- Monday, 6 July 2026
Bhishma Ojha/RSS
Kathmandu, July 5: With its 100 days in office, present government has shared the accomplishments, claiming achievements as per the goal of good governance and better service delivery.
The Foreign Ministry argued it aligned its activities with the government’s motto of simplified, transparent, accountable, efficient and tech-friendly services.
Launch of MoFA App to facilitate Nepalis facing problems abroad, expansion of online legal consultation by the Department of Consular Service across all districts and at 537 local levels, resolving problems faced by Nepalis in Portugal on temporary residence permit, rescue of 819 persons from south eastern Asia trapped in online scamming, ensuring amnesty to 128 Nepalis (who were in prison) by UAE and 33 Nepalis by Saudi Arabia after Ministry endeavours, resumption of stalled tea export to India are some of the achievements shared by the Foreign Ministry.
Similarly, formation of 24-hour emergency rescue task force and subsequent return of 1,047 Nepalis facing crises in the wake of West Asia conflict, introduction of passport in new system (to begin from July 13), mobile camp for convenient distribution of passports in various countries, collaboration with local administration and postal departments for distribution of passports at people’s doorsteps are other activities the Foreign Ministry conduced in the last 100 days.
The Ministry informed that Prime Minister Balendra Shah was collectively paid courtesy call by the Ambassadors and Chiefs of Missions in Kathmandu on April 8, while by the European Union and some Ambassadors/Chiefs of Missions on May 26. The Foreign Ministry had coordinated for both events.
Economic diplomacy has been attached much priority, the Ministry said, adding that economic cooperation with various countries is made effective with this goal. Areas of mutual benefits are identified and works forwarded accordingly. Programmes and policies have also been aligned to this regard.
Export trade, foreign aid, investment and tourism promotion, development of information technology are mobilized as part of country’s national interest, while Nepali missions abroad are conducting activities in the same spirit.
The government has proceeded with a postponement of its scheduled graduation from the category of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to a middle-income country. Though Nepal’s graduation to a middle-income country was scheduled on November 24, 2026, the government has requested for the schedule deferral by November 29, in the wake of evolving national and international economic and political circumstances.
The Foreign Ministry had formally proposed to the Chair of the UN Committee for Development Policy on May 13, 2026.
The government in its 100 days in office held a virtual meeting with high-level officials from the United Kingdom regarding long-standing issues concerning former British Gurkha personnel. Foreign Minister Khanal also attended the Ninth Indian Ocean Conference held in Mauritius on April10, voicing for priorities to connectivity, maritime access, regional cooperation, and partnership as the capacity of the landlocked country.
In the given time, Nepal engaged in bilateral consultations meeting with various countries which include Romania, Norway, Switzerland, Egypt and Denmark. The government continued efforts to make sure that foreign employment for Nepali workers is safe, dignified and secure. Labour agreements with 13 countries have been already concluded. As the accomplishments report states, efforts are being made to promote Nepal’s soft power through cultural and diplomatic initiatives.
Additionally, endorsing the Nepal’s proposal the United Nations has declared April 15 as the International Arogya (Wellness) Day.
Likewise, April 24 witnessed the signing of a significant agreement to repatriate Nepali manuscripts dating back to 800 years from Heidelberg University in Germany.
Similarly, to amend the Non-Resident Nepali Act is also a priority for the government as it seeks to better utilise diaspora skills, investment and networks for national development.
The launch of an internship/fellowship through the Foreign Affairs Study Institute and the calling for applications for the first time for appointments of ambassadors are other accomplishments of the Ministry. Nearly, 3,000 applicants have been received and the Ministry is working on them. Nepali missions abroad are undertaking efforts to promote formal remittance channels, preventing informal system for money transfers.
In this period, above 12 foreign visits to Nepal were successfully made by various foreign friendly nations, contributing to further strengthen the bilateral ties, according to the government.
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15- Cottage and small industrialists draw government’s attention to their problems
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kathmandu, July 5: The 26th National General Convention of Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) commenced at Jawalakhel of Lalitpur today.
