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Anjali Nakarmi writes for 24 Ghanta Nepal.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has assured industrialists that the government is ready to review taxes and customs duties on raw materials and finished goods as part of a wider economic reform push.
The Sunsari clash has reminded Nepal that peace, religious tolerance and national unity must come before differences as communal tension raises concerns over the country’s secular identity.
Eleven flood-damaged electric vehicles worth Rs. 8.86 crore have remained abandoned at Timure Customs in Rasuwa for nearly a year after the Lhende River flood. Customs officials say the auction process has not moved forward because the importer has not completed the required procedure.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is upgrading the PepsiCola football ground in Ward 32 into an 11-a-side artificial turf field, with sand filling, drainage and foot track work still remaining.
Nepal Rastra Bank has eased the National ID rule for bank accounts, giving customers until Ashoj 2083 to self-declare their NID status and stopping banks from freezing accounts only because NID details are missing.
KP Sharma Oli has claimed that the then Crown Prince Dipendra did not commit the Narayanhiti Palace massacre, calling the widely circulated narrative a “readymade” story.
The Nepal Teachers’ Federation has demanded the immediate removal of the promotional song “Math Sikne Bhaye...” from the film Masterni, saying it disrespects female teachers and the teaching profession.
Nepal and India have agreed to expand cross-border electricity trade capacity, allowing Nepal to import up to 1,530 MW and export up to 1,850 MW through key transmission lines.
UGC will take over higher education degree equivalency from TU starting July 17, with new authority over foreign degree recognition, credit transfer and quality assurance.
Ride-sharing fares are expected to rise from Shrawan 1 as the government introduces 5% VAT on each transaction and 1% TDS from drivers, while concerns grow over timing, clarity, and fare impact.
Nepal saved nearly Rs. 9.87 arba in foreign currency after petrol and diesel imports dropped by more than 6.9 crore liters following the two-day public holiday policy and the return of misused government vehicles.
Justin Bieber is set for another major global comeback as he joins Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, and other stars for the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.
The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.
DSP Prasanna Raj Chaudhary of Area Police Office Sukhad has been called to Kailali district headquarters for clarification after his viral remarks on Nepal Police neutrality, and Prime Minister Balendra Shah drew public debate.
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has issued a seven-day summons to Jaybir Singh Deuba for questioning over alleged suspicious transactions and unusual asset growth on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The government has approved the 10th amendment to the Education Regulations, bringing changes to school levels, student protection, teacher transfers, principal appointments and local education governance.
Police have identified Surendra Bhatta of Baitadi, reportedly a government employee, as the suspect in the Imadol indecent exposure case involving a young woman in Lalitpur.
Nepal's national cricket team received an official farewell from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) before departing for the Netherlands to compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the Netherlands and Namibia. Nepal is scheduled to face Namibia on July 21 and July 27 and the Netherlands on July 23 and July 29.
A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.