Mahendra Bhote, who was in custody in connection with the Sunsardhan Cooperative fraud case in Kaski, has been released on bail of Rs 500,000. The Kaski District Court bench led by Judge Himalal Belbase ordered his release on bail after securing a commitment to pay Rs 170 million as compensation. (24 Jestha, Pokhara)
Following the bail order, Mahendra Bhote agreed to pay the Rs 170 million compensation and submitted Rs 500,000 as bail bond before being released. The bail hearing was conducted on Friday by Judge Himalal Belbase in the Kaski District Court. Since the office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, the release process is expected to proceed on Monday.
Mahendra is a leader of the Youth Union aligned with the Nepali Congress Party’s UML faction. He had contested the recent local elections for the chairmanship of Madi Rural Municipality but was defeated. The case filed in the district court demands compensation of Rs 1.113 billion from the accused. Under Section 122 of the Cooperative Act 2074, 19 individuals have been named defendants in the cooperative fraud case.
The police report states that the GB Rai group misappropriated funds by creating fake share members and various companies to withdraw money from Sunsardhan Cooperative. The highest misuse of cooperative funds occurred when the Rai brothers served as chairpersons. From 26 Ashad 2065 to 17 Mangsir 2068 (Bikram Sambat calendar), during the chairmanship of Gyanbahadur Bamjan, a total of Rs 192,84,0000 was found to have been misappropriated.
While performing electrical repairs in Hwangdi-3, Malika Rural Municipality, Gulmi, Nepal Electricity Authority employee Surya Bahadur Thapa suffered a severe electric shock. The 30-year-old Thapa fell down a ravine after being electrocuted while climbing a pole for maintenance work, sustaining serious injuries to his head and body. The injured employee was immediately rescued and sent to the District Hospital in Tamghas for treatment, according to the District Police Office Gulmi.
May 7, Gulmi – A Nepal Electricity Authority worker was seriously injured by electric shock while repairing electrical lines in Hwangdi-3, Malika Rural Municipality, Gulmi. According to the District Police Office Gulmi, at approximately 2:30 PM on Sunday, 30-year-old Surya Bahadur Thapa, a resident of Chapahi-5, Malika Rural Municipality and employee of Nepal Electricity Authority Gulmi, was working on a pole when he was electrocuted. Following the electric shock, he fell roughly 500 meters down a ravine, sustaining injuries to his forehead and various parts of his body, informed DSP Birendra Bir Bishwakarma. Upon receiving the incident report, a police team from Arkhabang Police Post promptly arrived at the scene and transported Thapa to Tamghas District Hospital for immediate medical treatment. The Nepal Electricity Authority Gulmi branch has also been notified about the incident. Further investigation is ongoing.
Strict travel regulations have been imposed on the Iranian football team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 regarding their entry into the United States. Due to visa issues, Iran has relocated its training camp from Arizona, USA, to Tijuana, Mexico. Ambassador Abolfaz Pasandideh told reporters, “We can enter the US in the morning and must return the same day.”
On June 7, Kathmandu – According to Iran’s ambassador stationed in Mexico, the team is required to enter the United States only on the day of their match and must leave on that same day. Although Iranian players received US visas on Friday, some officials connected to the team, including Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj, were reportedly denied visas.
Ambassador Pasandideh stated, “We will enter the US early in the morning and must depart on the same day after the match.” However, the team spokesperson Amir Mahdi has mentioned that players were granted multiple-entry visas, and the team plans to arrive at the match venue one or two days in advance. This discrepancy has created uncertainty regarding travel arrangements. The Iranian team, placed in Group G, will begin their World Cup campaign on June 15 in Los Angeles against New Zealand. They will then face Belgium on June 21 and end the group stage by playing Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
Kathmandu, 24th Jestha. The results of ‘S of SEE The Thunder’ Season 3, organized by Capture Photography Nepal, have been announced. This competition is a beauty pageant primarily aimed at students who have completed their SEE exams, according to program director Pavindra Shrestha. As per Shrestha, Nancy Gurung and Sameer Sharma were declared the main winners of Season 3. Both received NPR 50,000 each in cash prizes, along with free scholarships for further studies and other awards.
The first runners-up titles were awarded to Anu Tamang and Adhiraj Shrestha, who received NPR 30,000 each in cash prizes in addition to other recognitions. The second runners-up, Suyana Maharjan and Aaron Simkhada, were awarded NPR 20,000 each in cash prizes. Anshuman Bikram Shahi won the ACE Excellence Award, while the organizers granted the J-Wave Awards to Apoorva Bhandari and Aabhas Khadka. The awards ceremony took place on Friday at the National Dance Theatre, where the winners were formally honored.
