- Monday, 8 June 2026
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Communication Ministry rolls out same day service
Minister for Communication and Information Technology has implemented a new work plan in line with providing expedited and effective service, thereby ending the sluggish work daily.
British ambassador Fenn pays courtesy call on Education Minister Pokharel
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Nepal, Rob Fenn, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel at his office today.
BJP’s Samrat Choudhary set to take oath as Bihar CM; two JD(U) leaders likely as Deputy CMs
The newly elected leader of ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary will be sworn-in as the next Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), marking an end of over a decades-long political era of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Two senior leaders from Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) — Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Choudhary — are also likely to be sworn in as Deputy CMs of the State.
Butwal locals live under constant threat of landslides
With the onset of the rainy season, residents of Jyotinagar and Laxminagar under Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City continue to face recurring threats of landslides and floods.
Gold and silver prices up
The price of gold and silver has gone up in the domestic bullion market today. The price of the yellow metal has increased by Rs 6,000 and that of silver by Rs 320 per tola (11.66 grammes).
Call to establish Mountainous Region Development Authority
The central committee member of the Nepali Communist Party, Dr Dipendra Rokaya, has submitted a 64-point memorandum to the government asking to prioritise the overall development of Humla district.
DRRC brought into operation in Pokhara Metropolitan City
The Centre has been established in the context of increasing natural disasters in Pokhara. It will make disaster management more effective and play a coordinating role in preparedness, rescue, and relief management during potential disasters such as floods, landslides, and fires.
Two Pakistani women arrested for stealing gold
Two Pakistani women have been arrested on charges of stealing gold jewelry from Chandrauta in Shivraj Municipality of Kapilvastu.
Pakistan PM Sharif heads to Saudi Arabia for official visit
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart for an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said, as Islamabad continues feverish rounds of diplomacy aimed at facilitating US-Iran peace talks.
S. Korea's employment rises 206,000 on year in March
South Korea's employment rose over 200,000 for a second consecutive month amid the continued increase in elderly jobs, statistical ministry data showed Wednesday.
International Wellness Day being observed today
The International Wellness Day is being marked by organising various programmes today.
Gloom Behind Glamour
Despite its glamorous image, the entertainment industry in Nepal has been plagued by elements of insecurity, exploitation, abuse and harassment. Most employees in this industry lack signed contracts, exposing them to risks of unpaid wages, arbitrary firings, and unsafe working conditions. In addition, without any documents about their employment, they do not have an opportunity to defend themselves and receive compensat
Time To Reset Foreign Policy
The foreign policy of any country is always guided by national interest. The national interests are permanent features which include, among others, sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and economic prosperity. Foreign policy, hence, is basically marked by continuity, which does not generally change with the change of governments and regimes. However, the approach and priorities in handling foreign policy sometimes change depending upo
World Leaders Urged To End Wars
“This is called a headline, proud of you, Pakistan. Lots and lots of love,” Diep Saeeda, a Pakistani human rights activist, writes on her Facebook, referring to the headline ‘Pakistan Saves a Whole Civilisation’ published in The Express Tribune. Pakistan has indeed played a crucial role between Iran and the US over the last few weeks in restoring peace in the Middle East and saving a whole civilisation on 8th April 2026. However, it has not progressed the way it had been envisioned. Peace has not been restored in the Middle East, and the animosity between Iran and the USA seems to be still wide enough for the historic ceasefire to continue.
APF Nepal ups surveillance to control revenue leakage
The Armed Police Force Nepal has intensified security provisions in customs points including the Kakadbhitta Customs Point in Jhapa district to control revenue leakage.
