day, being observed across Nepal

KATHMANDU: Kushe Aunsi, also known as Father’s Day, is being observed across the country today. Hindus celebrate Kushe Aunsi by bringing kush, a sharp-edged sacred grass, into their homes. According to religious beliefs, kush brought by priests and sanctified through sacred mantras ensures the well-being and prosperity of the household. The Hindu community regards kush, tulsi […]

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Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Cabinet approves PM Balendra Shah’s US visit The government has approved the participation of a Nepali delegation led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. A […]

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PSC presents annual report before President Paudel

KATHMANDU: Acting chairperson of Public Service Commission (PSC), Madhav Belbase, has presented PSC’s annual report for fiscal year 2082/83 before President Ramchandra Paudel. At a programme organised at the Office of the President today, acting chairperson Belbase presented the annual report in accordance with Article 294 of the constitution. According to PSC spokesperson Ritesh Kumar […]

Education Minister Pokharel holds talks with provincial education ministers from all seven provinces

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel held discussions with ministers overseeing education from all seven provinces on Thursday. The meeting, held at the Ministry in Singha Durbar, focused on strengthening cooperation and coordination between the federal and provincial governments in the education and sports sectors. The participants also discussed the organisation of the […]

Nepal unable to cope with disproportionate climate burden: Speaker Aryal

KATHMANDU: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has said Nepal has a negligible role behind climate change, but the country is at the receiving end of climate burden. Addressing the first General Assembly of the South Asia Wildlife Law Enforcement Network in Lalitpur on Thursday, Speaker Aryal said a thousand of people lost their lives and thousands […]

Newly appointed Industry Minister Dipak Kumar Sah assumes office

KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Dipak Kumar Sah has assumed office. Sah, who took the oath of office from President Ram Chandra Paudel on Thursday, reached the ministry in Singha Durbar and formally assumed his responsibilities. Sah was appointed minister following the resignation of Gauri Kumari Yadav. Sah, who had served […]

Hetauda’s Banaskhandi Temple blends religion and tourism

HETAUDA: Banaskhandi Temple, located in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-2, has emerged as a popular religious and tourist destination in the area. Located about 1.5 kilometres northeast of Hetauda, the industrial city, the temple lies amid lush forests at the foothills of the surrounding hills. In recent years, the temple area has also become a popular venue […]

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Newly appointed Industry Minister Dipak Kumar Sah takes oath

KATHMANDU: Dipak Kumar Sah, who was recommended as the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, has taken the oath of office. Sah took the oath at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, among others, attended the swearing-in […]

Dr Hari Prasad Lamsal appointed chair of Teacher Service Commission

KATHMANDU: The government has appointed former secretary Dr Hari Prasad Lamsal as the chairperson of the Teacher Service Commission. A Cabinet meeting held Thursday appointed the office-bearers of the commission. The government also appointed Ram Sharan Sapkota of Makwanpur as a member and Bishnu Ghimire of Kathmandu as the woman member of the commission.

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Prachanda calls for stronger international action on climate change

JANAKPURDHAM: Nepali Communist Party Coordinator and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said Nepal should raise the issue of climate change more effectively at international forums. Speaking to journalists after arriving in Janakpurdham to participate in a party programme, Dahal said the rapid melting of the mountains due to climate change is not […]

Cabinet approves PM Balendra Shah’s US visit

KATHMANDU: The government has approved the participation of a Nepali delegation led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. A Cabinet meeting held Thursday approved Prime Minister Shah’s visit to the United States to attend the General Assembly from September 22 to 26. The meeting also decided […]

Minister Gautam apologises to National Assembly over remarks

KATHMANDU: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam has apologised for remarks she made during a programme marking Gen-Z Martyrs’ Memorial Day. Gautam apologised during Thursday’s National Assembly meeting after lawmakers objected to her earlier statement suggesting that the National Assembly was creating obstacles to the lawmaking process. Clarifying her remarks, Gautam said […]

Dipak Sah likely to be appointed industry minister

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah is preparing to appoint Dipak Kumar Sah, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Sunsari-4, as the new Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. According to a member of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Sah’s name has been recommended for the position, although his appointment has not yet been […]

RSP lawmaker Amresh Singh says government is being run like a dictatorship

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh has criticised the government, saying it is being run from outside Singha Durbar in an authoritarian and gangster-like manner. Speaking during Thursday’s House of Representatives meeting, Singh alleged that although the parliamentary system requires the government to operate under the authority of the prime minister, the […]

Balen Shah picks Ganesh Parajuli as industry minister

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has chosen Ganesh Parajuli as the new Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies following the resignation of Gauri Kumari Yadav. According to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office, a letter has already been sent to the President’s Office requesting arrangements for Parajuli’s swearing-in ceremony. Parajuli is expected to assume the […]

Gauri Kumari loses ministerial post amid pressure from gas entrepreneurs

KATHMANDU: Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav lost her ministerial post a day after making strong remarks against LPG gas entrepreneurs, saying they needed to be dealt with firmly to resolve the ongoing shortage. Yadav had faced criticism over the government’s inability to ensure a regular supply of cooking gas, with the shortage […]