20 emerging Nepali entrepreneurs selected for U.S. Embassy accelerator programme 20 emerging Nepali entrepreneurs selected for U.S. Embassy accelerator programme Twenty emerging Nepali entrepreneurs have been selected for the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneurship Skill Building Program – Capstone Accelerator, a three-day residential advanced accelerator programme aimed at helping founders strengthen their businesses and prepare for growth. Twenty emerging Nepali entrepreneurs have been selected for the U.S. Embassy’s Entrepreneurship Skill Building Program – Capstone Accelerator, a three-day residential advanced accelerator programme aimed at helping founders strengthen their businesses and prepare for growth. Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026
Four bills to be introduced as HoR meets today Four bills to be introduced as HoR meets today The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet at 1pm on Monday, with the presentation and discussion of several bills, including proposed legislation on child labour, the Employees Provident Fund and reconciliation. The House of Representatives is scheduled to meet at 1pm on Monday, with the presentation and discussion of several bills, including proposed legislation on child labour, the Employees Provident Fund and reconciliation. Kathmandu 10 Aug, 2026
Archive Nepal, UNESCO digitise 30 rare Newa manuscripts Archive Nepal, UNESCO digitise 30 rare Newa manuscripts Archive Nepal, in partnership with UNESCO and with support from the Government of Japan, has digitised more than 30 rare and endangered Newa manuscripts dating back 200 to 800 years. Archive Nepal, in partnership with UNESCO and with support from the Government of Japan, has digitised more than 30 rare and endangered Newa manuscripts dating back 200 to 800 years. Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026
International psychology conference concludes with Kathmandu Declaration International psychology conference concludes with Kathmandu Declaration The first International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP2026) concluded at National College, Kathmandu University, with participants adopting the Kathmandu Declaration, calling for a shift in psychological practice from treatment-focused approaches to prevention-centred models. The first International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP2026) concluded at National College, Kathmandu University, with participants adopting the Kathmandu Declaration, calling for a shift in psychological practice from treatment-focused approaches to prevention-centred models. Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026
Bangladesh, Nepal explore fisheries cooperation Bangladesh, Nepal explore fisheries cooperation Bangladesh has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Nepal in fisheries and aquaculture, including through technology transfer, joint research, training and private-sector investment. Bangladesh has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Nepal in fisheries and aquaculture, including through technology transfer, joint research, training and private-sector investment. Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026
Feminists call for continuous confrontation Feminists call for continuous confrontation Veteran Bangladeshi social activists and young South Asian activists have cautioned that recent youth-led uprisings across the region are in danger of losing their transformative potential unless movements go beyond surface change, tackle rising religious radicalism, and demand real power-sharing for women and marginalised groups. Veteran Bangladeshi social activists and young South Asian activists have cautioned that recent youth-led uprisings across the region are in danger of losing their transformative potential unless movements go beyond surface change, tackle rising religious radicalism, and demand real power-sharing for women and marginalised groups. Kathmandu 09 Aug, 2026
55 young leaders selected for 2026 USYC Nepal cohort 55 young leaders selected for 2026 USYC Nepal cohort The US Embassy in Nepal has selected 55 young leaders from more than 1,600 applicants across the country for the 2026 cohort of the USYC Nepal programme. The US Embassy in Nepal has selected 55 young leaders from more than 1,600 applicants across the country for the 2026 cohort of the USYC Nepal programme. Kathmandu 08 Aug, 2026
KOICA initiative seeks to strengthen Nepal's entrepreneurship ecosystem KOICA initiative seeks to strengthen Nepal's entrepreneurship ecosystem The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has brought entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, government agencies and development partners together under an initiative aimed at strengthening Nepal’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has brought entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, government agencies and development partners together under an initiative aimed at strengthening Nepal’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Kathmandu 07 Aug, 2026
Cancellation of IATS seminar sparks dispute Cancellation of IATS seminar sparks dispute The International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) seminar, scheduled to take place in Nepal from August 23 to 29, has been indefinitely cancelled following what organisers say was a direct request from the Nepali government. The International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) seminar, scheduled to take place in Nepal from August 23 to 29, has been indefinitely cancelled following what organisers say was a direct request from the Nepali government. Kathmandu 07 Aug, 2026
Mountaineering community bids farewell to Pur Bahadur 'Yukta' Gurung Mountaineering community bids farewell to Pur Bahadur 'Yukta' Gurung Hundreds of mountaineers, family members and well-wishers gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday evening to pay their final respects to veteran Nepali mountain guide Pur Bahadur "Yukta" Gurung, whose body was repatriated from Pakistan a week after he was killed in the deadly Broad Peak avalanche. Hundreds of mountaineers, family members and well-wishers gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday evening to pay their final respects to veteran Nepali mountain guide Pur Bahadur "Yukta" Gurung, whose body was repatriated from Pakistan a week after he was killed in the deadly Broad Peak avalanche. Kathmandu 07 Aug, 2026
