Passport Department to open 1,000 appointment slots daily amid limited supply Passport Department to open 1,000 appointment slots daily amid limited supply The Department of Passports (DoP) has announced that it will open 1,000 appointment slots each day starting today (November 3) to manage the growing demand for passports amid a temporary shortage of passport booklets. The Department of Passports (DoP) has announced that it will open 1,000 appointment slots each day starting today (November 3) to manage the growing demand for passports amid a temporary shortage of passport booklets. Kathmandu 03 Nov, 2025
A Toast to Tradition A Toast to Tradition In a vibrant celebration of linguistic heritage, Academia Toastmasters Club held its third meeting entirely in Nepal Bhasa (Newari language) on the auspicious occasion of Nepal Sambat 1146—an event that has now become an annual tradition for the club. In a vibrant celebration of linguistic heritage, Academia Toastmasters Club held its third meeting entirely in Nepal Bhasa (Newari language) on the auspicious occasion of Nepal Sambat 1146—an event that has now become an annual tradition for the club. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
Rs 94 billion deposit in Social Security Fund Rs 94 billion deposit in Social Security Fund A total amount of Rs 94 billion 90 million1 and 179 thousand has been deposited in the Social Security Fund (SSF) so far. A total amount of Rs 94 billion 90 million1 and 179 thousand has been deposited in the Social Security Fund (SSF) so far. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
France launches 'Micro-Folie' digital museum at Alliance française France launches 'Micro-Folie' digital museum at Alliance française The French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française have inaugurated Micro-Folie, a new digital cultural platform at the Alliance française in Pulchowk, offering free access to thousands of digitized artworks from world-renowned museums. The French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française have inaugurated Micro-Folie, a new digital cultural platform at the Alliance française in Pulchowk, offering free access to thousands of digitized artworks from world-renowned museums. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
NMA marks 52nd anniversary honoring record-holding climbers and journalists NMA marks 52nd anniversary honoring record-holding climbers and journalists The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) celebrated its 52nd anniversary on Saturday at its Nagpokhari-based secretariat in Kathmandu with a ceremony recognizing the achievements of climbers, journalists, and staff contributing to Nepal’s mountain tourism. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) celebrated its 52nd anniversary on Saturday at its Nagpokhari-based secretariat in Kathmandu with a ceremony recognizing the achievements of climbers, journalists, and staff contributing to Nepal’s mountain tourism. Kathmandu 02 Nov, 2025
KMC urges residents to hold garbage at home KMC urges residents to hold garbage at home The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has requested residents of the metropolis not to remove solid waste from their homes. The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has requested residents of the metropolis not to remove solid waste from their homes. Kathmandu 31 Oct, 2025
CAAN issues safety circular after Altitude Air helicopter crash in Lobuche CAAN issues safety circular after Altitude Air helicopter crash in Lobuche The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety recommendation circular to all helicopter operators following Wednesday’s crash involving an Altitude Air helicopter in Lobuche, near the Everest region. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety recommendation circular to all helicopter operators following Wednesday’s crash involving an Altitude Air helicopter in Lobuche, near the Everest region. Kathmandu 30 Oct, 2025
Germany pledges €39,000 for flood-affected communities in Ilam Germany pledges €39,000 for flood-affected communities in Ilam The Government of Germany has pledged €39,000 in assistance to support communities affected by the recent devastating floods in Ilam district, eastern Nepal. The Government of Germany has pledged €39,000 in assistance to support communities affected by the recent devastating floods in Ilam district, eastern Nepal. Kathmandu 28 Oct, 2025
Flights somewhat affected at TIA today Flights somewhat affected at TIA today Flights have been somewhat affected due to adverse weather today. Flights have been somewhat affected due to adverse weather today. Kathmandu 28 Oct, 2025
New Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma prioritizes mental health, pledges transparency New Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma prioritizes mental health, pledges transparency The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Sharma, assumed office on Sunday. The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Sharma, assumed office on Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Oct, 2025
