The man who found home in Nepal's craft traditions The man who found home in Nepal's craft traditions Inside Cafe Cheeno in Patan, Mike Krajniak sat relaxed and open. After 40 years in Nepal, the American industrial designer has spent more time here than in his home country. His connection to the country runs deeper than words can capture. Inside Cafe Cheeno in Patan, Mike Krajniak sat relaxed and open. After 40 years in Nepal, the American industrial designer has spent more time here than in his home country. His connection to the country runs deeper than words can capture. Kathmandu 14 Dec, 2025
UML Chair Oli slams govt at party's 11th National Congress UML Chair Oli slams govt at party's 11th National Congress CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli today sharply criticized the government, accusing it of failing to create a conducive environment for elections despite announcing the polling date. CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli today sharply criticized the government, accusing it of failing to create a conducive environment for elections despite announcing the polling date. Kathmandu 13 Dec, 2025
Newly appointed Minister Shrestha assumes office Newly appointed Minister Shrestha assumes office Newly appointed Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, assumed office on Friday. Newly appointed Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Shraddha Shrestha, assumed office on Friday. Kathmandu 12 Dec, 2025
Korea Visa Application Center inaugurated in Kathmandu Korea Visa Application Center inaugurated in Kathmandu The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) was officially inaugurated today in Lalitpur, aiming to simplify and enhance the visa application process for Nepali residents traveling to the Republic of Korea. The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) was officially inaugurated today in Lalitpur, aiming to simplify and enhance the visa application process for Nepali residents traveling to the Republic of Korea. Kathmandu 12 Dec, 2025
New ambassadors present letters of credence to Prez Paudel New ambassadors present letters of credence to Prez Paudel Newly appointed ambassadors from various countries to Nepal presented their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday. Newly appointed ambassadors from various countries to Nepal presented their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday. Kathmandu 11 Dec, 2025
Gen Z representatives and govt ink 10-point pact Gen Z representatives and govt ink 10-point pact Three months after the Gen Z revolution, the Gen Z representatives and the government signed a 10-point agreement today. Three months after the Gen Z revolution, the Gen Z representatives and the government signed a 10-point agreement today. Kathmandu 11 Dec, 2025
Govt, Gen Z representatives ink 10-point pact Govt, Gen Z representatives ink 10-point pact The government and representatives of the Gen Z movement signed a 10-point agreement late this evening at the Office of the Prime Minister in Singha Durbar. The government and representatives of the Gen Z movement signed a 10-point agreement late this evening at the Office of the Prime Minister in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2025
UNICEF, WHO welcome Nepal's launch of National Mental Health Campaign 2025 UNICEF, WHO welcome Nepal's launch of National Mental Health Campaign 2025 UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) have applauded the Ministry of Health and Population for launching the National Mental Health Campaign 2025, an initiative aimed at reducing stigma and improving access to mental health support for children, adolescents and adults. UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) have applauded the Ministry of Health and Population for launching the National Mental Health Campaign 2025, an initiative aimed at reducing stigma and improving access to mental health support for children, adolescents and adults. Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2025
RGMT, Mahalaxmi Development Bank donate ICU beds to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital RGMT, Mahalaxmi Development Bank donate ICU beds to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital The Ramesh Gupta Memorial Trust (RGMT), in partnership with Mahalaxmi Development Bank, has donated electric ICU beds to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, expanding its pediatric ICU capacity to 15 beds. The Ramesh Gupta Memorial Trust (RGMT), in partnership with Mahalaxmi Development Bank, has donated electric ICU beds to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, expanding its pediatric ICU capacity to 15 beds. Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2025
Govt Prioritizes Gen-Z Martyrs' Dreams, Affirms Minister Aryal Govt Prioritizes Gen-Z Martyrs' Dreams, Affirms Minister Aryal During the event, he also engaged with the families to gain a deeper understanding of their grievances and concerns. During the event, he also engaged with the families to gain a deeper understanding of their grievances and concerns. Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2025
