Media Action Nepal slams UML attack on press Media Action Nepal slams UML attack on press Media Action Nepal has denounced the grave act of harassing and assaulting journalists on duty today in Lalitpur. Media Action Nepal has denounced the grave act of harassing and assaulting journalists on duty today in Lalitpur. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026
Govt unveils delivery-based governance plan with 100 priorities Govt unveils delivery-based governance plan with 100 priorities The government has introduced a delivery-based governance framework aimed at ensuring result-oriented and accountable public service delivery. The government has introduced a delivery-based governance framework aimed at ensuring result-oriented and accountable public service delivery. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026
Former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case Former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case Deepak Khadka, a former minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation. Deepak Khadka, a former minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026
UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak. The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning. Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process. Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development. South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year. Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development. Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Outgoing PM Karki returns home Outgoing PM Karki returns home Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today. Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Sobita Gautam to be sworn in as law minister in Balen Shah's Cabinet Sobita Gautam to be sworn in as law minister in Balen Shah's Cabinet Sobita Gautam, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Chitwan-3, is set to be sworn in as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today as newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his cabinet. Sobita Gautam, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Chitwan-3, is set to be sworn in as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today as newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his cabinet. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Writ petition related to RSP President to be heard on Sunday Writ petition related to RSP President to be heard on Sunday Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had decided to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime charges filed against Lamichhane. Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had decided to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime charges filed against Lamichhane. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Balendra Shah elected RSP parliamentary party leader Balendra Shah elected RSP parliamentary party leader The proposal was unanimously endorsed, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha. The proposal was unanimously endorsed, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Newly elected HoR members sworn in at Singha Durbar Newly elected HoR members sworn in at Singha Durbar Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Health Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.
Health Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.
Business NOC reports heavy losses amid global price surge, raises aviation fuel rates Nepal Oil Corporation Limited (NOC) has reported mounting financial losses due to a sharp rise in international petroleum prices, while increasing aviation fuel rates.
Kathmandu Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 concludes, promotes circular economy solutions The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and circular economy solutions, concluded successfully in Kathmandu after a two-day run.
Nepal Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities.
Environment Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Temal Jatra at Boudha Devotees from the Tamang Buddhist community gather at Boudhanath Stupa on Wednesday, offering prayers during the Temal Jatra.
Business Gold price nears Rs 300,000 per tola again with fresh surge Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 7,400 per tola and inching closer to the Rs 300,000 mark again.
Nepal Court staffer held with Rs 50,000 bribe in Rautahat A staff member of the Rautahat District Court has been arrested with Rs 50,000 in cash while allegedly accepting a bribe from a service seeker, officials said.
