Prez Paudel extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and good governance Prez Paudel extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and good governance Prez Paudel has expressed his hope that the festival of Tihar will inspire all Nepalis to uphold the values of mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance, and prosperity. Prez Paudel has expressed his hope that the festival of Tihar will inspire all Nepalis to uphold the values of mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance, and prosperity. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2025
Tipper trucks banned in Kavrepalanchok during Tihar festival Tipper trucks banned in Kavrepalanchok during Tihar festival The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, has imposed a temporary ban on the operation of tipper trucks throughout the district during the Tihar festival period. The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, has imposed a temporary ban on the operation of tipper trucks throughout the district during the Tihar festival period. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2025
Tihar Flora Expo concludes with turnover of Rs 10 million Tihar Flora Expo concludes with turnover of Rs 10 million The Third Tihar Flora Expo has witnessed transactions of Rs 10 million. The Third Tihar Flora Expo has witnessed transactions of Rs 10 million. Kathmandu 19 Oct, 2025
Two Indian nationals arrested in Kathmandu on abduction charge Two Indian nationals arrested in Kathmandu on abduction charge Police have arrested two Indian nationals in Kathmandu on charges of abducting and holding a man hostage. Police have arrested two Indian nationals in Kathmandu on charges of abducting and holding a man hostage. Kathmandu 18 Oct, 2025
70th Police Day: Home Minister Aryal sees need of timely reforms in Nepal Police 70th Police Day: Home Minister Aryal sees need of timely reforms in Nepal Police Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that the Nepal Police should be reformed in tune with time. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that the Nepal Police should be reformed in tune with time. Kathmandu 17 Oct, 2025
KMC aim to reclaim 1,859 ropani of encroached public land: Mayor Shah KMC aim to reclaim 1,859 ropani of encroached public land: Mayor Shah The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced plans to reclaim around 1,859 ropani and 14 aana of encroached public land, valued at approximately Rs 200 billion, as part of its ongoing campaign to restore public properties to community use. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced plans to reclaim around 1,859 ropani and 14 aana of encroached public land, valued at approximately Rs 200 billion, as part of its ongoing campaign to restore public properties to community use. Kathmandu 17 Oct, 2025
KMC intensifies market monitoring KMC intensifies market monitoring The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has accelerated the market monitoring during the festival period. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has accelerated the market monitoring during the festival period. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2025
Court services cannot be halted even for a day: PM Karki Court services cannot be halted even for a day: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the services provided by the law courts cannot be stopped even for a single day. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the services provided by the law courts cannot be stopped even for a single day. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2025
122 escaped prisoners arrested from Kathmandu 122 escaped prisoners arrested from Kathmandu Police have arrested 122 fugitives from across the Kathmandu Valley who had escaped from various prisons during the Gen-Z protest demonstrations on September 9, authorities said on Wednesday. Police have arrested 122 fugitives from across the Kathmandu Valley who had escaped from various prisons during the Gen-Z protest demonstrations on September 9, authorities said on Wednesday. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2025
10 writ petitions filed in Supreme Court against HoR dissolution 10 writ petitions filed in Supreme Court against HoR dissolution Ten writ petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court today against the dissolution of the House of Representatives. Ten writ petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court today against the dissolution of the House of Representatives. Kathmandu 15 Oct, 2025
Community initiation imperative for disaster risk reduction: Home Minister Aryal Community initiation imperative for disaster risk reduction: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the mitigation of disaster risk in an effective way is not possible in absence of community initiation and engagement. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the mitigation of disaster risk in an effective way is not possible in absence of community initiation and engagement. Kathmandu 13 Oct, 2025
Testimony exposes orders of mass shooting Testimony exposes orders of mass shooting All victim police personnel of all ranks in Kathmandu valley who submitted testimony immediately have demanded that those involved in suspicious activities be suspended and that legal action be taken, in a five-page application to the High-Level Investigation Commission on October 5 regarding the incidents of September 8 and 9. All victim police personnel of all ranks in Kathmandu valley who submitted testimony immediately have demanded that those involved in suspicious activities be suspended and that legal action be taken, in a five-page application to the High-Level Investigation Commission on October 5 regarding the incidents of September 8 and 9. Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2025
Bajgain wants answer from Gen Z over Varnabas Museum Hotel attack Bajgain wants answer from Gen Z over Varnabas Museum Hotel attack During the Gen Z movement in the capital, one of Nepal’s most iconic establishments — a Heritage Boutique Luxury Five-Star Resort — was set ablaze. During the Gen Z movement in the capital, one of Nepal’s most iconic establishments — a Heritage Boutique Luxury Five-Star Resort — was set ablaze. Kathmandu 13 Oct, 2025
Online media registration, renewal will be started soon from DIB: Minister Kharel Online media registration, renewal will be started soon from DIB: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said efforts are being made to start the registration and renewal of online media from the Department of Information and Broadcasting (DIB). Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said efforts are being made to start the registration and renewal of online media from the Department of Information and Broadcasting (DIB). Kathmandu 12 Oct, 2025
Former Speaker Mahara arrested on gold smuggling charges Former Speaker Mahara arrested on gold smuggling charges The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara on charges related to gold smuggling and organized crime. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara on charges related to gold smuggling and organized crime. Kathmandu 12 Oct, 2025
Swiss Ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki Swiss Ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki The Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Dr. Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the latter’s office today. The Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Dr. Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the latter’s office today. Kathmandu 12 Oct, 2025
Nepal, UN discuss post-disaster relief and rehabilitation Nepal, UN discuss post-disaster relief and rehabilitation The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) held discussions with UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanaa Singer Hamdy, on ongoing post-disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) held discussions with UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanaa Singer Hamdy, on ongoing post-disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts. Kathmandu 11 Oct, 2025
Govt scraps blue number plates for Honorary Consuls' vehicles Govt scraps blue number plates for Honorary Consuls' vehicles The government has decided to discontinue the use of blue number plates for vehicles used by honorary consuls representing foreign governments in Nepal. The government has decided to discontinue the use of blue number plates for vehicles used by honorary consuls representing foreign governments in Nepal. Kathmandu 11 Oct, 2025
Gen Z leaders term KP Oli 'rabid leader' in Nepali politics Gen Z leaders term KP Oli 'rabid leader' in Nepali politics Amid growing frustration among people for not arresting ousted prime minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and holding him accountable, exactly one month after being overthrown by the Gen Z movement Amid growing frustration among people for not arresting ousted prime minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and holding him accountable, exactly one month after being overthrown by the Gen Z movement Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2025
He went out for change and never returned: Remembering a father, a dreamer, a martyr He went out for change and never returned: Remembering a father, a dreamer, a martyr The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025. The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025. Kathmandu 06 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.
