- Monday, 8 June 2026
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New Year Brings Hope
Nepali New Year has arrived with an upsurge of change and progress as national politics has shifted to a more optimistic stance. Already, the newly formed government has made sweeping changes as it had promised in the election campaigns. While some of its policies have raised questions, overall, there seems to be a consensus that the government is veering towards the right direction. It is thus with high hopes that Nepalis are ge
Second Economic Survey begins today
The second economic survey is starting across the nation today. The National Statistics Office (NSO) stated that the enumerators and supervisors have already reached their respective areas for the survey.
PM Shah to interact with all HoR Members under PR system
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to interact with all House of Representatives (HoR) members elected under the proportional representation (PR) system.
Partly cloudy weather predicted today
With the partial influence of westerly and local winds, the hilly and Himalayan regions have witnessed generally cloudy weather in the country at present.
Lumbini, Gandaki keep Jay Trophy hopes alive
Lumbini Province and Gandaki Province kept their Jay Trophy hopes alive with their fourth victories at the Men’s PM Cup National One Day Cricket Tournament on Tuesday. With a 34‑run win over Bagmati, Lumbini climbed to fifth place with nine points from eight matches. Gandaki also recorded a comprehensive nine‑wicket victory to collect nine points and remain in contention for a top‑six place. They are currently seventh in the league standings. Having already played all nine matches, their fate now depends on the results of other teams.
Pahad hits screens, several other films announced
Targeting the Nepali New Year, Pahad has been released in cinemas, along with the announcement of the production and release dates of several other films. Veteran director Tulsi Ghimire’s film ‘Pahad’ was released across Nepal on Tuesday on the occasion of the Nepali New Year. The film tells the story of unemployment, deserted hills, and the problem of water scarcity. Director and writer Ghimire informed that the film raises contemporary issues of present-day Nepal.
Janamat Bangmaya Pratishthan honours ten creators
Janamat Bangmaya Pratishthan Nepal conferred various national honours on ten distinguished creators at an event held in Banepa recently. On the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of Janamat Bangmaya Pratishthan Nepal, Dr. Bal Ram Adhikari, President of the Society of Translators Nepal, was awarded the ‘Janamat-Mitra Anubad Rastriya Samman’. The honour was presented in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of translation and promotion of Nepali literature. Notably, Dr. Adhikari was also the recipient of the prestigious ‘Anubad Pragya Puraskar - 2081’ last year.
Large quantity of illegal timber seized in Rukum West
The Division Forest Office has recovered a large quantity illegally sawn timber from various areas within Aathbiskot Municipality, Rukum West. According to Division Forest Office Chief Basanta Babu Shrestha, a total of 1,465 pieces of illegally sawn timber were seized within a week from two separate locations in Aathbiskot. The timber was recovered from the Jharmare forest area in ward number 2 and the Nayadanda forest area in ward no. 5 of Aathbiskot Municipality. All the seized timber is of the pine species. The operation was carried out by a team deployed from the Division Forest Office following reports of illegal logging in the national forest area.
Journalists contribute to enhancing Nepal-Russia relations: Rakshaev
Rinchen R. Rakshaev, Charge D’Affaires of the Russian Embassy here, has said that the media have played an important role in promoting Russia-Nepal relations. "In today’s complex and rapidly changing global information environment, the role of journalists is more important than ever – particularly when it comes to boosting the traditionally friendly relations between nations," Rakshaev said at a function organised to mark the new Nepali Year in Kathmandu on Monday. Nepal and Russia are observing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year. They opened formal diplomatic relations on July 20, 1956.
Two fugitives arrested in Srijana Budhamagar burning death case
Two suspects who had been on the run in connection with the death of Srijana Budhamagar, who died after being set on fire in Nepalgunj–12, have been arrested, according to the District Police Office, Banke. According to Police Inspector Ramesh Bista, acting information officer at the District Police Office, Banke, the main accused, Srijana’s boyfriend Arif Dhapali, along with his mother and sister, had already been taken into custody and were under investigation. Police have now also arrested Dhapali’s father and brother, who had absconded following the incident.
Honey production high in Mahottari district
Despite unfavourable weather conditions during the peak honey-collection season, honey production in Mahottari district has increased encouragingly this year. Farmers attribute the rise to the abundant flowering of plants during the spring season and a reduction in forest fires. According to the Navajagaran Beekeepers’ Farmers Group based in Khairenitar, Chitwan, a total of
Billions worth of Nepal Railway assets left abandoned for long
Assets of Nepal Railway worth billions of rupees, located in the neighbouring Indian town of Raxaul, have remained neglected and abandoned for decades. Approximately 16 bigha one kattha and four dhur land owned by Nepal Railway, situated to the north of the Indian railway station in the border town of Raxaul, along with its physical infrastructure, has been left in a derelict condition for years. The property includes a guest house, traffic office quarters, three warehouses, a telephone building, residence of the telephone officer, railway station building and residential quarters for the station master and assistant station master. Most of this land has now been encroached upon.
Rapti Highway needs wildlife-friendly crossings
There have been growing calls to construct wildlife-friendly infrastructure along various road sections in Salyan district, including the Rapti Highway, following a recent rise in the risk of road accidents involving wild animals.
National Commitment for economic reforms, good governance unveiled
Incorporating the plans and policies of the manifestos, pledges and commitments of the six major political parties participating in the election held in March this year, the government has formulated a 18-pooing National Commitment for reforms in governance to make the economy more competitive, inclusive and resilient. It said that the economy will be driven by private sector, governance efficiency, digital transformation and global information while ensuring social equity and environmental sustainability. According to the document made public on Monday evening, for the economic stability and reforms, the government aims t
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Night passenger bus service to start from tonight
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to start night passenger bus service from today. The bus service will start from Pulchowk at 7:00 pm.
