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June 2, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Government and teachers still at odds over education bill
Talks have failed to bring any positive results although bill endorsement deadline looms. On May 25, Education Minister Raghuji Pant sought a week from the Education, Health and Information Techno...
UML sets student leaders’ age limit at 32, draws flak over party’s double standard
Age limit for student leaders not wrong, but party leaders should also have one: Unionist The ruling CPN-UML’s secretariat meeting on May 25 decided to introduce an age limit of 32 years for parti...
Invasive plants spread in Myagdi forests as grazing practices decline
Traditional grazing kept invasive plants in check, but its decline has hit herbs collection, local incomes, and government revenue. A sharp decline in traditional grazing practices is fuelling the...
Free speech—India’s biggest test
Hiccups in its democratic structure often result from a tendency to undermine freedom of expression. The truest test of an evolved, flourishing and mature democracy is not its electoral culture, o...
Stunted republic
As implementers of new order face discredit, the system they helped bring is being questioned too. There could not have been a bigger contrast. As the country marked the 18th Republic Day last Thu...
Cyber Bureau warns of phishing scams targeting bank and digital wallet users
Phishing SMS attacks have been increasing since March, according to the bureau. Nepal Police’s Cyber Bureau has warned of a surge in SMS phishing scams designed to steal banking credentials and dr...
Ncell launches ‘League of Creators’
Ncell said in a statement that participants are invited to submit a 30–90-second vertical video exploring personal or emotional interpretations of connectivity. Ncell, in collaboration with Uptren...
Nepal sense opening as undermanned Scotland host League 2 clash
Scotland will miss five key players due to county duties, offering Nepal a rare chance to strike early in their CWC League 2 revival under new coach Stuart Law. As Nepal prepares for a high-stakes...
Vardaan Devkota unveils ‘SORELLE’ collection celebrating women and sustainable elegance
The collection blends refined craftsmanship with contemporary silhouettes. Young designer Vardaan Devkota showcased his latest Spring/Summer 2025 collection, ‘SORELLE: The Elevated Elegance Collec...
A silent aching
Recently screened at KIMFF, ‘A Shadow Grows Within the Void’ explores the quiet agony of being unseen. Photo: Provided by KIMFF ‘A Shadow Grows Within the Void’ is a domestic drama from first-tim...
AWE Bootcamp concludes
Women entrepreneurs urged to formalise ventures, think long-term, and build resilient business models. The final day of the AWE Bootcamp 2025, organised by the US Embassy Nepal and Impact Initiati...
The sound of her stillness
Recently featured at KIMFF, ‘Kottukkaali’ shows how casteism can undermine love, autonomy, and truth. Directed by PS Vinothraj, ‘Kottukkaali’ is a moving, slow-burning film. It tells the story of...
Consumer court expansion planned in all provinces
After launching Nepal’s first consumer court in Kathmandu, the government plans to expand the system to all provinces in the upcoming fiscal year. The government has announced plans to expand cons...
Communist unity is a good wish, but there’s no solid basis yet
The parliamentary obstruction will continue until the home minister resigns on ethical grounds and an investigation commission is formed. With the government unveiling its budget for the upcoming ...
Revisiting Nepal’s royal massacre through books
Jestha is the month when summer reaches its peak. In Nepal, this month holds deep symbolic weight for its citizens—especially for two reasons: Jestha 15, the day Nepal was declared a republic (Gana...
Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured
Terrorist attack injures 8 in Boulder. Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled “Free Palestine” and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado where a dem...
Ride-sharing operators overcharge amid transport halt
Kathmandu, June 2 Ride-sharing operators are found overcharging the service seekers, taking advantage of the halt in public transportation by transport entrepreneurs. Although traffic police clai...
A silent aching
Recently screened at KIMFF, ‘A Shadow Grows Within the Void’ explores the quiet agony of being unseen. ‘A Shadow Grows Within the Void’ is a domestic drama from first-time feature filmmaker Sandee...
KIMFF 2025 concludes, celebrating diverse voices and global stories
Kathmandu, June 2 After five days of screenings films and documentaries from all across the world, the 22nd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (kimff) came to a close on...
The JisuLife Handheld Fan Ultra1 Price in Nepal
The JisuLife Handheld Fan Ultra1 is a modern solution to personal cooling. It offers powerful airflow in a sleek and compact design.This fan is perfect for people who want to stay cool during hot w...
Public suffer as transport entrepreneurs protest against ride-sharing rules (Photos)
Kathmandu, June 2 As a result of a protest by transport entrepreneurs, the general public in the Kathmandu Valley has been facing difficulties. The transport entrepreneurs launched the protest by...
Back climate promises with budget action
The call for urgent and meaningful investment in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) has become urgent as climate change and disasters become more frequent and intense...
NAC operates flight service from Tarigaun airport
Tulsipur, June 2 The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has started operating flight service from the Tarigaun Airport in Tulsipur-12. NAC Tulsipur section chief, Bal Bahadur Sunar informed that the...
Bhaktapur Hospital adjudged ‘best hospital’ in Nepal
Bhaktapur, June 2 Bhaktapur Hospital has been declared the best hospital in the country. It was announced at a programme to make public the minimum service standard assessment organized at Bhaktap...
Lost and Found to be performed across Europe
Kathmandu, June 2 Shilpee Theatre is set to embark on a Europe tour with its play Lost and Found. The tour, scheduled from July 8 to August 15, will feature performances in five cities in Germany,...
CIAA files corruption case against Sudurpaschim’s former chief minister Sodari
The anti-graft body charge-sheeted Dirgha Bahadur Sodari for allegedly amassing illegal wealth during his tenure. The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Monday filed a co...
World Bank approves USD 257 million loan to Nepal
Kathmandu, June 2 The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural product...
NEPSE: Hotel and investment sectors surge, following budget announcement
Kathmandu, June 2 The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 1.60 points to close at 2,694 following the announcement of the national budget. Trading volume also saw an uptick, with a total tu...
NEPSE inches up by 1.60 points, turnover crosses Rs9 billion
Benchmark index posts 0.05 percent gain on Sunday, with over 83,000 transactions recorded. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index posted a marginal gain of 1.60 points on Sunday, the first trading...
Nepal announce 23-member squad for Hong Kong friendly and Laos qualifier
Nepal face Hong Kong on June 5 and Laos in Asian Cup qualifier on June 10. Nepal’s men’s national football team head coach Matt Ross on Monday announced his final 23-member squad for the upcoming ...
Russia, Ukraine set to hold more peace talks after Kyiv strikes nuclear-capable bombers
Their last round of talks in Istanbul on May 16 yielded the biggest prisoner swap of the war, with each side freeing 1,000 prisoners, but no sign of peace. Russian and Ukrainian officials arrived ...
Nepali Embassy to provide mobile consular services in Penang on June 7–8
The embassy will offer passport renewal and labour-related services for Nepali workers in Malaysia’s Penang region. The Embassy of Nepal in Kuala Lumpur has announced a mobile consular service to ...
Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, Iranian diplomat says
After five rounds of discussions between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, several obstacles remain. Iran is poised to reject a U...
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