Japan funds upgrade of Japanese language classrooms at TU Japan funds upgrade of Japanese language classrooms at TU The Government of Japan has signed a grant agreement to modernise Japanese language classrooms at Tribhuvan University, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. The Government of Japan has signed a grant agreement to modernise Japanese language classrooms at Tribhuvan University, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Bird flu confirmed in dead crows at TU premises Bird flu confirmed in dead crows at TU premises Bird flu has been confirmed in crows found dead on the Tribhuvan University premises in Kirtipur, prompting authorities to step up containment measures. Bird flu has been confirmed in crows found dead on the Tribhuvan University premises in Kirtipur, prompting authorities to step up containment measures. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Senior-most HoR member KC to take oath today Senior-most HoR member KC to take oath today Senior-most House of Representatives member Arjun Narsingh KC is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Senior-most House of Representatives member Arjun Narsingh KC is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Thapa highlights need for party unity and constitutional reform Thapa highlights need for party unity and constitutional reform According to the NC President, the party must maintain a proper balance on issues of democracy and diversity and remain committed to protecting citizens’ rights enshrined in the democratic system. According to the NC President, the party must maintain a proper balance on issues of democracy and diversity and remain committed to protecting citizens’ rights enshrined in the democratic system. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
Rabi Lamichhane Case: SC hearing on petitions to continue Thursday Rabi Lamichhane Case: SC hearing on petitions to continue Thursday Advocates Yubaraj Poudel, Dinesh Tripathi, and Abhas Regmi had filed separate writ petitions at the Supreme Court, challenging the decision. Advocates Yubaraj Poudel, Dinesh Tripathi, and Abhas Regmi had filed separate writ petitions at the Supreme Court, challenging the decision. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
42% TB patients remain untreated in Nepal 42% TB patients remain untreated in Nepal Around 42 percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Nepal remain outside the treatment system, posing a major challenge to the country’s goal of eliminating the disease, health officials said on World Tuberculosis Day. Around 42 percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Nepal remain outside the treatment system, posing a major challenge to the country’s goal of eliminating the disease, health officials said on World Tuberculosis Day. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly. President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social Harmony KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social... Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month, Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month, Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress. The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls. The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley. Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
NC President Thapa's resignation rejected NC President Thapa's resignation rejected The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat. The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally. A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally. Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026
CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026
Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2026
Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu... The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2026
EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
EC to present election report to President Paudel today EC to present election report to President Paudel today The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 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.
