Locals again disrupt waste disposal at Bancharedanda landfill site Locals again disrupt waste disposal at Bancharedanda landfill site The locals have demanded the full implementation of the previous agreement reached with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, The locals have demanded the full implementation of the previous agreement reached with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kathmandu 19 Nov, 2025
Additional US$50 million confirmed for MCC Nepal Compact Additional US$50 million confirmed for MCC Nepal Compact The Government of Nepal and the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have confirmed an additional US$50 million in U.S. grant support for the MCC Nepal Compact, raising the total value of the programme to US$747 million. The Government of Nepal and the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have confirmed an additional US$50 million in U.S. grant support for the MCC Nepal Compact, raising the total value of the programme to US$747 million. Kathmandu 19 Nov, 2025
UML to File Writ Petition at Supreme Court for HoR Restoration UML to File Writ Petition at Supreme Court for HoR Restoration The CPN (UML) has decided to file a writ petition at the Supreme Court, seeking the restoration of the House of Representatives. The CPN (UML) has decided to file a writ petition at the Supreme Court, seeking the restoration of the House of Representatives. Kathmandu 18 Nov, 2025
Supreme Court Bars Madhes Chief Minister from Policy Decisions Ahead of Final Hearing Supreme Court Bars Madhes Chief Minister from Policy Decisions Ahead of Final Hearing The final hearing on the case is scheduled for November 27. The final hearing on the case is scheduled for November 27. Kathmandu 18 Nov, 2025
Agni Group marks 35th anniversary, donates EVs to KIOCH Agni Group marks 35th anniversary, donates EVs to KIOCH Agni Group marked its 35th anniversary with a major CSR initiative, handing over two Mahindra XUV400 electric SUVs to the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH). Agni Group marked its 35th anniversary with a major CSR initiative, handing over two Mahindra XUV400 electric SUVs to the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health (KIOCH). Kathmandu 18 Nov, 2025
AI for tourism & hospitality workshop begins in Kathmandu AI for tourism & hospitality workshop begins in Kathmandu A two-day workshop on “AI for Tourism & Hospitality Excellence” kicked off in Kathmandu on Monday, bringing together 60 professionals from Nepal’s tourism and hospitality sector. A two-day workshop on “AI for Tourism & Hospitality Excellence” kicked off in Kathmandu on Monday, bringing together 60 professionals from Nepal’s tourism and hospitality sector. Kathmandu 18 Nov, 2025
French Embassy hands over French language program to Nepali Army's BPOTC French Embassy hands over French language program to Nepali Army's BPOTC The French Embassy in Nepal has handed over a 120-hour French language training program to the Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre (BPOTC) of the Nepali Army. The French Embassy in Nepal has handed over a 120-hour French language training program to the Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre (BPOTC) of the Nepali Army. Kathmandu 18 Nov, 2025
Durga Prasai arrested in Bhaktapur Durga Prasai arrested in Bhaktapur Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai was arrested late Monday night from his residence in Bhaktapur by a joint team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office and Kathmandu Police Range. Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai was arrested late Monday night from his residence in Bhaktapur by a joint team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office and Kathmandu Police Range. Kathmandu 18 Nov, 2025
PM Karki faces contempt petition over ambassador recall decision PM Karki faces contempt petition over ambassador recall decision A contempt of court petition has been filed against Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. A contempt of court petition has been filed against Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. Kathmandu 17 Nov, 2025
Citation 2025: Nepal Toastmasters Conference concludes in Kathmandu Citation 2025: Nepal Toastmasters Conference concludes in Kathmandu Citation 2025, the annual conference of Toastmasters Nepal, concluded on Saturday at Best Western Plus Kathmandu with the participation of around 300 members from across the country. Citation 2025, the annual conference of Toastmasters Nepal, concluded on Saturday at Best Western Plus Kathmandu with the participation of around 300 members from across the country. Kathmandu 17 Nov, 2025
Gen Secy Sharma to resign if party statute bypassed Gen Secy Sharma to resign if party statute bypassed Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma met President Sher Bahadur Deuba and stated that the special general convention mandated by the statute could not be bypassed. He has stated that if the party circumvents the statute, he will resign. Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma met President Sher Bahadur Deuba and stated that the special general convention mandated by the statute could not be bypassed. He has stated that if the party circumvents the statute, he will resign. Kathmandu 17 Nov, 2025
