Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today. The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue. Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
Land screening begins for squatters Land screening begins for squatters The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS). The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS). Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday. The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday. Kathmandu 02 May, 2026
Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. Kathmandu 01 May, 2026
Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive. The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive. Kathmandu 01 May, 2026
Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed. During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday. Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds. Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement system Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement... The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed 25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes. The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project. China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley 2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said. A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration' FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration' Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. Kathmandu 28 Apr, 2026
Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026
Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026
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.
