Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years Narayanhiti Museum draws over 4.7 million visitors in 17 years More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy. More than 4.77 million domestic and international visitors have visited the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in the 17 years since it was converted into a museum following the abolition of the monarchy. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate TU holds 51st convocation, around 90,000 students graduate Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels. Tribhuvan University (TU) concluded its 51st convocation ceremony on Thursday, marking the graduation of 89,591 students from bachelor’s to PhD levels. Kathmandu 25 Dec, 2025
Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu Three escaped prisoners arrested in Kathmandu According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case. According to the CIB, the prisoners had been serving 13-year jail terms since September 17, 2017, in connection with a rape case. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine EC deregisters six political parties for non-payment of fine According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016. According to the Commission, the action was taken in accordance with Section 12 of the Political Parties Act, 2016. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
FWU, Swisscontact launch professional development programme for TVET instructors FWU, Swisscontact launch professional development programme for TVET instructors Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact Nepal have signed an agreement to launch a Professional Development of TVET Instructors programme aimed at strengthening teaching quality and career pathways in Nepal’s technical and vocational education sector. Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact Nepal have signed an agreement to launch a Professional Development of TVET Instructors programme aimed at strengthening teaching quality and career pathways in Nepal’s technical and vocational education sector. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation Lamichhane-Balen meeting signals political polarisation The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation. The new political duo of Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, particularly after their first meeting following the Gen Z protest, has stirred social media, leading to possible political polarisation. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials Nepal Police SSP Lalbabu Giri faces charge of using fake educational credentials In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials. In a startling revelation that has raised questions about integrity within the Nepal Police, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court against Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lalbabu Giri on allegations of procuring his government position through fraudulent educational credentials. Kathmandu 24 Dec, 2025
Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday. Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday. Kathmandu 22 Dec, 2025
CM Baniya underlines environment protection CM Baniya underlines environment protection Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects. Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
PM Karki urges citizens to uphold cultural heritage PM Karki urges citizens to uphold cultural heritage Prime Minister Sushila Karki has underscored the importance of remembering and preserving one’s traditions and cultural heritage. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has underscored the importance of remembering and preserving one’s traditions and cultural heritage. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
Minister Bhandari calls for result-oriented work in water supply sector Minister Bhandari calls for result-oriented work in water supply sector Minister Bhandari acknowledged that safe drinking water has yet to reach many rural and remote areas of the country and reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing this issue. Minister Bhandari acknowledged that safe drinking water has yet to reach many rural and remote areas of the country and reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing this issue. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
Trash barriers installed to capture floating waste in Bagmati River Trash barriers installed to capture floating waste in Bagmati River The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee (BCIDC) under the Ministry of Urban Development has installed trash barriers at multiple points along the Bagmati River to capture floating waste and curb river pollution. The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee (BCIDC) under the Ministry of Urban Development has installed trash barriers at multiple points along the Bagmati River to capture floating waste and curb river pollution. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
Two arrested with 4.28 kg of marijuana at TIA Two arrested with 4.28 kg of marijuana at TIA Police have arrested two Indian nationals with 4.284 kilograms of a substance suspected to be marijuana from the arrival tunnel gate area of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday afternoon. Police have arrested two Indian nationals with 4.284 kilograms of a substance suspected to be marijuana from the arrival tunnel gate area of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday afternoon. Kathmandu 21 Dec, 2025
11th Nepal Wood International Expo kicks off 11th Nepal Wood International Expo kicks off The 11th Nepal Wood International Exhibition, 2025' related with wood, plywood, laminate and wood processing machinery sector began at exhibition hall of Bhrikutimandap from today. The 11th Nepal Wood International Exhibition, 2025' related with wood, plywood, laminate and wood processing machinery sector began at exhibition hall of Bhrikutimandap from today. Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025
Nepal marks 70 years of partnership with United Nations Nepal marks 70 years of partnership with United Nations Nepal on Wednesday marked 70 years of partnership with the United Nations as the global body celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development and institution-building. Nepal on Wednesday marked 70 years of partnership with the United Nations as the global body celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development and institution-building. Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025
Oli re-elected to the helm of CPN-UML Oli re-elected to the helm of CPN-UML The 11th General Convention of CPN-UML has reelected KP Sharma Oli — the prime minister ousted following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 — to its helm. Oli has been elected as the party’s chair for the third time in a row. The 11th General Convention of CPN-UML has reelected KP Sharma Oli — the prime minister ousted following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 — to its helm. Oli has been elected as the party’s chair for the third time in a row. Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025
Nepali edition of Maurice Herzog's Annapurna Premier 8000 launched Nepali edition of Maurice Herzog's Annapurna Premier 8000 launched The Nepali translation of Annapurna Premier 8000, written by French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, was officially launched in Kathmandu on Thursday at a programme jointly organized by the French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française Katmandou. The Nepali translation of Annapurna Premier 8000, written by French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, was officially launched in Kathmandu on Thursday at a programme jointly organized by the French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française Katmandou. Kathmandu 19 Dec, 2025
UML 11th National Congress elects office-bearers UML 11th National Congress elects office-bearers The 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has elected the party’s office-bearers. The 11th National Congress of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has elected the party’s office-bearers. Kathmandu 18 Dec, 2025
KP Sharma Oli Re-elected CPN (UML) Chair for Third Term KP Sharma Oli Re-elected CPN (UML) Chair for Third Term According to the party’s Central Election Commission, Oli secured 1,663 votes out of the 2,227 cast, while Pokhrel received 564. According to the party’s Central Election Commission, Oli secured 1,663 votes out of the 2,227 cast, while Pokhrel received 564. Kathmandu 18 Dec, 2025
Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on PM Karki Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on PM Karki Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song paid a farewell call on PM Sushila Karki at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song paid a farewell call on PM Sushila Karki at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Kathmandu 17 Dec, 2025
Kathmandu PM Shah sits for discussions with HoR members from Madhesh Province Prime Minister Balendra Shah today held discussions with members of the House of Representatives (HoR) representing from the Madhesh Province.
Nepal Nepal receives over 120,000 tourists in March Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, maintaining strong recovery momentum in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.
Nepal NATTA President Kumar Mani Thapaliya appointed to UFTAA Board of Directors President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Kumar Mani Thapaliya, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations, marking a significant milestone for Nepal's travel trade sector.
Business NEPSE drops 74 points as market turns bearish The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined sharply by 74.73 points, or 2.62 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,776.36 points, reversing the previous day’s gains.
Health Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.
Health Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.
Business NOC reports heavy losses amid global price surge, raises aviation fuel rates Nepal Oil Corporation Limited (NOC) has reported mounting financial losses due to a sharp rise in international petroleum prices, while increasing aviation fuel rates.
Kathmandu Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 concludes, promotes circular economy solutions The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and circular economy solutions, concluded successfully in Kathmandu after a two-day run.
Nepal Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities.