The gathering being attended by over 1,000 representatives is expected to review past policies, action plans and deliveries, identify organizational challenges, amend the Statute and prepare future programmes and strategic plans to address changing economic scenario and challenges. It will conclude electing a new leadership for the Federation, according to coordinator of the general convention management committee, Mohan Katuwal.
Addressing the inaugural session, Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Mukunda Prasad Niraula, stressed the need for reinforcing public-private partnership model and creating more jobs. He was of the view of blending traditional skills into advanced technology and taking all possible measures to promote entrepreneurs.
On the occasion, FNSCI President Umesh Prasad Singh said small and cottage industries in the country had directly employed 3.2 to 4 million people. Government must take initiative to boost the morale of the sector, he demanded.
Cottage and small industries play a vital role in job creation, entrepreneurship development, utilization of local resources and revitalization of rural economy. Cottages and small industries have fixed capital of up to Rs 250 million, while industries with fixed capital of more than 250 million are called medium-scale industries.
As per the Economic Survey 2082/83, a total of 7,363 small industries and 2,237 medium-scale industries have been registered as of February/March of the current fiscal year, while the total number of small and medium-scale industries operating across the country stands at 984,000.
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16- Minister Shrestha worries over missed target for Sikta Irrigation Project
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kathmandu, July 5: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has expressed his concern over the progress in regard to the development of Sikta Irrigation Project.
The project that had started in 2061-62 BS has failed to meet the expected physical progress.
Inspecting the project site today, the Minister directed the bodies concerned to ensure a noticeable progress of the project that aims to provide a reliable irrigation facility to 42,766 hectares of land in Rapti Sonari, Janaki, Baijanath, Duduwa, Narainapur and Kajura Rural Municipalities, Kohalpur Municipality, and the Nepalgunj Sub-metropolis.
Minister Shsretha expressed his view that a successful implementation of the project would bring sustainable positive changes on agriculture production, food security and rural economy. He also made it clear that the government is committed to ensuring budget required for the project implementation, directing for accelerating the construction works.
He, however, assured necessary initiatives to address legal and administrative issues obstructing the completion of the project of national pride on time.
The project was named the national pride project during the fiscal year 2068-69 BS. It has an estimated total cost of Rs around 52.89 billion as per the approved master plan. Its completion is targeted in three phases.
So far, the undertaking reports around 50.50 percent physical progress and 45.3 percent financial progress, with the total spending of around Rs 24 billion. Similarly, irrigation facility has been expanded to about 25,000 hectares of land.
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17- ‘Korala roadway will be developed as tourism highway’
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Mustang, July 5: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel, has said the government had aimed at developing Korala roadway under the Kaligandaki Corridor as a tourism highway.
Minister Paudel said it during a discussion programme organized by the District Administration Office on development of tourism in Mustang. The highway running from southern border, Bhairahawa, to Korala, northern point, would be upgraded as a tourist route.
The tourism to be propped up by this corridor would contribute to the national economy, he said, adding that government had also prioritized Mustang-Dolpa road.
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18- Two employees of NARC dismissed
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kathmandu, July 5: Two employees of the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC), under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment, have been dismissed from their job.
Minister for Agriculture Geeta Chaudhary, who is also the Chairperson of NARC, has dismissed two employees who were absent from the office for a long time without notice, her secretariat has said.
The employees dismissed from service include Technical Officer Parbati Joshi, working at the Directorate of Agricultural Research, Thara, Sunsari, and Scientist Namita Bhattarai, working at the National Biotechnology Research Center, Khumaltar, Lalitpur.
They have been dismissed from service with effect from the date of their absence as per the regulations of the Personnel Administration Regulations, 2062 BS.
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19- Price of Maldaha variety of mango on the rise
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Dhanusha, July 5: As the production of Maldaha variety of mangoes in Madhesh Province has decreased its price has doubled in the market.
However, farmers have expressed dissatisfaction saying that they are not getting a fair price for their product. As a result, they have demanded cold storage, processing and effective market management.
Two weeks ago, two and a half kg of mangoes were being sold for Rs 100, but now one kilogram of mangoes costs Rs 100. Farmers complain that traders have increased the price as Maldaha mangoes are running out in farmers’ gardens.
