Politics & Governance
Ravi Lamichhane met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his visit to India, reaching an agreement to strengthen India–Nepal relations. The meeting highlighted continued political party interactions and development partnerships as key elements of expanding multi-dimensional cooperation. The cooperation talks were framed as supporting prosperity for both nations. Ravi Lamichhane Amit Shah S. Jaishankar
Nepali Congress has summoned a meeting of its Central Disciplinary Committee to address internal disciplinary matters. The party’s move signals ongoing internal governance processes within the organization. Nepali Congress Central Disciplinary Committee Central Disciplinary Committee meeting
Courts & Accountability
Madhesh MP Kushwaha was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to four years in prison, with a fine of NPR 3.8 million. The verdict reflects continuing judicial action against alleged political corruption. Madhesh MP Kushwaha corruption case 4 years in prison and fine
Birgunj Metropolitan Mayor Rajesh Man Singh was arrested after a 10-day search, following an arrest warrant issued by the Parsa District Court over alleged forged documents. He is accused of signing official papers related to a girl’s birth registration, citizenship, and passport, and is set to be presented in court. Birgunj Metropolis Mayor Singh arrested Parsa District Court forged documents
Economy & Business
Five people were arrested over alleged cheating in the name of foreign employment, according to reports from Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. The suspects, including Krishna Kumar Khadka and Bhagirathi Gautam, allegedly collected NPR 58.68 lakh from 14 victims by promising jobs in Croatia and Greece. Other alleged cases involved offers for Serbia, the USA, and South Korea. foreign employment fraud Krishna Kumar Khadka Bhagirathi Gautam
Tourism indicators improved in May, with 102,000 tourist arrivals reported. The increase points to a stronger seasonal flow of visitors compared with earlier months. tourist arrivals in May 1 lakh 2 thousand arrivals 102,000 visitors
Date: June 03, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Jestha 20, 2083
Top News
1. Gopal Baraili elected Chair of National Association of Dalit Community Journalists Nepal (risingnepaldaily.com)
Gopal Baraili has been elected as the Chair of the National Association of Dalit Community Journalists Nepal. This election marks a significant development for the representation of Dalit journalists in the country.
2. भ्रष्टाचार मुद्दामा मधेशका सांसद कुशवाहा दोषी ठहर : ४ वर्ष कैद र साढे ३८ लाख जरिवाना (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Madhesh MP Kushwaha has been found guilty of corruption and sentenced to four years in prison along with a fine of 3.8 million Nepali Rupees. The ruling highlights the ongoing efforts to address corruption within the political sphere in Nepal.
3. भारत-नेपाल सम्बन्ध सुदृढ बनाउन सहकार्य गर्ने सहमति (arthasarokar.com)
Ravi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, met with Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his visit to India. Both sides expressed commitment to strengthen the special relationship between India and Nepal, discussing development partnerships and multi-dimensional ties that contribute to the prosperity of both nations. Indian officials emphasized the importance of ongoing political party interactions and the role of these relationships in enhancing bilateral cooperation.
4. वैदेशिक रोजगारीका नाममा करोडबढी ठगी, पाँच जना पक्राउ (arthasarokar.com)
Five individuals have been arrested for defrauding victims under the pretense of providing foreign employment with attractive salaries. The suspects, including Krishna Kumar Khadka and Bhagirathi Gautam, allegedly swindled a total of NPR 58.68 lakh from 14 victims by promising jobs in Croatia and Greece, while others were accused of similar scams involving Serbia, the USA, and South Korea. The arrests were made by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office based on complaints from the victims.
5. मे महिनामा पर्यटक आगमन उल्लेख्य सुधार, भित्रिए १ लाख २ हजार (www.onlinekhabar.com)
In May, tourist arrivals in Nepal saw a significant improvement, with 102,000 visitors recorded. This marks a notable increase in tourism activity compared to previous months.
6. Minister Lamsal inspects under-construction Madi Bridge (risingnepaldaily.com)
Minister Lamsal conducted an inspection of the Madi Bridge, which is currently under construction. The visit aimed to assess the progress and ensure the project is on track.
7. NC summons Central Disciplinary Committee meeting (risingnepaldaily.com)
The Nepali Congress (NC) has called for a meeting of its Central Disciplinary Committee. This meeting aims to address internal disciplinary matters within the party.
8. Birgunj Metropolis Mayor Singh arrested (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh has been arrested following a 10-day search after an arrest warrant was issued by the Parsa District Court for allegedly using forged documents. He was apprehended in Thori, Parsa, and is charged with signing official papers for a girl's birth registration, citizenship, and passport. Singh will be presented in court today.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 152.73 |
| CAD → NPR | 110.26 |
| AUD → NPR | 109.69 |
| GBP → NPR | 205.7 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.56 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4474.3 | NPR 256,259.66 |
| Silver | $74.92 | NPR 4,290.94 |
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.
