Nepal, South Korea discuss regional cooperation in South Asia Nepal, South Korea discuss regional cooperation in South Asia The Embassy of the South Korea in Nepal and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly organised a seminar on enhancing regional integration and cooperation in South Asia in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The Embassy of the South Korea in Nepal and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly organised a seminar on enhancing regional integration and cooperation in South Asia in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Kathmandu 26 May, 2026
Third Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition set for May 28-29 in Thamel Third Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition set for May 28-29 in... The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition is set to take place at Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel on May 28 and 29, The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition is set to take place at Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel on May 28 and 29, Kathmandu 26 May, 2026
PM Shah reiterates commitment to governance, economic reforms PM Shah reiterates commitment to governance, economic reforms Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is committed to improving the daily living standards of Nepali citizens through visible and practical reforms. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is committed to improving the daily living standards of Nepali citizens through visible and practical reforms. Kathmandu 26 May, 2026
NTB, UNDP discuss five-year strategic plan to advance sustainable tourism NTB, UNDP discuss five-year strategic plan to advance sustainable tourism The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the UNDP have jointly conducted a discussion to devise a five-year strategic plan for promotion of sustainable tourism. The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the UNDP have jointly conducted a discussion to devise a five-year strategic plan for promotion of sustainable tourism. Kathmandu 26 May, 2026
PM has no immediate plan for foreign visit, to meet EU team today PM has no immediate plan for foreign visit, to meet EU team today Amid the ongoing headlines about Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane’s visit to India in the first week of June, the Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has stated that Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s current top priority is to focus solely on the government’s performance, and that the party chair’s visit to India has no connection to the prime minister. Amid the ongoing headlines about Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane’s visit to India in the first week of June, the Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has stated that Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s current top priority is to focus solely on the government’s performance, and that the party chair’s visit to India has no connection to the prime minister. Kathmandu 26 May, 2026
Pilot allegedly went overseas after receiving $8000 training allowance Pilot allegedly went overseas after receiving $8000 training allowance Serious concerns have emerged within Nepal Airlines regarding the appointment of First Officer Roshan Koirala, the Airbus A320 induction process, and financial decisions linked to pilot training, with a USD 8,000 duty allowance payment now becoming the centre of scrutiny. Serious concerns have emerged within Nepal Airlines regarding the appointment of First Officer Roshan Koirala, the Airbus A320 induction process, and financial decisions linked to pilot training, with a USD 8,000 duty allowance payment now becoming the centre of scrutiny. Kathmandu 26 May, 2026
PM Shah to meet EU envoys tomorrow PM Shah to meet EU envoys tomorrow Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with non-resident ambassadors and heads of missions of European Union (EU) member nations on Tuesday. Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with non-resident ambassadors and heads of missions of European Union (EU) member nations on Tuesday. Kathmandu 25 May, 2026
'UK will remain a valuable and reliable education partner for Nepal' 'UK will remain a valuable and reliable education partner for Nepal' During high-level discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs in Kathmandu today, the UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, emphasised the growing importance of Nepal-UK collaboration in skills and education. During high-level discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs in Kathmandu today, the UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, emphasised the growing importance of Nepal-UK collaboration in skills and education. Kathmandu 25 May, 2026
Pakistani Embassy hosts essay and speech competition in Kathmandu Pakistani Embassy hosts essay and speech competition in Kathmandu The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19. The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19. Kathmandu 25 May, 2026
UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development. UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development. Kathmandu 24 May, 2026
KDC drops charges of organised crime, money laundering against defendants KDC drops charges of organised crime, money laundering against defendants The charges of organised crime and money laundering will be dropped against all defendants in Kaski’s Suryadarshan Cooperatives case, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and absconding Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai. The Kaski District Court has granted permission to withdraw these two charges, in line with the petition filed by RSP Chair Lamichhane. The charges of organised crime and money laundering will be dropped against all defendants in Kaski’s Suryadarshan Cooperatives case, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and absconding Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai. The Kaski District Court has granted permission to withdraw these two charges, in line with the petition filed by RSP Chair Lamichhane. Kathmandu 23 May, 2026
PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings. The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings. Kathmandu 22 May, 2026
218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities 218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities. The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities. Kathmandu 21 May, 2026
SC recalls late Justice Pradhan's contribution SC recalls late Justice Pradhan's contribution The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20. The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20. Kathmandu 21 May, 2026
Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views. Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views. Kathmandu 21 May, 2026
Digital platform launched to boost public participation in lawmaking Digital platform launched to boost public participation in lawmaking The government has launched a digital platform aimed at increasing citizens’ participation in the lawmaking process. The government has launched a digital platform aimed at increasing citizens’ participation in the lawmaking process. Kathmandu 21 May, 2026
Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media. Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
Labour Minister Yadav vows action against foreign employment fraud Labour Minister Yadav vows action against foreign employment fraud Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav has said the government would intensify efforts to control fraud and cheating in the foreign employment sector. Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav has said the government would intensify efforts to control fraud and cheating in the foreign employment sector. Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area. A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area. Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in? On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in? Kathmandu 20 May, 2026
Nepal 23 injured as passenger bus plunges 100 metres off road in Baitadi At least 23 people were injured after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged around 100 metres down a hillside along the Dasharath Chand Highway in Baitadi district on Friday afternoon.
Nepal Nepal's Kili Pemba Sherpa completes all 14 world's highest peaks with Nanga Parbat ascent Veteran Nepali mountaineer Kili Pemba Sherpa has joined the elite club of climbers to summit all 14 mountains above 8,000 metres after successfully scaling Nanga Parbat (8,125m) in Pakistan on Friday morning.
Kathmandu British Council opens £500,000 heritage protection grants for Nepal and South Asia The British Council has opened a new funding round under its Cultural Protection Fund, offering grants of up to £500,000 to organisations working to safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change in Nepal and other South Asian countries.
Business Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel wins four global hospitality awards Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won four honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position among Nepal's leading hospitality establishments.
Business Yango Ride, Traffic Police launch road safety campaign for 200 new riders Ride-hailing platform Yango Ride, in collaboration with Nepal Traffic Police, has launched a road safety awareness programme for new motorcycle riders in Kathmandu.
Business Yamaha Nepal marks 71st anniversary with blood drives, traffic awareness and community outreach Yamaha Nepal celebrated the 71st anniversary of Yamaha Motor Co. with nationwide community service programmes, customer offers and employee recognition events across all seven provinces.
Nepal Bulldozers return as Birgunj intensifies drive against road encroachment Authorities have stepped up their campaign to clear road encroachments in Birgunj, redeploying bulldozers in the Gandak area to remove structures built within the road right-of-way.
Nepal Major drug haul in Dhankuta: Police seize over 830 kg of marijuana in a week, arrest seven Police in Dhankuta have seized a large quantity of narcotics and arrested seven people in a series of anti-drug operations carried out over the past week, highlighting intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking along the district's transit routes.
Nepal Nepal's school students to undergo military-style cadet training under new bill registered in parliament Tens of thousands of school students across Nepal could soon undergo structured military-style training as part of a revamped National Cadet Corps, under a new bill registered in the Federal Parliament by Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah.