- Saturday, 6 June 2026
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Finance Minister shares austerity measures, redundant projects cuts to secure election funding
Finance Minister Khanal reminded that neither donor agencies nor neighboring countries should be sought help for the budget to hold the March 5 election. In a meeting with the newly elected executive committee of the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON), he informed there over 1,300 projects not entered in the project bank, but approximately Rs 100 billion was allocated to such projects.
Civil society leaders appreciate President's role in dealing with crisis, stress fair election
The civil society leaders include Mahesh Kumar Maskey, Malla K Sundar, Parshuram Tamang, Ratnasansar Shrestha, Kundan Aryal, Jagat Deuja, Tikaram Bhattarai, Kanka Mani Dixit, Chandeshwar Shrestha, Rajendra Maharjan, Geeta Tripathi, Bindu Sharma, Sharad Ont, and Sushil Pyakurel.
Fed rates cut is doomed to weaken dollar
Although US inflation has risen and remained slightly elevated, job creation in recent months has fallen far short of expectations, prompting the Fed to finally cut interest rates. Notably, Stephen Milan, the newly appointed Fed Governor and current Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, was the sole dissenter, favoring a 50-basis point rate cut. Meanwhile, Fed policymakers’ forecasts suggest another 50-basis point cut in 2025, followed by 25 basis point cuts in 2026 and 2027.
NC needs adapting to change: Leader Singh
Nepali Congress leader Prakash Man Singh has said the NC needs adapting to change- as per demands and challenges surfaced lately.
ITUC calls to safeguard democracy, justice and workers' rights
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)-Asia Pacific has urged the Government of Nepal to safeguard democracy, justice and workers' rights.
Investment-friendly atmosphere key to economic revival: Governor Poudel
Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank, Dr Biswonath Poudel, has stressed the urgency of political stability, investment-friendly environment and morale boost of the private sector to revive national economy
NA Chair Dahal for regular committee meeting
Chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has held discussions with the committee chairmen and secretaries of the National Assembly in the face of changed political situation- the people elected government is fallen and new government come with a mandate to hold next election to the House of Representatives within six months.
Lift country out of adversity: Speaker Ghimire
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Devraj Ghimire, has called on all citizens to be united to lift the country out of present crisis.
Election Commission stresses on amending laws and ensuring resources for elections
The Election Commission has urged the government to ensure the necessary resources, including the amendment to the Voter Registration Act, 2073, to be able to conduct the elections to the House of Representatives within the stipulated time.
US Ambassador Thompson calls on PM Karki, reaffirms US support
"Today, I met Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Sushila Karki. As I offered my condolences for the lives lost in the recent protests, I also reaffirmed the United States’ support for Nepal’s peaceful and democratic path forward,"
Youths grappling with mental distress in aftermath of recent demonstrations
The visual clips of the recent Gen-Z demonstrations available in the social media platform repeatedly came into the mind of a 16-year-old girl, stealing her sleep.
Nepali film 'Anjila' recommended for Oscar Award
Selection Committee chair Bimal Paudel shared the decision to ensure representation of 'Anjila' taking into consideration the plot, artistry and message of the movie.
Chinese Ambassador Chen calls on PM Karki, extends support
"Great Pleasure to call on Rt. Hon. PM Madam Sushila Karki, and extend our warm congratulations and support. We exchanged views and agreed to further promote our friendship and cooperation,"
Election is government's major responsibility: Home Minister Aryal
Speaking at an interaction organized today at the Election Commission in view of the recently announced House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026, Minister Aryal stated that the ongoing Gen Z demonstrations presented an opportunity to reaffirm democratic values and test public confidence through legitimate means.
348 prisoners return to Kaski Prison
Out of the 773 prisoners who left the Prison Office in Kaski during the Gen-Z demonstrations on September 8–9, a total of 348 have returned. According to the Prison Office, 425 prisoners are still out of contact.