Farmer Umesh Yadav of Kshireshwornath Municipality-1 of Dhanusha said that despite the increase in market price farmers have not benefited from it. Effective market monitoring and price management are necessary as mangoes purchased cheaply from farmers are being sold at high prices in the market.
Dhaniklal Mahato, a farmer from Mithila Municipality, said that since paddy transplantation has started farmers are forced to sell mangoes from their gardens on time and traders are taking advantage of this situation and buying them at low prices.
Farmers are not getting a fair price for their produce due to the lack of cold storage, processing centers and organized markets, he added. The government should ensure the price of the produce.
According to mango traders, Bombay variety of mangoes has almost vanished from the market, while Maldaha mangoes will be available for only about the next 10 days. After that, kalkatta and Amrapali varieties of mangoes will come to the market.
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20- Risk of dengue infection increases with rainfall
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kathmandu, July 5: The Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Control Division has advised everyone to take necessary precautions as the risk of dengue infection is likely to increase with the onset of monsoon rainfall across the country.
Chief of the Vector-Borne Disease Section of the Division, Dr Gokarna Prasad Dahal, said the rainfall that is taking place since the past few days poses a risk of increasing dengue infection, “When rain falls from the sky, dengue-carrying mosquitoes get the breeding ground with accumulated water.”
Sharing that 63 people were diagnosed with dengue from June 23 to 29, Dr Dahal said that due to the daily rainfall the infection could increase as mosquito species develop in puddles and holes near roads and houses where water can accumulate. He suggested that measures such as preventing water from accumulating in puddles and holes around houses, regular cleaning, and using mosquito nets while sleeping can be adopted to prevent dengue.
The risk of dengue infection remains high between the months of Asad to Kartik in the Lunar Calendar. Therefore, it is necessary to identify potential places where mosquitoes can breed and pay special attention to cleanliness,” he said.
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21- Stakeholders call for timely and growth-oriented monetary policy
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kathmandu, July 5: Stakeholders have urged the Central Bank of the country to formulate a timely and balanced monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year.
In the meeting of the Committee of Finance under the House of Representatives today, they also highlighted the need for introducing monetary policy that would restore confidence, promotes production and strengthens financial stability thereby supporting country’s economic recovery.
Stakeholders comprising former governors of the Nepal Rastra Bank, leaders and representatives of the banks and the financial institutions, umbrella organization of businesspersons univocally called for measures that would address key economic issues left out of the national budget.
Voicing his views, former Governor Deependra Bahadur Kshetry asserted that the monetary policy should stabilize the flagging economy while maintaining consistency with fiscal policy.
He also argued that the monetary policy should safeguard the Central Bank’s autonomy. Echoing with former Governor Kshetry, Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal emphasized respecting the Central Bank’s independence and international best practices.
He suggested establishing an Asset Management Company to tackle rising non-performing loans. Likewise, another former Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari noted that the current macroeconomic environment does not justify tighter monetary measures, citing stable inflation and a healthy and satisfactory external sector.
He also cautioned against rolling back earlier policy reforms introduced to boost production and economic activities. Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Anjan Shrestha observed that although the recently unveiled budget seeks to address some economic concerns, the Central Bank should address unresolved business concerns through monetary policy.
He underscored the importance of government taking private sector into confidence to increase production and generate employment. Voicing for policy reforms to revitalize country’s economy, Manoj Gyawali, CEO of Nabil Bank, pointed out the need for legal reforms for simpler banking process,
He also insisted that the monetary policy should recognize that a weak banking sector threatens the entire economy and pressed for a clear distinction between genuine and willful loan defaulters. Also airing his views, Nepal Bankers’ Association President Santosh Koirala spoke of the need for the policymakers to frame the monetary policy in line with the current economic slowdown and consider revision on loan-loss provisioning requirements.
Furthermore, Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) President Prachanda Bahadur Shrestha stressed that the Central Bank should play a stronger supportive role.
He argued that a greater flexibility in micro-supervision and bad loan classification would boost market confidence. Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) Vice President Bhim Prasad Ghimire and economist Nar Bahadur Thapa along with other participants saw the greater need for a timely and responsive monetary policy to accelerate the economic growth.