Pakistan Embassy hosts annual alumni gala in Kathmandu, announces launch of Pakistan–Nepal Alumni Network Pakistan Embassy hosts annual alumni gala in Kathmandu, announces launch of... The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal hosted its Annual Alumni Get-Together Gala at Soaltee Kathmandu, bringing together nearly 450 Nepali graduates of Pakistani institutions, dignitaries, and friends of Pakistan for an evening of reunion and cultural exchange. The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal hosted its Annual Alumni Get-Together Gala at Soaltee Kathmandu, bringing together nearly 450 Nepali graduates of Pakistani institutions, dignitaries, and friends of Pakistan for an evening of reunion and cultural exchange. Kathmandu 16 Nov, 2025
Australia, Nepal mark 65 years of diplomatic relations Australia, Nepal mark 65 years of diplomatic relations “Over more than six decades, our partnership has grown to cover key areas like education, trade, development and culture. Nepal truly values Australia’s friendship, its continued development assistance and its principled support to our democratic and inclusive transformation,” “Over more than six decades, our partnership has grown to cover key areas like education, trade, development and culture. Nepal truly values Australia’s friendship, its continued development assistance and its principled support to our democratic and inclusive transformation,” Kathmandu 16 Nov, 2025
Four Chinese nationals held for operating illegal marriage bureau Four Chinese nationals held for operating illegal marriage bureau The Department of Immigration (DoI) has arrested four Chinese nationals from Sohrakhutte on charges of running an illegal marriage bureau. The Department of Immigration (DoI) has arrested four Chinese nationals from Sohrakhutte on charges of running an illegal marriage bureau. Kathmandu 15 Nov, 2025
French Embassy supports youth leadership to advance menstrual dignity in Nepal French Embassy supports youth leadership to advance menstrual dignity in Nepal The French Embassy in Nepal has announced a grant of €4,000 to the Radha Paudel Foundation (RPF) for a year-long initiative aimed at strengthening youth leadership in menstrual dignity and helping prevent gender-based violence across Nepal. The French Embassy in Nepal has announced a grant of €4,000 to the Radha Paudel Foundation (RPF) for a year-long initiative aimed at strengthening youth leadership in menstrual dignity and helping prevent gender-based violence across Nepal. Kathmandu 15 Nov, 2025
UK–Nepal International Skills Partnership wins British Council Global Award UK–Nepal International Skills Partnership wins British Council Global Award The UK–Nepal International Skills Partnership has been named one of the five winners of the British Council Going Global Partnerships Awards 2025. The UK–Nepal International Skills Partnership has been named one of the five winners of the British Council Going Global Partnerships Awards 2025. Kathmandu 14 Nov, 2025
IGP Karki promises to uphold govt and public aspirations for good governance IGP Karki promises to uphold govt and public aspirations for good governance Expressing gratitude to the government for entrusting him with the leadership of the Nepal Police, IGP Karki said he was proud to assume the role after 28 years of service in the organization. Expressing gratitude to the government for entrusting him with the leadership of the Nepal Police, IGP Karki said he was proud to assume the role after 28 years of service in the organization. Kathmandu 13 Nov, 2025
PM Karki discusses possibility of inter-constituency voting PM Karki discusses possibility of inter-constituency voting Prime Minister Sushila Karki has emphasized the need to assess the practicability of inter-constituency voting in Nepal. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has emphasized the need to assess the practicability of inter-constituency voting in Nepal. Kathmandu 13 Nov, 2025
Bir Hospital begins simultaneous test for 10 respiratory viruses Bir Hospital begins simultaneous test for 10 respiratory viruses Bir Hospital has introduced a new diagnostic facility that can simultaneously test for 10 respiratory viruses, marking a major advancement in public healthcare testing. Bir Hospital has introduced a new diagnostic facility that can simultaneously test for 10 respiratory viruses, marking a major advancement in public healthcare testing. Kathmandu 13 Nov, 2025
Korean Embassy marks National Foundation Day in Kathmandu Korean Embassy marks National Foundation Day in Kathmandu The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal hosted a reception in Kathmandu to mark Korea’s National Foundation Day, highlighting the growing bilateral ties and Korea’s long-term commitment to Nepal’s development. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal hosted a reception in Kathmandu to mark Korea’s National Foundation Day, highlighting the growing bilateral ties and Korea’s long-term commitment to Nepal’s development. Kathmandu 13 Nov, 2025
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.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
