President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly. President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader. Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026
KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social Harmony KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social... Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month, Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month, Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress. The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls. The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley. Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
NC President Thapa's resignation rejected NC President Thapa's resignation rejected The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat. The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally. A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally. Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026
CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026
Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2026
Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu... The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2026
EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
EC to present election report to President Paudel today EC to present election report to President Paudel today The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens... Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Nepal Fresh protests erupt in Birgunj over road expansion drive Local residents and business owners staged fresh protests in Birgunj on Saturday against the government's road expansion project, demanding compensation and alternative arrangements before demolition of roadside structures.
Nepal Bara reclaims 15 bighas of encroached national forest The Division Forest Office, Bara, has reclaimed around 15 bighas of national forest land in Sakhuwaha of Kolhabi Municipality-5 after removing decades-long encroachment.
Nepal Food quality monitoring intensified in Bara to protect consumers The Food Technology and Quality Control Division Office in Birgunj has stepped up market inspections in Bara to ensure food safety and protect consumer rights.
Sports Koshi Karate Championship begins, province eyes franchise-based league A provincial-level karate championship kicked off in Inaruwa on Friday, bringing together athletes from nine districts of Koshi Province as officials unveiled plans to introduce a franchise-based karate league.
Business OPPO launches A6s Pro smartphone in Nepal at Rs 56,999 OPPO has launched the A6s Pro smartphone in the Nepali market with a starting price of Rs 56,999.
Business Nepal SBI Bank wins four international banking awards Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. has received four international awards from Singapore-based Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) 2026 in recognition of its performance across wholesale and retail banking.
Business Bosch Home Appliances appoints Asmi Shrestha as Nepal brand ambassador Bosch Home Appliances has appointed model and entrepreneur Asmi Shrestha as its brand ambassador for Nepal.
Kathmandu National College hosts inspiring session on healthy brain and happy life National College, Dhumbarahi, affiliated with Kathmandu University, organized an inspiring guest session on "Healthy Brain, Healthy Life: Neuroscience of Happiness" featuring renowned senior neurosurgeon Dr. Basant Pant.
Kathmandu Creator Summit urges influencers to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles Creator Summit 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for Nepal's digital creators and influencers to use their platforms to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles and science-based public health awareness.