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Pakistani Embassy hosts essay and speech competition in Kathmandu

Pakistani Embassy hosts essay and speech competition in Kathmandu

The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19.
Kathmandu 25 May, 2026
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UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership

UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
Kathmandu 24 May, 2026
Kathmandu District Court. Photo: Sandeep Sen

KDC drops charges of organised crime, money laundering against defendants

KDC drops charges of organised crime, money laundering against defendants

The charges of organised crime and money laundering will be dropped against all defendants in Kaski’s Suryadarshan Cooperatives case, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and absconding Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai. The Kaski District Court has granted permission to withdraw these two charges, in line with the petition filed by RSP Chair Lamichhane.
The charges of organised crime and money laundering will be dropped against all defendants in Kaski’s Suryadarshan Cooperatives case, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and absconding Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai. The Kaski District Court has granted permission to withdraw these two charges, in line with the petition filed by RSP Chair Lamichhane.
Kathmandu 23 May, 2026
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PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest

PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest

The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Kathmandu 22 May, 2026
File - A view of Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on Sunday, December, 2018. Photo: Sandeep Sen

218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities

218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities

The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities.
The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities.
Kathmandu 21 May, 2026
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Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament

Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament

Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views.
Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views.
Kathmandu 21 May, 2026
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Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina

Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media.
Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
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Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal

Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal

A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area.
A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
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A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left

A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left

On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in?
On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in?
Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
Nepali Diaspora in Australia _ Report Launch

Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: Minister Khanal

Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: Minister Khanal

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the Nepali Diaspora in Australia has played an important role in elevating Nepal-Australia relations to greater heights.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the Nepali Diaspora in Australia has played an important role in elevating Nepal-Australia relations to greater heights.
Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
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Cabinet approves relief, rehabilitation support for displaced riverbank families

Cabinet approves relief, rehabilitation support for displaced riverbank families

The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation support to families displaced during the removal of vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.
The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation support to families displaced during the removal of vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.
Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma. Phto: RSS

Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Nepal's 33rd Chief Justice

Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Nepal's 33rd Chief Justice

Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.
Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.
Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
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Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA

Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Nepali national Amrit Jha, arrested in Iran on charges of smuggling and trafficking illegal goods from Qeshm Island, remains in judicial custody in Bandar Abbas, with his case currently under review by an Iranian court.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Nepali national Amrit Jha, arrested in Iran on charges of smuggling and trafficking illegal goods from Qeshm Island, remains in judicial custody in Bandar Abbas, with his case currently under review by an Iranian court.
Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

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