A total of 23 participants, including 14 female students and 9 male students, competed in the contest. They completed a 37-day training program covering personality development, communication skills, confidence building, leadership, and stage performance. The ‘S of SEE’ competition continues to foster young talents in modeling and the entertainment industry by enhancing their confidence, leadership skills, and providing opportunities for professional exposure.
Agriculture, Forest, and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary conducted an on-site inspection of the elephant-affected area in Bahundangi, Jhapa. She expressed the government’s commitment to prioritizing a long-term resolution to human-elephant conflict and providing compensation to the affected farmers.
Minister Chaudhary visited Bahundangi, located in Mechinagar Municipality wards 1 and 4, to assess the actual situation on the ground. During the inspection, locals reported to the minister that wild elephants frequently enter Bethan village, causing significant daily damage to crops such as maize, betel nut, and other cereals as well as cash crops.
After hearing the grievances and suffering of the residents, Minister Chaudhary assured prompt coordination with all relevant agencies to control the elephants and ensure the safety of citizens and their property. She highlighted the need for effective collaboration among federal, provincial, and local governments to provide a sustainable solution to the human-elephant conflict.
Iraqi footballer Ayman Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly 7 hours at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport before being allowed entry to the United States.
Iraqi team photographer Talal Salah was interrogated for over 10 hours and ultimately denied entry into the US.
After 40 years, Iraq has returned to the World Cup and will compete in 2026 against France, Senegal, and Norway.
June 7, Kathmandu – Iraqi footballer Ayman Hussein was held and questioned for almost seven hours upon arrival at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport in the United States.
According to Iraqi sports officials, after extensive questioning, Hussein was ultimately granted permission to enter the country. However, the photographer accompanying the team was denied entry.
Officials reported that Hussein’s mobile phone was also searched. Additionally, Talal Salah, the team’s photographer, was detained for over 10 hours of questioning and was subsequently refused entry into the US.
Neither the Iraqi Football Association nor Ayman Hussein have issued immediate statements regarding this matter. US immigration and security authorities have also refrained from commenting officially.
Ayman Hussein is Iraq’s leading striker and played a key role in helping the team qualify for the World Cup. This marks Iraq’s return to the tournament after a 40-year absence.
The squad also includes young players like Ali Al-Hamadi from Ipswich Town. Iraq is set to face France, Senegal, and Norway in the group stage.
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States and is scheduled to commence in the coming days.
The ‘Rock Garden’ located in Sandhikharka Municipality-11, Divarna, Arghakhanchi, has recently become a major attraction for domestic tourists. To ensure convenience and comfort for visitors, the local government has developed infrastructure including restrooms, resting areas, and temples. Sandhikharka Municipality has also devised plans to boost economic activity by bringing tourists from Lumbini and Supa Deurali directly to the Rock Garden.
The site is accessible within approximately a 20-minute journey from Sandhikharka. Visitors are mesmerized by the naturally shaped massive rock formations, the garden-like rocky terrain, the clean and cool breeze, and the changing weather. First-time visitors to Rock Garden are often astonished by the unique rock structures found there.
Chetanarayan Acharya, the Ward Chairperson of Sandhikharka Municipality-11, noted that the increase in tourists due to promotional efforts is a positive sign. He stated, “This area, a natural treasure, is increasingly attracting domestic tourists. We are focusing heavily on infrastructure development to manage this growth effectively.” The municipality is engaged in planned actions to develop the site as an organized tourist destination.
Municipality Chief Krishna Prasad Shrestha expressed, “Our goal is to develop the Rock Garden as the district’s primary tourist destination. Alongside tourism development, enhancing the income of local residents and expanding economic activities are our key objectives.” He added, “We plan to attract tourists visiting Lumbini and Supa Deurali by linking them through Khanchikot Bhagwati Temple, Rajya, Sandhikharka’s Siddheshwor Temple, and Argha Bhagwati, which will further increase tourist numbers.”
Party workers from Kalaiya Sub-metropolitan Municipality protested at the National Independent Party’s central office in Bansthali on Sunday.
The protest erupted after notification for a reelection was issued following the conclusion of election results and oath-taking for the Kalaiya municipal convention.
Protestors demanded clear explanations and transparency from party leadership, alleging the election cancellation was announced via social media without proper signatures.
24 Jestha, Kathmandu – Party workers of the National Independent Party (RASWPA) from Kalaiya Sub-metropolitan Municipality demonstrated at the party’s central office located in Bansthali.
