Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day'

Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day'

The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation.

The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation.

Kathmandu 28 Apr, 2026

Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel

Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel

The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues.

The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues.

Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026

Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader

Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader

Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress.

Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress.

Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026

Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley

Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley

An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations.

An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations.

Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026

Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank

Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank

Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday.

Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday.

Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026

Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins

Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins

The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway.

The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway.

Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026

Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post to open competition

Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over.

Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026

Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow

Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow

The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday.

The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday.

Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026

Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn

Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25.

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25.

Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026

Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests

Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests

Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year.

Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year.

Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026

SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment

SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment

A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday.

A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday.

Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026

Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested

Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested

Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026

Government decides not to relocate Police Academy

Government decides not to relocate Police Academy

The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy.

The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy.

Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026

Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics

Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics.

Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026

Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports

Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports

Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports.

Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports.

Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026

Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks

Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks

Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government.

Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government.

Kathmandu 21 Apr, 2026

Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping

Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping

Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions

Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions

Kathmandu 21 Apr, 2026

Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel

Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel

At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors.

At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026

US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives

US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026

PM to hold talks with university, academy heads

PM to hold talks with university, academy heads

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026