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HoR Speaker Aryal and NA Chair Dahal Conduct Field Inspection

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal of the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal conducted a joint field inspection of the proposed dry port construction site in Dodhara Chandani Municipality, Kanchanpur, on Saturday. The high-level parliamentary delegation visited the Sudurpashchim Province while attending the Inter-Legislative Conference to analyze trade infrastructure capabilities. The monitoring group included Deputy Speaker Ruby Kumari and National Assembly Vice Chairperson Lila Kumari Bhandari. During the field excursion, the legislative leadership inspected several economically and culturally significant zones, including Bhakkeni Dham, Brahmadev, and Tanakpur. The delegation concluded the tour by visiting the Mahendranagar Airport and Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, where they held discussions with local authorities regarding airport runway upgrades and regional aviation service expansions.

NEB Schedules July Release for SEE Supplementary Exam Results

The National Examination Board (NEB) Examination Control Office (grade 10) finalized its processing timeline to publish the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) supplementary grade-increment exams within two weeks of completion. The supplementary testing window is scheduled to run from June 15 to June 23. The Controller of Examinations, Tukaraj Adhikari, announced that his department expects to publish all graded score sheets by July 9. The academic re-testing cycle targets students who received “non-graded” status or scored below a ‘Grade C’ benchmark during the initial evaluations, which recorded 146,507 non-graded results nationwide.

Minister Shisir Khanal Pushes New Nepal-India Partnership Agenda

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said Nepal is seeking to recalibrate its relationship with India through deeper cooperation in energy, connectivity, technology, and education during his visit to New Delhi. Khanal held talks with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Discussions focused on hydropower exports, cross-border infrastructure, digital payments, AI collaboration, and proposals for establishing IIT or AIIMS campuses in Nepal. He said the current government aims to pursue ties free from past ideological constraints.

Ministry Task Force Reaches Mustang to Conduct EVs Field Audits

A three-member regulatory investigation task force dispatched by the Ministry of Finance arrived in Mustang to inspect imported electric vehicles (EVs) seized due to customs entry irregularities. The evaluation panel conducted field inspections of 98 vehicles in Hemja, Pokhara, 17 units in Kushma, Parbat, and 266 vehicles parked at the Jomsom bus park. The oversight committee will travel further north to evaluate an additional 394 vehicles stationed at the Korala cross-border trade station. Customs deployment logs show that Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD imported 775 electric vehicles through the Korala checkpoint since its post-closure reopening, with 649 units successfully clearing initial customs clearance protocols.

Health Minister Directs DDA to Resolve Life-Saving Drug Shortages

The Minister for Health and Food Hygiene, Nisha Mehta, issued an executive directive to the Department of Drug Administration (DDA) on Saturday to resolve supply shortages of critical life-saving medications. Following a field inspection of department operations, she instructed regulatory officers to clear backlogs of pending import and distribution applications from pharmaceutical companies by executing immediate field site evaluations. The minister pledged additional state resources and manpower to strengthen the department’s regulatory capabilities. Furthermore, she ordered officials to set up strict quality control testing frameworks for free essential drugs distributed via public channels and medications provided under national health insurance programs.

Finance Ministry Denies Customs Irregularity Allegations Involving Minister

The Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance issued a public statement on Saturday rejecting allegations connecting the finance minister to customs clearance irregularities at cross-border checkpoints. Public relations advisors clarified that the ministry is actively running internal investigations regarding vehicles cleared at the Rasuwagadhi Customs Office that had not physically arrived at the inspection station. As part of the initial investigation, nine customs officials, including the chief customs officer, were stripped of their operational duties on June 3 and recalled to head office. The ministry confirmed that a joint task force consisting of ministry undersecretaries, police units, and the armed police force is carrying out field investigations regarding electric vehicle imports cleared through the Korala checkpoint in Mustang.

Nepal Reaffirms Commitment to BIMSTEC on 29th Anniversary

Nepal has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation through the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) on its 29th anniversary. In separate messages on June 6, Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal extended greetings to BIMSTEC member states and highlighted the importance of deeper regional collaboration. The Prime Minister emphasized enhancing transport, trade, and digital connectivity, while also calling for greater cooperation in tourism, youth engagement, entrepreneurship, climate resilience, and disaster management. The foreign minister noted BIMSTEC’s progress since its establishment in 1997 and stressed the need for stronger implementation of regional initiatives. He also reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment, as the lead country for people-to-people contact, to promoting tourism, cultural exchanges, and closer ties among member states.