Faulty contract mars economy, employment, says Minister Ghising Faulty contract mars economy, employment, says Minister Ghising Minister Ghising also highlighted problems on the government’s side, particularly delays in payments. Minister Ghising also highlighted problems on the government’s side, particularly delays in payments. Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2025
Gen Z movement leader Gurung calls on PM Karki Gen Z movement leader Gurung calls on PM Karki Gen Z movement leader Sudan Gurung on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the OPMCM in Singha Durbar. Gen Z movement leader Sudan Gurung on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the OPMCM in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 09 Dec, 2025
Govt to provide education, health, and employment support for those injured in Gen Z Uprising Govt to provide education, health, and employment support for those injured in Gen Z... The government has decided to move forward with arrangements for education, health, and employment support for individuals injured during the ‘Gen-Z Uprising.’ The government has decided to move forward with arrangements for education, health, and employment support for individuals injured during the ‘Gen-Z Uprising.’ Kathmandu 08 Dec, 2025
AI now a foreign policy priority for Nepal: Foreign Secretary Rai AI now a foreign policy priority for Nepal: Foreign Secretary Rai Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has said that artificial intelligence (AI) has become a foreign policy concern for Nepal, stressing that the country must prepare strategically to navigate rapid technological shifts and protect national interests. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has said that artificial intelligence (AI) has become a foreign policy concern for Nepal, stressing that the country must prepare strategically to navigate rapid technological shifts and protect national interests. Kathmandu 08 Dec, 2025
'Voting rights for Nepalis abroad could be counterproductive' 'Voting rights for Nepalis abroad could be counterproductive' Mahesh Kushwaha, a PhD candidate at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, in conversation with THT, stated that extending voting rights for Nepalis abroad is a great idea, but it could be counterproductive in the current political predicament. Mahesh Kushwaha, a PhD candidate at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, in conversation with THT, stated that extending voting rights for Nepalis abroad is a great idea, but it could be counterproductive in the current political predicament. Kathmandu 08 Dec, 2025
NHRC submits annual report to President NHRC submits annual report to President The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted its 2024/25 Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas today. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted its 2024/25 Annual Report to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas today. Kathmandu 07 Dec, 2025
Gen Z leaders reiterate rationale of Gen Z revolt Gen Z leaders reiterate rationale of Gen Z revolt During an interaction hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) on the Nepal post-Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders stated that the interim government should not solely prioritise elections over the demands of the Gen Z revolution. During an interaction hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) on the Nepal post-Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders stated that the interim government should not solely prioritise elections over the demands of the Gen Z revolution. Kathmandu 07 Dec, 2025
U.S. AFCP-supported Yenga Hiti restoration completed U.S. AFCP-supported Yenga Hiti restoration completed The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in partnership with the World Monuments Fund and the Chiva Chaitya Organization, has celebrated the successful restoration of the historic Yenga Hiti in Lagan, Kathmandu. The U.S. Embassy Nepal, in partnership with the World Monuments Fund and the Chiva Chaitya Organization, has celebrated the successful restoration of the historic Yenga Hiti in Lagan, Kathmandu. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2025
Germany and Nepal mark 50 years of technical cooperation Germany and Nepal mark 50 years of technical cooperation Germany and Nepal marked 50 years of technical cooperation at an anniversary event held at GIZ Nepal’s office in Khumaltar on Friday. Germany and Nepal marked 50 years of technical cooperation at an anniversary event held at GIZ Nepal’s office in Khumaltar on Friday. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2025
Korea–Nepal Mask Art Exhibition opens at Patan Museum Korea–Nepal Mask Art Exhibition opens at Patan Museum The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal participated as guest of honor at a Mask Art Exhibition at Patan Museum on Friday, showcasing 100 masks—60 from Nepal and 40 from South Korea. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal participated as guest of honor at a Mask Art Exhibition at Patan Museum on Friday, showcasing 100 masks—60 from Nepal and 40 from South Korea. Kathmandu 06 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.
