Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls

Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls

Around Rs 200 million allocated for the blacktopping of the Martadi-Kolti road section in Bajura is likely to remain unspent this fiscal year after the contractor failed to carry out construction work, according to the Infrastructure Development Office, Achham.

Around Rs 200 million allocated for the blacktopping of the Martadi-Kolti road section in Bajura is likely to remain unspent this fiscal year after the contractor failed to carry out construction work, according to the Infrastructure Development Office, Achham.

Nepal 02 Jul, 2026

Nepali Buddhist leader receives Myanmar's highest religious honour

Nepali Buddhist leader receives Myanmar's highest religious honour

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has conferred the 2026 religious title of "Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja" on Most Venerable Khenpo Chimed Tsering (Dr. Lharkyal Lama) in recognition of his contributions to Buddhism.

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has conferred the 2026 religious title of "Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja" on Most Venerable Khenpo Chimed Tsering (Dr. Lharkyal Lama) in recognition of his contributions to Buddhism.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

NEPSE rebounds, jumps 44.59 points after days of losses

NEPSE rebounds, jumps 44.59 points after days of losses

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recovered on Wednesday after several sessions of decline, with the benchmark index climbing 44.59 points, or 1.70 percent, to close at 2,652.93.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recovered on Wednesday after several sessions of decline, with the benchmark index climbing 44.59 points, or 1.70 percent, to close at 2,652.93.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

210,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser to arrive by mid-August

210,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser to arrive by mid-August

The government has launched its largest-ever chemical fertiliser procurement programme so far this year, aiming to import around 210,000 metric tonnes by mid-August to meet demand during the ongoing paddy cultivation season.

The government has launched its largest-ever chemical fertiliser procurement programme so far this year, aiming to import around 210,000 metric tonnes by mid-August to meet demand during the ongoing paddy cultivation season.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

Bailey bridge opens over Dansanghu River, easing monsoon travel in Bajura

Bailey bridge opens over Dansanghu River, easing monsoon travel in Bajura

A Bailey bridge has come into operation over the Dansanghu River in Budhinanda Municipality-2, improving road connectivity for residents of eastern and northern Bajura, particularly during the monsoon season.

A Bailey bridge has come into operation over the Dansanghu River in Budhinanda Municipality-2, improving road connectivity for residents of eastern and northern Bajura, particularly during the monsoon season.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

Saudi Arabia pardons 33 Nepali inmates

Saudi Arabia pardons 33 Nepali inmates

Saudi Arabia has granted a royal pardon to 33 Nepali inmates, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia has granted a royal pardon to 33 Nepali inmates, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

SC demands answers on billions lost in Chinese aircraft deal

SC demands answers on billions lost in Chinese aircraft deal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the government, asking why no investigation has been launched into Nepal Airlines Corporation’s controversial purchase of Chinese-made MA60 and Y12E aircraft that have remained grounded for years despite costing the state billions of rupees.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the government, asking why no investigation has been launched into Nepal Airlines Corporation’s controversial purchase of Chinese-made MA60 and Y12E aircraft that have remained grounded for years despite costing the state billions of rupees.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

Less land, more rice: Urbanisation eats into paddy land in Gandaki

Less land, more rice: Urbanisation eats into paddy land in Gandaki

The area under paddy cultivation in Gandaki Province continues to shrink every year as urban expansion, land fragmentation and growing fallow farmland reduce agricultural land, according to provincial agriculture officials.

The area under paddy cultivation in Gandaki Province continues to shrink every year as urban expansion, land fragmentation and growing fallow farmland reduce agricultural land, according to provincial agriculture officials.

Nepal 30 Jun, 2026

Only 63% of Nepal's farmland has irrigation as delayed monsoon disrupts paddy planting

Only 63% of Nepal's farmland has irrigation as delayed monsoon disrupts paddy...

As delayed monsoon rains slow paddy transplantation across the country, government data show that nearly four out of every 10 hectares of irrigable farmland in Nepal still lack irrigation facilities, leaving farmers heavily dependent on rainfall.

