Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again

Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again

The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.

The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech'

'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech'

Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.

Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief

IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief

Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.

Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley

Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley

Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights

FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today.

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours

Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue.

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

Land screening begins for squatters

Land screening begins for squatters

The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS).

The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS).

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit

U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation.

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar

Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar

The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.

The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.

Kathmandu 02 May, 2026

Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat

Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat

The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Kathmandu 01 May, 2026

Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley

Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley

The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive.

The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive.

Kathmandu 01 May, 2026

Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education

Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education

During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed.

During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties

Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties

Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds

Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds

Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds.

Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement system

Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement...

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen.

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements

Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1.

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed

25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed

The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes.

The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion

China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion

China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project.

China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project.

Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026

2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley

2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley

A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said.

A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said.

Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026

FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration'

FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration'

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development.

Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026