- Monday, 8 June 2026
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President Paudel urges NRNs to invest in Nepal
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged Nepalis scattered across the world to make the most of Nepal’s vast investment potential in the current context and to also encourage investors in their countries of residence to invest in Nepal. President Paudel made this appeal during a meeting with the newly elected
Govt vows action on mountain rescue allegations
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has taken serious note of recent national and international media reports, as well as the investigations, alleging irregularities in helicopter rescue operations in Nepal’s trekking and mountain tourism sector. These reports have raised concerns regarding instances of exaggerated altitude sickness symptoms, unnecessary helicopter evacuations and inflated insurance claims involving possible coordination among a limited number of operators, according to press statement issued by the Ministry on Monday.
Phewa Lake boundary crackdown sparks fear among fishermen
Shanti Jalari of Khapaudi, Pokhara Metropolitan City Ward No.18, Kaski, has been deeply unsettled since Saturday morning. Until Friday, her concern was the declining fish catch in Phewa Lake. By early Saturday, a new fear started haunting her: the possibility of being displaced. With bulldozers deployed to clear structures within the newly enforced 65-metre boundary from the lakeshore, anxiety has gripped the Jalari (fishermen) community living along the banks. Shanti, who lives in a makeshift house built on public land by the lakeside, supports her family of four--her husband and two children.
MoCIT's 10-point reform plan of actions approved
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) has approved a comprehensive plan of action with 10-point reforms programme, so as to contribute to effectively implement results-based governance management system.
Process to amend Foreign Employment Act-2064 BS begins
According to Meera Acharya, Director General of the Department, the proposed amendments to the 2007 Act have been submitted to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security aiming to address ongoing challenges and improve management in the sector.
PM Shah discusses development and good governance with Lumbini MPs
During the meeting, discussions were held on programs that can be implemented within the current fiscal year 2082/83, long-term infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, health, education, good governance and social issues.
From student activist to NA Vice Chair: A sneak peek into Bhandari's political journey
Initially associated with the then CPN (Maoist Centre), Bhandari later joined the UML where she has continued to strengthen her political standing. She was elected through the party’s 10th and 11th national congress and has served as a politburo member as well as the coordinator for Kailali district.
Employment providers instructed to fully comply with social security related provisions
Issuing a statement today, the Ministry has instructed all the concerned establishments, institutions and stakeholders to proactively comply with the laws asserting that action would be taken against those found denying facilities including minimum wage in accordance with the law.
Heavy snowfall in lower Mustang
Muktinath Development Committee Manager Dinesh Bhusal said that the present snowfall in the Muktinath area is the heaviest of the season. The Muktinath area has received snow six times so far.
Speaker Aryal commits to playing impartial role
Chairing the very first meeting of the HoR since his election as Speaker, he expressed hope for support and cooperation from all quarters to promote good constitutional practices by utilizing the parliament as a venue for effective performance.
Bird-flu detected at 23 places in a month
Twelve places in Sunsari, seven in Morang, two in Jhapa, one in Chitwan and one in Kathmandu recorded bird flu so far. A total of 104,000 domestic fowls were culled from these places in order to prevent the spread of the bird-flu.
HoR meeting: Lawmakers univocal on developing parliament as venue for amplifying public voices
Another lawmaker from the RSP, Manish Jha, stressed that lawmakers were expected to deliver effectively in the interests of citizens. “We are witnesses that if citizens' concerns are dismissed in the parliament, they will react blatantly,” he said. Jha urged all lawmakers to fulfill their responsibilities, keeping the recent youth protests in mind.
5-member committee formed to draft HoR regulation
Dr Ojashwi Sherchan, Ain Bahadur Mahar, Khagendra Sunar, Khusbu Oli, Gajala Samim Mikrani, Tapeshwor Yadav, Dhurba Raj Rai, Nisha Dangi, Nishcal Rai, Balawati Sharma, Madhu Chaulagain, Yagyamani Neupane, Rekha Kumari Yadav and Dr Shulav Kharel, are the members of the committee.
NA session: annual report presented, condolence motion passed
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, presented the document before the upper house of federal parliament.
Minister Dr Timilsina, FNJ discuss advertisement issues
On the occasion, Minister Dr Timilsina made it clear that the amount of government advertisement was grossly misused; working journalists were not benefitted; and brokers were taking advantage of the previous scheme that prompted the government to issue such directive.