As delayed monsoon rains slow paddy transplantation across the country, government data show that nearly four out of every 10 hectares of irrigable farmland in Nepal still lack irrigation facilities, leaving farmers heavily dependent on rainfall.

Nepal 30 Jun, 2026

Elephants at the door: Wild herds terrorise villages in Udayapur and Jhapa as human-wildlife conflict deepens

Elephants at the door: Wild herds terrorise villages in Udayapur and Jhapa as...

In Udayapur, six families woke up to find their homes destroyed. In Jhapa, farmers have abandoned their rice fields to spend their days chasing elephants away from their villages.

In Udayapur, six families woke up to find their homes destroyed. In Jhapa, farmers have abandoned their rice fields to spend their days chasing elephants away from their villages.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

775 kg of marijuana seized from mini truck on Koshi Highway, driver arrested

775 kg of marijuana seized from mini truck on Koshi Highway, driver arrested

Police have seized 775 kilograms of marijuana concealed inside a mini truck on the Koshi Highway in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Kolbote, Dhankuta, and arrested the driver.

Police have seized 775 kilograms of marijuana concealed inside a mini truck on the Koshi Highway in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Kolbote, Dhankuta, and arrested the driver.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

Seven killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in past 24 hours

Seven killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in past 24 hours

At least seven people were killed and 105 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to Nepal Police.

At least seven people were killed and 105 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to Nepal Police.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

Nepal marks Paddy Day amid planting delays

Nepal marks Paddy Day amid planting delays

Nepal is celebrating the 23rd National Paddy Day on Sunday with traditional rice planting, folk songs, and the customary feast of dahi-chiura (curd and beaten rice), even as delayed monsoon rains have slowed rice transplantation across much of the country.

Nepal is celebrating the 23rd National Paddy Day on Sunday with traditional rice planting, folk songs, and the customary feast of dahi-chiura (curd and beaten rice), even as delayed monsoon rains have slowed rice transplantation across much of the country.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

Tourism entrepreneurs push for Nepalgunj–Delhi direct flights to boost arrivals

Tourism entrepreneurs push for Nepalgunj–Delhi direct flights to boost arrivals

Tourism entrepreneurs in Nepalgunj have urged the government to initiate direct flights between Nepalgunj and New Delhi, saying the air link is crucial to boosting tourist arrivals and unlocking the tourism potential of western Nepal.

Tourism entrepreneurs in Nepalgunj have urged the government to initiate direct flights between Nepalgunj and New Delhi, saying the air link is crucial to boosting tourist arrivals and unlocking the tourism potential of western Nepal.

Nepal 28 Jun, 2026

Bhutan begins construction of temple complex in Lumbini

Bhutan begins construction of temple complex in Lumbini

Bhutan has officially begun construction of its long-awaited temple complex in Lumbini, marking a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual ties between Nepal and Bhutan.

Bhutan has officially begun construction of its long-awaited temple complex in Lumbini, marking a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual ties between Nepal and Bhutan.

Nepal 28 Jun, 2026

RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings

RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.

Nepal 27 Jun, 2026

RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane

RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane

Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.

Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.

Nepal 26 Jun, 2026

Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability

Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability

Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.

Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.

Nepal 26 Jun, 2026

'Police alone cannot win fight against drugs,' security officials urge community action

'Police alone cannot win fight against drugs,' security officials urge community...

As drug abuse and illegal narcotics trafficking continue to pose a growing challenge in Rautahat, security officials have called for a united response, warning that law enforcement alone cannot curb the problem without active support from communities.

As drug abuse and illegal narcotics trafficking continue to pose a growing challenge in Rautahat, security officials have called for a united response, warning that law enforcement alone cannot curb the problem without active support from communities.

Nepal 26 Jun, 2026

Tsum Nubri Names Phunjo Jangmu Lama as Tourism Goodwill Ambassador

Tsum Nubri Names Phunjo Jangmu Lama as Tourism Goodwill Ambassador

Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality of Gorkha district has nominated record-holding woman climber Phunjo Jangmu Lama as its tourism goodwill ambassador.

Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality of Gorkha district has nominated record-holding woman climber Phunjo Jangmu Lama as its tourism goodwill ambassador.

Nepal 26 Jun, 2026