Following disputes over the results of the party’s municipal convention elections, the workers staged a sit-in protest on Sunday demanding transparency.
According to the protesting workers, Umashankar Rauniyar secured 124 votes and was elected chairperson during the Kalaiya municipal convention.
The controversy began after a notification for conducting a reelection was issued even after the elected officials had taken the oath of office.
Protestors claim the reelection call was made on the basis that the Madhesh Province committee did not achieve a 50 plus 1 majority.
They allege that this decision contradicts the party’s constitution and democratic procedures, stating that holding a reelection after once declaring the results and the winners is unacceptable.
The workers also criticized that the election cancellation was announced through social media without any official letterhead or signatures, demanding clear responses and impartial decisions from the party leadership.
Additionally, they urged that the ongoing convention process must maintain transparency and adhere strictly to the party’s constitution.
As the Iran conflict enters its 100th day, US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s military capability has been almost obliterated. Speaking to NBC News, Trump stated, “Iran is desperate to negotiate, but they have too much pride to admit it.” The US military reportedly intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles, while Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. June 7, Kathmandu.
Trump asserted that the US is advancing rapidly in the conflict and has completely destroyed Tehran’s forces. This comment came amid ongoing reciprocal attacks over the weekend between the two countries, testing the fragile ceasefire. On Saturday, US forces shot down six Iranian ballistic missiles fired towards Gulf partner nations, and a seventh missile failed to reach its target.
In response, Tehran confirmed targeting a US airbase in Kuwait and the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain. Later that day, the US claimed to have shot down two additional drones in the Strait of Hormuz, citing the need to defend against Iranian aggression, signaling heightened tensions. Subsequently, Iran’s Foreign Ministry warned that the US would be held accountable for the consequences of its illegal actions in the ongoing conflict.
Abhijit Deepke, founder of the Cakrol Janata Party (CJP), led a demonstration with his supporters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
Most of the protestors were young people demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Renowned environmentalist and educator Sonam Wangchuk, who was released after serving six months in jail earlier this year, also participated in the protest.
Founder Deepke had just arrived in Delhi from the United States on Saturday.
This youth-led protest has drawn significant attention across various global media outlets.
Some have described it as the ‘Gen-Z’ movement.
‘India’s Youth Are Fed Up’
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U.S. media network CNN included the CJP movement and reported, “India’s youth are exhausted. Long-standing dishonesty, unemployment, and lack of opportunities have deepened public disillusionment, which is now openly expressed both online and on the streets.”
According to CNN, this demand for accountability has reached a point where many can no longer ignore it.
The rise of the Cakrol Janata Party followed a backlash against Chief Justice Surya Kant’s characterization of unemployed youth as ‘cakrols,’ which sparked widespread discontent.
Later, the Chief Justice clarified that his comments targeted those entering professions with fake degrees.
France 24 reported, “Supporters of India’s Gen-Z ‘Cakrol’ party held their first demonstration in Delhi.”
“Participants carried slogans such as ‘The Cakrols are coming, Dharmendra Pradhan must go’ and held posters alleging they are waiting for question papers in exams that are never publicly released.”
China’s South China Morning Post also prioritized this protest in its coverage.
Quoting the Associated Press, the article discussed potential challenges facing the CJP.
It stated, “Another major challenge for the CJP is how to confront the opposition that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has already faced.”
‘Gen-Z Movement Hits Delhi’
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Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera reported, “The Gen-Z movement has reached India’s capital.”
Al Jazeera added, “India’s Gen-Z ‘Cakrol Campaign’ held its first demonstration in the capital calling for the education minister’s resignation. More than half of the country’s 1.4 billion population is under 25 years old and has long carried a sense of frustration.”
“Exam paper leaks and dishonesty in the largest school board (CBSE) have further intensified this anger,” the report noted.
Al Jazeera further wrote, “Massive dissatisfaction erupted last month after India’s Chief Justice compared youth to ‘cakrols’. In response, recent Boston University graduate Abhijit Deepke tweeted on social media platform X, ‘What if all the cakrols come together?’”
According to the report, the unique name of the Cakrol Janata Party was devised to highlight its rise and to sarcastically target Prime Minister Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Deepke’s witty remark has garnered over 22 million followers on Instagram, doubling the BJP’s follower count.
Al Arabiya also noted the presence of skeptics regarding the movement.
“Skeptics say, ‘Being popular online does not necessarily mean the movement has received equivalent support on the ground. Its popularity might soon wane,’” the website remarked.
Pakistani and Bangladeshi publications have also covered this demonstration.
