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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. National Assembly members express concern over Fast Track construction delays Members of the National Assembly have expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track, saying the national pride project is […]
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KATHMANDU: The High Court Patan has settled 11,468 cases during the fiscal year 2025/26, according to the court. The court had a total caseload of 16,139 cases, of which 11,468 were resolved during the period. The court has also succeeded in reducing cases pending for more than two years and those older than 18 months […]
KATHMANDU: Members of the federal parliament will now be able to appoint personal secretaries after the government’s decision was published in the Nepal Gazette, opening the legal way for the facility to resume. The Cabinet had recently decided to restore the provision of personal secretaries for lawmakers. Following the decision, a notice was published in […]
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HETAUDA: The CPN-UML Bagmati Province Parliamentary Party has decided to adopt a “wait and watch” approach regarding its continued support for the provincial government. A meeting of the party’s parliamentary group held in Kathmandu today decided not to immediately withdraw from the provincial government or pull back its support, according to Bagmati Province Minister for […]
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to internally adjust existing employees based on approved positions following a new Organisation and Management (O&M) survey. A secretary-level meeting held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki decided to manage the existing workforce within the approved posts through internal adjustment. According to the decision, employees found […]
KATHMANDU: The government has directed the heads of District Coordination Committees, local levels, and chief administrative officers to remain at their offices and carry out their responsibilities as incidents of floods, landslides and other monsoon-related disasters increase across the country. The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Poverty Alleviation, Federal Affairs and General Administration issued a […]
KATHMANDU: Kenneth Joseph Coombs, 58, who returned to the US after serving a nine-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse in Nepal, has been found guilty by a US federal court for the crime he committed in Nepal. The US Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs announced Coombs’ conviction on its website on Friday. […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress will organize a series of events on July 23 and 24 to mark the 44th memorial anniversary of people’s leader BP Koirala, including a “Green Run” aimed at raising public awareness about climate change. At a press conference on Monday, party Vice President and head of the Central Policy, Research and […]
KATHMANDU: Members of the National Assembly have expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track, saying the national pride project is unlikely to be completed even within the next four years. The concerns were raised during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee at Singha Durbar […]
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to form a four-member task force to review Nepal’s public holiday system following the implementation of the two-day weekend. The decision was made at a meeting of federal secretaries chaired by Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki on Monday. The review will assess the need for existing public holidays after Saturdays […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has urged businesses not to sell unlabeled, substandard or adulterated essential food items and other consumer goods. In a public notice issued on Monday, the department instructed traders to refrain from selling or distributing smuggled essential food and beverage products, clothing and other goods through both […]
KATHMANDU: Chief Secretary Govinda Karki has issued a 22-point directive to secretaries of federal ministries, instructing them to improve civil service conduct, make public services more citizen-friendly, strengthen governance reforms, and review the country’s public holiday system. The directives were issued during a meeting of federal government secretaries on Monday, focusing on good governance, service […]
LALITPUR: The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, has suffered an estimated financial loss of around Rs 30 million after it remained closed for 27 days following confirmation of bird flu infection. The zoo was closed to the public by the National Trust for Nature Conservation from Ashar 5 (June 19) after the infection was detected. […]
NEW DELHI: The national capital of India remained tense on Monday as the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march drew a strong police response amid heightened security during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. Police fired tear gas and used limited force after protesters allegedly tried to push past barricades leading towards Parliament. Several demonstrators were detained […]
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BUENOS AIRES: Tears, silence and emotional farewells filled Argentina as fans watched Lionel Messi’s likely final World Cup campaign come to an end after a heartbreaking defeat against Spain. At Café Relax bar in central Buenos Aires, supporters who had hoped for another historic Messi-led comeback were left devastated after Argentina’s 1-0 loss. For many, […]
NEW DELHI: Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement gathered in New Delhi on Monday to attempt a march towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reforms in the examination system. The protest took place at Jantar Mantar, where a large number of police personnel were deployed after Delhi Police […]