Shram Sanskriti Party Protests at Maitighar over PM’s Border Remarks

The Shram Sanskriti Party staged a demonstration at Maitighar Mandala today, objecting to Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s recent remarks on the Nepal–India border. The party also held a warning assembly, claiming the prime minister’s statement—alleging Nepal’s encroachment into Indian territory—was harmful to national interest and lacked basis. Protesters demanded that the statement be withdrawn, calling it irresponsible. They carried placards reading slogans such as “Protect Nepali land,” “Safeguard national dignity,” and “Oppose irresponsible remarks.” Speaking at the protest, party MP Aaren Rai said the remarks made in Parliament were inappropriate and risked misrepresenting border realities. He added that while border disputes exist globally, they should not be confused with allegations of territorial encroachment. Rai said the party will continue to raise the issue in Parliament.

RSP Launches Nationwide District Conventions Today

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) commenced its localized district conventions on Saturday to restructure its organizational leadership ahead of its upcoming national general assembly. Under central committee mandates, internal polling and delegate selections were executed across 37 districts on Saturday, with 29 additional districts scheduled to conduct conventions on Sunday. Party officials confirmed that the Bara district convention is deferred until June 9, while aiming to complete conventions in 67 out of 77 total districts before the main assembly. The foundational rules explicitly ban nepotism and favoritism within organizational structures. The regional restructure sets the framework for the seven provincial assemblies starting June 9, leading up to the RSP’s inaugural National General Assembly scheduled from June 21 to June 23 in Chitwan.

Madhav Kumar Nepal Advocates Domestic Job Reforms

The Co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and former Prime Minister, Madhav Kumar Nepal, called on the state to prioritize local job generation policies during a trade convention address on Saturday. Inaugurating the general session of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association in Kathmandu, he highlighted that a lack of domestic employment opportunities forces citizens to look for work abroad. The political leader emphasized the need to protect manufacturing enterprises from adverse economic impacts while scaling up domestic product processing. He noted that boosting industrial operations will expand state revenues, strengthen individual consumer purchasing power, and shift Nepal’s current import-dependent economy into a robust, export-led market.

RSP Chair Lamichhane Warns Members Against Self-Centered Post-Seeking

The Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, issued an internal directive via social media warning party members that individual post-seeking and tracking personal contributions damage organizational unity. He expressed concern over internal rivalries surfacing within the newly formed political entity, particularly noting recent organizational leadership disputes reported across districts in the Madhesh Province. Lamichhane stated that ad-hoc responsibilities assigned during initial organizational phases should not be treated as permanent claims to executive positions. He emphasized that the party’s current growth stems from voter trust and member dedication rather than individual influence. He urged members to transition from self-centered thinking to collective goals as the party prepares for its upcoming national convention.

Sudhan Gurung Visits Balaju Police Circle Following Army Employee’s Homicide

Former Home Minister Sudhan Gurung visited the Balaju Police Circle on Saturday to receive a briefing on the active investigation into the homicide of Ishwori Bhujel, an Army employee from Gorkha. The military employee was killed on Friday night, leading to the arrest of prime suspect Kumar Thapa Magar. Before arriving at the police station, the former minister met with the victim’s mother and sister to offer his condolences and pledge his support in securing justice. He urged law enforcement officials to carry out an impartial investigation and pursue strict prosecution under the law, while police confirmed that interrogations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the crime.

Janamat Party Announces Maitighar Mandala Protests

The Janamat Party, led by Chairman CK Raut, announced plans to stage political protests at Maitighar Mandala on Sunday to demand a stronger federal governance framework. The opposition party had previously paused its “New Republic” street campaigns, originally launched on May 29, after joining provincial and federal ruling coalitions. Following its exit from both tiers of government, the party is resuming its public demonstrations. The street protest is timed to coincide with central committee, political bureau, and district executive committee meetings in Kathmandu, where party leaders will gather to plan their upcoming political strategy.

KMC Nominates over 3K Students for Higher Education Scholarships

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) published its official scholarship matching list for students entering grades 11 and 12 for the 2026/27 academic session. The merit-based selection, approved by the municipal examination committee on June 5, nominated 3,735 qualified applicants based on their performance on the scholarship entrance exam, institutional choices, and statutory reservation quotas. The educational placement matrix distributed academic slots across major streams, nominating 2,266 students for science, 1,401 for management, 50 for law, 12 for humanities, and 6 for education. To handle the admissions, the municipality allocated 4,857 total scholarship seats across 145 institutional higher secondary schools operating within the metropolis. The statutory allocations included 1,545 seats for public community school graduates, 492 for local permanent residents, and 440 seats reserved for female applicants.

