Foreign Employment Department intensifies action against fraud, worker grievances Foreign Employment Department intensifies action against fraud, worker grievances The Department of Foreign Employment has stepped up enforcement and grievance-handling measures in response to rising complaints in the foreign employment sector. The Department of Foreign Employment has stepped up enforcement and grievance-handling measures in response to rising complaints in the foreign employment sector. Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026
Bangladesh envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal Bangladesh envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal Bangladesh Ambassador Md. Shafiqur Rahman paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Bangladesh Ambassador Md. Shafiqur Rahman paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026
FM Khanal returns from China, calls visit instrumental in deepening Nepal-China ties FM Khanal returns from China, calls visit instrumental in deepening Nepal-China ties Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned home on Wednesday after concluding a four-day official visit to China, during which Nepal and China discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, trade, investment, tourism, technology and border management. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned home on Wednesday after concluding a four-day official visit to China, during which Nepal and China discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, trade, investment, tourism, technology and border management. Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026
Germany pledges €37.6 million for Nepal's development Germany pledges €37.6 million for Nepal's development Germany has pledged €37.6 million in technical and financial assistance to Nepal over the next two years, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening development cooperation with the country. Germany has pledged €37.6 million in technical and financial assistance to Nepal over the next two years, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening development cooperation with the country. Kathmandu 17 Jun, 2026
Nagdhunga Tunnel set to open from mid-July Nagdhunga Tunnel set to open from mid-July Nepal's first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Naubise Tunnel, is being prepared for operation from next month, promising to ease traffic congestion on the main gateway to Kathmandu. Nepal's first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Naubise Tunnel, is being prepared for operation from next month, promising to ease traffic congestion on the main gateway to Kathmandu. Kathmandu 17 Jun, 2026
Medical Education Commission approves Scholarship Grant Procedure Medical Education Commission approves Scholarship Grant Procedure The Medical Education Commission has approved and decided to implement the Scholarship Grant Procedures, 2083 BS, paving the way for resolving long-standing legal and administrative hurdles related to scholarship funding in medical education. The Medical Education Commission has approved and decided to implement the Scholarship Grant Procedures, 2083 BS, paving the way for resolving long-standing legal and administrative hurdles related to scholarship funding in medical education. Kathmandu 16 Jun, 2026
Prime Minister Shah's post 'team to build nation' enters House Prime Minister Shah's post 'team to build nation' enters House Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah’s post yesterday embracing two of his favourite ministers — Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal — has remained a hot topic of discussion. Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah’s post yesterday embracing two of his favourite ministers — Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal — has remained a hot topic of discussion. Kathmandu 16 Jun, 2026
Opposition MPs raise sovereignty, border issues in HoR session Opposition MPs raise sovereignty, border issues in HoR session Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday pressed the government to take national sovereignty and border-related concerns more seriously, demanding clarifications on recent political statements and cross-border incidents. Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday pressed the government to take national sovereignty and border-related concerns more seriously, demanding clarifications on recent political statements and cross-border incidents. Kathmandu 15 Jun, 2026
Pakistan Embassy, PNAN organise free medical camp in Nagarjun Pakistan Embassy, PNAN organise free medical camp in Nagarjun The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal, in collaboration with the Pakistan Nepal Alumni Network (PNAN), organised a free medical camp at Ward No. 4 of Nagarjun Municipality on Saturday. The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal, in collaboration with the Pakistan Nepal Alumni Network (PNAN), organised a free medical camp at Ward No. 4 of Nagarjun Municipality on Saturday. Kathmandu 15 Jun, 2026
ISKCON-Budhanilkantha operator in custody ISKCON-Budhanilkantha operator in custody The Nepal Police have arrested an operator of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Budhanilkantha Municipality-5 for a case related to a child sexual abuse incident. The Nepal Police have arrested an operator of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Budhanilkantha Municipality-5 for a case related to a child sexual abuse incident. Kathmandu 15 Jun, 2026
Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion in new fiscal policy Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion... The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare. Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both. Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
Bangladesh Embassy distributes 1.75 tonnes of mangoes in goodwill initiative Bangladesh Embassy distributes 1.75 tonnes of mangoes in goodwill initiative The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes to Nepali dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes to Nepali dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative. Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
KMC identifies 128 flood-prone locations, approves monsoon preparedness plan KMC identifies 128 flood-prone locations, approves monsoon preparedness plan Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved its Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan, identifying 128 flood-prone locations within the city and estimating that more than 8,000 households could be affected during the upcoming rainy season. Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved its Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan, identifying 128 flood-prone locations within the city and estimating that more than 8,000 households could be affected during the upcoming rainy season. Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
Chef Santosh Shah arrested in cheque bounce case Chef Santosh Shah arrested in cheque bounce case Celebrity chef Santosh Shah has been arrested on charges of issuing a dishonoured cheque, police said. Celebrity chef Santosh Shah has been arrested on charges of issuing a dishonoured cheque, police said. Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2026
National College launches BIRD program to prepare future diplomats National College launches BIRD program to prepare future diplomats National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched the Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (BIRD), a new undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy, trade, and global governance. National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched the Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (BIRD), a new undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy, trade, and global governance. Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2026
U.S. Embassy concludes GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu U.S. Embassy concludes GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has concluded the GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu, bringing together talented young footballers from across the country as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has concluded the GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu, bringing together talented young footballers from across the country as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
AI literacy pilot training begins in Lalitpur AI literacy pilot training begins in Lalitpur A three-day AI literacy training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among community members and local government representatives began in Lalitpur on Friday. A three-day AI literacy training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among community members and local government representatives began in Lalitpur on Friday. Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report The government has decided to implement the long-pending 2052 BS report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, commonly known as the Rawal Commission, more than three decades after its submission. The government has decided to implement the long-pending 2052 BS report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, commonly known as the Rawal Commission, more than three decades after its submission. Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing. Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing. Kathmandu 11 Jun, 2026
Sports Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy.
Kathmandu Social media scam leads police to Rs 14.87 million crypto operation Police have arrested a 25-year-old man on charges of carrying out illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 14.87 million and converting money allegedly obtained through online fraud into digital assets.
Environment 127 killed in disasters since mid-April as monsoon triggers fresh weather alert Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days.
Nepal 23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.
Nepal Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.
Kathmandu British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.
Business Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel wins four global hospitality awards Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won four honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position among Nepal's leading hospitality establishments.
Business Yango Ride, Traffic Police launch road safety campaign for 200 new riders Ride-hailing platform Yango Ride, in collaboration with Nepal Traffic Police, has launched a road safety awareness programme for new motorcycle riders in Kathmandu.
Business Yamaha Nepal marks 71st anniversary with blood drives, traffic awareness and community outreach Yamaha Nepal celebrated the 71st anniversary of Yamaha Motor Co. with nationwide community service programmes, customer offers and employee recognition events across all seven provinces.