KATHMANDU: Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” met party co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal on Monday as discussions over possible provincial government alliances gathered pace. Prachanda reached Nepal’s residence to inquire about his health. Nepal has been recovering after taking antibiotics for five days. The meeting came shortly after Prachanda returned […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has intensified consultations on economic issues directly from the Prime Minister’s Office despite the presence of Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, raising questions over coordination between the two offices. The Prime Minister’s Office has been holding a series of discussions with stakeholders from the economic sector without the direct involvement […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has started discussions with key government ministries regarding the implementation of the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27. While Prime Minister Balendra Shah was holding discussions with stakeholders from the capital market and insurance sectors at the Prime Minister’s Office today, Minister Wagle began consultations with secretaries of ministries responsible […]
KANCHANPUR: Women from Bhimdatta Municipality-19, Bagfanta, who had gone inside Shuklaphanta National Park to collect mushrooms and went out of contact, have been found safe. The women were located after a search operation led by the Nepal Army. They had been missing since Sunday. Chief of Ranasingh Dal Battalion, Major Prakash Ghimire, who is deployed […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged residents living near rivers and streams in several districts to remain highly alert as water levels in small rivers may rise significantly today. According to the department, small rivers flowing through Gorkha, Rupandehi, Arghakhanchi, Kapilvastu and Dang are at high risk of sudden flooding. The department […]
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding, disrupting traffic along nine major highways across the country, according to Nepal Police. Several road sections in Koshi and Bagmati provinces have been either completely blocked or partially affected, causing difficulties for travellers. The Mid-Hill Highway in Bhojpur Municipality-5, Bokhim, is currently operating under one-way traffic management […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister is scheduled to hold discussions with stakeholders from the capital market and insurance sectors today at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The meeting, scheduled for 12:00 noon, will include Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Chairperson Gopal Bhatta, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Chairperson Amrit Lamsal, […]
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KATHMANDU: The government’s decision to impose a 3 percent “Health Equity Fee” on treatment at private health institutions has come into full effect, making private healthcare more expensive and triggering widespread criticism from patients, healthcare providers and consumer advocates. Introduced through the fiscal year 2026/27 Finance Bill, the fee was scheduled to take effect from […]
KANCHANPUR: Fourteen women from Bhimdatta Municipality in Kanchanpur have gone missing after entering a forest inside Shuklaphanta National Park to collect wild mushrooms, police said. According to District Police Office spokesperson DSP Tek Bahadur Rawat, the women entered the national park at around 11:00 am on Sunday from Bagphanta in Ward No. 19 of Bhimdatta […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a raging success, judging by the numbers, the atmosphere and the absence of any major security incident. It’s ironic, then, that officials from the powerful European nations are pushing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s resignation despite him pulling off one of the globe’s great spectacles. This 39-day celebration […]
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KATHMANDU: Three committees under the Federal Parliament are scheduled to hold meetings today to discuss issues related to legislation, public policy and national concerns. The Federalism Enablement and National Concerns Committee will meet at 11:00 am at Singha Durbar. The meeting will discuss a study report titled “Study on the Effectiveness of the National Women […]
KATHMANDU: Devotees across Nepal flocked to Shiva temples on Monday to observe the first Monday of Shrawan, a month regarded as especially sacred to Lord Shiva in the Hindu calendar. Large crowds gathered from early morning at the Pashupatinath Temple and other Shiva shrines across the country to offer prayers and observe the traditional Shrawan […]
CHITWAN: Chitwan National Park (CNP) has distributed Rs 12.9 million in compensation to people living in settlements around the park for losses caused by wild animals during the last fiscal year. The relief covered human casualties and injuries, as well as damage to crops, livestock, homes, stored food, and poultry. According to the park’s Information […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s political, legal and governance landscape witnessed several significant developments last week, with major court verdicts, political negotiations, institutional reforms and diplomatic decisions shaping public discourse. The sentencing of high-profile figures in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam and corruption cases highlighted continued efforts to address accountability, while the Supreme Court’s decision to protect government […]
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KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The week’s economic developments present a mixed picture of Nepal’s economy, where promising policy reforms and private-sector initiatives are being overshadowed by persistent weaknesses in public investment and implementation. The sharp decline in capital […]
CHITWAN: Traffic along the Prithvi Highway has been disrupted after landslides struck Panidhara and Chumkhola in Fisling, Ichchakamana Rural Municipality-2, early this morning. The landslides occurred at around 2:20 am, completely blocking the road. Chief Superintendent of Police Rameshwor Poudel of the District Police Office, Chitwan, said efforts are underway to clear the debris and […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 166 people have lost their lives in disasters across the country since Baisakh, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The Authority reported that 3,435 disaster incidents have occurred during the past four months. A total of 988 people have been injured, while 4,531 households have been […]
