With only two government-approved entomologist positions nationwide, Nepal is struggling to strengthen its response to the growing threat of vector-borne diseases.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has convened a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday afternoon to review ministerial proposals and deliberate on key national priorities.
Traffic police fined 2,076 vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley over the past 24 hours, collecting nearly Rs 2 million in revenue.
The benchmark NEPSE index declined by 30.09 points on Wednesday, with trading turnover reaching Rs 4.82 billion amid broad-based market losses.
The government has launched a wheelchair and facilitator service at Singha Durbar to ensure easier and more accessible movement for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and government employees.
Kumari Bank has signed a strategic agreement with Germany's DSIK to strengthen green banking practices and promote sustainable finance in Nepal.
Egypt's historic World Cup run came to a heartbreaking end after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback, with controversial refereeing decisions sparking outrage.
The central bank is issuing a one-year bond worth Rs 20 billion on Wednesday to manage excess liquidity in the banking system.
Global oil prices climbed after the United States launched new military strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold fell by Rs 900 per tola and silver by Rs 55 per tola on Wednesday, continuing the downward trend in Nepal's bullion market.
Nepal Rastra Bank has increased the ceilings for margin lending and personal overdraft loans while introducing new measures to strengthen banks' capital management.

Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says the government will begin upgrading one-lane roads to two lanes this fiscal year while accelerating stalled projects and investing heavily in road safety.