“We are on an expressway, and we will not brake before reaching our destination,” says PM Shah
Addressing the RSP’s first general convention, the prime minister rejects concerns over the party’s mandate, governance style and border policy, saying all actions will remain within the law.
Political leaders urge RSP not to squander historic public mandate
Leaders from across the political spectrum ask the Rastriya Swatantra Party to focus on good governance, constitutional amendments, democracy and the national interest as it holds its first general convention.
Weeks after dog bite, man dies of rabies
The 48-year-old from Chandragiri could not get anti-rabies vaccine on time due to shortages in his locality and reached Sukraraj Hospital only after symptoms appeared.
RSP’s first general convention kicks off in Chitwan
Over 4,200 delegates assemble in Bharatpur to elect the party's new leadership.
Japan’s firepower comes to the fore as Ueda bags a double at World Cup
Japan and the Netherlands are both on four points heading into the final round of games in Group F, with the Dutch ahead on goals scored.
HOT TAKE: Elon Musk would be in jail if he were born in Nepal
When something new arrives, instead of working out how to govern it, we ban it. Then we never get around to understanding it.
RSP unveils election schedule for first general convention leadership vote
Candidate nominations will be filed on Monday, while voting is scheduled for Tuesday.
Seven-and-a-half years on, DPR for Ram Raja Prasad Singh Academy of Health Sciences still unfinished
Administrative delays, disputed appointments, and unpaid consultancy fees have left the Rs11.98 billion project stalled.
Japan rout Tunisia 4-0 in World Cup’s 1,000th match
Kamada and Ueda inspire emphatic victory as Japan move to the brink of the knockout stage and Tunisia bow out after a second straight defeat.
Three die in separate drowning incidents
Two teenage girls drown in Birendranagar, one youth found dead in Panchapuri.
Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
Heat alerts, restrictions and disruptions spread as temperatures climb towards record highs across the continent.
Constitutional commissions left waiting as appointments remain on hold
Key oversight bodies continue to operate with long-standing vacancies despite legal changes intended to speed up the Constitutional Council’s recommendations.
NTA says it is ready for 5G spectrum auction
The telecommunications regulator says it has completed preparations for allocating spectrum for 5G services, as operators prepare rollout plans in major cities once frequencies are assigned.
Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden
Brobbey scores twice inside 17 minutes, Gakpo adds a second-half brace as the Dutch rebound from their opening draw to go top of Group F with a commanding victory over Sweden.
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland
Fragile ceasefire faces early test as Iran and the US open talks while disputing the status of the vital shipping lane.
Why Nepal’s private sector is choosing safety over growth
A convergence of regulatory scrutiny, economic stagnation and legal anxiety has pushed entrepreneurs into a defensive, wait-and-see posture.
Undav double sends Germany past Ivory Coast and into World Cup knockouts
Undav scores twice after halftime as Germany rally from a goal down to book a place in the last 32.
Budget-friendly neighbourhoods for Nepali students in Dhaka
A look at student life in the Bangladeshi capital, from bustling university districts to quieter neighbourhoods.
FICSON honours standout Nepali films and artists
‘Shambhala’, ‘Unko Sweater’ and ‘Bhuthan’ emerge among the major winners at the Film Critics Award in Kathmandu.
RSP at 4: How Rabi Lamichhane conceived and nurtured an alternative political movement
The national jamboree of the party formed four years ago begins Sunday, where it will define its policy line and elect new leadership.
How AG10 is inspiring the next wave of Nepali footballers
Amid a stagnant domestic league, Anil Gurung’s AG10 Football Academy is keeping the dream alive for young players.
Nepali classical music: Challenges and opportunities
Nepal lacks the strict tradition of student-mentor relationships in classical music, which demand time, patience and devotion.
The strategic interests of major powers in Nepal
If Nepal builds credible governance rooted in national capability, it can move beyond being an arena of geopolitical competition.
Nepal’s education budget must fund thinking, not just schooling
Nepal aims to prepare its children for an AI-driven future, but its education budget tells a different story.
Global tensions keep Nepali students in home universities as enrolment climbs
Education ministry figures show that 749,392 students are currently enrolled in universities and academies across the country.
Nepal still on ‘grey list’ as FATF shares its review report
The country’s steps to improve its standing by addressing technical compliance deficiencies in targeted financial sanctions regime for ‘terrorist financing’ and ‘proliferation financing’ have fallen short.
