All-party meeting underway at Singha Durbar

All-party meeting underway at Singha Durbar

An all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is underway at Singha Durbar to discuss contemporary political issues.

An all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is underway at Singha Durbar to discuss contemporary political issues.

Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival begins, bringing south asian voices together

Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival begins, bringing south asian voices together

The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced in the capital on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and cultural figures from across South Asia.

The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced in the capital on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and cultural figures from across South Asia.

Kathmandu 06 Jun, 2026

Probe panel submits report on former Home Minister Gurung to PM

Probe panel submits report on former Home Minister Gurung to PM

The high-level committee formed to investigate allegations against former Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

The high-level committee formed to investigate allegations against former Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Kathmandu 06 Jun, 2026

Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave

Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave

Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.

Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project

JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project

The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.

The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster

UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster

UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.

UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Nepal elected Chair of UN General Assembly First Committee

Nepal elected Chair of UN General Assembly First Committee

Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Two Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu over suspicious activities

Two Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu over suspicious activities

Police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal in Kathmandu on charges of involvement in suspicious activities.

Police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal in Kathmandu on charges of involvement in suspicious activities.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Man arrested at TIA with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million

Man arrested at TIA with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million

Police have arrested a man from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) while attempting to fly to Malaysia with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million, on Tuesday.

Police have arrested a man from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) while attempting to fly to Malaysia with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million, on Tuesday.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Business in both Houses stalled

Business in both Houses stalled

The meetings of both Houses — Upper and Lower Houses of Federal Parliament — were adjourned today due to opposition parties’ protests over Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s remarks about border issues. The ongoing disruptions completely prevented Parliament from carrying out its scheduled legislative business.

The meetings of both Houses — Upper and Lower Houses of Federal Parliament — were adjourned today due to opposition parties’ protests over Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s remarks about border issues. The ongoing disruptions completely prevented Parliament from carrying out its scheduled legislative business.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Opposition protests disrupt HoR, House adjourned till June 8

Opposition protests disrupt HoR, House adjourned till June 8

Opposition parties obstructed the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Tuesday, leading to its adjournment till June 8.

Opposition parties obstructed the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Tuesday, leading to its adjournment till June 8.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu ward launches Ranjana script training to preserve indigenous writing heritage

Kathmandu ward launches Ranjana script training to preserve indigenous writing...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 17 has launched a 20-day Ranjana script writing training programme for local residents from Jestha 13.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 17 has launched a 20-day Ranjana script writing training programme for local residents from Jestha 13.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

Sajha Prayas conducts school-based mental health programme in Budanilkantha

Sajha Prayas conducts school-based mental health programme in Budanilkantha

Sajha Prayas Nepal has conducted a school-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programme in five schools of Budanilkantha Municipality-9 in Kathmandu.

Sajha Prayas Nepal has conducted a school-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programme in five schools of Budanilkantha Municipality-9 in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

Cabinet approves four decisions including AIG promotion, land commission appointments

Cabinet approves four decisions including AIG promotion, land commission appointments

The government has approved four major decisions of the Council of Ministers, including the promotion of an Armed Police Force (APF) officer and appointments to the Land Problem Resolution Commission.

The government has approved four major decisions of the Council of Ministers, including the promotion of an Armed Police Force (APF) officer and appointments to the Land Problem Resolution Commission.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

Speaker forms committee to probe ruckus in HoR meeting

Speaker forms committee to probe ruckus in HoR meeting

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has formed a committee to investigate the members of parliament (MPs) who behaved inappropriately during yesterday’s House of Representatives meeting.

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has formed a committee to investigate the members of parliament (MPs) who behaved inappropriately during yesterday’s House of Representatives meeting.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

'US looks to bolster partnership through MCC'

'US looks to bolster partnership through MCC'

Sarah B Rogers, United States’ under secretary of state for public diplomacy, emphasised her country’s enduring 79year partnership with Nepal at a press conference in Kathmandu today after holding high-level meetings with ministers such as Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina.

Sarah B Rogers, United States’ under secretary of state for public diplomacy, emphasised her country’s enduring 79year partnership with Nepal at a press conference in Kathmandu today after holding high-level meetings with ministers such as Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

RSP Chair Lamichhane leaves for five-day India visit

RSP Chair Lamichhane leaves for five-day India visit

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has left for India on a five-day visit at the invitation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Navin.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has left for India on a five-day visit at the invitation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Navin.

Kathmandu 01 Jun, 2026

Over 14,000 students pass Kathmandu Metropolitan scholarship exam

Over 14,000 students pass Kathmandu Metropolitan scholarship exam

A total of 14,057 students have passed the scholarship selection examination conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City for admission to Grades 11 and 12 in institutional schools under the metropolis for the academic session 2083/84.

A total of 14,057 students have passed the scholarship selection examination conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City for admission to Grades 11 and 12 in institutional schools under the metropolis for the academic session 2083/84.

Kathmandu 01 Jun, 2026

House Rules of Procedure passed amid chaos

House Rules of Procedure passed amid chaos

The House of Representatives passed the House Rules of Procedure amidst opposition sloganeering. The lawmakers have been granted special privileges under the Rules of Procedure, which were approved at the meeting on Friday.

The House of Representatives passed the House Rules of Procedure amidst opposition sloganeering. The lawmakers have been granted special privileges under the Rules of Procedure, which were approved at the meeting on Friday.

Kathmandu 01 Jun, 2026

Public figures pledge support to end child marriage

Public figures pledge support to end child marriage

Artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and media professionals have pledged collective support for the “Childhood Free from Marriage” campaign aimed at ending child marriage in Nepal.

Artists, athletes, entrepreneurs and media professionals have pledged collective support for the “Childhood Free from Marriage” campaign aimed at ending child marriage in Nepal.

Kathmandu 01 Jun, 2026