Two-day 14th SAFAAS Convention on 'Sustainable Development' kicks off in Kathmandu Two-day 14th SAFAAS Convention on 'Sustainable Development' kicks off in... A two-day 14th Convention of the South Asian Federation of AOTS Alumni Societies (SAFAAS) kicked off in Kathmandu on Friday. A two-day 14th Convention of the South Asian Federation of AOTS Alumni Societies (SAFAAS) kicked off in Kathmandu on Friday. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2025
RSP President Lamichhane remanded to police custody RSP President Lamichhane remanded to police custody President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and former Home Minister, Rabi Lamichhane, has been taken into custody by police. President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and former Home Minister, Rabi Lamichhane, has been taken into custody by police. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2025
Kathmandu Valley's air quality improves as winds clear pollution Kathmandu Valley's air quality improves as winds clear pollution The air pollution level in Kathmandu has decreased significantly due to an increase in wind speed, bringing some relief to residents after days of hazardous air quality. The air pollution level in Kathmandu has decreased significantly due to an increase in wind speed, bringing some relief to residents after days of hazardous air quality. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2025
Prime Minister Oli meets Bhutanese counterpart Prime Minister Oli meets Bhutanese counterpart The two leaders reflected on their previous meeting in New York during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly The two leaders reflected on their previous meeting in New York during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Government invites protesting teachers for dialogue Government invites protesting teachers for dialogue The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has invited protesting teachers for dialogue. The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has invited protesting teachers for dialogue. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
U.S. Embassy expands Creator's Mela 2025 to Itahari and Pokhara U.S. Embassy expands Creator's Mela 2025 to Itahari and Pokhara The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has announced the return of Creator’s Mela, the country’s largest in-person conference for digital creators, with new regional editions in Itahari on April 5 and Pokhara on April 12. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has announced the return of Creator’s Mela, the country’s largest in-person conference for digital creators, with new regional editions in Itahari on April 5 and Pokhara on April 12. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
MoHP issues health alert as air pollution hits hazardous levels in Kathmandu MoHP issues health alert as air pollution hits hazardous levels in Kathmandu The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley reaches alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the "hazardous" category. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley reaches alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the "hazardous" category. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Russian envoy calls on energy minister Russian envoy calls on energy minister Russia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Aleksei Novikov, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation today. Russia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Aleksei Novikov, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation today. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2025
RSP Chair Lamichhane requests Speaker Ghimire for lifting of suspension of his MP post RSP Chair Lamichhane requests Speaker Ghimire for lifting of suspension of his MP... President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, called on Speaker Devraj Ghimire at his office in Singha Durbar today. President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, called on Speaker Devraj Ghimire at his office in Singha Durbar today. Kathmandu 01 Apr, 2025
Kathmandu chokes under thick haze as air quality plummets to ' Very Unhealthy' level, disrupting flights Kathmandu chokes under thick haze as air quality plummets to ' Very... The air quality monitoring station in Bhaisipati area registered PM2.5 levels at 185 micrograms per cubic meter—significantly exceeding safe limits. The air quality monitoring station in Bhaisipati area registered PM2.5 levels at 185 micrograms per cubic meter—significantly exceeding safe limits. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2025
Low visibility disrupts flights at TIA Low visibility disrupts flights at TIA Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) were disrupted today due to adverse weather conditions, causing several international flights to be diverted or delayed. Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) were disrupted today due to adverse weather conditions, causing several international flights to be diverted or delayed. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2025
Rabindra Mishra and Dhawal Shamsher Rana charged with treason Rabindra Mishra and Dhawal Shamsher Rana charged with treason Rastriya Prajatantra Party Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana, who were arrested during the protest in favour of the restoration of the monarchy, have been charged with treason. Rastriya Prajatantra Party Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana, who were arrested during the protest in favour of the restoration of the monarchy, have been charged with treason. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2025
Tinkune incident is an attack on democracy: Speaker Ghimire Tinkune incident is an attack on democracy: Speaker Ghimire Speaker Ghimire asserted that disrupting parliamentary proceedings under any circumstances is unjustifiable, particularly when the House must function effectively, even if not in session. Speaker Ghimire asserted that disrupting parliamentary proceedings under any circumstances is unjustifiable, particularly when the House must function effectively, even if not in session. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2025
Minister Gurung vows legal action against perpetrators of violent protests Minister Gurung vows legal action against perpetrators of violent protests Minister Gurung stated that an investigation is underway to uncover the facts. Minister Gurung stated that an investigation is underway to uncover the facts. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2025
FNJ protests journalist Rajak's death, demands justice FNJ protests journalist Rajak's death, demands justice Tributes have been paid to journalist Suresh Rajak, who lost his life during the violent protests staged by pro-monarchy protestors in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on Friday. Tributes have been paid to journalist Suresh Rajak, who lost his life during the violent protests staged by pro-monarchy protestors in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on Friday. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2025
Journalist burned to death, media houses targeted by protesters Journalist burned to death, media houses targeted by protesters A television journalist died in a house that was set ablaze by protesters in the Tinkune area on Friday. A television journalist died in a house that was set ablaze by protesters in the Tinkune area on Friday. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2025
Two killed in protest, curfew imposed in Tinkune Two killed in protest, curfew imposed in Tinkune Officials have reported that a television journalist who went to cover the protests in Tinkune, Kathmandu, has died. This brings the total number of people killed during Friday's protests to two. Officials have reported that a television journalist who went to cover the protests in Tinkune, Kathmandu, has died. This brings the total number of people killed during Friday's protests to two. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2025
Journalist dies in Tinkune building fire amid pro-monarchy protest Journalist dies in Tinkune building fire amid pro-monarchy protest A journalist lost his life in a fire that engulfed a building in Tinkune during violent pro-monarchy protests. A journalist lost his life in a fire that engulfed a building in Tinkune during violent pro-monarchy protests. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2025
One dies from gunshot wound after violent pro-monarchy protest One dies from gunshot wound after violent pro-monarchy protest One person injured during a pro-monarchy protest that turned violent has died from a gunshot wound. One person injured during a pro-monarchy protest that turned violent has died from a gunshot wound. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2025
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
