NC President Thapa's resignation rejected NC President Thapa's resignation rejected The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat. The Central Working Committee of Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation of its President Gagan Kumar Thapa, who had decided to quit, embracing moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2026
Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal Air pollution declines after rainfall across Nepal A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally. A week ago, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 178, placing Kathmandu among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking second globally. Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026
CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery CIAA files corruption case against 21 over Pokhara Airport, seeks Rs 461.58m recovery The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 21 individuals, including senior government officials and foreign firms, in connection with alleged irregularities during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. Kathmandu 22 Mar, 2026
Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2026
Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu... The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2026
EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
EC to present election report to President Paudel today EC to present election report to President Paudel today The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens... Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA 20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Health Health Ministry recalls seven more doctors from deputation The Ministry of Health and Population has recalled seven more senior health service officers from deputation (Kaaj) to their original postings, following a decision taken on March 31.
Health Bird flu spreads in Sunsari; 19,000 poultry culled Bird flu infection has been detected in poultry farms across various local levels in Sunsari district, prompting authorities to cull thousands of birds as a containment measure.
Business NOC reports heavy losses amid global price surge, raises aviation fuel rates Nepal Oil Corporation Limited (NOC) has reported mounting financial losses due to a sharp rise in international petroleum prices, while increasing aviation fuel rates.
Kathmandu Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 concludes, promotes circular economy solutions The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and circular economy solutions, concluded successfully in Kathmandu after a two-day run.
Nepal Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities.
Environment Light rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly and Himalayan regions The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions in the Himalayan region and partly cloudy weather in the hilly and Tarai regions across the country for Wednesday.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Temal Jatra at Boudha Devotees from the Tamang Buddhist community gather at Boudhanath Stupa on Wednesday, offering prayers during the Temal Jatra.
Business Gold price nears Rs 300,000 per tola again with fresh surge Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 7,400 per tola and inching closer to the Rs 300,000 mark again.
Nepal Court staffer held with Rs 50,000 bribe in Rautahat A staff member of the Rautahat District Court has been arrested with Rs 50,000 in cash while allegedly accepting a bribe from a service seeker, officials said.
