High Court Birgunj SUV crash: One dead, five injured in Makawanpur ravine

High Court Birgunj SUV crash: One dead, five injured in Makawanpur ravine

One person has died and five others were injured when an SUV carrying officials of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning.

One person has died and five others were injured when an SUV carrying officials of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning.

Kathmandu 3 h ago

Policy dialogue puts inter-governmental coordination, revenue reform in focus

Policy dialogue puts inter-governmental coordination, revenue reform in focus

The country should improve coordination among the three tiers of government and strengthen the capacity of provincial and local governments to raise their own revenue, speakers said at a national policy dialogue in Lalitpur on Monday.

The country should improve coordination among the three tiers of government and strengthen the capacity of provincial and local governments to raise their own revenue, speakers said at a national policy dialogue in Lalitpur on Monday.

Kathmandu 23 h ago

NC faction's national gathering concludes

NC faction's national gathering concludes

The dissident faction of the Nepali Congress, led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, concluded a three-day national gathering in Kathmandu today, adopting five major political resolutions on the party’s upcoming 15th General Convention, constitutional amendments, and national identity in terms of religion and culture.

The dissident faction of the Nepali Congress, led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, concluded a three-day national gathering in Kathmandu today, adopting five major political resolutions on the party’s upcoming 15th General Convention, constitutional amendments, and national identity in terms of religion and culture.

Kathmandu 1d ago

Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal

Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal

Media researcher Umesh Pokharel has been elected as the new chair of Media Action Nepal, following a meeting of the organisation's executive committee members in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Media researcher Umesh Pokharel has been elected as the new chair of Media Action Nepal, following a meeting of the organisation's executive committee members in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kathmandu 14 Aug, 2026

Govt rules out reversal of two-day public holiday

Govt rules out reversal of two-day public holiday

The government has ruled out any immediate review of its two-day public holiday system, despite criticism in the National Assembly that the arrangement has adversely affected education, business and government services.

The government has ruled out any immediate review of its two-day public holiday system, despite criticism in the National Assembly that the arrangement has adversely affected education, business and government services.

Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026

UNESCO, MoCTCA lunch workshop to document Nepal's intangible cultural heritage

UNESCO, MoCTCA lunch workshop to document Nepal's intangible cultural heritage

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, with support from UNESCO, has launched a six-day community-based workshop to strengthen the documentation and safeguarding of Nepal’s intangible cultural heritage.

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, with support from UNESCO, has launched a six-day community-based workshop to strengthen the documentation and safeguarding of Nepal’s intangible cultural heritage.

Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026

EU marks International Youth Day with focus on digital skills, innovation

EU marks International Youth Day with focus on digital skills, innovation

The European Union Delegation to Nepal marked International Youth Day 2026 with a series of events focused on education, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership.

The European Union Delegation to Nepal marked International Youth Day 2026 with a series of events focused on education, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership.

Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026

Young speakers take centre stage at TEDx Premier Season 2

Young speakers take centre stage at TEDx Premier Season 2

Premier International IB Continuum School hosted the second edition of TEDx Premier under the theme “Greatness Begins Here”, bringing together four student speakers and four professionals from technology, arts, sport and business.

Premier International IB Continuum School hosted the second edition of TEDx Premier under the theme “Greatness Begins Here”, bringing together four student speakers and four professionals from technology, arts, sport and business.

Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026

Former NC Prez Deuba returns to Nepal after five months abroad

Former NC Prez Deuba returns to Nepal after five months abroad

Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after spending five and a half months abroad, where he had travelled for medical treatment.

Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after spending five and a half months abroad, where he had travelled for medical treatment.

Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026

India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million

India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million

India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million.

India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million.

Kathmandu 12 Aug, 2026

Govt declares four Sunsari, Siraha protest victims martyrs

Govt declares four Sunsari, Siraha protest victims martyrs

The government has declared four people killed during recent protests in Sunsari and Siraha as martyrs, while also approving tax exemptions for electric ambulances and hearses and deciding to make public a report on the Ncell share transaction.