Bangladesh Embassy marks July Mass Uprising Day in Kathmandu Bangladesh Embassy marks July Mass Uprising Day in Kathmandu The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu on Wednesday observed July Mass Uprising Day, commemorating the second anniversary of the July Mass Uprising in Bangladesh with a memorial programme attended by diplomats, academics and members of the Bangladeshi community. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu on Wednesday observed July Mass Uprising Day, commemorating the second anniversary of the July Mass Uprising in Bangladesh with a memorial programme attended by diplomats, academics and members of the Bangladeshi community. Kathmandu 06 Aug, 2026
British envoy highlights Nepal-UK education ties at English education meet British envoy highlights Nepal-UK education ties at English education meet LCCI Global Qualifications, in partnership with Cambridge English, organised the Cambridge English Leadership Conference 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together school leaders, principals and educators to discuss the future of English language education in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). LCCI Global Qualifications, in partnership with Cambridge English, organised the Cambridge English Leadership Conference 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together school leaders, principals and educators to discuss the future of English language education in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Kathmandu 06 Aug, 2026
One killed, 19 injured in Gwarko bus crash One killed, 19 injured in Gwarko bus crash A woman was killed and 19 others injured after a passenger bus crashed into the wall of the Gwarko flyover in Lalitpur on Thursday. A woman was killed and 19 others injured after a passenger bus crashed into the wall of the Gwarko flyover in Lalitpur on Thursday. Kathmandu 06 Aug, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders designated smoking areas in hotels, restaurants Kathmandu DAO orders designated smoking areas in hotels, restaurants The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has directed hotels and restaurants across the district to strictly enforce provisions of the Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act, warning of legal action against establishments that fail to comply. The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has directed hotels and restaurants across the district to strictly enforce provisions of the Tobacco Products (Control and Regulation) Act, warning of legal action against establishments that fail to comply. Kathmandu 06 Aug, 2026
Govt targets 100,000 new jobs this fiscal year Govt targets 100,000 new jobs this fiscal year Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav on Wednesday said the government aims to create employment opportunities for 100,000 people this fiscal year through a series of targeted programmes. Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav on Wednesday said the government aims to create employment opportunities for 100,000 people this fiscal year through a series of targeted programmes. Kathmandu 05 Aug, 2026
Cabinet names Yangki Ukyab as Investment Board CEO Cabinet names Yangki Ukyab as Investment Board CEO The government has appointed Yangki Ukyab of Kathmandu as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) for a four-year term. The government has appointed Yangki Ukyab of Kathmandu as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) for a four-year term. Kathmandu 05 Aug, 2026
One favour could cost you: TIA police warns returning Nepalis One favour could cost you: TIA police warns returning Nepalis The Nepal Police's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Security Office has warned returning Nepalis, particularly migrant workers, against carrying parcels or valuables for strangers, cautioning that doing so could result in legal action if the items are found to be part of smuggling operations. The Nepal Police's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Security Office has warned returning Nepalis, particularly migrant workers, against carrying parcels or valuables for strangers, cautioning that doing so could result in legal action if the items are found to be part of smuggling operations. Kathmandu 05 Aug, 2026
House panel backs PMO oversight of National Investigation Department House panel backs PMO oversight of National Investigation Department A parliamentary committee on Tuesday endorsed a bill to place the National Investigation Department (NID) under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, rejecting opposition proposals to keep the intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. A parliamentary committee on Tuesday endorsed a bill to place the National Investigation Department (NID) under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, rejecting opposition proposals to keep the intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Kathmandu 04 Aug, 2026
Govt unveils new National Transport Policy after 25 years Govt unveils new National Transport Policy after 25 years The government has unveiled the National Transport Policy, 2083, replacing a transport policy that had remained largely unchanged for nearly 25 years. The government has unveiled the National Transport Policy, 2083, replacing a transport policy that had remained largely unchanged for nearly 25 years. Kathmandu 03 Aug, 2026
Psychologists from 18 countries to gather in Kathmandu for Applied Psychology conference Psychologists from 18 countries to gather in Kathmandu for Applied Psychology... National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, will host the International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026) from August 6 to 8, bringing together psychologists, researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers from 18 countries to discuss emerging issues in mental health and behavioural sciences. National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, will host the International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026) from August 6 to 8, bringing together psychologists, researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers from 18 countries to discuss emerging issues in mental health and behavioural sciences. Kathmandu 02 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.