Former Prez Bhandari urges unity and patriotism on Prithvi Jayanti Former Prez Bhandari urges unity and patriotism on Prithvi Jayanti Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari asserted that National Unity Day and Prithvi Jayanti further strengthen the spirit of patriotism and reinforce social harmony, tolerance, and national unity. Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari asserted that National Unity Day and Prithvi Jayanti further strengthen the spirit of patriotism and reinforce social harmony, tolerance, and national unity. Kathmandu 11 Jan, 2026
NC must embrace questions, not silence, says Gagan Thapa NC must embrace questions, not silence, says Gagan Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that “questions must be allowed and valued within the NC.” General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said that “questions must be allowed and valued within the NC.” Kathmandu 11 Jan, 2026
Nepali Congress Special General Convention commences Nepali Congress Special General Convention commences The inaugural session of the Special General Convention, organized by supporters of the Nepali Congress at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, has officially commenced. The inaugural session of the Special General Convention, organized by supporters of the Nepali Congress at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, has officially commenced. Kathmandu 11 Jan, 2026
Social organisations vital to maintain religious tolerance: Minister Aryal Social organisations vital to maintain religious tolerance: Minister Aryal A delegation of the World Hindu Federation, led by its Chairperson Asmita Bhandari, met with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal. A delegation of the World Hindu Federation, led by its Chairperson Asmita Bhandari, met with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal. Kathmandu 08 Jan, 2026
US Ambassador Thompson Pays Farewell Visit to President Paudel US Ambassador Thompson Pays Farewell Visit to President Paudel US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R Thompson, paid a farewell visit to President Ramchandra Paudel today. US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R Thompson, paid a farewell visit to President Ramchandra Paudel today. Kathmandu 08 Jan, 2026
UN, government ministries step up survivor-centred safeguards against sexual abuse UN, government ministries step up survivor-centred safeguards against sexual abuse The United Nations in Nepal has intensified efforts to strengthen survivor-centred protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) across government institutions, aiming to improve prevention, accountability and coordination. The United Nations in Nepal has intensified efforts to strengthen survivor-centred protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) across government institutions, aiming to improve prevention, accountability and coordination. Kathmandu 07 Jan, 2026
Special Court acquits former KMC chief administrative officer Special Court acquits former KMC chief administrative officer The Special Court has acquitted former Chief Administrative Officer of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Pradeep Pariyar, along with six other officials, in a corruption case related to sewerage construction. The Special Court has acquitted former Chief Administrative Officer of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Pradeep Pariyar, along with six other officials, in a corruption case related to sewerage construction. Kathmandu 07 Jan, 2026
CPN-UML Forms Committee to Draft Election Manifesto CPN-UML Forms Committee to Draft Election Manifesto The meeting also condemned the United States’ intervention in Venezuela. The meeting also condemned the United States’ intervention in Venezuela. Kathmandu 06 Jan, 2026
Patan High Court upholds compensation ruling against Nirmal 'Nims' Purja in Kapan blast case Patan High Court upholds compensation ruling against Nirmal 'Nims' Purja in Kapan... Celebrated British mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has lost a compensation appeal at the Patan High Court, which upheld a lower court's order for him to pay damages to a landlord. Celebrated British mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has lost a compensation appeal at the Patan High Court, which upheld a lower court's order for him to pay damages to a landlord. Kathmandu 05 Jan, 2026
Attorney General presents annual report before President Attorney General presents annual report before President The annual report of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the fiscal year 2024/25 has been submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel. The annual report of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the fiscal year 2024/25 has been submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel. Kathmandu 05 Jan, 2026
Inquiry commission lifts travel restriction on former PM Oli Inquiry commission lifts travel restriction on former PM Oli The Commission formed to probe the incidents related to the September 8–9 Gen Z movement has decided to withdraw the travel restrictions imposed on former Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli. The Commission formed to probe the incidents related to the September 8–9 Gen Z movement has decided to withdraw the travel restrictions imposed on former Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli. Kathmandu 05 Jan, 2026
Nesfield Int'l College holds two-day students' national conference on business, society, and technology Nesfield Int'l College holds two-day students' national conference on business,... The conference brought together students from various colleges affiliated with different universities across the country to present research papers on diverse issues related to business, society, and technology. The conference brought together students from various colleges affiliated with different universities across the country to present research papers on diverse issues related to business, society, and technology. Kathmandu 02 Jan, 2026
SC directs EC to ensure representation of people with disabilities in HoR elections SC directs EC to ensure representation of people with disabilities in HoR elections The SC stated that political parties submitting their closed lists for the proportional representation system must include persons with disabilities in accordance with the Constitution. The SC stated that political parties submitting their closed lists for the proportional representation system must include persons with disabilities in accordance with the Constitution. Kathmandu 02 Jan, 2026
Nepal grateful to Qatar for granting amnesty to Nepali inmates Nepal grateful to Qatar for granting amnesty to Nepali inmates In a press release issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it highly values the humanitarian gesture of pardon, In a press release issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it highly values the humanitarian gesture of pardon, Kathmandu 02 Jan, 2026
Travel ban on Ramesh Lekhak lifted Travel ban on Ramesh Lekhak lifted Regarding the Gen-Z Movement, Lekhak had recorded his statement with the commission a few days earlier. Regarding the Gen-Z Movement, Lekhak had recorded his statement with the commission a few days earlier. Kathmandu 01 Jan, 2026
NHRC urges govt to safeguard lives of Dr Bhusal, Bista NHRC urges govt to safeguard lives of Dr Bhusal, Bista Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the NHRC called on the government to take immediate action, stating that the health condition of Dr Bhusal and Bista has been deteriorating. Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the NHRC called on the government to take immediate action, stating that the health condition of Dr Bhusal and Bista has been deteriorating. Kathmandu 01 Jan, 2026
Gen Z leaders term Balen and Lamichhane deal 'attractive but risky' Gen Z leaders term Balen and Lamichhane deal 'attractive but risky' Gen Z leaders have described Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantrata Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s seven-point agreement as both attractive and high-risk. Gen Z leaders have described Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantrata Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s seven-point agreement as both attractive and high-risk. Kathmandu 30 Dec, 2025
Balen, Lamichhane and Ghising finally unite Balen, Lamichhane and Ghising finally unite Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, and Kulman Ghising, patron of the Ujyaalo Nepal Party, have finally reached an agreement after a week-long back-and-forth regarding political parties and the upcoming elections. Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah, and Kulman Ghising, patron of the Ujyaalo Nepal Party, have finally reached an agreement after a week-long back-and-forth regarding political parties and the upcoming elections. Kathmandu 30 Dec, 2025
Major parties submit PR closed lists ahead of HoR poll Major parties submit PR closed lists ahead of HoR poll As of 5:00 pm on Monday, a dozen political parties had submitted their closed lists, the EC said. As of 5:00 pm on Monday, a dozen political parties had submitted their closed lists, the EC said. Kathmandu 29 Dec, 2025
Major parties to submit PR candidate lists to EC today Major parties to submit PR candidate lists to EC today Major political parties are set to submit their closed lists of candidates under the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives (HoR) election–2082 BS to the Election Commission (EC) today, the final day of the submission process. Major political parties are set to submit their closed lists of candidates under the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives (HoR) election–2082 BS to the Election Commission (EC) today, the final day of the submission process. Kathmandu 29 Dec, 2025
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.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
