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Published Jun 19, 2026, 9:28 AM
House approves Finance Bill and Public Debt Bill, 2083
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives has approved the proposals to consider the Finance Bill and the Public Debt Bill. The proposals, tabled by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle during Friday’s House meeting, were unanimously endorsed by lawmakers.
Published Jun 19, 2026, 9:03 AM
MP Rajendra Kumar Rai raises concern over police search at Koshi Province minister’s residence
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Friday drew the government’s attention to the reported police search at the residence of Koshi Province Internal Affairs and Law Minister Indramani Parajuli.
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 8:02 AM
HoR unanimously approves Finance Bill 2026
During the meeting, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal presented the proposal to consider the bill for approval. As no lawmakers voiced opposition to the proposal, the Speaker declared that the House had unanim... HoR unanimously approves Finance Bill 2026 During the meeting, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal presented the proposal to consider the bill for approval.
Published Jun 19, 2026, 7:45 AM
Harka Sampang laments govt’s silence, questions accountability in Parliament
KATHMANDU: Shrama Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has expressed frustration over what he called the government’s failure to listen to parliamentary voices. Speaking in Friday’s House of Representatives meeting, Sampang said that concerns raised by the opp… KATHMANDU: Shrama Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has expressed frustration over what he called the government’s failure to listen to parliamentary voices.
Published Jun 19, 2026, 7:33 AM
Cabinet meeting taking place today
KATHMANDU: A meeting of the Council of Ministers is taking place this afternoon. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called Cabinet meeting is scheduled to take place at Singha Durbar on Friday at 4:30 p.
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 7:17 AM
MP Sampang expresses dissatisfaction over govt, Speaker’s conduct
He demanded correction of a controversial statement made by the Prime Minister that “Nepal has also encroached on India’s territory” and requested that the Speaker remove the stateme... MP Sampang expresses dissatisfaction over govt, Speaker’s conduct He demanded correction of a controversial statement made by the Prime Minister that “Nepal has also encroached on India’s territory” and requested that the Speaker rem…
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 7:16 AM
MPs demand clarification over e-passport printing issue
Members of the House of Representatives have expressed concern over recent news reports regarding the printing of e-passports. MPs demand clarification over e-passport printing issue
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 6:41 AM
NC MP accuses ‘invisible group’ of fostering ‘rule of the jungle’ inside Singha Durbar
The NC lawmaker expressed concern over reports that officials from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority were kept at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers for... NC MP accuses ‘invisible group’ of fostering ‘rule of the jungle’ inside Singha Durbar The NC lawmaker expressed concern over reports that officials from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority we…
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 6:16 AM
CIAA widens e-passport probe to include former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has brought former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba within the scope of its investigation The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has brought former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba within the scope of its investigation into last year’s e-passport procurement process. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Autho…
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 3:33 AM
House of Representatives passes budget for the upcoming fiscal year
House of Representatives passes budget for the upcoming fiscal year
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 6:17 PM
Lumbini province's income exceeds Rs 26 billion
As per the budget presented by Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, Dhanendra Karki, total Rs 26. 75 billion has been deposited in the province reserve fund till the period. Lumbini province's income exceeds Rs 26 billion
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 6:17 PM
Govt plans around 1,600 new telecom sites to expand services in rural areas
Responding to lawmakers’ queries in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina acknowledged widespread complaints about... Govt plans around 1,600 new telecom sites to expand services in rural areas Responding to lawmakers’ queries in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram T…
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 5:56 PM
Speaker’s neutrality under fire as HoR turns increasingly divided
Opposition allegations of bias against Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, along with disputes over expunging PM Balendra Shah’s controversial remarks, have deepened tensions and widened the ruling–... Speaker’s conduct widens rift between ruling coalition and opposition Opposition allegations of bias against Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, along with disputes over expunging PM Balendra Shah’s controversial remarks, have deepened t…
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 5:56 PM
Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel
Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Representatives, Minister Pokharel presented a detailed breakdown of budget allocation, p... Education and sports sector declared ‘high priority’ in new budget: Minister Pokharel Responding to queries raised by lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill 2083 in the House of Representatives, M…
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 5:46 PM
Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister
“Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When they face difficulties, it becomes hard to provide assistance because access to s... Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister “Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When they face difficulties, it becomes hard to provide…
Published Jun 18, 2026, 3:45 PM
Huawei regional president Terry calls on Minister Dr Timilsina
KATHMANDU: A delegation led by president of the Asia Pacific Region of Chinese company, Huawei, Terry He, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, on Thursday.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 3:00 PM
‘Energy sector prepared as a prime basis for economic transformation’
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has claimed that the energy sector has been established as a prime basis for economic transformation.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:18 PM
House of Representatives passes Appropriation Bill, 2083
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives has passed the Appropriation Bill, 2083. In today’s meeting, the proposal presented by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle to pass the Appropriation Bill, 2083 was endorsed by a majority vote.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:15 PM
National pride projects given top priority: Finance Minister
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has given high priority to completing national pride projects within the stipulated timeframe.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:12 PM
Home minister Gurung: Budget aims to digitally transform Home Administration
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that the upcoming fiscal year’s budget aims to digitally transform the traditionally operating Home Administration system.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:07 PM
No interference in CIAA work by Property Inquiry Commission: Finance Minister
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said that the newly formed Property Inquiry Commission will not interfere with the work of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority, Nepal’s constitutional anti-corruption body.
