Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament. Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation. The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker. Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities 226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour. The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment. The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026
Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert. Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026
CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026
Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on Israel–Iran conflict 11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on... The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion. The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday. Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes. Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker. The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader Angdembe Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader... Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance. Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Businessman Deepak Bhatt arrested in money laundering probe Businessman Deepak Bhatt arrested in money laundering probe Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
KMC to launch night bus service from Baisakh 1 KMC to launch night bus service from Baisakh 1 Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a night-time public bus service in partnership with Sajha Yatayat from Baisakh 1 (April 14), operating four electric buses across two routes to address the absence of affordable public transport after 8 pm. Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a night-time public bus service in partnership with Sajha Yatayat from Baisakh 1 (April 14), operating four electric buses across two routes to address the absence of affordable public transport after 8 pm. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
First session of new House of Representatives begins today First session of new House of Representatives begins today The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives begins today, following the March 5 elections. The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives begins today, following the March 5 elections. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Sports Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.
Kathmandu Social media scam leads police to Rs 14.87 million crypto operation Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on charges of carrying out illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 14.87 million and converting money allegedly obtained through online fraud into digital assets.
Environment 127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.
Nepal 23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.
Nepal Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.
Kathmandu British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.
Business Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel wins four global hospitality awards Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won four honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position among Nepal's leading hospitality establishments.
Business Yango Ride, Traffic Police launch road safety campaign for 200 new riders Ride-hailing platform Yango Ride, in collaboration with Nepal Traffic Police, has launched a road safety awareness programme for new motorcycle riders in Kathmandu.
Business Yamaha Nepal marks 71st anniversary with blood drives, traffic awareness and community outreach Yamaha Nepal celebrated the 71st anniversary of Yamaha Motor Co. with nationwide community service programmes, customer offers and employee recognition events across all seven provinces.