High Profile Discussion but Limited Participation?
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The German publication Der Tagesspiegel published a photo gallery of the event.
According to analysts cited in the report, despite recent electoral victories in key states, the growing popularity of the Cakrol Party is impacting Prime Minister Modi’s image.
Meanwhile, fuel and gas price hikes linked to tensions with Iran have further exacerbated public dissatisfaction.
Britain’s The Sunday Guardian noted that despite substantial online following, only about 2,000 people physically participated in CJP’s first major demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
“This highlights the gap between online popularity and actual ground support,” the publication remarked. “Within just four days, the CJP amassed a huge online following, overtaking the BJP on social media, but turnout at the protest was below expectations.”
After Saturday’s demonstration, the CJP warned that if the Education Minister does not resign within seven days, another protest will be organized.
Founder Abhijit Deepke wrote on social media platform X after the protest, “Today’s demonstration was just a trailer.”
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The Asian Games men’s cricket qualifier in Singapore has reached the final, where Nepal will face Hong Kong.
Nepal defeated Oman in the first semifinal, while Hong Kong advanced by beating Malaysia in the second semifinal.
The teams Nepal, Hong Kong, Oman, and Malaysia have all qualified for the upcoming Asian Games.
Kathmandu, June 7: Nepal will compete against Hong Kong in the final of the Asian Games men’s cricket qualifier currently underway in Singapore. Hong Kong secured its place in the final by defeating Malaysia in the second semifinal held on Sunday afternoon.
Hong Kong chased the target of 115 runs set by Malaysia, achieving it in 18.2 overs while losing 4 wickets. Shahid Wasif remained unbeaten with 59 runs, and Babar Hayat also remained not out with 24 runs.
For Malaysia, Vijay Unni took 2 wickets, while Saud Aziz and Virandeep Singh took 1 wicket each.
Batting first after losing the toss, Malaysia scored 114 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Virandeep Singh top-scored with 45 runs.
Ehsan Khan was the most successful bowler for Hong Kong with 4 wickets. Ayush Shukla and Mohammad Hasan Khan took 2 wickets each, while Yasir Murtaza claimed 1 wicket.
Earlier on the same day, Nepal comfortably defeated Oman in the first semifinal to advance to the final.
The final match will be held on Monday afternoon at 12:15 PM, while the third-place playoff between Oman and Malaysia is scheduled for the same day starting at 7:15 AM.
The four semifinalist teams—Nepal, Hong Kong, Oman, and Malaysia—have secured qualification for the upcoming Asian Games cricket tournament.
The native Nepalese bird, Kande Bhakur, has been discovered for the first time in the Chure forest area of Bara district in Madhes Province. According to ornithologists, this bird was found at the lowest altitude of 443 meters above sea level. With this discovery in Bara, the geographical range of Kande Bhakur is now confirmed across all seven provinces of Nepal. Kathmandu, 24 Jestha.
The rare endemic bird, Kande Bhakur, found only in Nepal, was observed in Madhes Province for the first time. It was spotted near Dudhaura River in the Chure forest area of Jitpur Simara Sub-metropolitan City-22 in Bara district. The presence of Kande Bhakur was identified during a bird survey conducted jointly by the Nepal Ornithological Society and Mithila Wildlife Trust across eight districts of Madhes. Ornithologists Hathan Chaudhary and Suraj Baral’s team recorded the bird at 8:30 a.m. on 21 Jestha.
The bird was located in the grassy fields and shrubs of the Namuna Women’s Community Forest area east of the Mahendra Highway. Being found at only 443 meters above sea level set a record in itself, according to the team. Students Ashish Pant, Sumisinh Thakuri, and Nischal Pokhrel from the Forest Science Study Institute, Hetauda, also participated in the bird observation program. Scientifically named Ekanthoptila nipalensis, Kande Bhakur is a bird endemic to Nepal. Prior records had documented its presence in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces.
With its discovery in Bara, the geographical distribution of Kande Bhakur is now confirmed across all seven provinces of Nepal. According to Hathan Ram Mahato, President of the Nepal Ornithological Society, and Devanarayan Mandal, President of Mithila Wildlife Trust, a second phase of summer surveys is underway in Madhes Province to better understand the status and species diversity of birds. This research is conducted with permissions from the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Department and the Department of Forests and Soil Conservation. Because Kande Bhakur is found only in Nepal, it is considered extremely attractive and important to international bird lovers and researchers.
Prakashchandra Pariyar, spokesperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapa), stated that his party has no personal or political conflicts with old political parties.