Banke Court Announces Strict 9-Point Security and Access Directive

The Banke District Court announced a strict nine-point security and access directive, set to take effect on June 8 to control overcrowding and safeguard judicial proceedings. Under the upgraded administrative security protocols, defense attorneys must wear formal court attire, and deed writers must display valid identity cards and uniforms to enter the compound. Litigants filing lawsuits, witnesses appearing for testimonies, and legal heirs must present valid government identification alongside official subpoena summonses. The administrative order allows elderly or disabled citizens to bring one accompanying assistant, while completely banning the possession or consumption of tobacco products inside the facility.

Remote Local Unit of Sudurpaschim Achieves First Road Network Connectivity

The remote mountainous settlement of Apihimal Rural Municipality achieved its first land transport milestone after a newly carved road track reached Gaudyakhola in Ward No. 3. Prior to this infrastructure expansion, vehicular access was restricted to Makarigad in Ward No. 5, forcing residents to pay high freight transit fees of Rs 10 per kilogram to haul essential commodities up to Khandeshwori Ghusa. The localized construction work is being executed by BNB Construction, a firm based in Surkhet. Local authorities secured a dedicated budget allocation of Rs 70 million to bypass rocky mountain faces and connect Wards 3 and 4. The Sudurpashchim Province government prioritized this transit initiative in its annual policy program, aiming to connect remaining roadless zones like Apihimal, Saipal, and Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipalities to the provincial highway grid.

Bagmati Committee Appends 114 Debtors to Default Registry

The Bagmati Province Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee published an official default registry exposing 114 large-scale borrowers associated with five problematic cooperative organizations. The administrative disclosure follows an official regulatory board resolution passed on Friday to pressure non-compliant debtors into liquidating their outstanding credit liabilities. According to committee logs, the public list flags 54 large debtors from Darshan Savings and Credit, 31 from Sumeru Savings and Credit, 13 from Laligurans Savings and Credit, 11 from National Namobuddha Savings and Credit, and five from Civil Savings and Credit Co-operative Limited.

23 Arrested in Nationwide Narcotics Crackdown

The Central Police News Desk confirmed that security patrol units arrested 23 individuals across multiple districts during a coordinated anti-narcotics sweep. Enforcement logs show that local police units detained 11 suspects in Kathmandu, six in Jhapa, two in Chitwan, and one suspect each in Siraha, Udayapur, Dang, and Kailali. During the targeted arrests, officers seized packages of illicit brown heroin, quantities of processed cannabis, and controlled prescription medications. The seized pharmaceuticals included Tramadol, Diazepam, Phenergan, and Buprenorphine, which are legally restricted for sale without a certified medical prescription.

KOICA Reviews Volunteer Program With Nepal Partners

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) held a consultative workshop in Lalitpur to review and strengthen its volunteer program in Nepal. The event brought together government officials, partner organizations, and Korea Overseas Volunteers (KOVs) to exchange best practices and assess program impact. Officials highlighted the contribution of Korean volunteers in sectors including education, health, agriculture, and ICT. The workshop also showcased KOICA’s development initiatives, integrity policies, green programs, and successful volunteer-supported projects aimed at enhancing local institutional capacity.

Embassy in Doha Runs Migrant Worker Rights Awareness Campaign

The Embassy of Nepal in Doha organized a comprehensive labor laws and welfare awareness assembly for migrant workers on Friday. Institutional legal counselors from Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee delivered interactive briefings outlining local regulatory requirements, labor protections, and potential workplace risks. Diplomatic officials provided detailed presentations regarding updated Nepali labor policies, passport renewal procedures, consular assistance channels, and social security benefit registrations. Financial remittance experts highlighted the economic benefits of channeling wages through formal banking networks while warning workers about the legal vulnerabilities associated with informal transfer mechanisms.

Nepal Seeks Russian Investment in Hydropower

Nepal has invited Russian investment in its hydropower sector and proposed a Russia-Nepal-India energy partnership, highlighting the country’s vast energy potential at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026. Speaking at a session marking 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), businessman Upendra Mahato said Nepal offers significant opportunities for investment in hydropower generation and transmission infrastructure. He noted that Nepal’s Himalayan geography and river systems provide natural advantages for low-cost electricity production, while growing demand from artificial intelligence, data centers, and digital technologies is increasing the importance of energy security. Mahato said Nepal has strong potential to meet domestic demand and expand electricity exports to India and Bangladesh, urging international investors to participate in energy and transmission projects.

