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Govt collects Rs 1.11 trillion in revenue, achieves 75% of annual target

The government has collected Rs 1.112 trillion in revenue, achieving 75.17 percent of its annual target with 19 days remaining in the current fiscal year.

RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country

Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.

Belgium's Leandro Trossard (10) celebrates his goal against New Zealand with teammates Kevin De Bruyne (7) and Charles De Ketelaere (17) during the first half of a World Cup Group G soccer match, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026. Photo: Timothy Matwey/The Canadian Press via AP

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.

France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026. Photo: AP

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway

Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.

RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.

RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane speaks at the party's closed session following his oath-taking ceremony at the Chitwan Industry Association exhibition hall on Friday. Photo: Sanad Adhikari/RSS

RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane

Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.

Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma speaks at a judiciary-media interaction event hosted by the Supreme Court in Kathmandu on Friday. Photo: Kiranraj Bista/RSS

Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice

Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.

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Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability

Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.

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British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal

The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.

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