Dahal files nomination from Rukum (East)–1 Dahal files nomination from Rukum (East)–1 The election for the House of Representatives is scheduled for March 5. The election for the House of Representatives is scheduled for March 5. Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026
India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal India on Monday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal as part of its support for the country’s preparations for the upcoming elections. India on Monday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal as part of its support for the country’s preparations for the upcoming elections. Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026
UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy honoured with Ambassadors Club Recognition Award 2025 UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy honoured with Ambassadors Club Recognition... The Ambassadors Club Nepal has conferred the Recognition Award 2025 on United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal, Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to Nepal’s development efforts. The Ambassadors Club Nepal has conferred the Recognition Award 2025 on United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal, Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to Nepal’s development efforts. Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026
Elections will be held in fear-free environment: Acting CEC Bhandari Elections will be held in fear-free environment: Acting CEC Bhandari Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that the upcoming elections will be conducted in a free, fair, impartial, and fear-free environment. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that the upcoming elections will be conducted in a free, fair, impartial, and fear-free environment. Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026
PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar Prime Minister Sushila Karki has extended her best wishes on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has extended her best wishes on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar. Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026
Minister for Communications and Information Technology resigns Minister for Communications and Information Technology resigns Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has resigned from his post. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has resigned from his post. Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026
Balen resigns as mayor, begins political journey Balen resigns as mayor, begins political journey Balendra (Balen) Shah has begun a formal political career in national politics by resigning from the position of mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Balendra (Balen) Shah has begun a formal political career in national politics by resigning from the position of mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026
PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026
National Assembly's 19th session begins National Assembly's 19th session begins Announcing the opening of the session, NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal welcomed the members. Announcing the opening of the session, NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal welcomed the members. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026
KMC Mayor Balen Shah resigns KMC Mayor Balen Shah resigns Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah, has tendered his resignation. Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah, has tendered his resignation. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives drives positive change in Nepal with five community projects Canada Fund for Local Initiatives drives positive change in Nepal with five community... The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) recorded significant progress in advancing gender equality, inclusive governance, democracy, climate action and economic empowerment in Nepal during 2025–26 through five community-based projects, supported by an investment of CAD 163,500. The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) recorded significant progress in advancing gender equality, inclusive governance, democracy, climate action and economic empowerment in Nepal during 2025–26 through five community-based projects, supported by an investment of CAD 163,500. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026
Three NA members resign Three NA members resign Three members of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have resigned. Three members of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have resigned. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026
'This is a win for democracy and new generation' 'This is a win for democracy and new generation' While Gagan Thapa has taken charge of the Nepali Congress as president from yesterday following the decision of the Election Commission, youth and Gen Z in the party unequivocally expressed that this is a win for democracy and the new generation. While Gagan Thapa has taken charge of the Nepali Congress as president from yesterday following the decision of the Election Commission, youth and Gen Z in the party unequivocally expressed that this is a win for democracy and the new generation. Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026
Thapa-Led NC Committee Submits SGC Documents to Election Commission Thapa-Led NC Committee Submits SGC Documents to Election Commission Speaking to the media after the visit, Thapa confirmed that the team had completed the submission process. Speaking to the media after the visit, Thapa confirmed that the team had completed the submission process. Kathmandu 15 Jan, 2026
Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu. Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 15 Jan, 2026
NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general... The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline. The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline. Kathmandu 14 Jan, 2026
Nepali Congress Special General Convention to Hold Elections as per Party Statute Nepali Congress Special General Convention to Hold Elections as per Party Statute The event is being attended by factions within the NC that support the Special General Convention organized by the Party Publicity Committee. The event is being attended by factions within the NC that support the Special General Convention organized by the Party Publicity Committee. Kathmandu 13 Jan, 2026
'Onus on government to make smart investment in mental health' 'Onus on government to make smart investment in mental health' Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. It's high time the government invested in mental health insofar as to meet the needs of individuals battling mental illness. Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. It's high time the government invested in mental health insofar as to meet the needs of individuals battling mental illness. Kathmandu 13 Jan, 2026
NC Special General Convention extended until Tuesday NC Special General Convention extended until Tuesday The closed session of the Nepali Congress special general convention has been extended until Tuesday. The closed session of the Nepali Congress special general convention has been extended until Tuesday. Kathmandu 12 Jan, 2026
Israeli ambassador calls on PM Karki Israeli ambassador calls on PM Karki Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today. Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today. Kathmandu 12 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.