Nepal’s summer tourism thrives as Indians escaping heat fill hotel rooms
Indian arrivals to Chitwan and Pokhara jump sharply as travellers seek relief from soaring temperatures in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, boosting Nepal’s wildlife and leisure tourism during the traditional off-season.
At least 15 migrant bodies wash ashore in eastern Libya, sources say
Since the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising in 2011, Libya has become a transit route for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty to Europe via dangerous routes across the desert and over the Mediterranean.
Ancelotti expects Neymar back for Brazil’s Scotland World Cup showdown
Injuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But he was influential when he played, scoring twice and contributing three assists in four appearances.
From thatch huts to ‘German Hangers’: Chitwan’s enduring role in hosting party conventions
From underground communist assemblies during the Panchayat era to the RSP’s inaugural national convention, the centrally located district has repeatedly shaped the country’s political journey.
At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
Data compiled by the UN showed that funding for toilets and handwashing stations in Congo more than halved between 2024 and 2025, to around $38 million, and this year's $80 million appeal is only 21 percent funded.
Sithi Nakha marked by cleaning water sources
The Newar community across Kathmandu Valley observes the annual festival by cleaning traditional water sources ahead of the monsoon and gathering for communal feasts.
Nepse sheds 21.92 points as investor wealth shrinks by Rs40 billion
Market analysts cite weak company fundamentals, oversupply of stocks and ongoing investigations as factors dampening market sentiment.
At least five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon despite ceasefire
State news agency NNA said Israeli warplanes and drones carried out a series of strikes across the Nabatieh area overnight and into Saturday morning, destroying residential buildings and homes.
How pressure from the prime minister’s office is accelerating the passport investigation
Officials describe a Monday at Singha Durbar that left a constitutional body cornered, a foreign ambassador fuming, and a long-stalled investigation suddenly moving fast.
The week in seven photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
Survival to drought: The shared story of the Himalayan pangolin and Macchindranatha Jatra
Neither the festival nor the pangolin knows of the other. Yet both share a locality, a climate, and a history of drought and recovery in a valley that has long lived at the mercy of the monsoon.
KMC’s ‘Tole Tole Ma Film Mahotsav’ begins
The event will take place every Friday and Saturday until July 10 across various open spaces within the city.
BOOK REVIEW: A mystery that never quite solves itself
Rich in detail, ‘The Little Friend’ showcases Donna Tartt’s storytelling gifts while struggling to give its murder plot a satisfying shape.
EVENTS: June 20 to June 26, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
Subash Tamang wins Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship in playoff
Tamang beats Bhuvan Nagarkoti and amateur Sadbhav Acharya in a sudden-death playoff to claim the season-ending title at Gokarna Golf Club.
52 players retained by teams for NPL Season 3
Even as key details of the tournament and player draft are still awaited from organisers, the eight teams have signalled their core combinations ahead of the NPL Season 3 auction.
NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Government unveils fast-track plan to ease startup regulations
New mechanism promises quicker registration, simplified compliance, easier loan access and faster closure of failed ventures, but entrepreneurs remain sceptical about implementation.
Nepal’s Supreme Court is drowning in unresolved cases
Nearly 27,000 cases remain sub-judice, some for almost two decades, prompting calls to redefine the court’s jurisdiction rather than simply appoint more justices.
Grade 12 pass rate improves for third consecutive year
Overall pass rate reaches 64.13 percent as the National Examinations Board publishes results in a record 40 days.
Government’s asset scrutiny drive faces resistance as filings fall short
Former judges question the legality of the inquiry commission. Filings remain below expectations.
Drought-like conditions, contaminated water spark outbreak risks
Sixty percent of drinking water samples in Lalitpur’s Konjyosom have been found contaminated with faecal coliform.
Central Zoo closes indefinitely after bird flu outbreak
The virus has been confirmed in egrets, owls and vultures, as well as civets and leopard cats.
Haiti ready to run, dream and make island proud against Brazil, says Migne
Playing at their first World Cup since 1974, Haiti began with a 1-0 defeat by Scotland, John McGinn’s first-half goal proving decisive despite a late push in which Frantzdy Pierrot headed narrowly wide in the 85th minute.