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Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Rabi warns govt: This is not the time to celebrate; failure to…
Journalist Kishor Shrestha arrested over alleged privacy violation
KATHMANDU: Journalist Kishor Shrestha was arrested on Wednesday night near his residence in Lalitpur. According to SSP Santosh Khadka of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Shrestha was arrested on charges…
Chitwan canteen offers meals at subsidised price amid LPG shortage
CHITWAN: A canteen on the premises of Chitwan Medical College has started providing meals at a subsidised rate to students, employees, workers and others struggling to cook due to the shortage of LPG gas. Friends…
NA passes proposal presented seeking consideration on ‘Infectious Animal Diseases (Control) Bill
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly has unanimously passed the proposal seeking consideration on ‘Infectious Animal Disease (Control) Bill, 2083’. Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, tabled…
UML review report: March Election result was ‘shameful’ setback in party’s history
KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has described its defeat in the General Election 2082 as a serious and “shameful” setback in the history of the party. A review report prepared by the Election Mobilization Committee has concluded…
Deuba set to return as Nepali Congress looks to former president for political direction
KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba is returning to Kathmandu on Thursday after spending several months abroad. Deuba left Nepal on February 26 and travelled to Singapore before moving to Hong…
Five Nepali Congress Ministers resign collectively from Koshi govt
BIRATNAGAR: Five ministers from the Nepali Congress, including four ministers and one state minister, have collectively resigned from the Koshi Province government. The Congress ministers reached the Office of the Chief…
Congress dissenting faction to welcome Deuba with musical procession and cultural tableau
KATHMANDU: The dissenting faction of the Nepali Congress is preparing to welcome former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba with traditional music and a cultural tableau upon his return to Nepal. Deuba, who is returning…
Rabi warns govt: This is not the time to celebrate; failure to deliver could bring another September 8
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has warned that another situation similar to September 8 could emerge if the current generation fails to properly utilize the political opportunity…
No-confidence motion filed against UML parliamentary party leader Thapaliya in Bagmati
KATHMANDU: A no-confidence motion has been registered against Jagannath Thapaliya, the CPN-UML parliamentary party leader in Bagmati Province, as part of a plan to remove him from the post and pave the way for Kiran…
Govt to standardise application forms for public services
KATHMANDU: The government is set to standardise application forms used by citizens to access public services from government offices across the country. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has…
RSP to open ‘Candidate Club’ applications for local election hopefuls from August 17
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is preparing to begin its candidate selection process for the upcoming local-level elections. The party plans to open applications for its ‘Candidate Club’ from August 17…
Govt. may not show immediate results, but it is laying foundation for next 15–20 years: Rabi Lamichhane
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has said that the current government is working to lay a strong foundation for the next 15–20 years, even though its immediate achievements may not…
Man arrested for allegedly setting wife on fire in Surkhet
SURKHET: Police have arrested a man in Surkhet for allegedly dousing his wife with petrol and setting her on fire. The accused has been identified as 49-year-old Jay Bahadur Rana of Ramghat in Bheriganga…
Loan shark victim attempts self-immolation during protest outside Dhanusha District Court
JANAKPUR: A woman affected by exploitative money lending attempted self-immolation during a protest outside the Dhanusha District Court in Janakpurdham on Wednesday. Phulkumari Rajak, a resident of Janakpurdham…
Two-decade-old landslide puts five families at high risk in Okhaldhunga
OKHALDHUNGA: Five families in Dandakharak village of Siddhicharan Municipality-5 have been living under high risk as a landslide below the settlement has continued for nearly two decades without effective control…
Lack of quorum in Parliament a ‘terrible parliamentary embarrassment’: Bartaula
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML leader and former Chief Whip Mahesh Bartaula has termed the failure to meet the quorum in the House of Representatives just four months into the new parliamentary term a “terrible parliamentary…
Pokhara LPG shortage persists despite increased supply
POKHARA: The shortage of cooking gas that began in Pokhara in July has yet to ease, despite gas companies claiming they have been regularly supplying cylinders to the market. Many consumers have been waiting for gas for…
Nepali Congress’ fate to become clear after Deuba’s return: Ramesh Lekhak
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak has said it will become clear whether the party will split or remain united only after former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba returns to Nepal and presents his…
Ncell launches Ncell Business Cloudsuite with web hosting and domain services