KATHMANDU: With the onset of the monsoon season, the risk of waterborne and other infectious diseases has increased across the country due to continuous rainfall. The Ministry of Health and Population and health officials have urged the public to remain alert, citing a rise in cases of diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, dengue, and respiratory infections. According […]
KATHMANDU: Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina after extra time in Sunday’s final at New York/New Jersey Stadium. The triumph secured Spain’s second World Cup crown, and their first since 2010, while ending Argentina’s bid to become only the third nation to successfully defend the title. […]
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Narayanghat-Muglin Highway to close after 10 pm amid landslide risk Local authorities have announced that vehicular movement along the Narayanghat-Muglin Highway and the Chitwan section of the Prithvi Highway will be suspended from 10:00 […]
CHITWAN: Tourist arrivals at Chitwan National Park (CNP) and its buffer zone community forests increased in the last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year. According to Abinash Thapa Magar, information officer at the park, a total of 272,923 tourists visited the area in the last fiscal year, up from 231,329 visitors in the […]
KATHMANDU: Local authorities have announced that vehicular movement along the Narayanghat-Muglin Highway and the Chitwan section of the Prithvi Highway will be suspended from 10:00 pm on Sunday due to the risk of landslides. The District Administration Office said the decision was taken in view of increased landslide risks in several areas of Chitwan and […]
JANAKPURDHAM: The Madhes Province government has moved forward with plans to organize an investment summit to boost economic activities and increase the province’s contribution to the national gross domestic product (GDP), which currently stands at around 13 percent. The provincial government has prioritized expanding economic activities, increasing production, and encouraging private sector investment to unlock […]
KATHMANDU: A dissident faction of the Nepali Congress has decided to organize a national gathering in Kathmandu within the month of Shrawan (mid-August), signaling growing internal divisions within the party. At a press conference held in Chundevi on Friday, leaders of the faction said the gathering aims to chart the party’s future policy direction through […]
KATHMANDU: Talks between Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa on possible provincial power-sharing have been postponed after NCP Co-Coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal fell ill. Prachanda, who returned from a visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday, had planned to meet Madhav Nepal to develop a common position […]
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has urged residents living along the Bagmati River and in flood-prone areas to remain on high alert after the river’s water level at the Gaurighat monitoring station exceeded the warning threshold. The department has advised people in riverside and inundation-prone areas to exercise heightened caution until Monday […]
KATHMANDU: The Sisnekhola-Nagdhunga Tunnel will initially be opened only to emergency vehicles, including ambulances, when it comes into operation, with other categories of vehicles to be allowed in phases. The 2.688-kilometre tunnel project is targeted to begin operations in the second week of Shrawan. During the trial phase, vehicles will be permitted to use the […]
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has instructed the party’s federal lawmakers to present the voices of the people in Parliament with strong arguments backed by facts, evidence and research. Addressing a parliamentary training program organized by the party’s Central Parliamentary Department at the UML headquarters in Chyasal on Sunday, the former prime minister said […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Deputy Chair and Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle met at a resort in Kavre on Saturday, sparking speculation over the purpose of their meeting. Lamichhane, accompanied by his wife Nikita Poudel Lamichhane, visited Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort in Dhulikhel, while Wagle arrived separately with leaders close […]
JANAKPURDHAM: The Lahan-based Krishi Samagri Company Limited (KSCL) in Siraha has stated that it has sufficient stocks of chemical fertilizers to ensure a smooth supply to farmers. The company supplied 16,840.37 metric tons of chemical fertilizers during the last fiscal year. Its current stock includes 55.60 metric tons of urea, 219.65 metric tons of DAP, […]
KATHMANDU: Police arrested two people, including an Indian national, after opening fire during an anti-narcotics operation in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu, on Sunday afternoon. A team from the Narcotics Control Bureau led by Inspector Rakesh Yadav fired two rounds near the Kuleshwor Bridge before apprehending the suspects. The two arrested are an Indian citizen and a Nepali […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ returned to Nepal on Sunday after completing a three-day visit to Sri Lanka. He landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at around 3:30 pm after departing Sri Lanka earlier in the day. Following his return, Prachanda is expected to hold talks with Nepali Congress leader Gagan […]
KATHMANDU: The Finance Committee of the House of Representatives held discussions with representatives of relevant stakeholders on the bill to amend the Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 BS. In today’s committee meeting, discussions were held with officials from the Nepal Bankers’ Association and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry regarding the proposed […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that any proposal to form a three-party government in provincial governments without an opposition is unacceptable. Addressing a program in Kathmandu on Sunday, Thapa said a strong opposition is a fundamental pillar of democracy and that a system without an opposition goes against democratic values and […]