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Home Minister Visits Maitighar to Listen to Protest Victims’ Grievances

Newly reappointed Home Minister Sudhan Gurung visited Maitighar Mandal today to personally listen to the grievances of victims staging ongoing sit-in protests. According to the minister’s private secretariat, Gurung arrived at the protest site specifically to engage with the demonstrators and hear their concerns. After listening to their individual grievances, Minister Gurung expressed a firm commitment to collectively address and resolve their demands. The visit marks a notable return to public facing for Gurung, who recently made a comeback to the cabinet. He was reinstated as Home Minister on June 9 after being cleared of personal asset disclosure allegations that had led to his resignation earlier this year.

Foreign Minister Briefs National Assembly on Productive India Visit

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal briefed the National Assembly today, stating his official visit to India from June 5 to 7, 2026, led to highly productive bilateral discussions. During high-level meetings with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, both sides discussed economic cooperation, connectivity, trade, and shared security interests. Key milestones achieved include facilitating cross-border peer-to-peer electronic payment services and the formal handover of Indian-assisted post-earthquake reconstruction projects. Additionally, Kathmandu University signed a memorandum with the Digital India Bhashini Division to co-create digital infrastructure for a language translation platform. Khanal emphasized the visit successfully elevated Nepal-India diplomatic ties and laid a solid foundation for future results-oriented collaboration.

UAE Ambassador Shamsi Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Secretary Rai

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nepal Abdulla Al Shamsi paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. On occasion, discussions were held on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral cooperation, enhancing economic partnerships, and easing visa-related issues.

2 Bangladeshis Held at TIA with Rs 3.1 Million Unaccounted Cash

Security personnel at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) detained two Bangladeshi nationals after recovering undeclared cash worth about Rs 3.1 million during screening today at around 1:00 PM. The passengers were preparing to board Batik Air flight OD183 to Kuala Lumpur when officials found cash concealed in modified fruit cartons during baggage checks. The seized amount included Rs 1.025 million from one passenger and Rs 1.234 million, along with USD 1,000 and MYR 20,000, from the other. Both individuals have been handed over to the Department of Revenue Investigation in Hari Bhawan, Lalitpur, for further investigation.

HoR Resumes Budget Debate and Queries Today

The House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament met at 11:00 AM on June 11, 2026, at Singha Durbar, continuing its ongoing general discussion on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. During the session, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle responded to questions and concerns raised by lawmakers during the budget debate. He is also scheduled to present key legislative proposals, including the Appropriation Bill, 2026, the National Debt Collection Bill, 2026, and a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2026. The sitting marks the continuation of the budget discussion process in the lower house, where lawmakers have been reviewing sectoral allocations and fiscal priorities for the coming fiscal year.

Koshi Chief Khapung Meets Vice President Yadav Today

Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav today at the Vice President’s Office in Lainchaur, Kathmandu. During the meeting, the two leaders held extensive discussions on constitutional responsibilities, strengthening federalism, ensuring smooth coordination between the federal and provincial levels, and fostering mutual cooperation. Welcoming Province Chief Khapung, Vice President Yadav emphasized the vital need to further reinforce ties between the federal and provincial governments to ensure the successful implementation of the federal democratic republican system. In response, Province Chief Khapung reiterated the province-level commitment to the institutionalization of federalism and briefed the vice president on provincial efforts to uphold national unity and inclusiveness in alignment with the true spirit of the Constitution.

Madhesh Assembly Unanimously Passes Policy Program

The Madhesh Province Assembly successfully endorsed the provincial executive’s policy and program budget document for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 following a unanimous legislative vote. Treasury leaders presented the comprehensive 27-page developmental road map, which integrated localized agricultural stabilization schemes, rural soil health improvement strategies, and targeted literacy enrollment projects across regional farming communities. Parliamentary record logs confirm that lawmakers rejected minority structural revision sheets via a majority house vote, while former executive members formally withdrew their pending amendment bills to enable clear passage of the central provincial development plan.

Constitutional Revision Panel Meets Former Prime Ministers

The Constitutional Amendment Debate Task Force, led by Asim Shah, Chief Political Advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, conducted strategic consultation sessions on Thursday. The task force convened a joint meeting at the Manbhawan residence of former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to collect expert executive feedback. Former Prime Ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal participated in the collective review, evaluating systemic baseline revisions for an upcoming official constitutional debate document aimed at streamlining state resource governance.

