- Sunday, 7 June 2026
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European investors’ mission explores investment potential in Nepal
On the occasion, EU Ambassador to Nepal Veronique Lorenzo praised Nepal’s recent efforts to attract foreign investment despite existing challenges. She highlighted the EU’s shift towards investments, supporting Nepal’s promising sectors, aligning with national priorities, and emphasized the importance of stronger EU-Nepal business collaboration to unlock investment opportunities.
Xi visits Russia to deepen ties, mark Victory Day anniversary
In 2024, two-way trade amounted to 244.8 billion U.S. dollars, making China the largest trading partner of Russia for 15 consecutive years. In December 2024, the China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline was fully completed. Cooperation in emerging sectors such as the digital economy, e-commerce and green energy has been expanding.
President assigns additional responsibilities to Ambassador to Australia and Malaysia
On the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, President Poudel has appointed Ambassador to Australia Chitralekha Yadav as the non-resident ambassador to New Zealand.
Survivors' needs will be focused in transitional justice process: Home Minister Lekhak
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has echoed the need for prioritizing the concerns of survivors in resolving issues related to transitional justice.
13 civilians killed in Pakistan's ceasefire violations along LoC in Poonch
Pakistan's ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have claimed the lives of 13 civilians in the Poonch sector, and injured a total of 59 people, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Out of the total injured, 44 were from Poonch, the external publicity division of the MEA said.
Lawmakers draw govt.'s attention on contemporary issues
Lawmakers have drawn the attention of the government to contemporary issues in today's meeting of the House of Representatives. On the occasion, Aman Lal Modi blamed irregularities in the procurement process of the Jagadulla hydropower project to be constructed in the Dolpa district and demanded an investigation into it.
Five centuries old monastery renovated
Social workers Madan and Bal Kumari Gauchan of Pokhara provided Rs 2.25 million for the renovation of the monastery.
Three arrested for fraudulent foreign employment schemes
The arrestees have been identified as 28-year-old Jasman Tamang of Bidur Municipality-13, Nuwakot, and currently living at Tarekeshwor Municipality-2, 36-year-old Bhupal Shrestha of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16 and living at KMC-9, Min Bahadur Thapa, 48, of Galyang Municipality-4, Syangja, and currently living at Nagarjun Municipality-5.
Suspension bridge over Kaligandaki River
Tourists returning from the tourist spot, Dhumba Lake and locals use this bridge daily to travel.
NC decides to reach out more countries through its liaison committees
The Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to expand the number of its liaison committees in several additional countries, responding to the growing population of Nepali citizens abroad.
Govt. will not change in ten months: Home Minister Lekhak
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has said that the government will move forward by the agreement reached between the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML).
Professor found dead, suspicion of foul play
According to the District Police Office, Bajura, 38-year-old Narendra Thapa, of Sayal, Budhiganga Municipality-6, was found dead, with eyes gouged out and svere head injury and face injury, on Wednesday evening.
Efforts for eradicating leprosy should be made more effective: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has laid emphasis on making efforts for eradicating leprosy more dynamic and effective under the Healthy Nepal Campaign.
Helicopter crashes in India, five dead
Five persons were killed and two others injured on Thursday when a private company's helicopter on its way to Gangotri shrine crashed near Gangnani in Uttarkashi district, officials said. The helicopter carrying a total of seven people, including the pilot, crashed on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway at around 8:45 am.
Gold price up Rs 600 per tola
Accordingly, the price of the yellow metal was determined to be Rs 192,200 per tola, which was fixed at Rs 191,600 per tola on Wednesday.
