Life in Kathmandu Valley returning to normal with cessation of rainfall Life in Kathmandu Valley returning to normal with cessation of rainfall Life in the Kathmandu Valley, which had been disrupted by the incessant rains particularly on October 4, has started returning to normal following the cessation of rain on Sunday or October 5. The rainfall had begun here on Friday night. Life in the Kathmandu Valley, which had been disrupted by the incessant rains particularly on October 4, has started returning to normal following the cessation of rain on Sunday or October 5. The rainfall had begun here on Friday night. Kathmandu 06 Oct, 2025
Dashain exodus: Over 111,000 leave Kathmandu Valley in a day Dashain exodus: Over 111,000 leave Kathmandu Valley in a day More than 111,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours as the Dashain festival travel rush peaked, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office. More than 111,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours as the Dashain festival travel rush peaked, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2025
651 Nakkhu Prison inmates still missing after Gen Z Protests 651 Nakkhu Prison inmates still missing after Gen Z Protests The Department of Prison Management says 651 of the 1,280 inmates who fled Nakkhu Prison during the September 8–9 Gen Z demonstrations remain at large. The Department of Prison Management says 651 of the 1,280 inmates who fled Nakkhu Prison during the September 8–9 Gen Z demonstrations remain at large. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2025
Japanese ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal Japanese ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal today. Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal today. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2025
Over 267,000 depart Kathmandu Valley for Dashain Over 267,000 depart Kathmandu Valley for Dashain More than 267,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley till Saturday from September 22 More than 267,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley till Saturday from September 22 Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2025
'Injured Gen Z protesters more concerned about demands rather than well-being' 'Injured Gen Z protesters more concerned about demands rather than well-being' Hospitalised Gen Z protesters, instead of worrying about their well-being, are more concerned about their demands being met, according to Mahabir Pun, minister for education, science and technology of the interim government. He said so after visiting the trauma centre and meeting with those injured during the Gen Z movement. Hospitalised Gen Z protesters, instead of worrying about their well-being, are more concerned about their demands being met, according to Mahabir Pun, minister for education, science and technology of the interim government. He said so after visiting the trauma centre and meeting with those injured during the Gen Z movement. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2025
Former Prez Bhandari stresses political unity to navigate current crisis Former Prez Bhandari stresses political unity to navigate current crisis Former Prez Bidya Devi Bhandari has emphasized that political unity is key to navigating the current challenges. Former Prez Bidya Devi Bhandari has emphasized that political unity is key to navigating the current challenges. Kathmandu 26 Sep, 2025
Tourist visa services to remain open during Dashain Tourist visa services to remain open during Dashain The Tourist Visa Section of the Department of Immigration will remain open during the Dashain holidays, the Department announced in a press release issued today. The Tourist Visa Section of the Department of Immigration will remain open during the Dashain holidays, the Department announced in a press release issued today. Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2025
Govt committed to corruption control, social justice: PM Karki Govt committed to corruption control, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to social justice and good governance, stressing that the fight against corruption remains her administration’s foremost priority. Prime Minister Sushila Karki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to social justice and good governance, stressing that the fight against corruption remains her administration’s foremost priority. Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2025
Health Ministry revives its mechanisms, shares hotlines Health Ministry revives its mechanisms, shares hotlines For this purpose, hotline number 1115, Viber/WhatsApp number 9851330592, and email info@mohp.gov.np For this purpose, hotline number 1115, Viber/WhatsApp number 9851330592, and email info@mohp.gov.np Kathmandu 24 Sep, 2025
Envoy Thompson reviews US-funded projects with Minister Ghising Envoy Thompson reviews US-funded projects with Minister Ghising The meeting, held on Wednesday, also covered Nepal–US cooperation and the reconstruction of public infrastructure damaged during the Gen-Z protests. The meeting, held on Wednesday, also covered Nepal–US cooperation and the reconstruction of public infrastructure damaged during the Gen-Z protests. Kathmandu 24 Sep, 2025
Two arrested with seven pistols, ammunition in Kathmandu Two arrested with seven pistols, ammunition in Kathmandu Police have arrested two individuals and seized a cache of weapons from a car wash parking lot in Kharibot, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16. Police have arrested two individuals and seized a cache of weapons from a car wash parking lot in Kharibot, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16. Kathmandu 23 Sep, 2025
Minister Kharel assumes office, announces free Wi-Fi in 10 cities Minister Kharel assumes office, announces free Wi-Fi in 10 cities Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel assumed office today. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel assumed office today. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Industry Minister Sinha assumes office, prioritizes reconstruction with local materials Industry Minister Sinha assumes office, prioritizes reconstruction with local... Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Agriculture Minister Pariyar assumes office Agriculture Minister Pariyar assumes office Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar assumed office today. Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar assumed office today. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Education Minister Mahabir Pun assumes office, announces four Tech Advisory Panels Education Minister Mahabir Pun assumes office, announces four Tech Advisory Panels Newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun took charge of his office at Keshar Mahal on Sunday, shortly after taking the oath of office and secrecy at the President’s Office. Newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun took charge of his office at Keshar Mahal on Sunday, shortly after taking the oath of office and secrecy at the President’s Office. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Four new ministers sworn in, expanding PM Karki's cabinet to eight Four new ministers sworn in, expanding PM Karki's cabinet to eight Four newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday at a ceremony held at the presidential residence, Sheetal Niwas. Four newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday at a ceremony held at the presidential residence, Sheetal Niwas. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Maoist Centre dissolves its central committee to convene General Convention Maoist Centre dissolves its central committee to convene General Convention The CPN (Maoist Centre) has decided to dissolve its central committee and transform it into the General Convention Organizing Committee. The CPN (Maoist Centre) has decided to dissolve its central committee and transform it into the General Convention Organizing Committee. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2025
Hitendra Dev Shakya transferred, Silwal appointed as NEA Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya transferred, Silwal appointed as NEA Executive Director The government has transferred Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya and appointed engineer Manoj Silwal as his successor. The government has transferred Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya and appointed engineer Manoj Silwal as his successor. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2025
4,700 police deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals 4,700 police deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals To safeguard upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals, Kathmandu District Police has mobilized 4,738 officers under a four-tier security plan. To safeguard upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals, Kathmandu District Police has mobilized 4,738 officers under a four-tier security plan. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 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.
