RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker. The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader Angdembe Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader... Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance. Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Businessman Deepak Bhatt arrested in money laundering probe Businessman Deepak Bhatt arrested in money laundering probe Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. Businessman Deepak Bhatt has been arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
KMC to launch night bus service from Baisakh 1 KMC to launch night bus service from Baisakh 1 Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a night-time public bus service in partnership with Sajha Yatayat from Baisakh 1 (April 14), operating four electric buses across two routes to address the absence of affordable public transport after 8 pm. Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to launch a night-time public bus service in partnership with Sajha Yatayat from Baisakh 1 (April 14), operating four electric buses across two routes to address the absence of affordable public transport after 8 pm. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
First session of new House of Representatives begins today First session of new House of Representatives begins today The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives begins today, following the March 5 elections. The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives begins today, following the March 5 elections. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Nepal raises issue of affected nationals in Portugal during ministerial call Nepal raises issue of affected nationals in Portugal during ministerial call Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel, discussing issues concerning Nepali nationals and bilateral cooperation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel, discussing issues concerning Nepali nationals and bilateral cooperation. Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026
Home Minister Gurung directs police to enhance public service delivery Home Minister Gurung directs police to enhance public service delivery Upon his arrival, the Home Minister was welcomed by senior police officials. Upon his arrival, the Home Minister was welcomed by senior police officials. Kathmandu 01 Apr, 2026
EC to begin voter registration and list updates from April 5 EC to begin voter registration and list updates from April 5 The Election Commission is set to commence the registration and updating of the voters’ list from April 5. The Election Commission is set to commence the registration and updating of the voters’ list from April 5. Kathmandu 01 Apr, 2026
PM Shah sits for discussions with HoR members from Madhesh Province PM Shah sits for discussions with HoR members from Madhesh Province Prime Minister Balendra Shah today held discussions with members of the House of Representatives (HoR) representing from the Madhesh Province. Prime Minister Balendra Shah today held discussions with members of the House of Representatives (HoR) representing from the Madhesh Province. Kathmandu 01 Apr, 2026
Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 concludes, promotes circular economy solutions Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 concludes, promotes circular economy solutions The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and circular economy solutions, concluded successfully in Kathmandu after a two-day run. The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026,” aimed at promoting sustainable practices and circular economy solutions, concluded successfully in Kathmandu after a two-day run. Kathmandu 01 Apr, 2026
National dialogue programme organised National dialogue programme organised A national dialogue program was organised here to discuss the existing legal provisions, challenges, and the amendments required to be made in the constitution to facilitate obtainment of citizenship on the basis of mothers' Nepali naitonality. A national dialogue program was organised here to discuss the existing legal provisions, challenges, and the amendments required to be made in the constitution to facilitate obtainment of citizenship on the basis of mothers' Nepali naitonality. Kathmandu 01 Apr, 2026
Home Minister Gurung urges inclusion of disaster preparedness in school curriculum Home Minister Gurung urges inclusion of disaster preparedness in school curriculum Through this initiative, students are expected to gain hands-on knowledge that will enable them to respond effectively during disasters. Through this initiative, students are expected to gain hands-on knowledge that will enable them to respond effectively during disasters. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2026
Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces. The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2026
Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs. Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2026
All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2. The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2026
RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet RSP President Lamichhane, LSP Chair Thakur meet President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today. President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane and Chair of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Nepal Mahantha Thakur held a meeting today. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2026
Former Kathmandu CDO Chhabi Rijal arrested Former Kathmandu CDO Chhabi Rijal arrested Former Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Chhabi Rijal, was arrested from his Koteshwor residence on Tuesday morning by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. Former Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Chhabi Rijal, was arrested from his Koteshwor residence on Tuesday morning by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 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.
