British Council calls for language-responsive education systems British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education. The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education. Kathmandu 20 h ago
Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal. Kathmandu 20 h ago
Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation. The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation. Kathmandu 1d ago
Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Kathmandu 1d ago
Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality' Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and... National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.” National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.” Kathmandu 1d ago
Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles. The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles. Kathmandu 2d ago
WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service. Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service. Kathmandu 2d ago
HoR resumes debate on policies and programmes HoR resumes debate on policies and programmes The House of Representatives on Thursday resumed deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84. The House of Representatives on Thursday resumed deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84. Kathmandu 2d ago
New HoR secretary Adhikari takes oath New HoR secretary Adhikari takes oath Newly appointed House of Representatives (HoR) Secretary Prakash Adhikari took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday. Newly appointed House of Representatives (HoR) Secretary Prakash Adhikari took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday. Kathmandu 2d ago
Foreign minister Khanal calls for prompt service delivery Foreign minister Khanal calls for prompt service delivery Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has directed ministry officials to ensure timely and effective service delivery. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has directed ministry officials to ensure timely and effective service delivery. Kathmandu 2d ago
Govt prioritises telecom reforms, gradual rollout of 5G: Minister Timilsina Govt prioritises telecom reforms, gradual rollout of 5G: Minister Timilsina Bikram Timilsina, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, has said the government is prioritising reforms in the telecom and media sectors, backed by ongoing studies and policy initiatives. Bikram Timilsina, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, has said the government is prioritising reforms in the telecom and media sectors, backed by ongoing studies and policy initiatives. Kathmandu 13 May, 2026
Nepal calls for translating Buddha's timeless teachings into practice for global peace Nepal calls for translating Buddha's timeless teachings into practice for global... Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation. Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation. Kathmandu 13 May, 2026
NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey arrested on fraud, breach of trust charges NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey arrested on fraud, breach of trust charges The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Jyoti Prakash Pande, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Jyoti Prakash Pande, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust. Kathmandu 13 May, 2026
Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers. Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party. The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions. The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities. The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day. The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
Cabinet meeting underway to finalise policies and programmes Cabinet meeting underway to finalise policies and programmes A meeting of the Council of Ministers is underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. A meeting of the Council of Ministers is underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed about one and a half hours after being suspended early Monday morning when a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on landing. Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed about one and a half hours after being suspended early Monday morning when a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on landing. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
