Japan honours NMA for Manaslu anniversary Japan honours NMA for Manaslu anniversary The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has honoured the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) with the Ambassador’s Award for its role in organising the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Manaslu. The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has honoured the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) with the Ambassador’s Award for its role in organising the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Manaslu. Kathmandu 21 Aug, 2026
Stakeholders review indicators to track mental health policy implementation Stakeholders review indicators to track mental health policy implementation Stakeholders have reviewed and prioritised indicators to assess how effectively Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes are being implemented. Stakeholders have reviewed and prioritised indicators to assess how effectively Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes are being implemented. Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2026
Bangladesh envoy proposes annual cultural, creative exchange with Nepal Bangladesh envoy proposes annual cultural, creative exchange with Nepal Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman has proposed establishing an annual Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural and Creative Exchange Programme to deepen people-to-people ties and cultural cooperation between the two countries. Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Md Shafiqur Rahman has proposed establishing an annual Bangladesh-Nepal Cultural and Creative Exchange Programme to deepen people-to-people ties and cultural cooperation between the two countries. Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2026
Nepal faces mounting fiscal exposure from climate disasters: CDRI official Nepal faces mounting fiscal exposure from climate disasters: CDRI official Disasters have become one of the biggest recurring drains on Nepal’s public finances, with both steady annual losses and occasional catastrophic shocks threatening to wipe out years of development progress, said Ramesh Subramaniam Disasters have become one of the biggest recurring drains on Nepal’s public finances, with both steady annual losses and occasional catastrophic shocks threatening to wipe out years of development progress, said Ramesh Subramaniam Kathmandu 20 Aug, 2026
UNFPA, WHO launch $6M programme to strengthen SRHR, GBV services in Nepal UNFPA, WHO launch $6M programme to strengthen SRHR, GBV services in Nepal The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a two-year, $6 million programme to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Nepal. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a two-year, $6 million programme to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Nepal. Kathmandu 19 Aug, 2026
India Army Chief calls on PM Shah during Nepal visit India Army Chief calls on PM Shah during Nepal visit India’s Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth called on Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday as part of his four-day visit to Nepal. India’s Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth called on Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday as part of his four-day visit to Nepal. Kathmandu 18 Aug, 2026
High Court Birgunj SUV crash: One dead, five injured in Makawanpur ravine High Court Birgunj SUV crash: One dead, five injured in Makawanpur ravine One person has died and five others were injured when an SUV carrying officials of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning. One person has died and five others were injured when an SUV carrying officials of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning. Kathmandu 18 Aug, 2026
Policy dialogue puts inter-governmental coordination, revenue reform in focus Policy dialogue puts inter-governmental coordination, revenue reform in focus The country should improve coordination among the three tiers of government and strengthen the capacity of provincial and local governments to raise their own revenue, speakers said at a national policy dialogue in Lalitpur on Monday. The country should improve coordination among the three tiers of government and strengthen the capacity of provincial and local governments to raise their own revenue, speakers said at a national policy dialogue in Lalitpur on Monday. Kathmandu 17 Aug, 2026
NC faction's national gathering concludes NC faction's national gathering concludes The dissident faction of the Nepali Congress, led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, concluded a three-day national gathering in Kathmandu today, adopting five major political resolutions on the party’s upcoming 15th General Convention, constitutional amendments, and national identity in terms of religion and culture. The dissident faction of the Nepali Congress, led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, concluded a three-day national gathering in Kathmandu today, adopting five major political resolutions on the party’s upcoming 15th General Convention, constitutional amendments, and national identity in terms of religion and culture. Kathmandu 17 Aug, 2026
Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal Media researcher Umesh Pokharel has been elected as the new chair of Media Action Nepal, following a meeting of the organisation's executive committee members in Kathmandu on Thursday. Media researcher Umesh Pokharel has been elected as the new chair of Media Action Nepal, following a meeting of the organisation's executive committee members in Kathmandu on Thursday. Kathmandu 14 Aug, 2026
Govt rules out reversal of two-day public holiday Govt rules out reversal of two-day public holiday The government has ruled out any immediate review of its two-day public holiday system, despite criticism in the National Assembly that the arrangement has adversely affected education, business and government services. The government has ruled out any immediate review of its two-day public holiday system, despite criticism in the National Assembly that the arrangement has adversely affected education, business and government services. Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026
UNESCO, MoCTCA lunch workshop to document Nepal's intangible cultural heritage UNESCO, MoCTCA lunch workshop to document Nepal's intangible cultural heritage The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, with support from UNESCO, has launched a six-day community-based workshop to strengthen the documentation and safeguarding of Nepal’s intangible cultural heritage. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, with support from UNESCO, has launched a six-day community-based workshop to strengthen the documentation and safeguarding of Nepal’s intangible cultural heritage. Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026
