No protest note, no warning in passport row, says German Embassy

No protest note, no warning in passport row, says German Embassy

The German Embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday dismissed what it described as false or misleading reports regarding Nepal's e-passport procurement controversy, clarifying that Nepal's Chargé d'Affaires in Berlin was invited to a meeting at the German Federal Foreign Office and was not formally summoned.

The German Embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday dismissed what it described as false or misleading reports regarding Nepal's e-passport procurement controversy, clarifying that Nepal's Chargé d'Affaires in Berlin was invited to a meeting at the German Federal Foreign Office and was not formally summoned.

Kathmandu 01 Jul, 2026

NYEF Lalitpur elects Anukul Shrestha as president

NYEF Lalitpur elects Anukul Shrestha as president

The Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs' Forum (NYEF) Lalitpur Chapter has elected Anukul Shrestha as its new president during the chapter's annual general meeting.

The Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs' Forum (NYEF) Lalitpur Chapter has elected Anukul Shrestha as its new president during the chapter's annual general meeting.

Kathmandu 30 Jun, 2026

Special Court grants bail to top accused officials

Special Court grants bail to top accused officials

The Special Court on Monday ordered the release of former Director General of the Department of Passports (DoP), Tirtha Raj Aryal, on bail of Rs 500,000 in the high-profile e-passport case.

The Special Court on Monday ordered the release of former Director General of the Department of Passports (DoP), Tirtha Raj Aryal, on bail of Rs 500,000 in the high-profile e-passport case.

Kathmandu 30 Jun, 2026

Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by three days

Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by three days

The Special Court on Monday extended the remand of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by three days, allowing investigators to continue probing a money laundering case against him.

The Special Court on Monday extended the remand of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by three days, allowing investigators to continue probing a money laundering case against him.

Kathmandu 29 Jun, 2026

Four ex-PMs share stage at Madan Bhandari event

Four ex-PMs share stage at Madan Bhandari event

In a dramatic development and amid speculations of a possible communist alliance, four former prime ministers of the Communist Party were seen on a common platform today at a symposium titled ‘Nepal’s Communist Movement and Popular Leader Madan Bhandari’.

In a dramatic development and amid speculations of a possible communist alliance, four former prime ministers of the Communist Party were seen on a common platform today at a symposium titled ‘Nepal’s Communist Movement and Popular Leader Madan Bhandari’.

Kathmandu 29 Jun, 2026

RPP PP leader Gyanendra Shahi calls for equal accountability of state, citizens

RPP PP leader Gyanendra Shahi calls for equal accountability of state, citizens

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) parliamentary party leader Gyanendra Shahi has said the state should be held accountable alongside citizens if the government introduces stricter penalties for traffic rule violations.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) parliamentary party leader Gyanendra Shahi has said the state should be held accountable alongside citizens if the government introduces stricter penalties for traffic rule violations.

Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2026

Nepal, France lead regional push against illegal waste trafficking

Nepal, France lead regional push against illegal waste trafficking

Nepal and France have stepped up regional cooperation to combat illegal waste trafficking by bringing together customs, security and environmental authorities from South and Southeast Asia to strengthen cross-border enforcement against environmental crime.

Nepal and France have stepped up regional cooperation to combat illegal waste trafficking by bringing together customs, security and environmental authorities from South and Southeast Asia to strengthen cross-border enforcement against environmental crime.

Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2026

AI can spread facts and fake news alike, Swiss envoy tells journalism students

AI can spread facts and fake news alike, Swiss envoy tells journalism students

Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Dr Danielle Meuwly said that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to amplify both credible information and misinformation, stressing that critical thinking and fact-checking have become more important than ever in the digital age.

Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Dr Danielle Meuwly said that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to amplify both credible information and misinformation, stressing that critical thinking and fact-checking have become more important than ever in the digital age.

Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2026

Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice

Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice

Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.

Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

SC to hear UML vice chair Paudel's habeas corpus petition on June 30

SC to hear UML vice chair Paudel's habeas corpus petition on June 30

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for June 30 on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of CPN-UML Vice-chair and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, challenging his detention.

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for June 30 on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of CPN-UML Vice-chair and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, challenging his detention.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

ISKCON Nepal denies cover-up and abuse charges at Budhanilkantha Gurukul

ISKCON Nepal denies cover-up and abuse charges at Budhanilkantha Gurukul

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Nepal has rebutted the cover-up and accusations of child abuse through a point-by-point response to a series of front-page reports published by The Himalayan Times on June 14, 2026, which have exposed serious child abuse, sexual misconduct, and institutional cover-ups at its Bhaktivedanta Gurukul based in Budhanilkantha.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Nepal has rebutted the cover-up and accusations of child abuse through a point-by-point response to a series of front-page reports published by The Himalayan Times on June 14, 2026, which have exposed serious child abuse, sexual misconduct, and institutional cover-ups at its Bhaktivedanta Gurukul based in Budhanilkantha.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

Police arrest 18 operators of unregistered consultancies in Kathmandu Valley crackdown

Police arrest 18 operators of unregistered consultancies in Kathmandu Valley...

Nepal Police have arrested 18 operators and representatives of 15 unregistered education consultancies operating in the Kathmandu Valley as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating without completing the required legal procedures.

Nepal Police have arrested 18 operators and representatives of 15 unregistered education consultancies operating in the Kathmandu Valley as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating without completing the required legal procedures.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

House meeting deferred again amid RSP ceneral Convention

House meeting deferred again amid RSP ceneral Convention

The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed for the second time this week, delaying discussion and endorsement of several key government bills, including the Economic Bill, 2083.

The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed for the second time this week, delaying discussion and endorsement of several key government bills, including the Economic Bill, 2083.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control drive

Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control...

With the monsoon raising the risk of dengue transmission, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a large-scale community mobilisation campaign. A total of 1,650 trained personnel will fan out across all 32 wards to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites.

With the monsoon raising the risk of dengue transmission, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a large-scale community mobilisation campaign. A total of 1,650 trained personnel will fan out across all 32 wards to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in Kathmandu

Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in...

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid student protests

Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid...

Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.

Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Oli's name surfaces in passport contract scam

Oli's name surfaces in passport contract scam

In a major development in the high-profile passport printing scam, it has been revealed that then-prime minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli personally directed officials to divide the multi-billion-rupee e-passport procurement project into two distinct contract packages.

In a major development in the high-profile passport printing scam, it has been revealed that then-prime minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli personally directed officials to divide the multi-billion-rupee e-passport procurement project into two distinct contract packages.

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur

Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur

Bird flu continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley, with authorities culling more than 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur after outbreaks were confirmed at several poultry farms.

Bird flu continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley, with authorities culling more than 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur after outbreaks were confirmed at several poultry farms.

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's arrest

Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's...

A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal.

A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal.

Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026

House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday

House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday

The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday.

The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday.

Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026