Today’s developments center on governance coordination, cross-border financial arrangements, and steps to improve public services amid political and weather updates.
Politics & Governance
Nepal’s House of Representatives is set to meet to deliberate on the national budget, as lawmakers move from preparation to discussion. In parallel, an all-party meeting is continuing at Singhadurbar under the convening of Ravi Lamichhane. House of Representatives and All-party meeting continues at Singhadurbar remain focused on current issues among parties represented in Parliament.
Separately, Hark Sampang, chairman of the Labor Culture Party, has boycotted the same all-party meeting, citing another commitment and leaving other MPs from his party absent. The meeting is already underway at Singhadurbar. Hark Sampang boycotts all-party meeting called by Ravi and All-party meeting continues at Singhadurbar reflect differing participation among parliamentary parties.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal reaffirmed Nepal’s stance on resolving the India border dispute through diplomacy during his New Delhi visit. He emphasized that territories including Lipulek, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani are part of Nepal and that the 1816 Treaty should guide talks. Foreign Minister Khanal on border dispute resolution through diplomacy and Nepal-India commitment to discuss border issues diplomatically were linked to the role of the Eminent Persons Group report.
Courts & Accountability
An accountability-related action was reported in public transport after a bus driver refused to let a person with disabilities board. The driver was penalized to uphold rights related to disability access in public transportation. Bus driver who refused disabled person faces action and Bus driver penalized for violating disability rights indicate enforcement of inclusion standards.
Economy & Business
The government has started disbursing delayed health insurance payments, transferring NPR 1.03 billion to health institutions in the past week. Payments were made to 155 government, 25 community, and 37 private hospitals, aiming to reduce future uncertainty through timely funding and strict monitoring. NPR 1.03 billion health insurance payments to hospitals and Health insurance payment disbursement begins were described as immediate operational follow-through.
Nepal and India also launched a cross-border payment service enabling personal money transfers through mobile banking applications. The arrangement began via selected banks and financial institutions following talks between Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. Cross-border payment service launched and Mobile banking transfers for Nepal-India service indicate an expansion in accessible remittance channels.
Society & Community
Weather conditions are expected to bring rainfall in hills and mountains while the Terai is likely to see increased heat. The forecast highlights differing patterns across Nepal’s geography. Weather forecast rainfall in hills and mountains, heat in Terai and Rain expected in hills and mountains address near-term public expectations for travel and daily activities.
In party organizational developments, Upadhyay was elected district president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Rupandehi, marking a leadership change at the district level. Upadhyay elected RSP district president in Rupandehi and Rupandehi leadership change in RSP report the transition within local party structures.
Date: June 08, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Jestha 25, 2083
Top News
1. अड्किएको स्वास्थ्य बीमाको रकम भुक्तानी सुरु, एक सातामै १ अर्ब ३ करोड रुपैयाँ भुक्तानी (arthasarokar.com)
The government has begun disbursing health insurance payments, sending NPR 1.03 billion to various health institutions in the past week alone. This payment benefits 155 government, 25 community, and 37 private hospitals, addressing previous delays caused by funding shortages. Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta stated that the government aims to prevent future uncertainties in the health insurance program by ensuring timely payments and strict monitoring.
2. नेपाल-भारतबीच ‘क्रस बोर्डर पेमेन्ट’ सेवा सुरु, अब मोबाइल बैंकिङबाटै पैसा पठाउन र पाउन सकिने ! (arthasarokar.com)
A cross-border payment agreement between Nepal and India has been implemented, allowing online personal money transfers. This agreement was reached during a meeting between Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. Initially, the service will be available through select banks and financial institutions, enabling customers to transfer funds using mobile banking applications.
3. Nepal committed to resolving border dispute thru diplomatic channel: Foreign Minister Khanal (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal reaffirmed Nepal's commitment to resolving border disputes with India through diplomatic channels during his visit to New Delhi. He emphasized that territories such as Lipulek, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani are part of Nepal, and reiterated that discussions based on the 1816 Treaty should guide the resolution process. Khanal also highlighted the importance of the Eminent Persons Group's report for future bilateral talks.
4. नेपाल वैदेशिक रोजगार व्यवसायी सङ्घको अध्यक्षमा खत्री निर्वाचित, कार्यसमितिमा प्यानलकै वर्चस्व (www.ratopati.com)
Dik Bahadur Khatri 'Kumar' has been elected as the president of the Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association, securing 347 votes against his closest rival, Meghnath Bhurtel, who received 192 votes. The Progressive panel dominated the election, winning 8 out of 10 committee member positions, with Mahesh Kumar Basnet elected as the first vice president and Hari Dangi as the general secretary.
5. हर्क साम्पाङले बहिष्कार गरे रविले बोलाएको सर्वदलीय बैठक (arthasarokar.com)
Hark Sampang, the chairman of the Labor Culture Party, has boycotted the all-party meeting called by Ravi Lamichhane, the chairman of the National Freedom Party. Sampang stated he could not attend due to another commitment, and no other MPs from his party participated in the meeting, which has already commenced at Singhadurbar.
6. Weather forecast: rainfall likely in hills, mountains, heat expected in Terai (risingnepaldaily.com)
Rainfall is expected in the hills and mountains of Nepal, while the Terai region is likely to experience increased heat. Meteorological conditions indicate varying weather patterns across different geographical areas.
7. प्रतिनिधि सभाको बैठक आज बस्दै, बजेटमाथि छलफल हुने (www.onlinekhabar.com)
The House of Representatives is convening today to discuss the budget. This meeting will focus on deliberations regarding the national budget.
8. सर्वदलीय बैठक सिंहदरबारमा जारी (nepalnews.com)
A multi-party meeting is underway at Singhadurbar, called by Ravi Lamichhane, the chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The meeting aims to discuss current political issues among parties represented in Parliament and is taking place in the Public Accounts Committee hall of the Federal Parliament Secretariat.
9. अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिलाई चढाउन नमान्ने बस चालकलाई कारबाही (www.onlinekhabar.com)
A bus driver who refused to allow a person with disabilities to board has been penalized. The action was taken to uphold the rights of individuals with disabilities in public transport.
10. Upadhyay elected RSP district president in Rupandehi (risingnepaldaily.com)
Upadhyay has been elected as the district president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Rupandehi. This election marks a significant leadership change within the party at the district level.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 152.22 |
| CAD → NPR | 109.24 |
| AUD → NPR | 107.27 |
| GBP → NPR | 203.08 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.5 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4306.52 | NPR 245,826.66 |
| Silver | $67.66 | NPR 3,862.20 |
Metal Prices (Nepal)
| Metal | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|
| Fine Gold (9999) | NPR 299,900.00 |
| Silver | NPR 4,905.00 |
Disclaimer
- Forex rates are sourced from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
- International gold and silver prices are sourced from swissquote.
- Nepal gold and silver prices are sourced from Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Prices are provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed, or inaccurate.
