Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed. During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday. Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds. Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement system Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement... The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed 25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes. The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project. China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley 2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said. A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration' FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration' Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. Kathmandu 28 Apr, 2026
Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026
Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026
Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations. An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026
Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday. Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026
Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway. The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post to open competition Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post... The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday. The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25. The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25. Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026
Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year. Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year. Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026
SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday. A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Sports Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.
Kathmandu Social media scam leads police to Rs 14.87 million crypto operation Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on charges of carrying out illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 14.87 million and converting money allegedly obtained through online fraud into digital assets.
Environment 127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.
Nepal 23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.
Nepal Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.
Kathmandu British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.
Business Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel wins four global hospitality awards Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won four honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position among Nepal's leading hospitality establishments.
Business Yango Ride, Traffic Police launch road safety campaign for 200 new riders Ride-hailing platform Yango Ride, in collaboration with Nepal Traffic Police, has launched a road safety awareness programme for new motorcycle riders in Kathmandu.
Business Yamaha Nepal marks 71st anniversary with blood drives, traffic awareness and community outreach Yamaha Nepal celebrated the 71st anniversary of Yamaha Motor Co. with nationwide community service programmes, customer offers and employee recognition events across all seven provinces.