Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens... Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA 20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over USD 24 million Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over USD 24 million The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of over USD 24 million to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of over USD 24 million to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress CWC meeting today Nepali Congress CWC meeting today The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is being held at 1:00 pm today at the party's central office in Lalitpur. The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is being held at 1:00 pm today at the party's central office in Lalitpur. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections. Kathmandu 14 Mar, 2026
Rainfall Helps Reduce Kathmandu's Air Pollution; AQI Falls to 149 Rainfall Helps Reduce Kathmandu's Air Pollution; AQI Falls to 149 Air pollution that had blanketed major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, for the past few days has begun to decrease gradually. Air pollution that had blanketed major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, for the past few days has begun to decrease gradually. Kathmandu 13 Mar, 2026
NHRC directs government to ensure smooth petroleum supply, curb hoarding NHRC directs government to ensure smooth petroleum supply, curb hoarding The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products. Kathmandu 13 Mar, 2026
UML chair Oli bereaved of father UML chair Oli bereaved of father KP Sharma Oli, chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), has been bereaved of his father. KP Sharma Oli, chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), has been bereaved of his father. Kathmandu 13 Mar, 2026
Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12. The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12. Kathmandu 12 Mar, 2026
SC orders full hearing on writ petition against Rabi Lamichhane SC orders full hearing on writ petition against Rabi Lamichhane The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a full hearing on a writ petition filed against Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a full hearing on a writ petition filed against Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Kathmandu 11 Mar, 2026
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
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.
