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NA Session Adjourned Until Wednesday After Opposition Protest

The National Assembly (NA) session today adjourned after opposition parties obstructed proceedings demanding the withdrawal of controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on border-related issues. The disruption began immediately after the session started, with opposition lawmakers standing in protest and halting the agenda. Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal initially allowed time for grievances to be expressed in an effort to restore order. As the deadlock continued, the Chairperson adjourned the meeting and rescheduled it for 12:15 PM tomorrow.

House Meeting Adjourned Until June 8 amid Opposition Protests

The House of Representatives meeting was adjourned until June 8 on Tuesday after opposition parties continued their obstruction, preventing the proceedings from moving forward. The session, which began nearly two hours later than scheduled, was disrupted shortly after it commenced as opposition lawmakers chanted slogans and protested over various issues. With the House unable to conduct its business amid the continued obstruction, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal adjourned the meeting and scheduled the next sitting for June 8. Opposition parties reiterated that they would not allow parliamentary proceedings to continue until their demands are addressed. The disruption comes amid an ongoing standoff between the government and opposition forces in the House.

Gandaki Government Begins Discussion on Policies and Programs

The Gandaki Province government is unveiling policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year, 2026/27, later today. Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta is scheduled to present the government policies and programs in the Province Assembly at 4:00 pm, according to Govind Paudel, secretary at province assembly secretariat. The province governments are constitutionally stipulated to bring budget on Asar 1 of Nepali calendar, which is preceded by unveiling of the policies and programs. The budget session of the Province Assembly had begun a week back. The Province Assembly secretariat informed that even a discussion was held on principles and priorities of the appropriation bill.

RSP Chair Lamichhane Meets Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), held talks with S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on bilateral cooperation and people-to-people ties between Nepal and India. According to information shared following the meeting, discussions centered on the Nepal-India development partnership and the role of close people-to-people relations in advancing mutual development and prosperity. Jaishankar said he was pleased to meet Lamichhane and his delegation, noting the interaction through a social media post after the meeting. Lamichhane arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The delegation accompanying the RSP chair includes his wife Nikita Poudel, RSP Joint General Secretary and House of Representatives member Bipin Kumar Acharya, RSP Secretariat Member and House member Dipak Bohara, and Personal Secretary Pradip Acharya.

Government Spokesperson Defends PM Shah’s Border Remarks

Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has defended Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s recent remarks in Parliament regarding the border issue with India. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Pokharel explained that the Prime Minister was simply expressing surprise over claims from Delhi that Nepal had encroached upon Indian territory. Pokharel noted that both countries have exchanged diplomatic notes and that existing committees are working to resolve the boundary discrepancies. He emphasized that land currently utilized by either nation could shift once the final borders are settled. Affirming the Prime Minister’s accountability to Parliament, Pokharel stressed that the dispute must be resolved diplomatically through table talks led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Probe Panel Gets 5-Day Extension into Former Home Minister Gurung Case

The committee formed to investigate questions surrounding the share investments and sources of assets linked to former Home Minister Sudan Gurung has been granted an additional five days to complete its work. The panel, led by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari, received the extension from Tuesday after its initial mandate expired on Monday. Comptroller General Shobha Kant Paudel and Joint Attorney Achyut Mani Neupane serve as committee members. Committee member Neupane said statements have been recorded and the examination of relevant facts has been completed. The panel is currently drafting its final report. The Cabinet formed the committee on May 6 to investigate concerns raised over Gurung’s investments and assets. Gurung resigned on April 22, citing the need to avoid any conflict of interest after controversy emerged over his reported business partnership with Dipak Bhatta, who is under investigation in a money laundering and investment-source case.

OAG Annual Report Submitted to Koshi Province Chief

The annual report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the fiscal year 2024/25 has been submitted to Koshi Province Chief Parashuram Khapung. Deputy Auditor General Shree Kumar Rai presented the document to the Province Chief today. Receiving the report, the Province Chief said that the document would prove to be a milestone in strengthening financial discipline, and accountability. Stating that the OAG has been making continuous efforts to curb financial irregularities, prevent the accumulation of arrears, and control corruption, he urged it to remain more vigilant in controlling unnecessary public expenditures. On the occasion, Rai said audits of 721, out of a total 753 local units, have already been completed. However, remaining local governments that lost documents and archival records during the September 8-9, 2025, Gen Z protest have faced difficulties in finalizing their audits, according to him.

