NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue

NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue

Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.

Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.

Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026

Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case

Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12.

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12.

Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026

Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human rights emergency

Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human...

On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor.

On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor.

Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026

WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security

WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.

Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026

Cabinet endorses 16th amendment to Civil Service Regulation

Cabinet endorses 16th amendment to Civil Service Regulation

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Civil Service (16th Amendment) Regulation, 2083, during a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Civil Service (16th Amendment) Regulation, 2083, during a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026

Speaker struggles to run the House as opposition maintains stance on border dispute

Speaker struggles to run the House as opposition maintains stance on border dispute

Opposition parties demand that PM either present evidence or expunge his statement that ‘Nepal has also encroached upon Indian land’

Opposition parties demand that PM either present evidence or expunge his statement that ‘Nepal has also encroached upon Indian land’

Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026

Opposition disrupts House over PM's border remarks; meeting adjourned until Tuesday

Opposition disrupts House over PM's border remarks; meeting adjourned until Tuesday

Opposition lawmakers disrupted the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Monday, demanding clarification over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the Nepal-India border issue and seeking their removal from the parliamentary record.

Opposition lawmakers disrupted the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Monday, demanding clarification over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the Nepal-India border issue and seeking their removal from the parliamentary record.

Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026

RSP appoints Hikmat Jung Karki to international relations department

RSP appoints Hikmat Jung Karki to international relations department

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has appointed Hikmat Jung Karki as a member of its Central International Relations Department.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has appointed Hikmat Jung Karki as a member of its Central International Relations Department.

Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026

All-party meeting underway at Singha Durbar

All-party meeting underway at Singha Durbar

An all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is underway at Singha Durbar to discuss contemporary political issues.

An all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is underway at Singha Durbar to discuss contemporary political issues.

Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival begins, bringing south asian voices together

Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival begins, bringing south asian voices together

The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced in the capital on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and cultural figures from across South Asia.

The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced in the capital on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and cultural figures from across South Asia.

Kathmandu 06 Jun, 2026

Probe panel submits report on former Home Minister Gurung to PM

Probe panel submits report on former Home Minister Gurung to PM

The high-level committee formed to investigate allegations against former Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

The high-level committee formed to investigate allegations against former Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Kathmandu 06 Jun, 2026

Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave

Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave

Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.

Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project

JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project

The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.

The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster

UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster

UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.

UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Nepal elected Chair of UN General Assembly First Committee

Nepal elected Chair of UN General Assembly First Committee

Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Two Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu over suspicious activities

Two Chinese nationals arrested in Kathmandu over suspicious activities

Police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal in Kathmandu on charges of involvement in suspicious activities.

Police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal in Kathmandu on charges of involvement in suspicious activities.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Man arrested at TIA with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million

Man arrested at TIA with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million

Police have arrested a man from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) while attempting to fly to Malaysia with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million, on Tuesday.

Police have arrested a man from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) while attempting to fly to Malaysia with foreign currency worth nearly Rs 5.5 million, on Tuesday.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Business in both Houses stalled

Business in both Houses stalled

The meetings of both Houses — Upper and Lower Houses of Federal Parliament — were adjourned today due to opposition parties’ protests over Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s remarks about border issues. The ongoing disruptions completely prevented Parliament from carrying out its scheduled legislative business.

The meetings of both Houses — Upper and Lower Houses of Federal Parliament — were adjourned today due to opposition parties’ protests over Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s remarks about border issues. The ongoing disruptions completely prevented Parliament from carrying out its scheduled legislative business.

Kathmandu 03 Jun, 2026

Opposition protests disrupt HoR, House adjourned till June 8

Opposition protests disrupt HoR, House adjourned till June 8

Opposition parties obstructed the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Tuesday, leading to its adjournment till June 8.

Opposition parties obstructed the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Tuesday, leading to its adjournment till June 8.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu ward launches Ranjana script training to preserve indigenous writing heritage

Kathmandu ward launches Ranjana script training to preserve indigenous writing...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 17 has launched a 20-day Ranjana script writing training programme for local residents from Jestha 13.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 17 has launched a 20-day Ranjana script writing training programme for local residents from Jestha 13.

Kathmandu 02 Jun, 2026