Twenty Ugandan women held in Thamel on indecent behaviour charges

Twenty Ugandan women held in Thamel on indecent behaviour charges

Police have arrested 20 Ugandan women from Thamel on charges of engaging in indecent behaviour and soliciting money from tourists in public areas.

Police have arrested 20 Ugandan women from Thamel on charges of engaging in indecent behaviour and soliciting money from tourists in public areas.

Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026

Martadi–Kolti road blacktopping work stalled in Bajura

Martadi–Kolti road blacktopping work stalled in Bajura

The blacktopping work along the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura has remained incomplete, with repeated delays leaving significant portions of the allocated budget unutilized.

The blacktopping work along the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura has remained incomplete, with repeated delays leaving significant portions of the allocated budget unutilized.

Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026

Arjun Narsingh KC sworn in as senior-most HoR member

Arjun Narsingh KC sworn in as senior-most HoR member

President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to senior-most House of Representatives (HoR) member Arjun Narsingh KC at a program held at Shital Niwas.

President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to senior-most House of Representatives (HoR) member Arjun Narsingh KC at a program held at Shital Niwas.

Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026

Japan funds upgrade of Japanese language classrooms at TU

Japan funds upgrade of Japanese language classrooms at TU

The Government of Japan has signed a grant agreement to modernise Japanese language classrooms at Tribhuvan University, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.

The Government of Japan has signed a grant agreement to modernise Japanese language classrooms at Tribhuvan University, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.

Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026

Bird flu confirmed in dead crows at TU premises

Bird flu confirmed in dead crows at TU premises

Bird flu has been confirmed in crows found dead on the Tribhuvan University premises in Kirtipur, prompting authorities to step up containment measures.

Bird flu has been confirmed in crows found dead on the Tribhuvan University premises in Kirtipur, prompting authorities to step up containment measures.

Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026

Senior-most HoR member KC to take oath today

Senior-most HoR member KC to take oath today

Senior-most House of Representatives member Arjun Narsingh KC is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy today.

Senior-most House of Representatives member Arjun Narsingh KC is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy today.

Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026

Thapa highlights need for party unity and constitutional reform

Thapa highlights need for party unity and constitutional reform

According to the NC President, the party must maintain a proper balance on issues of democracy and diversity and remain committed to protecting citizens’ rights enshrined in the democratic system.

According to the NC President, the party must maintain a proper balance on issues of democracy and diversity and remain committed to protecting citizens’ rights enshrined in the democratic system.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

Rabi Lamichhane Case: SC hearing on petitions to continue Thursday

Rabi Lamichhane Case: SC hearing on petitions to continue Thursday

Advocates Yubaraj Poudel, Dinesh Tripathi, and Abhas Regmi had filed separate writ petitions at the Supreme Court, challenging the decision.

Advocates Yubaraj Poudel, Dinesh Tripathi, and Abhas Regmi had filed separate writ petitions at the Supreme Court, challenging the decision.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

42% TB patients remain untreated in Nepal

42% TB patients remain untreated in Nepal

Around 42 percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Nepal remain outside the treatment system, posing a major challenge to the country’s goal of eliminating the disease, health officials said on World Tuberculosis Day.

Around 42 percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients in Nepal remain outside the treatment system, posing a major challenge to the country’s goal of eliminating the disease, health officials said on World Tuberculosis Day.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold

President Paudel puts Aryal's NA nomination on hold

President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly.

President Ramchandra Paudel has put on hold the government's recommendation to nominate Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, as a member of the National Assembly.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader

RSP central committee to meet Thursday to pick parliamentary leader

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a central committee meeting for Thursday afternoon to elect its parliamentary party leader.

Kathmandu 24 Mar, 2026

KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social Harmony

KMC Commemorates World Social Work Day with Focus on Unity, Inclusivity, and Social...

Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month,

Students from the Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology programs led a range of community-oriented initiatives throughout the month,

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion

Suryabinayak–Dhulikhel Road Expansion Nears 67% Completion

The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress.

The first section, from Suryabinayak to Sanga, has reached 65 percent completion, while the Sanga–Dhulikhel stretch has recorded 55 percent progress.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin

TIA sets up dedicated desk for foreign citizens of Nepali origin

The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls.

The TIA Immigration Office has begun providing services through special desks set up in both the arrival and departure halls.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions

Three arrested for involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions

Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley.

Police have arrested three individuals on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions, including hundi operations, in the Kathmandu Valley.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

NC President Thapa's resignation rejected

NC President Thapa's resignation rejected

The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat.

The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat.

Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026

Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal

Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal

A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally.

A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally.

Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026

CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery

CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport.

Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026

Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki

Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki

Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.

Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2026

Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration"

Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu...

The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,

The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region,

Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2026