Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Korean Ambassador Park attends IEEE ICTP 2026, KAIST GDI Workshop in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Tae-young Park, attended the opening ceremony of the IEEE International Conference on ICT and Photonics (ICTP 2026) and the KAIST Global Digital Innovation & Impact (GDI) Workshop in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2026
Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan Embassy marks National Day in Kathmandu Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal. Japan celebrated its National Day on Tuesday with a reception attended by Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav and senior government officials, as Ambassador Maeda Toru reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening ties with Nepal. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2026
HoR Polls: Over 15 Million Ballot Papers Printed for FPTP System HoR Polls: Over 15 Million Ballot Papers Printed for FPTP System According to the Election Commission (EC), the ballots cover 175 constituencies across 53 districts. According to the Election Commission (EC), the ballots cover 175 constituencies across 53 districts. Kathmandu 11 Feb, 2026
JICA marks 55 years of volunteer service in Nepal, calls for greater cross-agency collaboration JICA marks 55 years of volunteer service in Nepal, calls for greater cross-agency... The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) marked 55 years of its volunteer programme in Nepal amid calls for stronger collaboration among international volunteer agencies working in the country. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) marked 55 years of its volunteer programme in Nepal amid calls for stronger collaboration among international volunteer agencies working in the country. Kathmandu 11 Feb, 2026
NC to unite all sectors for progress, says NC Prez Thapa NC to unite all sectors for progress, says NC Prez Thapa Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has announced that his party will unite all sections of society to steer the country toward progress. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has announced that his party will unite all sections of society to steer the country toward progress. Kathmandu 10 Feb, 2026
UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to PM Karki UN Resident Coordinator presents credentials to PM Karki United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia formally presented her credentials to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday, marking the start of her official mandate in the country. United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia formally presented her credentials to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday, marking the start of her official mandate in the country. Kathmandu 10 Feb, 2026
President Paudel receives Brigade of Gurkhas annual report President Paudel receives Brigade of Gurkhas annual report President Ram Chandra Paudel received the annual report of the Brigade of Gurkhas from Major General Gerald M Strickland, Colonel Commandant of the Brigade of Gurkhas, at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, on Monday. President Ram Chandra Paudel received the annual report of the Brigade of Gurkhas from Major General Gerald M Strickland, Colonel Commandant of the Brigade of Gurkhas, at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, on Monday. Kathmandu 10 Feb, 2026
Cabinet extends Inquiry Commission's tenure by 25 days Cabinet extends Inquiry Commission's tenure by 25 days A Cabinet meeting held on Monday extended the Commission’s term by 25 days, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal. A Cabinet meeting held on Monday extended the Commission’s term by 25 days, according to government spokesperson and Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal. Kathmandu 09 Feb, 2026
Over 10.9 million ballot papers printed for HoR FPTP elections: EC Over 10.9 million ballot papers printed for HoR FPTP elections: EC Printing of FPTP ballot papers began on January 6. Printing of FPTP ballot papers began on January 6. Kathmandu 08 Feb, 2026
HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies. EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies. Kathmandu 05 Feb, 2026
President Paudel returns home from Japan President Paudel returns home from Japan President Ramchandra Paudel returned home today after completing his official visit to Japan. President Ramchandra Paudel returned home today after completing his official visit to Japan. Kathmandu 04 Feb, 2026
PM Karki vows to resolve problems in health insurance scheme PM Karki vows to resolve problems in health insurance scheme PM Karki clarified that the health insurance programme should continue even if the government has to borrow funds or mobilize alternative resources. PM Karki clarified that the health insurance programme should continue even if the government has to borrow funds or mobilize alternative resources. Kathmandu 04 Feb, 2026
'All languages in Nepal are our assets,' says PM Karki 'All languages in Nepal are our assets,' says PM Karki PM Karki has said that all languages spoken in Nepal are national assets and that none should be allowed to become extinct. PM Karki has said that all languages spoken in Nepal are national assets and that none should be allowed to become extinct. Kathmandu 02 Feb, 2026
Health Ministry calls for caution, says Nipah Virus risk low in Nepal Health Ministry calls for caution, says Nipah Virus risk low in Nepal According to medical experts, consuming fruits contaminated with the saliva, urine, or faeces of bats infected with the Nipah virus can lead to infection. According to medical experts, consuming fruits contaminated with the saliva, urine, or faeces of bats infected with the Nipah virus can lead to infection. Kathmandu 02 Feb, 2026
Nepal-based diplomatic missions informed about HoR polls Nepal-based diplomatic missions informed about HoR polls Kathmandu-based diplomatic missions were briefed on ongoing election preparations, Kathmandu-based diplomatic missions were briefed on ongoing election preparations, Kathmandu 01 Feb, 2026
Minister Aryal calls for coordinated efforts to ensure free and fair election Minister Aryal calls for coordinated efforts to ensure free and fair election Minister Aryal arrived in Bhaktapur to take stock of election-related preparations in the district. Minister Aryal arrived in Bhaktapur to take stock of election-related preparations in the district. Kathmandu 01 Feb, 2026
Creator's Mela 2026 kicks off in Kathmandu Creator's Mela 2026 kicks off in Kathmandu The U.S. Embassy Nepal has launched the Kathmandu edition of Creator’s Mela 2026: Vision to Venture, a two-day event aimed at accelerating the growth of Nepal’s creative and digital economy. The U.S. Embassy Nepal has launched the Kathmandu edition of Creator’s Mela 2026: Vision to Venture, a two-day event aimed at accelerating the growth of Nepal’s creative and digital economy. Kathmandu 01 Feb, 2026
Korea promotes Korean language education in Nepal Korea promotes Korean language education in Nepal The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 Korean Language Promotion Day at Bishwa Bhasa Campus in Kathmandu on Wednesday, highlighting the growing interest in Korean language education across Nepal. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal organized the 2026 Korean Language Promotion Day at Bishwa Bhasa Campus in Kathmandu on Wednesday, highlighting the growing interest in Korean language education across Nepal. Kathmandu 01 Feb, 2026
Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security. Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security. Kathmandu 31 Jan, 2026
4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH). The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH). Kathmandu 31 Jan, 2026
Environment Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly regions; heat to rise in Terai ​​​​​​​The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and rising temperatures in the Terai.
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu 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.
Kathmandu 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.