KATHMANDU: Ncell has launched Ncell Business Cloudsuite, a locally supported platform that brings domain registration and professional web hosting together in one place. The service is aimed at businesses, startups,…
Govt prioritising job creation in agriculture, forestry and environment: Minister Chaudhary
KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government has prioritised creating employment opportunities in the agriculture, forestry and environmental sectors. Issuing a…
Sudurpaschim govt declares Badimalika-Ramaroshan Forest Conservation Area
DHANGADHI: The Sudurpaschim provincial government has announced the implementation of its decision to establish the Badimalika-Ramaroshan Forest Conservation Area by linking the Badimalika area of Bajura with the…
Gold, silver prices fall
KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver declined in the Nepali market on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold fell by Rs 1,200 per tola compared to…
NC calls for high-level judicial commission to probe recent Sunsari and Siraha incidents
LALITPUR: The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has urged the government to immediately implement agreements reached following the recent incidents in Dewanganj-Kaptanganj of Sunsari and Siraha and form a high-level…
Protecting elephant corridors crucial to prevent human-elephant conflict in Nepal
KATHMANDU: Protecting and restoring traditional elephant corridors is becoming increasingly important for conserving wild elephants and reducing human-elephant conflict in Nepal, as expanding settlements, agriculture…
Two children found dead after drowning in Lal Bakaiya River
RAUTAHAT: Two of the three children who went missing while swimming in the Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat have been found dead. The bodies of 10-year-old Mohammad Ramtullah, son of Sheikh Kamar Alam of Laxminiya in…
India to provide Rs 803 million grant for eight development projects in Nepal
KATHMANDU: The Government of India will provide Rs 803 million in grant assistance to Nepal for eight community development projects in education, health and agriculture. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the…
Seven parliament committees to meet today
KATHMANDU: Meetings of seven committees under the Federal Parliament are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, with discussions ranging from fiscal federalism and prison conditions to climate change and complaints…
Will Deuba be arrested upon his return to Nepal?
KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to return to Nepal on August 13, months after leaving the country following the Gen-Z protests and amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial…
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and governance developments reveal a…
Active monsoon raises flood, landslide and travel concerns
KATHMANDU: Active monsoon conditions are likely to bring rain to several parts of Nepal today, with the Weather Forecasting Division warning of moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and…
Int’l Youth Day being observed today
KATHMANDU: International Youth Day is being observed across the world, including in Nepal, today with various programmes highlighting the important role of young people in shaping society and the future. The theme for…
Bridge at risk due to Kaligandaki River erosion
BAGLUNG: The Maldhunga Bridge, the main gateway to Baglung, has come under increasing risk due to erosion caused by the Kaligandaki River. The threat has intensified as continuous landslides have occurred near the…
Hetauda textile industry revival move encouraging: Pandey
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army (NA) has recently begun trial production with the objective of bringing the long-ailing Hetauda Textile Industry back into operation. A task force led by Ministry of Industry, Commerce and…
National Assembly meeting scheduled for today
KATHMANDU: A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) under the Federal Parliament is scheduled to take place today. At the meeting, which will be held at Singha Durbar from 1:15 pm, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil…
Foreign currency exchange rates fixed for Wednesday
KAHTMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rates for today (Wednesday). According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 152.40 and the selling rate at Rs…
Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Cabinet’s decisions: Four killed in Sunsari and Siraha declared…
11 sub-committees formed to manage Gosainkunda fair
RASUWA: Preparations have begun to facilitate and safely manage the annual religious fair at Gosainkunda on the occasion of Janai Purnima, with 11 sub-committees formed to oversee different aspects of the event. The…
Digital economy expanding beyond fintech and digital payments
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s digital economy is expanding beyond fintech and digital payments into areas such as content creation, the gig economy and algorithms, experts said. Speaking at a discussion on the digital economy…
Minister Sita Badi, Australian Ambassador Simon Ernst discuss bilateral cooperation
KATHMANDU: Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security Sita Badi held a courtesy meeting with Australian Ambassador to Nepal Simon Ernst on Tuesday. During the meeting held at the…
Seven held for illegal sand extraction from Kali Gandaki River
MUSTANG: Police have arrested seven people along with seven tractors and their drivers for allegedly extracting and transporting sand illegally from the Kali Gandaki River in Mustang. The District Police Office,…