Indian Choreographer Terence Lewis Arrives in Nepal Today

Renowned Indian dance choreographer and television personality Terence Lewis landed in Kathmandu on Saturday (June 06) ahead of the grand finale of World of Dance Nepal. Lewis is set to attend the dance competition’s finale, scheduled to take place later this evening, where he will join contestants and organizers for the highly anticipated event.

Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival Opens in Lalitpur

The Fourth Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival opened in Lalitpur on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists, and cultural figures from across South Asia. Inaugurated by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, the two-day festival is being held under the theme “Beyond Borders: South Asian Literature in a Changing World.” The event features panel discussions, poetry readings, book launches, workshops, and cultural performances. Organizers said the festival aims to strengthen regional dialogue and promote literary and cultural exchange across South Asia.

Hong Kong Defeats Nepal by 69 Runs in ACC Women’s T20 Premier Cup

Hong Kong handed Nepal a crushing 69-run defeat in the ACC Women’s T20 Premier Cup on Friday, bowling the Nepali side out for just 40 runs while defending a target of 110. After restricting Hong Kong to 109/3 in 20 overs, with Yasmin Daswani top-scoring unbeaten on 42, Nepal suffered a dramatic batting collapse. Medium-pacer Iqra Sahar dismantled the top order with figures of 4/4, reducing Nepal to 7/4 early in the chase. Only Sony Pakhrin reached double figures with 12 runs as Nepal was bundled out in 13.3 overs. Hong Kong captain Kary Chan and Maryam Bibi claimed two wickets each to seal a dominant victory.

Nepal Reels After Top-Order Collapse Against Hong Kong

Nepal’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure after losing four wickets for just seven runs in the Powerplay while chasing 110 against Hong Kong in the ACC Women’s T20I Premier Cup in Malaysia. Medium-pacer Iqra Sahar tore through the top order with figures of 3/4, dismissing Bindu Rawal, Puja Mahato, and Rubi Poddar for ducks. Nepal slumped to 19/4 after six overs before captain Indu Barma and Sony Pakhrin attempted to stabilize the innings. Earlier, Hong Kong posted 109/3, led by an unbeaten 42 from Yasmin Daswani.

Nepal Marks Everest Day in Pakistan With Tourism Promotion Event

The Embassy of Nepal in Islamabad celebrated the 73rd International Everest Day on Friday with a program highlighting Nepal’s mountaineering heritage and tourism potential. Addressing the event, Ambassador Rita Dhital recalled the historic first ascent of Mount Everest and emphasized the need for international cooperation to address climate change in the Himalayas. The program featured tourism presentations, mountain documentaries, and discussions with Pakistani tourism and mountaineering leaders. Four Pakistani Everest summiteers were honored for their achievements during the event.

‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Holds First Major Street Protest in Delhi

The viral Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) staged its first major street demonstration on Thursday, drawing large crowds of students and young people to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Founded in May by digital strategist Abhijeet Dipke, the movement emerged after a controversial remark comparing unemployed youth to “cockroaches.” Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing concerns over examination irregularities, including the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. The rally was held under heavy security and featured speeches, slogans, and youth-focused demands. Riding on strong social media support, the group announced a larger rally at Ramlila Maidan on June 23, signaling its shift from an online campaign to an organized political movement.

49 Die of Thirst After Truck Breaks Down in Sahara Desert

At least 49 people died of thirst in northern Niger after their truck broke down in a remote section of the Sahara Desert, authorities said. The group was returning from Mali following Eid celebrations when they became stranded more than 80 kilometers from the nearest border settlement. Unable to repair the vehicle and left without water, most succumbed to extreme conditions. Only two survivors reached safety and alerted authorities. Rescue teams later recovered dozens of bodies and buried the victims in mass graves.

US-Iran Ceasefire Strained by New Missile and Drone Attacks

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed pressure after both sides carried out fresh military actions across the Gulf region. The US military’s United States Central Command said it intercepted four Iranian attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz and later struck Iranian coastal radar installations in southern Iran. Tehran responded by launching missiles toward US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. US officials reported intercepting six of the seven missiles. The escalation follows recent clashes that threatened an April ceasefire. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its actions were retaliation for US strikes on Iranian targets, while Washington accused Tehran of attacking civilian infrastructure, including Kuwait’s international airport. Both sides continue to exchange military pressure and competing demands, leaving diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement stalled.