Today’s developments center on government investigations, political organization, and public impacts ranging from accountability probes to unusually heavy rainfall.
Politics & Governance
Raswapa has tightened security for its convention in Chitwan by restricting vehicle entry to the venue from the Narayangadh market area, with the gathering set to be inaugurated today at 1 PM by party chair Ravi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The convention is also drawing provincial participation, including 477 delegates from Gandaki and 636 from Lumbini, according to coverage of the arrangements. vehicles-banned-from-entering-the-rsp-convention-venue-security-tightened-in-chitwan-photos
Separately, the Rastriya Swatantra Party says it is using its first general convention to convert February 21 election outcomes into income and plans to strengthen assets and organizational capacity through the event. The party also reported that its ordinary membership has surpassed 500,000 after conventions concluded in 610 municipalities, and it is proceeding with the broader gathering. The Rastriya Swatantra Party ordinary-membership-exceeds-500000-conventions-concluded-in-610-municipalities
Courts & Accountability
The CIAA has expanded its e-passport procurement probe to include former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, following allegations that the contract awarded to Mühlbauer and Veridos inflated costs to the state by nearly one billion rupees. The investigation reportedly includes the roles of Arzu Rana Deuba and her son, Jayveer Deuba, and aims to conclude within a week, with multiple officials already arrested. CIAA widens e-passport probe to include former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba
In parallel, a separate accountability-driven government step has been taken in agriculture spending, where Minister Geeta Chaudhary formed a five-member taskforce to investigate grants allocated to agriculture and livestock over the past decade. The taskforce, led by joint secretary Badri Prasad Dahal, is tasked with reviewing prior reports, identifying misuse, and recommending reforms within six months, amid concerns that marginalized farmers were excluded from accessing funds. Minister Chaudhary forms 5-member taskforce to investigate grants released to agriculture, livestock in a decade
Society & Community
Nepal has recorded the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years, with an average of 339.5 millimeters this year, far above the typical 226 millimeters, according to meteorological reporting. The news also highlights peak 24-hour rainfall of 208 millimeters in Jhapa’s Anarmani Birta and significant rain in multiple other districts, raising concerns for weather-related disruptions. Nepal records highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years
Meanwhile, tourism and local connectivity efforts continue as a trek route is being constructed along the Kaligandaki River bank in Nawalparasi. The project is intended to improve access and support tourism in the region. Trek route being constructed in Kaligandaki River bank in Nawalparasi
Date: June 21, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Asar 07, 2083
Top News
1. Minister Chaudhary forms 5-member taskforce to investigate grants released to agriculture, livestock in a decade (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has established a five-member taskforce, led by joint secretary Badri Prasad Dahal, to investigate the grants allocated to agriculture and livestock over the past decade. The taskforce will assess previous reports, identify grant misuse, and recommend reforms within six months, addressing concerns that marginalized farmers have been excluded from accessing these funds.
2. CIAA widens e-passport probe to include former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has expanded its investigation into the e-passport procurement process to include former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba. The CIAA is probing allegations of irregularities in the contract awarded to Mühlbauer and Veridos, which reportedly inflated costs to the state treasury by nearly one billion rupees, and has arrested several officials involved in the process. The investigation aims to conclude within a week, with a focus on the roles of Arzu Rana Deuba and her son, Jayveer Deuba, among others.
3. रास्वपा महाधिवेशन स्थलतर्फ सवारी साधन प्रवेशमा रोक, चितवनको सुरक्षा व्यवस्था कडा (तस्बिरहरु) (www.ratopati.com)
Security measures have been intensified in Chitwan for the National Independent Party (Raswapa) convention, with vehicle access to the venue restricted from the Narayangadh market area. The convention will be inaugurated today at 1 PM by party chairman Ravi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah, with representatives from various provinces, including 477 from Gandaki and 636 from Lumbini, participating.
4. Nepal forms committee to end decade-long dispute over migrant worker fees (english.onlinekhabar.com)
A committee led by Pitambar Ghimire, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment, has been established to address the long-standing dispute over service fees for Nepali migrant workers. The committee is tasked with submitting recommendations within five weeks on a fair fee structure based on international practices and operational costs, amidst ongoing tensions between manpower companies and labor rights activists regarding the Rs. 10,000 cap on fees. Previous policies and enforcement efforts have faced criticism for inadequate implementation, with calls for reforms to protect workers from exploitation while ensuring transparency in fee determination.
5. रास्वपाले भन्यो- फागुन २१ को चुनावी नतिजा आम्दानी, महाधिवेशनमार्फत् सम्पत्तिमा बदल्दैछौं (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) announced that the election results on February 21 will be a source of income and that they will transform their assets through the upcoming convention. The party aims to enhance its financial stability and organizational structure.
6. रास्वपाका साधारण सदस्यको संख्या पाँच लाख नाघ्यो, ६१० पालिकामा अधिवेशन सकियो (www.onlinekhabar.com)
The number of ordinary members in the Raswa Party has surpassed 500,000, with conventions completed in 610 municipalities. This milestone reflects significant organizational growth within the party.
7. Trek route being constructed in Kaligandaki River bank in Nawalparasi (risingnepaldaily.com)
A trek route is under construction along the Kaligandaki River bank in Nawalparasi. This initiative aims to enhance tourism and accessibility in the region.
8. RSP general convention: 4,211 representatives attending event (risingnepaldaily.com)
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its general convention with 4,211 representatives in attendance. The event aims to discuss party policies and strategies moving forward.
9. RSP's first general convention from today (theannapurnaexpress.com)
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is launching its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with 3,918 delegates expected to attend. Party President Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah will inaugurate the event, which includes a revised party structure aimed at increasing women's representation. The convention will address statute amendments, policy proposals, and current political issues to shape the party's future direction.
10. Nepal records highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Nepal has experienced the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 45 years, with an average of 339.5 millimeters recorded this year, surpassing the typical 226 millimeters by 145.5 percent, according to meteorologist Sanjeev Adhikari. Anarmani Birta in Jhapa reported the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours at 208 millimeters, with significant rainfall also noted in Ilam, Morang, Sunsari, Sindhuli, Kaski, Lamjung, and Gorkha.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 151.22 |
| CAD → NPR | 106.89 |
| AUD → NPR | 106.04 |
| GBP → NPR | 200.13 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.38 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4154.23 | NPR 235,575.75 |
| Silver | $64.76 | NPR 3,672.37 |
Metal Prices (Nepal)
| Metal | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|
| Fine Gold (9999) | NPR 287,300.00 |
| Silver | NPR 4,690.00 |
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.