RPP Alleges Multi-Billion EV Tax Evasion, Demands Parliamentary Probe

During a House of Representatives session on Thursday, a Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker accused the finance minister of involvement in an alleged large-scale tax evasion case linked to electric vehicle imports. Citing the Auditor General’s report, he claimed manipulation of EV motor capacity classification led to about Rs 2.85 billion in unlawful tax exemptions, forming part of a wider Rs 3.77 billion discrepancy flagged for recovery. He also alleged that around 3,000 EVs were cleared through customs shortly before the May 29 budget announcement, raising suspicion of advance information on tax changes. The RPP lawmaker called for the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee to examine the alleged irregularities and ensure accountability in import taxation systems.

Congress Whip Rai Demands Inquiry on Alteration of Tax Rates

Nepali Congress whip Nischal Rai has criticized the Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle for undermining parliamentary authority by repeatedly altering tax rates in the newly tabled financial bill. Speaking at a House of Representatives meeting during discussions on the annual budget estimates, Rai questioned whose vested interests were being served by these unpardonable changes. Asserting that modifying a bill arbitrarily after it has already been officially presented to parliament is akin to treason, he demanded a formal investigation into the matter.

UML Demand Scrapping of 2-Day Weekend and Action Over Fake Poster

During Thursday’s House of Representatives session, CPN (UML) lawmakers raised concerns regarding public service disruption and social media misinformation. Member of Parliament (MP) Laxmi Prasad Pokharel demanded the government revoke its two-day weekend policy, arguing that while it benefits salaried government employees, it severely inconveniences citizens seeking public services. He urged the government to return to the traditional one-day weekend system to ensure smoother administrative operations. Meanwhile, MP Yashoda Baral called for swift action against individuals spreading a viral, fraudulent social media poster. The fake poster falsely claims UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has become a member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, demanding accountability for those responsible for the misinformation.

Opposition Again Slams PM Balen in Parliament Over Border Remarks

Lawmakers from opposition parties sharply criticized Prime Minister Balen Shah in parliament on Thursday, June 11, 2026, over his controversial remark claiming Nepal encroached on Indian land. CPN (UML) chief whip Ain Bahadur Mahar demanded to know which lawmakers applauded the Prime Minister’s “anti-national” statement during his May 31 address. Likewise, Nepali Congress MP Urmila Thapaliya expressed deep dissatisfaction with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s clarification on the matter, reciting a protest poem titled “The Day the Country Was Forgotten”. Meanwhile, Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Bipin Kumar Acharya sarcastically proposed renaming the parliament’s ‘Zero Hour’ to ‘Black Hole Hour’ if public issues continue to disappear without government action. He urged that matters raised during ‘Zero Hour’ be formally forwarded to relevant ministries with mandatory progress updates to ensure state accountability.

Shram Sanskriti Continues HoR Protest Over PM’s Border Remarks

The Shram Sanskriti Party continued its peaceful protest in the House of Representatives on Thursday, with party lawmakers quietly raising placards immediately after the session commenced. Speaker DP Aryal granted floor time to the party’s Chairman, Harka Raj Rai (Sampang), to formally voice the party’s grievances. Addressing the house, Chairman Rai demanded that Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s recent remarks regarding Nepal-India border issues be expunged from the parliamentary record. Rai stated that while his party is fully prepared to cooperate with the regular legislative agenda, the Prime Minister must apologize to the parliament for the controversial statement.

Tshering Lhamu Lama Resigns from Unified CP

Former lawmaker Tshering Lhamu Lama resigned from the Nepali Communist Party on Thursday, citing structural exclusion and deep political manipulation within the party cadre. Elected via the proportional representation system in 2022, she detailed months of targeted professional hostility, systemic isolation, and deliberate operations meant to stifle youth voices. Her departure note emphasized an unwillingness to compromise her core principles under a toxic leadership framework that actively devalues individual capacity. Moving forward as an independent political figure, she expressed confidence that long-term social timelines will ultimately validate her administrative struggle and performance metrics.

Goma Tamang Quits RSP

Goma Tamang resigned from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on Thursday following her electoral defeat during the Koshi Province Assembly convention. She secured 141 votes to finish behind Chandra Rai, who claimed the regional presidency by securing 280 votes out of 490 total ballots. Candidates Khagendra Katuwal and Chandra Kumar Gauli trailed the tally with 41 and 27 votes, respectively. Tamang, a founding organizer and former acting president for the province, previously lost a federal parliamentary race in Sunsari-1 to Shram Sanskriti Party Chairman Harka Sampang, and announced her total retirement from mainstream politics.