Spokesperson Pariyar clarified that Raswapa’s primary struggle will focus on poverty, inequality, discrimination, corruption, and unemployment.
He called on party workers to launch a campaign to make Dhankuta resonate with their efforts ahead of the upcoming local and provincial elections.
24 Jestha, Dhankuta – Prakashchandra Pariyar, central committee member and spokesperson of the federal parliamentary party Raswapa, said that the party no longer has any personal or political conflicts with older political parties. According to him, Raswapa’s struggle against poverty, inequality, corruption, and unemployment will persist.
Addressing Raswapa’s district convention in Dhankuta’s Tundikhel on Sunday, Pariyar accused the old parties of being stuck in outdated mindsets, arrogance, and unhealthy competition.
“We have no personal or political fight anymore with the old parties who have repeatedly been penalized by the people,” he said. “We do not have the luxury to waste time insulting or competing with them. The Nepali people have already judged their behavior.”
He also said Raswapa continues its struggle against the intermediary systems that maintain citizens’ conditions unchanged under the guise of systemic change. “We have come to change the country by working, not by insulting. We have not come to cultivate empty promises but to bring direct change in people’s lives,” he added.
Pariyar emphasized that Raswapa’s principal battle is against deeply rooted poverty, inequality, discrimination, corruption, and unemployment in society. He mentioned that the struggle will continue until farmers in Dhankuta receive fair prices for oranges, vegetables, and milk, and until youth are no longer forced to seek employment abroad.
“Our fight will not cease until people no longer lose lives due to lack of basic healthcare and corrupt practices that loot the state treasury persist,” he asserted.
Targeting the upcoming local and provincial elections, Pariyar has urged party workers to engage actively in a campaign to make Dhankuta vibrant and resonant. He claimed that the responsibility to initiate a new political era from Dhankuta rests on the shoulders of Raswapa’s leaders and activists.
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will bring the most significant changes in the tournament’s history. This time, many unique aspects will be introduced, never seen before. For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 48 nations will participate, with 104 matches scheduled throughout the competition. Additionally, a ‘half-time show’ will be held for the first time during the final, and all 26 players will join together to sing the national anthem before the matches. (May 7, Kathmandu)
The FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be held across three North American countries, is rapidly approaching. Football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the event. Key questions include how the 48 teams will fare across three host nations and how the host teams will perform. This edition is poised to make new history in global football.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup promises to be the most comprehensively revamped tournament ever, featuring numerous unprecedented elements. The top 10 new features to debut at FIFA World Cup 2026 include: record-setting co-hosting by three countries; Canada hosting for the first time; expanded format with 48 teams and 104 matches; Mexico’s Azteca Stadium setting a new milestone; opening ceremonies hosted in all three nations; commencement of group stage and Round of 32; the introduction of a half-time show during the final; debut of four new teams; and a new uniform format before the matches begin.
Twenty-one-year-old entrepreneur Kusum Regmi runs a popular second-hand clothing store called ‘Thrift by Kus’ in Kathmandu. When thinking about the numerous clothes piled up in women’s wardrobes, the answers can often be intriguing. Women’s drawers are filled with clothes—some old, some new, and some never worn. Yet, as soon as new clothes appear in the market, women find it hard to resist. So, what can be done when there is an overwhelming stack of garments? Kusum adopted an innovative approach and started a thrift shop specializing in second-hand clothes.
Kusum’s ‘Thrift by Kus’ has become a well-known name among the youth of Kathmandu. The venture began when she posted a video on social media selling clothes from her own wardrobe. At school, Kusum was always interested in business. During grades 11 and 12, she often discussed opening a store with her father, although she wasn’t considering pursuing business seriously at that time. She posted a video on her personal TikTok account showcasing old clothes for sale, which received unexpectedly positive responses.
According to Kusum, she was drawn to the concept of thrift shopping from the start. The idea of acquiring high-quality branded clothes at affordable prices appealed to her. After researching suppliers from various countries, she decided to import clothes from Bangkok. Many of the items in a thrift store are either new or leftover branded stock that hasn’t been used. Kusum does not view her thrift business merely as a commercial venture but as a campaign linked to environmental conservation.
The majority of Kusum’s customers today belong to Generation Z, particularly students attending schools and colleges who are more attracted to thrift fashion. Notably, online orders from outside Kathmandu are also coming in significant numbers. Kusum plans to expand with additional branches in the future, but for now, her priority is strengthening the supply chain and improving service quality. What started as a simple wardrobe cleanout has grown into an initiative that promotes sustainable fashion, reuse, and entrepreneurship among young people.
