PM Karki issues 14-point directive, calls for austerity and good governance PM Karki issues 14-point directive, calls for austerity and good governance Prime Minister Sushila Karki has instructed all government agencies to adopt austerity measures and ensure the productive and transparent use of public funds. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has instructed all government agencies to adopt austerity measures and ensure the productive and transparent use of public funds. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2025
RoK ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal RoK ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal South Korea's ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, today paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal. South Korea's ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, today paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2025
Passport Department to open 1,000 appointment slots daily amid limited supply Passport Department to open 1,000 appointment slots daily amid limited supply The Department of Passports (DoP) has announced that it will open 1,000 appointment slots each day starting today (November 3) to manage the growing demand for passports amid a temporary shortage of passport booklets. The Department of Passports (DoP) has announced that it will open 1,000 appointment slots each day starting today (November 3) to manage the growing demand for passports amid a temporary shortage of passport booklets. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2025
A Toast to Tradition A Toast to Tradition In a vibrant celebration of linguistic heritage, Academia Toastmasters Club held its third meeting entirely in Nepal Bhasa (Newari language) on the auspicious occasion of Nepal Sambat 1146—an event that has now become an annual tradition for the club. In a vibrant celebration of linguistic heritage, Academia Toastmasters Club held its third meeting entirely in Nepal Bhasa (Newari language) on the auspicious occasion of Nepal Sambat 1146—an event that has now become an annual tradition for the club. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
Rs 94 billion deposit in Social Security Fund Rs 94 billion deposit in Social Security Fund A total amount of Rs 94 billion 90 million1 and 179 thousand has been deposited in the Social Security Fund (SSF) so far. A total amount of Rs 94 billion 90 million1 and 179 thousand has been deposited in the Social Security Fund (SSF) so far. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
France launches 'Micro-Folie' digital museum at Alliance française France launches 'Micro-Folie' digital museum at Alliance française The French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française have inaugurated Micro-Folie, a new digital cultural platform at the Alliance française in Pulchowk, offering free access to thousands of digitized artworks from world-renowned museums. The French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française have inaugurated Micro-Folie, a new digital cultural platform at the Alliance française in Pulchowk, offering free access to thousands of digitized artworks from world-renowned museums. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
NMA marks 52nd anniversary honoring record-holding climbers and journalists NMA marks 52nd anniversary honoring record-holding climbers and journalists The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) celebrated its 52nd anniversary on Saturday at its Nagpokhari-based secretariat in Kathmandu with a ceremony recognizing the achievements of climbers, journalists, and staff contributing to Nepal’s mountain tourism. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) celebrated its 52nd anniversary on Saturday at its Nagpokhari-based secretariat in Kathmandu with a ceremony recognizing the achievements of climbers, journalists, and staff contributing to Nepal’s mountain tourism. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
KMC urges residents to hold garbage at home KMC urges residents to hold garbage at home The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has requested residents of the metropolis not to remove solid waste from their homes. The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has requested residents of the metropolis not to remove solid waste from their homes. Kathmandu 31 Oct, 2025
CAAN issues safety circular after Altitude Air helicopter crash in Lobuche CAAN issues safety circular after Altitude Air helicopter crash in Lobuche The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety recommendation circular to all helicopter operators following Wednesday’s crash involving an Altitude Air helicopter in Lobuche, near the Everest region. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety recommendation circular to all helicopter operators following Wednesday’s crash involving an Altitude Air helicopter in Lobuche, near the Everest region. Kathmandu 30 Oct, 2025
Germany pledges €39,000 for flood-affected communities in Ilam Germany pledges €39,000 for flood-affected communities in Ilam The Government of Germany has pledged €39,000 in assistance to support communities affected by the recent devastating floods in Ilam district, eastern Nepal. The Government of Germany has pledged €39,000 in assistance to support communities affected by the recent devastating floods in Ilam district, eastern Nepal. Kathmandu 28 Oct, 2025
Flights somewhat affected at TIA today Flights somewhat affected at TIA today Flights have been somewhat affected due to adverse weather today. Flights have been somewhat affected due to adverse weather today. Kathmandu 28 Oct, 2025
New Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma prioritizes mental health, pledges transparency New Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma prioritizes mental health, pledges transparency The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Sharma, assumed office on Sunday. The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Sharma, assumed office on Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Oct, 2025
Newly Appointed Sports Minister Bablu Gupta Assumes Office Newly Appointed Sports Minister Bablu Gupta Assumes Office Newly appointed Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, assumed office on Sunday. Newly appointed Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, assumed office on Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Oct, 2025
Kathmandu-Terai Expressway to Be Completed Within Deadline, Says Nepali Army Kathmandu-Terai Expressway to Be Completed Within Deadline, Says Nepali Army Project Director Jha said the Nepali Army is making every possible effort to complete the project within the prescribed timeframe. Project Director Jha said the Nepali Army is making every possible effort to complete the project within the prescribed timeframe. Kathmandu 24 Oct, 2025
Crowds flock to Balgopaleshwar Temple on Bhai Tika Crowds flock to Balgopaleshwar Temple on Bhai Tika Devotees thronged the Balgopaleshwar Temple today to receive tika and offer prayers on the occasion of Bhaitika, marking the final day of the five-day Tihar festival. Devotees thronged the Balgopaleshwar Temple today to receive tika and offer prayers on the occasion of Bhaitika, marking the final day of the five-day Tihar festival. Kathmandu 23 Oct, 2025
Prez Paudel Performs Gaipuja Rituals on the Occasion of Gai Tihar Prez Paudel Performs Gaipuja Rituals on the Occasion of Gai Tihar Upholding the age-old custom, President Paudel offered prayers and delicacies to the cow during a ceremony held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, Upholding the age-old custom, President Paudel offered prayers and delicacies to the cow during a ceremony held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu 22 Oct, 2025
Outflow from Kathmandu Valley Rises as Tihar Festival Begins Outflow from Kathmandu Valley Rises as Tihar Festival Begins With the onset of Tihar, Nepal’s second-largest festival, the number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate in their home districts has seen a sharp rise. With the onset of Tihar, Nepal’s second-largest festival, the number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate in their home districts has seen a sharp rise. Kathmandu 22 Oct, 2025
Former Prez Bhandari extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and harmony Former Prez Bhandari extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and harmony Bhandari highlighted that the Deusi-Bhailo cultural performances, an integral part of Tihar, represent a purely indigenous Nepali tradition that conveys the message of unity and fraternity in society. Bhandari highlighted that the Deusi-Bhailo cultural performances, an integral part of Tihar, represent a purely indigenous Nepali tradition that conveys the message of unity and fraternity in society. Kathmandu 21 Oct, 2025
PM Karki Holds First All-Party Meeting to Build Consensus for March 5 Election PM Karki Holds First All-Party Meeting to Build Consensus for March 5 Election The meeting was convened with representatives of political parties that were represented in the recently dissolved House of Representatives (HoR). The meeting was convened with representatives of political parties that were represented in the recently dissolved House of Representatives (HoR). Kathmandu 21 Oct, 2025
Bipin Joshi will forever be remembered: PM Karki Bipin Joshi will forever be remembered: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki said that the late Nepali student Bipin Joshi will always hold a special place in the hearts of many. Prime Minister Sushila Karki said that the late Nepali student Bipin Joshi will always hold a special place in the hearts of many. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 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.
