Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over USD 24 million Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over USD 24 million The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of over USD 24 million to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of over USD 24 million to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress CWC meeting today Nepali Congress CWC meeting today The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is being held at 1:00 pm today at the party's central office in Lalitpur. The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is being held at 1:00 pm today at the party's central office in Lalitpur. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections. Kathmandu 14 Mar, 2026
Rainfall Helps Reduce Kathmandu's Air Pollution; AQI Falls to 149 Rainfall Helps Reduce Kathmandu's Air Pollution; AQI Falls to 149 Air pollution that had blanketed major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, for the past few days has begun to decrease gradually. Air pollution that had blanketed major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, for the past few days has begun to decrease gradually. Kathmandu 13 Mar, 2026
NHRC directs government to ensure smooth petroleum supply, curb hoarding NHRC directs government to ensure smooth petroleum supply, curb hoarding The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products. Kathmandu 13 Mar, 2026
UML chair Oli bereaved of father UML chair Oli bereaved of father KP Sharma Oli, chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), has been bereaved of his father. KP Sharma Oli, chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), has been bereaved of his father. Kathmandu 13 Mar, 2026
Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further Temperature on the rise, likely to increase further The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12. The temperature across most parts of the country has risen between March 10 and 12. Kathmandu 12 Mar, 2026
SC orders full hearing on writ petition against Rabi Lamichhane SC orders full hearing on writ petition against Rabi Lamichhane The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a full hearing on a writ petition filed against Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a full hearing on a writ petition filed against Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Kathmandu 11 Mar, 2026
Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal today. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal today. Kathmandu 10 Mar, 2026
Justice cannot be delivered under fear or intimidation: Justice Malla Justice cannot be delivered under fear or intimidation: Justice Malla Supreme Court Justic Sapana Pradhan Malla has said that justice cannot be delivered under fear or intimidation. Supreme Court Justic Sapana Pradhan Malla has said that justice cannot be delivered under fear or intimidation. Kathmandu 10 Mar, 2026
Air quality continues to worsen in Kathmandu Valley Air quality continues to worsen in Kathmandu Valley The AQI measured the Valley’s air quality at 174, ranking it as the second most polluted city in the world as of 4:00 pm today. The AQI measured the Valley’s air quality at 174, ranking it as the second most polluted city in the world as of 4:00 pm today. Kathmandu 10 Mar, 2026
EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today. EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2026
MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution in Kathmandu MoHP urges precaution against increasing air pollution in Kathmandu The Ministry has advised people to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours and to compulsorily wear masks if they must go outside. The Ministry has advised people to avoid going outdoors during the morning and evening hours and to compulsorily wear masks if they must go outside. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2026
Newly elected National Assembly members take oath Newly elected National Assembly members take oath The newly elected members of the National Assembly (NA), upper house of federal parliament, have taken oath today. The newly elected members of the National Assembly (NA), upper house of federal parliament, have taken oath today. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2026
Zonta Club Kathmandu honours women leaders on Yellow Rose Day Zonta Club Kathmandu honours women leaders on Yellow Rose Day Zonta Club Kathmandu marked International Women’s Day by celebrating Yellow Rose Day 2026, honouring women leaders, community champions and young scholars promoting opportunities for women and girls in Nepal. Zonta Club Kathmandu marked International Women’s Day by celebrating Yellow Rose Day 2026, honouring women leaders, community champions and young scholars promoting opportunities for women and girls in Nepal. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2026
Polling centres failed to meet inclusivity standards during HoR election: Observers Polling centres failed to meet inclusivity standards during HoR election: Observers Rights activists who monitored the House of Representatives election held on March 5 said that the polling centres were not gender-friendly, disability-friendly, or inclusive. Rights activists who monitored the House of Representatives election held on March 5 said that the polling centres were not gender-friendly, disability-friendly, or inclusive. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2026
Sports Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.
Kathmandu Social media scam leads police to Rs 14.87 million crypto operation Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on charges of carrying out illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 14.87 million and converting money allegedly obtained through online fraud into digital assets.
Environment 127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.
Nepal 23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.
Nepal Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.
Kathmandu British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.
Business Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel wins four global hospitality awards Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won four honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position among Nepal's leading hospitality establishments.
Business Yango Ride, Traffic Police launch road safety campaign for 200 new riders Ride-hailing platform Yango Ride, in collaboration with Nepal Traffic Police, has launched a road safety awareness programme for new motorcycle riders in Kathmandu.
Business Yamaha Nepal marks 71st anniversary with blood drives, traffic awareness and community outreach Yamaha Nepal celebrated the 71st anniversary of Yamaha Motor Co. with nationwide community service programmes, customer offers and employee recognition events across all seven provinces.