HoR approves three ordinances HoR approves three ordinances The House of Representatives (HoR) has approved three ordinances presented in the meeting today. The House of Representatives (HoR) has approved three ordinances presented in the meeting today. Kathmandu 06 Apr, 2026
Traffic Police launches strict monitoring of drivers, books rule violators Traffic Police launches strict monitoring of drivers, books rule violators Traffic Police has launched a strict monitoring and action against those driving vehicles without abiding by traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. Traffic Police has launched a strict monitoring and action against those driving vehicles without abiding by traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu 06 Apr, 2026
HoR, National Assembly meetings scheduled today HoR, National Assembly meetings scheduled today Separate meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) are scheduled for today. Separate meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) are scheduled for today. Kathmandu 06 Apr, 2026
Speaker Aryal assumes office Speaker Aryal assumes office After taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel this afternoon, Speaker Aryal formally took charge of his office. After taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel this afternoon, Speaker Aryal formally took charge of his office. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
New Speaker Aryal takes oath New Speaker Aryal takes oath Newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony organised at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, today. Newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony organised at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, today. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Shankar Group vice chair Sulav Agrawal arrested in money laundering case Shankar Group vice chair Sulav Agrawal arrested in money laundering case Sulav Agrawal, vice chairperson of Shankar Group, has been arrested on charges of money laundering. Sulav Agrawal, vice chairperson of Shankar Group, has been arrested on charges of money laundering. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Four arrested for foreign employment fraud Four arrested for foreign employment fraud Nepal Police have arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding people by promising lucrative foreign employment opportunities. Nepal Police have arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding people by promising lucrative foreign employment opportunities. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Chinese national arrested in Kathmandu for illegal cryptocurrency transactions Chinese national arrested in Kathmandu for illegal cryptocurrency transactions Nepal Police have arrested a Chinese national on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and online fraud. Nepal Police have arrested a Chinese national on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and online fraud. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament. Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation. The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker. Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities 226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour. The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment. The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026
Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert. Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026
CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026
Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on Israel–Iran conflict 11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on... The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion. The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday. Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026
Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes. Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
