EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
EC to present election report to President Paudel today EC to present election report to President Paudel today The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens... Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA 20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
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
Nepal Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case ​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement.
Nepal Doctors resign as superintendent pushes discipline in Udayapur Three contract doctors have resigned from Udayapur District Hospital within a week of a new medical superintendent taking charge and launching a drive to improve discipline and services.
Kathmandu Shree Kumari Chhen, New Kumari Niwas restored with Indian aid Shree Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur, have been restored with a post-earthquake reconstruction grant of around Rs 50 million from the Government of India.
Nepal 199 kg marijuana seized from tipper in Udayapur, driver arrested Police have seized 199 kilograms of marijuana from a tipper truck in Udayapur's Katari and arrested its 21-year-old driver.
Nepal Two killed, three injured in Udayapur auto-bus collision Two women died and three others were injured after an auto-rickshaw collided with a school bus in Belaka Municipality-5 of Udayapur on Monday morning.
Nepal Shopkeeper found dead under culvert in Sarlahi, family suspects murder The death of a 46-year-old grocery shopkeeper found beneath a culvert in Sarlahi has raised suspicion after his family alleged that he may have been killed while returning from a feast on Sunday night.
Kathmandu Trial operation begins for private vehicles in Rs 29B tunnel Private motorists can now use Nepal’s first modern road tunnel, with cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers allowed through the 2.68-km Nagdhunga tunnel from Monday.
Nepal Cyclist dies after being hit by motorcycle in Udayapur A 58-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a motorcycle at Karamgachhi in Triyuga Municipality-10, Udayapur, on Sunday afternoon.
Nepal Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards Parsa National Park’s tiger population has risen by nearly 73 per cent in four years, prompting the park to begin a process to bring its conservation management in line with international standards.