Published Jun 18, 2026, 2:03 PM
Budget has prioritized Karnali, Madhesh, and Sudurpashchim: Finance Minister Dr. Wagle
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said that sectoral budget allocations and programs have been designed with priority given to regions that remain behind in economic, social, and human development, including Karnali Province, Madhesh Province, and Sud…
Published Jun 18, 2026, 1:34 PM
Government responds: Army was not deployed to remove squatter settlements
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle clarified in Parliament that the Government of Nepal did not deploy the Nepali Army during operations involving the removal of informal settlements using bulldozers.
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 8:33 AM
FinMin Wagle to answer MPs’ questions in HoR on behalf of PM
According to the parliamentary agenda, Prime Minister Shah was scheduled to respond during deliberations on the budget of the Ministry of Defence, which he also heads. However, his absence has led to... FinMin Wagle to answer MPs’ questions in HoR on behalf of PM According to the parliamentary agenda, Prime Minister Shah was scheduled to respond during deliberations on the budget of the Ministry of Defence, which he…
Updated Jun 18, 2026, 6:55 AM
Home Minister vows faster monsoon relief with mobile landslide monitoring app
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has stated that this year's monsoon disaster response will prioritise "public safety over ministerial inspections. Kathmandu, June 18 Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has stated that this year’s monsoon disaster response will prioritise “public safety over ministerial inspections.
Published Jun 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Curriculum to be made time-relevant: Minister Pokharel
SURKHET: Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that the government is working with a priority to make university education relevant to the times, technology-friendly and employment-oriented.
Published Jun 17, 2026, 2:15 PM
Building a violence-free society is a top priority: Minister Badi
KATHMANDU: Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security, Sita Badi, has said that women empowerment, gender equality and building a violence-free society have been given high priority in the budget for the upcoming fiscal yea…
Updated Jun 17, 2026, 1:15 PM
Senior leader Khanal sends 36-point letter to Dahal, exposes growing NCP rift
Senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has formally expressed his dissatisfaction with the party leadership, sending a detailed 36-point complaint letter to party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Senior leader Khanal sends 36-point letter to Dahal, exposes growing NCP rift
Published Jun 17, 2026, 1:15 PM
Government budget designed to lay foundation for economic recovery: Finance Minister Wagle
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government introduced the budget with the objective of creating a foundation for improving Nepal’s economy. Speaking at a programme organised by the Nepal Chamber of Commerce in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Wa… KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government introduced the budget with the objective of creating a foundation for improving Nepal’s econ…
Published Jun 17, 2026, 12:45 PM
Government returned savings to 1,452 cooperative depositors in three months: Minister Rawal
KATHMANDU: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal has said the government has returned savings to 1,452 cooperative depositors over the past three months. Responding to questions raised during dis… KATHMANDU: Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal has said the government has returned savings…
Updated Jun 17, 2026, 11:53 AM
Bangladesh Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Speaker of Nepal
Bangladesh Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Speaker of Nepal
Published Jun 17, 2026, 11:45 AM
Nepal keen to build stronger ties with China: Foreign Minister Khanal
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has expressed Nepal’s gratitude for China’s continued support and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with its northern neighbour. In an interview with Global Times in Beijing on… KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has expressed Nepal’s gratitude for China’s continued support and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengtheni…
Updated Jun 17, 2026, 11:29 AM
Bangladeshi envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal
On the occasion, Speaker Aryal shared that Nepal-Bangladesh relations are based on sovereign equality, mutual respect and trust, adding Nepal has given high importance to the relations with Bangladesh... Bangladeshi envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal On the occasion, Speaker Aryal shared that Nepal-Bangladesh relations are based on sovereign equality, mutual respect and trust, adding Nepal has given high impo…
Published Jun 17, 2026, 8:31 AM
Harka Sampang-led lawmakers encircle House well over unanswered questions
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers, including Shrama Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang, encircled the well of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, protesting that Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Gauri Kumari had failed to respond to their questions. The la… KATHMANDU: Lawmakers, including Shrama Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang, encircled the well of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, protesting that I…
Published Jun 17, 2026, 7:36 AM
Lawmakers demand proper management of landless people, question PM’s border remarks
Lawmakers demand proper management of landless people, question PM’s border remarks Lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday called for proper management of landless people currently kept in holding centres in Kathmandu and sought clarification over the prime minister’s recent remarks on Nepal–India border issues.