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22- One killed, 11 injured in road accident in Dolpa
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Karnali, July 5: One person died and 11 others were injured in a road accident that took place in Maurelekh, Jagadulla Rural Municipality-4, Dolpa today.
The accident occurred when a passenger jeep (Ka. Pra. 001 Ja 0052) heading towards Jumla from Majhagaun fell about 25 meters off the road after losing control this afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Bishnu Budha of Tripurasundari Municipality-8, Dolpa, according to Information Officer and Police Inspector Padma Rawal of the District Police Office, Dolpa. There were 12 people in the jeep, including the driver, and all the remaining were injured.
The injured were rescued and rusged to Karnali Institute of Health Sciences, Jumla for treatment. An investigation is underway to find the reason behind the accident, police said.
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23- Three litterateurs receive Diamond Shamsher Literary Prize
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kathmandu, July 5: Three litterateurs were honoured with this year’s Diamond Shamsher Rana Literary Prize and Award.
At a programme organized here today by Diamond Shamsher Rana Literary Foundation, Nepal on 109th birth anniversary of late Rana, Dr Tikaram Pokhrel, Dr Madhav Biyogi and Dr Bishnu Neupane were honoured with the prizes. The prize also including Rs 25,000 in cash and letter of appreciation, the Academy stated.
Dr Pokhrel earned his PhD completing a research on Rana, Dr Biyogi wrote an epic Diamondshree while Dr Neupane carried out a research on Rana.
During the prize distribution ceremony, former Vice Chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University Prof Dr Kul Prasad Koirala said that the Rana’s family made crucial contributions to establish democracy and in the restoration of democracy as well as by writing historical fiction.
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24- Discussion on Appropriation Bill conclude in Koshi
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Biratnagar, July 5: Discussion on all the ministry-wise headings of the ‘Bill designed to make arrangements for the appropriation and expenditure of funds from the Koshi Provincial Consolidated Fund for services and works for the fiscal year 2083/84′ concluded in Sunday’s meeting of the Koshi Provincial Assembly.
During the special session of today’s meeting, Nepali Communist Party Koshi Provincial Assembly Parliamentary Party leader Indra Bahadur Angbo said that there are challenges in implementing the budget made public by the government for the upcoming fiscal year.
He said that the budget was flawed and that bringing a proposal to correct the errors from the House would be the right option as the government faces a big challenge in implementing the budget.
During the zero hour of the meeting, Provincial Assembly members Meena Shrestha, Sabina Bajgain and Sapana Darji expressed their views on the current problems of the province.
Deputy Speaker Srijana Danuwar informed that the next meeting of the Provincial Assembly will be held at 11:00 am on Monday.
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25- 10 Olympians honoured
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Kailali, July 5: Ten Olympians from Sudurpaschim Province were honoured along with cash prize amid a function in Dhangadhi on Sunday.
The Sudurpaschim Province Sports Council feted them for their contribution to establish identity of the Sudurpaschim area through sports.
The Olympians were given Rs 70,000 each. Those being prized include boxers Bishnu Bahadur Singh and Dummar Dutta Bhatta, Dipak Bista and Nisha Rawal (Taekwondo), Bharat Bahadur Saud (weightlifting), Gaurika Singh (Swimming), Sarswati Bhattarai (athletics), Prince Dahal (badminton), Bikram Bahadur Rana (para athletics) and Bharat Singh Mahata (para Taekwondo).
Social Development Minister of Sudurpaschim Province Bel Bahadur Rana and Council Secretary Lok Bahadur Khadka honoured the Olympians.
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26- Minister Gautam commits to resolve wild animal-human conflict
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Narayangadh (Chitwan), July 5: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, has expressed her commitment to help adopt both immediate and long-term measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
She made the commitment while expressing her grief over the incident of a wild elephant attack on Saturday in Belhatta of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-23. “The government is serious about finding a permanent solution to the long-standing human-wildlife conflict in the areas surrounding the national park,” she said, “Technology will be used to control the aggressive behavior of wild animals.”
