National Journalism Day being observed today

National Journalism Day being observed today

National Journalism Day is being observed across the country today with various programmes marking the anniversary of the publication of Gorkhapatra, Nepal’s oldest newspaper.

National Journalism Day is being observed across the country today with various programmes marking the anniversary of the publication of Gorkhapatra, Nepal’s oldest newspaper.

Kathmandu 07 May, 2026

UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting inequalities affecting children

UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting...

UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.

UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice

Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice

A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.

A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries

PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

Wyndham City, Godawari Municipality sign friendship city agreement

Wyndham City, Godawari Municipality sign friendship city agreement

Wyndham City in Victoria, Australia, and Godawari Municipality in Bagmati Province signed a formal Friendship City agreement on Monday, establishing a framework for cooperation in education, tourism, culture, environmental conservation, and economic development between the two municipalities.

Wyndham City in Victoria, Australia, and Godawari Municipality in Bagmati Province signed a formal Friendship City agreement on Monday, establishing a framework for cooperation in education, tourism, culture, environmental conservation, and economic development between the two municipalities.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

Kathmandu court denies remand for industrialist Golchha

Kathmandu court denies remand for industrialist Golchha

The Kathmandu District Court has refused to grant permission to keep industrialist Shekhar Golchha in custody for further investigation.

The Kathmandu District Court has refused to grant permission to keep industrialist Shekhar Golchha in custody for further investigation.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

Cabinet recommends convening federal parliament session on May 11

Cabinet recommends convening federal parliament session on May 11

The government has decided to recommend to the President to convene a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on May 11 at 2:00 pm.

The government has decided to recommend to the President to convene a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on May 11 at 2:00 pm.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down property return rule for widows remarrying

Supreme Court strikes down property return rule for widows remarrying

The Supreme Court has invalidated a legal provision requiring widows to return property inherited from their first husband if they remarry.

The Supreme Court has invalidated a legal provision requiring widows to return property inherited from their first husband if they remarry.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

52 children from holding centre begin school; 30 opt for hostel facility

52 children from holding centre begin school; 30 opt for hostel facility

A total of 52 children staying at a holding centre in Kathmandu have begun attending school from Tuesday, as authorities move to ensure continuity in education for displaced families.

A total of 52 children staying at a holding centre in Kathmandu have begun attending school from Tuesday, as authorities move to ensure continuity in education for displaced families.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again

Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again

The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.

The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech'

'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech'

Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.

Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief

IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief

Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.

Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley

Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley

Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights

FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today.

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours

Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue.

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

Land screening begins for squatters

Land screening begins for squatters

The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS).

The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS).

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit

U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation.

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation.

Kathmandu 03 May, 2026

Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar

Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar

The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.

The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.

Kathmandu 02 May, 2026

Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat

Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat

The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Kathmandu 01 May, 2026

Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley

Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley

The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive.

The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive.

Kathmandu 01 May, 2026