EU marks International Youth Day with focus on digital skills, innovation EU marks International Youth Day with focus on digital skills, innovation The European Union Delegation to Nepal marked International Youth Day 2026 with a series of events focused on education, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership. The European Union Delegation to Nepal marked International Youth Day 2026 with a series of events focused on education, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership. Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026
Young speakers take centre stage at TEDx Premier Season 2 Young speakers take centre stage at TEDx Premier Season 2 Premier International IB Continuum School hosted the second edition of TEDx Premier under the theme “Greatness Begins Here”, bringing together four student speakers and four professionals from technology, arts, sport and business. Premier International IB Continuum School hosted the second edition of TEDx Premier under the theme “Greatness Begins Here”, bringing together four student speakers and four professionals from technology, arts, sport and business. Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026
Former NC Prez Deuba returns to Nepal after five months abroad Former NC Prez Deuba returns to Nepal after five months abroad Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after spending five and a half months abroad, where he had travelled for medical treatment. Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after spending five and a half months abroad, where he had travelled for medical treatment. Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2026
India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million. India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million. Kathmandu 12 Aug, 2026
Govt declares four Sunsari, Siraha protest victims martyrs Govt declares four Sunsari, Siraha protest victims martyrs The government has declared four people killed during recent protests in Sunsari and Siraha as martyrs, while also approving tax exemptions for electric ambulances and hearses and deciding to make public a report on the Ncell share transaction. The government has declared four people killed during recent protests in Sunsari and Siraha as martyrs, while also approving tax exemptions for electric ambulances and hearses and deciding to make public a report on the Ncell share transaction. Kathmandu 11 Aug, 2026
Why Kathmandu Valley is burning Ghantakarna effigies today Why Kathmandu Valley is burning Ghantakarna effigies today The traditional Ghantakarna festival, also known as Gathamangal, is being observed across the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, particularly by the Newar community. The traditional Ghantakarna festival, also known as Gathamangal, is being observed across the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday, particularly by the Newar community. Kathmandu 11 Aug, 2026
After Indian envoy, Chinese Ambassador meets PM Shah in Singha Durbar After Indian envoy, Chinese Ambassador meets PM Shah in Singha Durbar Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Monday called for further deepening Nepal’s historic ties with China and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming. Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Monday called for further deepening Nepal’s historic ties with China and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming. Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026
PM Shah meets Indian Ambassador Srivastava at Singha Durbar PM Shah meets Indian Ambassador Srivastava at Singha Durbar Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Monday. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Monday. Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026
Kathmandu Tenzing Norgay and Um Hong Gil foundations support Bhotekoshi flood victims The Tenzing Norgay Foundation and the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) have provided more than 85 lakh rupees to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF) to support the victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.
Environment Climate justice must be put into practice, says Foreign Minister Khanal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called on the international community to provide Nepal with accessible, grant-based climate finance, saying climate justice must be translated into concrete action rather than remaining a slogan.
Nepal Rautahat school bus assistant charged with attempted rape of child Police have registered a case against a school bus assistant accused of attempting to rape a five-year-old girl at a school in Rautahat district.
Nepal Sherpa climbers share stories of risk, rescue and resilience in Colorado Sherpa mountaineers have shared stories of mountain rescues, loss, climbing risks and the effects of climate change at an event in Colorado aimed at raising funds for a Sherpa Community Centre.
Opinion The gap nobody is talking about: Why Nepal's stagnant child mortality rate is a warning sign Every year in Nepal, a family celebrates a pregnancy with hope, follows the antenatal visits they are told to attend, and delivers their baby in a health facility — doing everything right, by the book.
Environment Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet As Ted Schuur stepped along the edges of Smith Lake, a bubble surfaced from the muck underfoot. And then another.
Health Over 9,000 infected, 7 dead from scrub typhus in Nepal in the last 10 months Nepal has recorded 9,923 cases of scrub typhus from 74 districts since January 1, with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division confirming seven verified deaths from the disease, according to the Situation Report issued by EDCD, covering the period till October 1, 2026.
Nepal Humla's Hilsa border: 41 Nepalis stranded as heavy snowfall blocks route As many as 41 Nepalis have been stranded at Hilsa, the northern border point in Humla, after heavy snowfall and incessant rain disrupted the Hilsa-Taklakot route.
Nepal Bajura flood, landslide victims receive Rs 2.26 million in relief A total of 158 families affected by floods and landslides in Bajura have received relief materials worth around Rs 2.26 million, following losses to homes, farmland and daily livelihoods caused by continuous rainfall.