Newly Appointed Sports Minister Bablu Gupta Assumes Office Newly Appointed Sports Minister Bablu Gupta Assumes Office Newly appointed Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, assumed office on Sunday. Newly appointed Minister for Youth and Sports, Bablu Gupta, assumed office on Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Oct, 2025
Kathmandu-Terai Expressway to Be Completed Within Deadline, Says Nepali Army Kathmandu-Terai Expressway to Be Completed Within Deadline, Says Nepali Army Project Director Jha said the Nepali Army is making every possible effort to complete the project within the prescribed timeframe. Project Director Jha said the Nepali Army is making every possible effort to complete the project within the prescribed timeframe. Kathmandu 24 Oct, 2025
Crowds flock to Balgopaleshwar Temple on Bhai Tika Crowds flock to Balgopaleshwar Temple on Bhai Tika Devotees thronged the Balgopaleshwar Temple today to receive tika and offer prayers on the occasion of Bhaitika, marking the final day of the five-day Tihar festival. Devotees thronged the Balgopaleshwar Temple today to receive tika and offer prayers on the occasion of Bhaitika, marking the final day of the five-day Tihar festival. Kathmandu 23 Oct, 2025
Prez Paudel Performs Gaipuja Rituals on the Occasion of Gai Tihar Prez Paudel Performs Gaipuja Rituals on the Occasion of Gai Tihar Upholding the age-old custom, President Paudel offered prayers and delicacies to the cow during a ceremony held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, Upholding the age-old custom, President Paudel offered prayers and delicacies to the cow during a ceremony held at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu 22 Oct, 2025
Outflow from Kathmandu Valley Rises as Tihar Festival Begins Outflow from Kathmandu Valley Rises as Tihar Festival Begins With the onset of Tihar, Nepal’s second-largest festival, the number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate in their home districts has seen a sharp rise. With the onset of Tihar, Nepal’s second-largest festival, the number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate in their home districts has seen a sharp rise. Kathmandu 22 Oct, 2025
Former Prez Bhandari extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and harmony Former Prez Bhandari extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and harmony Bhandari highlighted that the Deusi-Bhailo cultural performances, an integral part of Tihar, represent a purely indigenous Nepali tradition that conveys the message of unity and fraternity in society. Bhandari highlighted that the Deusi-Bhailo cultural performances, an integral part of Tihar, represent a purely indigenous Nepali tradition that conveys the message of unity and fraternity in society. Kathmandu 21 Oct, 2025
PM Karki Holds First All-Party Meeting to Build Consensus for March 5 Election PM Karki Holds First All-Party Meeting to Build Consensus for March 5 Election The meeting was convened with representatives of political parties that were represented in the recently dissolved House of Representatives (HoR). The meeting was convened with representatives of political parties that were represented in the recently dissolved House of Representatives (HoR). Kathmandu 21 Oct, 2025
Bipin Joshi will forever be remembered: PM Karki Bipin Joshi will forever be remembered: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki said that the late Nepali student Bipin Joshi will always hold a special place in the hearts of many. Prime Minister Sushila Karki said that the late Nepali student Bipin Joshi will always hold a special place in the hearts of many. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2025
Prez Paudel extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and good governance Prez Paudel extends Tihar greetings, calls for unity and good governance Prez Paudel has expressed his hope that the festival of Tihar will inspire all Nepalis to uphold the values of mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance, and prosperity. Prez Paudel has expressed his hope that the festival of Tihar will inspire all Nepalis to uphold the values of mutual goodwill, tolerance, brotherhood, good governance, and prosperity. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2025
Tipper trucks banned in Kavrepalanchok during Tihar festival Tipper trucks banned in Kavrepalanchok during Tihar festival The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, has imposed a temporary ban on the operation of tipper trucks throughout the district during the Tihar festival period. The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, has imposed a temporary ban on the operation of tipper trucks throughout the district during the Tihar festival period. Kathmandu 20 Oct, 2025
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
