National Assembly's 19th session begins

National Assembly's 19th session begins

Announcing the opening of the session, NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal welcomed the members.

Announcing the opening of the session, NA Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal welcomed the members.

Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026

KMC Mayor Balen Shah resigns

KMC Mayor Balen Shah resigns

Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah, has tendered his resignation.

Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah, has tendered his resignation.

Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives drives positive change in Nepal with five community projects

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives drives positive change in Nepal with five community...

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) recorded significant progress in advancing gender equality, inclusive governance, democracy, climate action and economic empowerment in Nepal during 2025–26 through five community-based projects, supported by an investment of CAD 163,500.

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) recorded significant progress in advancing gender equality, inclusive governance, democracy, climate action and economic empowerment in Nepal during 2025–26 through five community-based projects, supported by an investment of CAD 163,500.

Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026

Three NA members resign

Three NA members resign

Three members of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have resigned.

Three members of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have resigned.

Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026

'This is a win for democracy and new generation'

'This is a win for democracy and new generation'

While Gagan Thapa has taken charge of the Nepali Congress as president from yesterday following the decision of the Election Commission, youth and Gen Z in the party unequivocally expressed that this is a win for democracy and the new generation.

While Gagan Thapa has taken charge of the Nepali Congress as president from yesterday following the decision of the Election Commission, youth and Gen Z in the party unequivocally expressed that this is a win for democracy and the new generation.

Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026

Thapa-Led NC Committee Submits SGC Documents to Election Commission

Thapa-Led NC Committee Submits SGC Documents to Election Commission

Speaking to the media after the visit, Thapa confirmed that the team had completed the submission process.

Speaking to the media after the visit, Thapa confirmed that the team had completed the submission process.

Kathmandu 15 Jan, 2026

Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President

Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President

Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.

Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 15 Jan, 2026

NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary

NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general...

The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.

The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.

Kathmandu 14 Jan, 2026

Nepali Congress Special General Convention to Hold Elections as per Party Statute

Nepali Congress Special General Convention to Hold Elections as per Party Statute

The event is being attended by factions within the NC that support the Special General Convention organized by the Party Publicity Committee.

The event is being attended by factions within the NC that support the Special General Convention organized by the Party Publicity Committee.

Kathmandu 13 Jan, 2026

'Onus on government to make smart investment in mental health'

'Onus on government to make smart investment in mental health'

Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. It's high time the government invested in mental health insofar as to meet the needs of individuals battling mental illness.

Mental hygiene is equally important as personal hygiene. It's high time the government invested in mental health insofar as to meet the needs of individuals battling mental illness.

Kathmandu 13 Jan, 2026

NC Special General Convention extended until Tuesday

NC Special General Convention extended until Tuesday

The closed session of the Nepali Congress special general convention has been extended until Tuesday.

The closed session of the Nepali Congress special general convention has been extended until Tuesday.

Kathmandu 12 Jan, 2026

Israeli ambassador calls on PM Karki

Israeli ambassador calls on PM Karki

Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.

Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.

Kathmandu 12 Jan, 2026

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