Nepali Congress dissenting faction calls for halt to convention process until Supreme Court verdict
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress faction outside the establishment group has demanded an immediate halt to all decisions related to the party’s upcoming general convention, citing the Supreme Court’s decision to review a…
India responds on original copy of Sugauli Treaty, says ‘can discuss through bilateral mechanism’
KATHMANDU: Amid discussions in Nepal that the original copy of the 1816 Sugauli Treaty has not been found, India has said the issue can be discussed through the existing bilateral mechanism. Indian Foreign Ministry…
Shekhar Koirala to urge party unity at Nepali Congress faction’s gathering
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala is set to attend a national gathering being organised by the party’s faction outside the establishment group. Koirala’s personal secretary Dinesh Chandra Thapaliya…
Nepal make major changes to squad ahead of ACC Premier Cup
KATHMANDU: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has made major changes to the national cricket squad after the team’s disappointing performance during its Netherlands tour under the ICC World Cup League-2. Ahead of the…
Oli-Prachanda’s five-point directive on Provincial govt: Party not taking CM post to choose Ministry first
KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) have proposed a framework for the formation of provincial governments and the allocation of ministerial portfolios. The framework has been proposed as part of…
Special Court orders release of Shekhar Golchha on Rs 10 million bail
KATHMANDU: The Special Court has ordered the release of former Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) president Shekhar Golchha on bail of Rs 10 million in a money laundering case. A bench…
Shankar Pokhrel says Balen, Rabi’s performance exposed limits of populism
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has said the real capacity of populism has become evident only after Balendra Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane assumed positions of…
Cabinet’s decisions: Four killed in Sunsari and Siraha declared martyrs, Ncell probe report to be made public
KATHMANDU: The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has taken five decisions. The meeting, held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, decided to provide a full…
NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 begins in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: The NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 has begun at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from today, showcasing new vehicle models from various automobile brands. The expo, which will run until August 16, features a wide…
Speaker asks PM Shah to face Parliament, but PM remains non-committal
ATHMANDU: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal met Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Tuesday morning, urging him to attend Parliament and respond to…
LPG crisis deepens as consumers continue to queue despite supply assurances
KATHMANDU: It has been a week since government agencies began assuring that cooking gas supplies were sufficient. Yet consumers across the country continue to struggle to obtain LPG cylinders. Consumers are spending…
Harka Sampang accuses government of failing to understand people’s hardships
KATHMANDU: Shram Sanskriti Party Chairperson Harka Sampang has accused the government of failing to understand the hardships faced by ordinary citizens. Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday,…
Shekhar Koirala to address Nepali Congress dissenting faction’s national gathering
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala is set to address a national gathering being organised by the party’s faction outside the establishment group on August 14. Koirala has been invited to address the…
Opposition MPs protest over PM’s border remarks in House
KATHMANDU: Opposition lawmakers again protested in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, demanding that Prime Minister Balen Shah’s remarks concerning Nepal’s border with India be removed from the parliamentary…
PM Balen Shah, Speaker Aryal discuss ways to end parliamentary obstruction
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah and Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss ways to facilitate the smooth functioning of Parliament. Speaker Aryal reached the Office of the Prime Minister and…
Egg prices rise as demand increases
KATHMANDU: Egg traders have increased the support price of eggs following a rise in market demand. The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has increased the support price, effective from today. According to the…
Cabinet meeting scheduled for 3 pm today
KATHMANDU: The meeting of the Council of Ministers has been scheduled for 3 pm today. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the meeting will be held at the Prime Minister’s Office in…
Citizen-Centric Diplomacy of India
Diplomacy had traditionally been understood as the conduct of bilateral relations between states, focusing only on negotiations driven by political, economic, and security-related factors. However, the advent of the…
CTEVT contract workers stage protest demanding job security
KATHMANDU: Contract, monthly and daily wage workers of the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) have staged a protest outside the council’s central office in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, demanding…