Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today.

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day

Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day

​​​​​​​A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.

​​​​​​​A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.

Kathmandu 17 May, 2026

'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to succeed'

'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to...

Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.

Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.

Kathmandu 17 May, 2026

British Council calls for language-responsive education systems

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.

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 16 May, 2026

Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools

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.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.

Kathmandu 16 May, 2026

Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe

Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation.

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation.

Kathmandu 15 May, 2026

Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor

Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor

Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Kathmandu 15 May, 2026

Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality'

Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and...

National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”

National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”

Kathmandu 15 May, 2026

Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt

Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt

The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles.

The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026

WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields

WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields

Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service.

Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026

HoR resumes debate on policies and programmes

HoR resumes debate on policies and programmes

The House of Representatives on Thursday resumed deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84.

The House of Representatives on Thursday resumed deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026

New HoR secretary Adhikari takes oath

New HoR secretary Adhikari takes oath

Newly appointed House of Representatives (HoR) Secretary Prakash Adhikari took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday.

Newly appointed House of Representatives (HoR) Secretary Prakash Adhikari took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026

Foreign minister Khanal calls for prompt service delivery

Foreign minister Khanal calls for prompt service delivery

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has directed ministry officials to ensure timely and effective service delivery.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has directed ministry officials to ensure timely and effective service delivery.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026

Govt prioritises telecom reforms, gradual rollout of 5G: Minister Timilsina

Govt prioritises telecom reforms, gradual rollout of 5G: Minister Timilsina

Bikram Timilsina, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, has said the government is prioritising reforms in the telecom and media sectors, backed by ongoing studies and policy initiatives.

Bikram Timilsina, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, has said the government is prioritising reforms in the telecom and media sectors, backed by ongoing studies and policy initiatives.

Kathmandu 13 May, 2026

Nepal calls for translating Buddha's timeless teachings into practice for global peace

Nepal calls for translating Buddha's timeless teachings into practice for global...

Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation.

Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation.

Kathmandu 13 May, 2026

NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey arrested on fraud, breach of trust charges

NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey arrested on fraud, breach of trust charges

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Jyoti Prakash Pande, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Jyoti Prakash Pande, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust.

Kathmandu 13 May, 2026

Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget

Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget

Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.

Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.

Kathmandu 12 May, 2026

Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader

Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader

The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party.

The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party.

Kathmandu 12 May, 2026

SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions

SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions.

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions.

Kathmandu 12 May, 2026

SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations

SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities.

Kathmandu 11 May, 2026