RSP Reschedules Bagmati Province Regional Convention

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) rescheduled its suspended Bagmati Province regional convention to June 13, shifting the polling hub from Hetauda to the Smart Darbar Party Palace in Kathmandu. The central election committee confirmed that electronic voting systems will open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM to elect a 65-member provincial committee. The initial voting process on June 9 stalled due to operational bottlenecks, leaving candidate fields led by Achyutam Lamichhane, Utsab Aryal, Krishnaman Shrestha, and Hari Bahadur Khatri waiting for final delegate tallies.

Flydubai Opens Ticket Bookings for Pokhara–Dubai

Ticket bookings have opened for daily Pokhara to Dubai flights starting September 23 this year, marking the first scheduled international commercial service from Pokhara International Airport. Flydubai is selling tickets via its official website and authorized agents, confirming daily operations on the new route. The airport, operational since January 1, 2023, has so far handled only charter and medical flights. The launch of regular ticket sales marks its entry into scheduled international connectivity, with bookings expected from migrant workers, students, and tourists.

Former National Goalkeeper Bishal Shrestha Assumes NSC Office

Newly appointed National Sports Council (NSC) Vice President Bishal Shrestha officially assumed his management office on Thursday following his formal cabinet selection. The former national football team goalkeeper committed to using his field experience to advance regional stadium infrastructure and athlete development programs. NSC Member Secretary Ram Charitra Mehta welcomed Shrestha along with new council members Monalisa Khambu, Sikka Suwal Shrestha, Shakti Prasad Gauchan, and Pawan Shahi during an induction ceremony attended by Ministry of Education and Sports Chief Advisor Siddhi Byanjankar.

Phewa Boat Association Sweeps Begnas Regatta

The Phewa Boat Operators Association secured the absolute championship title at the 6th Open Boat Racing Tournament hosted by the Begnas Lake Boat Operators Committee in Gandaki Province. In the 1,000-meter women’s division, Santamaya Jalari’s crew finished first at 20 minutes and 16 seconds, followed by Usha Gurung at 20:49 and Dilsubha Gurung at 21:17. In the 1,500-meter men’s race, Chandra Majhi’s squad won first place in 24 minutes flat, while Sudarshan Magar placed second at 25:46. Supported by the Nepal Tourism Board, the event drew 26 men’s and 9 women’s teams, awarding Rs 15,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 5,000, and Rs 3,000 for the top four positions.

Movie Trailer for ‘Jaand’ Released in Kathmandu

Production teams hosted a formal press conference to launch the official trailer for the upcoming social drama film Jaand, scheduled for theatrical release on June 26. Director Raju Shah highlighted that the Sukuldhoka Media production maps the destructive impacts of chronic alcoholism on rural family structures and community dynamics. Financed by investor Rajendra Bhatta and distributed via Dipak Dangal’s National Cine Group, the cinematic project features an ensemble cast including Sanvee Khatiwada, Padam Gurung, Kamala Dahal, Ramesh Upreti, Manju Shrestha, and Subash Gajurel.

Miruna Magar Shares Encounter with Niruta Singh

Actress Miruna Magar shared an emotional social media update documenting a recent reunion with legendary actress Niruta Singh, juxtaposing it against a childhood photograph taken years prior. Magar reflected on her childhood memories of dancing to Singh’s iconic film tracks long before she ever envisioned pursuing a professional acting career herself. In her tribute post, Magar praised the Darpan Chhaya star as a timeless symbol of professional grace, humility, and inspiration, noting that the cross-generational encounter felt like a complete, full-circle moment in her personal artistic journey.

3 More Children Die in Bangladesh, Measles Death Toll Reaches 642

At least three children with measles-like symptoms died in the 24 hours ending Thursday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined total of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 642. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest fatalities were recorded as suspected measles deaths. The number of suspected deaths has now reached 550, while confirmed deaths remain at 92. Health officials reported 1,110 new suspected cases during the same period, raising the nationwide total to 83,139. Another 132 cases were laboratory-confirmed, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 10,059. Since March 15, more than 68,000 people with suspected measles have been hospitalized across the country, with 64,293 patients recovering, according to DGHS data.

UK Defense Secretary John Healey Resigns over Budget Cuts

United Kingdom Defense Secretary John Healey resigned from the cabinet after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the HM Treasury failed to secure adequate funding streams for military investments. In his official resignation letter to the prime minister, Healey criticized the treasury’s persistent unwillingness to adjust defense spending limits amidst escalating global security threats. The abrupt departure followed prolonged delays surrounding a 10-year defense investment framework, with inside sources confirming that final fiscal appropriations dropped significantly below national security baseline requirements.