- Thursday, 11 June 2026
PAC meeting: MPs emphasise on transparency in customs tax
The committee members emphasised the need to review those matters from the customs clearance of the EVs and changes in tax rates to the customs evaluation process. They gave various suggestions for customs management and improvement.
HoR meeting: MPs draw government's attention on contemporary issues in 'urgent hour'
During the urgent hour of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Bhumika Subba drew the attention of the government not to remove the private housings of the people constructed along Mechi highway.
No revenue leakage in EV import, Finance Minister says
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has ruled out the allegations labelled against him regarding the information leakage on tax determination on import of electric vehicles (EVs).
Nation
Govt implementing changes aspired by cine sector: Minister Dr. Timilsina
Addressing a programme held in honour of 'Elephants in the Fog', the film awarded in the Cannes Film Festival 2026, by Nepal Tourism Board and Film Development Board today, Minister Dr. Timilsina made it clear that the government was taking necessary initiatives for development, strengthening and institutional reform of the cinema sector.
PAC meeting: MPs emphasise on transparency in customs tax
The committee members emphasised the need to review those matters from the customs clearance of the EVs and changes in tax rates to the customs evaluation process. They gave various suggestions for customs management and improvement.
HoR meeting: MPs draw government's attention on contemporary issues in 'urgent hour'
During the urgent hour of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Bhumika Subba drew the attention of the government not to remove the private housings of the people constructed along Mechi highway.
Police seize drone camera in Mustang
On Wednesday evening at 5pm, he was found flying a drone camera without permission near Syang Khola Bridge, Ward 3, Gharapjhong Rural Municipality, and the Mustang District Police Office stated that the police confiscated it.
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World
Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'
"Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.
Business
No revenue leakage in EV import, Finance Minister says
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has ruled out the allegations labelled against him regarding the information leakage on tax determination on import of electric vehicles (EVs).
MCA-Nepal begins construction of substations, transmission line
The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Wednesday formally began construction work on two substations and a transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nep
Farmers motivated to expand potato cultivation
Farmers in the remote village of Pandi in Himali Rural Municipality–6, Bajura, are increasingly turning to potato cultivation as a profitable alternative to traditional grain crops.
Hearing on writ petition against trade union dissolution on June 12
The hearing was held today before the constitutional bench of Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Justices Dr Nahakul Subedi, Binod Sharma, Abdul Aziz Musalman and Mahesh Sharma Poudel, it could not be completed today and was rescheduled to be held on June 12.
Sports
Hydel licensing reforms proposed
A high-level committee formed to review the status, progress and effectiveness of hydropower project licenses issued by the Department of Electricity Development has submitted its report to the
Interview
Kalinga LitFest provides int'l forum for Nepali authors: Niraula
Kathmandu is hosting the fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival 2026, scheduled for June 6 and 7, at Hotel Himalya in Lalitpur. Talking to The Rising Nepal, Festival director Ranjana Niraula said th
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
Society
Govt implementing changes aspired by cine sector: Minister Dr. Timilsina
Addressing a programme held in honour of 'Elephants in the Fog', the film awarded in the Cannes Film Festival 2026, by Nepal Tourism Board and Film Development Board today, Minister Dr. Timilsina made it clear that the government was taking necessary initiatives for development, strengthening and institutional reform of the cinema sector.