Parsa Court Orders Release of Birgunj Mayor on Bail

The Parsa District Court has ordered the release of Rajesh Man Singh on bail in connection with document forgery and citizenship-related charges. A bench led by Judge Gayatri Prasad Regmi set bail at RS 400,000 for the forgery case and Rs 15,000 for allegedly obtaining citizenship through false information. Mayor Singh was arrested by police in Thori today, 10 days after an arrest warrant was issued against him. He was subsequently presented before the court. The case stems from allegations that forged documents, including a birth registration certificate, citizenship certificate, and passport, were prepared using falsified signatures. The investigation was launched following a complaint filed by Liyakat Ali.

Airport Security Intercepts Aviation Ground Operator Carrying Cash

The Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office arrested an airline ground equipment operator on Monday evening after discovering foreign cash worth Rs 5,471,689 hidden inside his luggage. The individual, a 16-year employee of Nepal Airlines, was stopped by security personnel during boarding checks for a flight heading to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Police inspection logs revealed that the suspect had traveled internationally 26 times, and a search of his bags turned up mixed cash denominations packed inside iron cooking pans.

RSP Suspends Internal Election Process Amid Disputes

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has suspended its ongoing internal election process following disputes related to party elections in several provinces and districts. A meeting of the party’s Central Election Commission, chaired by Commission Head Bhuwan KC, decided to halt all ongoing and scheduled election activities, except those completed by May 31, pending investigation and final decisions on complaints filed over the electoral process. The commission said election-related activities for ward, municipal, and district conventions in the affected areas will remain suspended until further notice. It also warned that any process carried out in defiance of the directive will not receive official recognition. The move comes as the party intensifies preparations for its first general convention, with election disputes surfacing in several local units. The suspension affects disputed wards and local levels in Sindhupalchowk under Bagmati Province, as well as multiple local units in Sarlahi, Siraha, Mahottari and Dhanusha districts of Madhesh Province.

Congress Has Not Formed Any Shadow Government: Angdembey

Nepali Congress parliamentary leader Bhisma Raj Angdembey has made it clear that the party has not formed a ‘shadow council of ministers’. According to him, the party has merely assigned thematic responsibilities to its members in line with the 18 existing government ministries, and in accordance with the party statute. He stressed that this arrangement should not be interpreted as the formation of a ‘shadow government’ or a ‘shadow council of ministers’. The ministerial-level responsibilities have been entrust to party members in the House of Representatives and the National Assembly from the party aiming to make parliamentary affairs more effective, rather than forming a parallel structure as an alternative to the government. Stating that the term ‘shadow government’ was in the practice in the Nepali politics in the past, he said, however, the NC has not established such a structure this time.

Harka Sampang Demands Executive Apology Over Border Remarks

During a legislative briefing at the parliamentary secretariat in Singha Durbar on Tuesday, Shram Sanskriti Party chairman Harka Sampang centered the political discussion entirely on his own policy demands, urging the prime minister to issue an official apology and correct recent statements regarding national borders. Sampang strongly asserted that maintaining territorial sovereignty outweighs national budget priorities, and he single-handedly demanded full policy clarification before regular house sessions proceed. Sampang’s sharp border dispute statement sparked wider requests for legislative transparency, with the party chairman explicitly cautioning that recent border activities point to rising interference by foreign security personnel.

Bhuwan KC Named Head of RSP Central Election Commission

Bhuwan KC has been appointed as the chief of the Central Election Commission of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). According to an official letter issued by the party’s central office, the decision was taken during a secretariat meeting held yesterday in Kathmandu.

Dissident Political Faction Finalizes Plans To Launch New Party

A dissident political faction led by Dhawal Shamsher Rana held a strategic committee meeting on Tuesday and finalized plans to establish a new political party immediately after the conclusion of the malmas period. The political planning session included participation from Durga Prasai, the coordinator of a civil rights campaign. The organizational move follows a formal resignation announcement by Rana on May 31, which cited ideological policy differences and a failure to align the central party framework with public sentiment.