The government has declared four people killed during recent protests in Sunsari and Siraha as martyrs, while also approving tax exemptions for electric ambulances and hearses and deciding to make public a report on the Ncell share transaction.

Kathmandu 11 Aug, 2026

Why Kathmandu Valley is burning Ghantakarna effigies today

Why Kathmandu Valley is burning Ghantakarna effigies today

The traditional Ghantakarna festival, also known as Gathamangal, is being observed across the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, particularly by the Newar community.

The traditional Ghantakarna festival, also known as Gathamangal, is being observed across the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, particularly by the Newar community.

Kathmandu 11 Aug, 2026

After Indian envoy, Chinese Ambassador meets PM Shah in Singha Durbar

After Indian envoy, Chinese Ambassador meets PM Shah in Singha Durbar

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Monday called for further deepening Nepal’s historic ties with China and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Monday called for further deepening Nepal’s historic ties with China and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming.

Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026

PM Shah meets Indian Ambassador Srivastava at Singha Durbar

PM Shah meets Indian Ambassador Srivastava at Singha Durbar

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Monday.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Monday.

Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026

20 emerging Nepali entrepreneurs selected for U.S. Embassy accelerator programme

20 emerging Nepali entrepreneurs selected for U.S. Embassy accelerator programme

Twenty emerging Nepali entrepreneurs have been selected for the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneurship Skill Building Program – Capstone Accelerator, a three-day residential advanced accelerator programme aimed at helping founders strengthen their businesses and prepare for growth.

Twenty emerging Nepali entrepreneurs have been selected for the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneurship Skill Building Program – Capstone Accelerator, a three-day residential advanced accelerator programme aimed at helping founders strengthen their businesses and prepare for growth.

Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026

Four bills to be introduced as HoR meets today

Four bills to be introduced as HoR meets today

The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet at 1pm on Monday, with the presentation and discussion of several bills, including proposed legislation on child labour, the Employees Provident Fund and reconciliation.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet at 1pm on Monday, with the presentation and discussion of several bills, including proposed legislation on child labour, the Employees Provident Fund and reconciliation.

Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026

Archive Nepal, UNESCO digitise 30 rare Newa manuscripts

Archive Nepal, UNESCO digitise 30 rare Newa manuscripts

Archive Nepal, in partnership with UNESCO and with support from the Government of Japan, has digitised more than 30 rare and endangered Newa manuscripts dating back 200 to 800 years.

Archive Nepal, in partnership with UNESCO and with support from the Government of Japan, has digitised more than 30 rare and endangered Newa manuscripts dating back 200 to 800 years.

Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026

International psychology conference concludes with Kathmandu Declaration

International psychology conference concludes with Kathmandu Declaration

The first International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP2026) concluded at National College, Kathmandu University, with participants adopting the Kathmandu Declaration, calling for a shift in psychological practice from treatment-focused approaches to prevention-centred models.

The first International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP2026) concluded at National College, Kathmandu University, with participants adopting the Kathmandu Declaration, calling for a shift in psychological practice from treatment-focused approaches to prevention-centred models.

Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026

Bangladesh, Nepal explore fisheries cooperation

Bangladesh, Nepal explore fisheries cooperation

Bangladesh has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Nepal in fisheries and aquaculture, including through technology transfer, joint research, training and private-sector investment.

Bangladesh has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Nepal in fisheries and aquaculture, including through technology transfer, joint research, training and private-sector investment.

Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026

Feminists call for continuous confrontation

Feminists call for continuous confrontation

Veteran Bangladeshi social activists and young South Asian activists have cautioned that recent youth-led uprisings across the region are in danger of losing their transformative potential unless movements go beyond surface change, tackle rising religious radicalism, and demand real power-sharing for women and marginalised groups.

Veteran Bangladeshi social activists and young South Asian activists have cautioned that recent youth-led uprisings across the region are in danger of losing their transformative potential unless movements go beyond surface change, tackle rising religious radicalism, and demand real power-sharing for women and marginalised groups.

Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026