Published Jun 17, 2026, 7:15 AM
Nishkal Rai takes swipe at PM Balen Shah over tea shop visits amid tea farmers’ crisis
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress Chief Whip Nishkal Rai has drawn the government’s attention to the difficulties faced in tea exports to India, warning that the situation has put Ilam’s tea industry at risk of shutdown.
Updated Jun 17, 2026, 7:14 AM
Speaker objects lawmaker’s remarks questioning his neutrality
Addressing the Speaker, Yadav said, “Before assuming this dignified chair, you were affiliated with a political party. It appears you have still not been able to sever your ties with the Rastriy... Speaker rebukes lawmaker over remarks questioning his neutrality Addressing the Speaker, Yadav said, “Before assuming this dignified chair, you were affiliated with a political party. It appears you have still not been ab…
Published Jun 17, 2026, 6:45 AM
Nepali Congress questions Speaker Aryal’s impartiality in House
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has raised questions over the role and impartiality of Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal during a meeting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Published Jun 17, 2026, 5:55 AM
Harka Sampang continues protest as House resumes budget discussions
KATHMANDU: Harka Sampang continued his protest in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers resumed discussions on the Appropriation Bill, drawing attention before the House proceeded with its scheduled business.
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 2:38 PM
Korean Envoy pays courtesy call on Health Minister Mehta
During the meeting held at the Ministry in Singha Durbar, matters related to Nepal-Korea friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the health sector were discussed, said Assistant Spokesperson o... Korean Envoy pays courtesy call on Health Minister Mehta During the meeting held at the Ministry in Singha Durbar, matters related to Nepal-Korea friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the health sector wer…
Published Jun 16, 2026, 1:45 PM
RSP lawmaker Srishti Bhattarai says she will follow traffic rules after video controversy
KATHMANDU: Srishti Bhattarai has issued a clarification after a video involving her circulated widely on social media and sparked controversy. In a statement posted on her social media account, Bhattarai said the video was recorded a long time ago during a pe… KATHMANDU: Srishti Bhattarai has issued a clarification after a video involving her circulated widely on social media and sparked controversy.
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 11:38 AM
HoR meeting: Lawmakers urge govt to be sensitive on border issues, bilateral relations
In a meeting of the lower house on Tuesday, they demanded time to draw the government's attention towards this end. Nepali Communist Party's Pramesh Kumar Hamal expressed his concern over Prime Minist... HoR meeting: Lawmakers urge govt to be sensitive on border issues, bilateral relations In a meeting of the lower house on Tuesday, they demanded time to draw the government's attention towards this end.
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 10:55 AM
Minister Shrestha Urges Public to Report Any Demand for Unauthorized Payments Immediately
Minister Shrestha Urges Public to Report Any Demand for Unauthorized Payments Immediately
Published Jun 16, 2026, 10:45 AM
Proposal to hike traffic fines up to Rs 50,000 sparks debate in parliamentary committee
KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the House of Representatives’ Infrastructure Development Committee Ashish Gajurel has said that existing traffic fines in Nepal are too low to ensure compliance and should be significantly increased, proposing penalties ranging from…
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Khusbu Oli files cyber complaint, one arrested
Oli said she filed the complaint after facing what she described as a coordinated online attack following issues she raised in Parliament. She also informed that the Cyber Bureau has already arrested... Khusbu Oli files cyber complaint Oli said she filed the complaint after facing what she described as a coordinated online attack following issues she raised in Parliament. She also informed that the Cyber Bureau has…
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 9:47 AM
Medical Education Commission approves revised scholarship grant procedure, 2026
The decision was taken at a meeting of the MEC held on Tuesday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Medical Education Commission approves rescholarship grant procedure, 2026
Published Jun 16, 2026, 9:45 AM
UML launches review, restructuring drive after poor election performance
KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has launched an election review and party restructuring campaign after being reduced to just nine directly elected seats in the March 5 election.
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 9:18 AM
MP Yadav questions minister’s accountability over threats to break contractor’s legs
She said such remarks from ministers were undermining Parliament and weakening the rule of law. MP Yadav questions minister’s accountability over threats to break contractor’s legs
Published Jun 16, 2026, 9:15 AM
Lawmakers, experts call for urgent action on road safety and accident reduction
KATHMANDU: The Infrastructure Development Committee under the House of Representatives held discussions on road safety, transport management, accident reduction and infrastructure improvement on Tuesday, with lawmakers and experts stressing the need for effec…
Updated Jun 16, 2026, 9:11 AM
UML MP Mahar flags rising lawlessness after RSP leader attacked
lawmaker Ain Bahadur Mahar drew the government’s attention to the incident, saying Singh was attacked by a group of 7–8 individuals on the night of June 15 while returning home after atten... UML MP Mahar flags rising lawlessness after RSP leader attacked lawmaker Ain Bahadur Mahar drew the government’s attention to the incident, saying Singh was attacked by a group of 7–8 individuals on the night of June 15 while r…
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