Parliament Honors Lawmaker Following Successful Everest Expedition

The Federal Parliament Secretariat hosted an official congratulatory ceremony to honor member of parliament Mingma Gyabu Sherpa for successfully climbing the summit of Mount Everest. During the ceremony, speaker DP Aryal and national assembly chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal presented an official certificate of appreciation to the lawmaker. The parliamentary representative successfully carried and hoisted the official national flag of the federal parliament at the highest point of the mountain peak during the high-altitude expedition.

Uttam Pradhan and Niruta Singh Reunite On Screen after 2 Decades

The upcoming film Sarathi has completed its month-long filming schedule in Gurja Khani of Myagdi, marking the on-screen reunion of veteran actors Uttam Pradhan and Niruta Singh nearly two decades after their last collaboration. Director Kumar Gajurel said only a one-day shoot in Kathmandu remains before the film enters post-production. The release date will be announced after post-production work is completed. The production team said the return of Pradhan and Singh to the big screen together after almost 20 years has generated significant interest among audiences and within the film industry. Based on a social storyline, Sarathi portrays the culture, traditions and lifestyle of Gurja, including the lives of the Chantyal and Dalit communities, traditional stone-and-clay houses, and the scenic Gurja-Churen mountain range. The film also aims to showcase the tourism potential of the Gurja region at national and international levels.

Chinese Film Festival Launch Strengthens Kathmandu Cultural Ties

The Beijing International Film Festival promotion program, Tianan Award Panorama, formally opened at the Chhaya Center in Kathmandu on Tuesday with the premiere of the crime thriller Trapped. Organized by the China Film Administration alongside the Nepal Film and Cultural Academy, the three-day cultural exhibition showcases six critically acclaimed Chinese films to local audiences. Cultural attachés and film directors noted that the cinematic exchange provides a platform to improve media distribution across both countries, helping build deeper ties between Nepalese and Chinese filmmakers.

Nepal Books Asian Games Cricket Berth as China Exits Qualifiers

Nepal has secured qualification for the men’s cricket competition at the upcoming Asian Games after results in the qualifying tournament confirmed its place. Nepal advanced after Malaysia defeated China by nine wickets today at Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore, ensuring both Nepal and Malaysia finish among the top two teams in their group. China’s second straight defeat ended its qualification hopes, while Nepal and Malaysia have already secured progression to the Asian Games. The two sides will now meet on Thursday to decide the group winner. Nepal had strengthened its qualification chances earlier with a commanding 221-run victory over China in its opening match.

National Sports Council Set To Open Running Cup Championship

The National Sports Council will open the 16th Central President’s Running Cup Sports Tournament on Wednesday, with President Ram Chandra Paudel hosting the opening ceremony at the Dasharath Stadium. The three-day national athletic meet will host 686 youth athletes selected from 7 provinces to compete across 6 distinct sports. Competitors will vie for 66 gold medals, with specific events including track and field, volleyball, kabaddi, karate, taekwondo, and ushu scheduled across multi-venue sports centers in Kathmandu.

India And United States Edge Closer To Bilateral Interim Trade Deal

India and the United States entered the final drafting phase of their initial bilateral trade treaty, with negotiators resolving approximately 99 percent of outstanding structural issues. Formal discussions kicked off in New Delhi on Tuesday following the arrival of an American diplomatic delegation led by Brendon Lynch. The current drafting rounds focus heavily on adjusting text guidelines to reflect recent regulatory policy shifts in Washington. The interim economic pact aims to advance long-term market access goals and settle tariff disputes, clearing a path for the two nations to scale up bilateral commerce to USD 50 Billion by 2030.

UN Warns of Powerful El Niño, Global Temperatures Face New Surge

A new El Niño climate pattern could emerge within weeks and intensify through 2026, potentially becoming one of the strongest on record, according to the United Nations (UN) weather agency. Scientists have detected a vast mass of unusually warm water moving beneath the Pacific Ocean, a key indicator of a powerful El Niño event. The phenomenon is expected to amplify extreme weather worldwide, increasing the risk of droughts, wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding across multiple regions. It could also weaken the Indian monsoon and disrupt agricultural production, trade, and food supplies. Climate experts warn that El Niño’s effects will be magnified by human-driven global warming, raising the likelihood that 2027 could become the hottest year ever recorded and bringing far-reaching economic and environmental consequences.