Minister Gautam said there are physical structures that cannot withstand elephant attacks and hence the government will take necessary initiatives in coordination with the Chief District Officer through the Disaster Management Fund to build strong and safe houses around the park area.
She also said that relief would be provided to the affected families. “Money cannot bring back a person’s life, but relief of Rs 1 million per person will be provided as per the rules to help the family.”
Minister Gautam also pointed out the need to find a long-term solution through coordination between the local level, people’s representatives and the federal government.
Two members of a family died in a wild elephant attack in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-23, Belhatta. Ashika Bote, 25, and her four-year-old son Bharat died on the spot when they were attacked by an elephant while they were asleep at their home on Saturday night.
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27- Govt committed to expanding services at BPKIHS: Minister Mehta
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Dharan (Sunsari), July 5: Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding services, upgrading infrastructure and enhancing the quality of healthcare at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan.
During an inspection of the Institute on Sunday, Minister Mehta said the government would ensure the early operation of the newly constructed Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centre by providing the required medical personnel, equipment and administrative support.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung accompanied Minister Mehta during the inspection. She expressed confidence that the MCH Centre would substantially improve access to quality maternal and child healthcare services for people across eastern Nepal once it comes into operation.
The Minister also announced that MRI services would soon be introduced at the Institute as part of the government’s broader effort to modernize healthcare facilities.
She asserted the Ministry is committed to equipping BPKIHS with advanced medical technology and strengthening specialist services to provide more effective treatment.
According to her, deploying adequate doctors, health workers and technical personnel, installing modern medical equipment and ensuring efficient service delivery at the newly completed MCH Centre are among the government’s top priorities.
She added that a special plan would be formulated to ensure that the Institute’s newly developed infrastructure is fully utilized to deliver quality healthcare.
Mehta also asserted that ensuring adequate doctors, healthcare workers and technical personnel, installing modern equipment and delivering efficient services at the newly completed MCH Centre are among the government’s top priorities.
Acknowledging the BPKIHS as a national institution serving the entire country rather than only eastern Nepal, Minister Mehta stressed the need for close coordination among all stakeholders to make its services more efficient, transparent and people-centered.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to addressing the Institute’s longstanding challenges, Mehta assured all necessary support and facilitation on the part of her Ministry towards this end.
During the visit, the Minister also directed the Institute’s management to adopt a planned approach to further strengthen medical education, healthcare services and research.
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28- NC to support government’s governance reforms
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Patan (Lalitpur), July 5: Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has said that his party supports the government to effectively advance governance reforms initiatives being carried out in the country.
At a review program on the government’s 100 days and 100-point governance agenda held at the central office of the Nepali Congress, Sanepa on Sunday, he expressed the view that the government should be able to work according to its five-year mandate while maintaining political stability.
He clarified that although the party disagrees with some issues in the government’s working style, it will play a constructive role as per the opposition’s responsibility. “We have supported the government to ensure political stability. We will question where we need to, and support where we need to support,” he said.
Recalling that the Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party also ran majority governments in the past, President Thapa pointed out the need to utilize the majority in the interest of the country and the governance.
Thapa said that the government will respect the five-year mandate it has received and provide necessary assistance to make it a success.
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29- Home Minister Gurung directs to clear encroached land of Koshi Hospital
Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)
Biratnagar, July 5: Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has directed the officials and stakeholders to immediately clear the encroached land of Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar.
During an inspection of the site this evening, Minister Gurung asked the administration to demolish the infrastructures built by encroaching upon the government and public land.
Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehta was also present during the surprise inspection of the hospital.
Minister Gurung reached the site to take stock of the situation there after reports of land encroachment from different social organization and development of some infrastructure to lease the property for commercial purpose.
Earlier, the hospital administration had given a 15-day ultimatum to clear the infrastructures built in the encroached land.
On the occasion, Minister Gurung said that no one will be spared for encroaching the public land, which he added is against the law.
He viewed that local administration and security bodies will be fully mobilized to clear the hospital’s land.
Likewise, Minister Mehta said that it was unfortunate that the illegally built properties were not cleared even after the deadline given by the hospital passed and vowed to clear the site within a week.
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