When ministers speak the language of intimidation, rule of law comes under pressure
By Gaurav Pokharel Critics fear ministers’ conduct could encourage similar excesses among officials tasked with serving the public.
Parliament likely to face ‘business’ crunch after budget talks as bills dry up
By Rajesh Mishra Only one regular bill has been registered in the federal legislature since the formation of the current government, apart from the budget and ordinance-replacement bills.
Saudi Arabia’s new skill test rule adds hurdles for Nepali workers
By Hom Karki New rule taking effect today requires workers travelling to the kingdom on labour visas to pass a mandatory skills certification test.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard
By Reuters The eight-engine, jet-powered aircraft, built to carry a wide array of nuclear and conventional bombs, was on a routine test mission when it crashed on the runway at Edwards.
Case against chef Santosh Shah linked to restaurant deal, loan and cheque dispute
By Shikha Shrestha Shah’s case stems from a Gairidhara restaurant deal between Aarjab Holdings and Mithila Thali, involving alleged unpaid loans, cheque dishonour and contractual default.
Patients at cancer hospital in Chitwan struggle as chemotherapy drugs run short
By Ramesh Kumar Paudel Shortages of carboplatin and cisplatin are forcing patients to spend days searching for medicines, disrupting treatment at B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur.
Foreign Minister Khanal meets senior CPC leader Wang in Beijing
By Anil Giri Wang calls Nepal important in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, Khanal seeks deeper economic engagement.
Santosh Shah released on bail in banking offence case
By Gaurav Pokharel The celebrity chef deposited bail equivalent to the claimed amount after being arrested in Janakpur.
Passport department chief detained in CIAA procurement probe
By Post Report Tirtha Raj Aryal, director general of the Department of Passports, was taken into custody at Kathmandu airport as investigators examine alleged irregularities in a passport-related procurement contract.
Bangladesh protests India ‘questioning’ PM’s adviser at Delhi airport
By Reuters Dhaka summons Indian diplomat after adviser questioned at New Delhi airport, escalating bilateral tensions.
APF releases 774 seized EVs after budget-linked import probe
By Bimal Khatiwada & Gaurav Pokharel The vehicles were impounded during inspections over suspected irregularities in imports through northern border points ahead of budget.
Municipals move to build digital profiles of returnee migrant workers
By Hom Karki Local governments prepare draft directive to document skills, investment plans and earnings of returning labour migrants amid lack of national records.
Nearly 1,000 SEE students stuck in limbo as answer sheets go missing
By Sudeep Kaini National Examination Board says result publication affected, forcing some to sit supplementary exams without knowing revised scores as officials search for misplaced scripts across districts.
Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA
By Reuters Iran came from behind twice to draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles, a match marked by on-field action and protests outside the stadium. The result leaves Group G wide open after the opening round of fixtures.