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   Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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Acting Chief Sunita Dangol presents the policies and programmes for fiscal year 2083/84 during the 19th session of the Nagar Sabha (Municipal Assembly) organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City at the Rastriya Sabha Griha on Sunday. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion in new fiscal policy

Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion...

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare.
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare.
Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
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Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit

Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both.
Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
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Bangladesh Embassy distributes 1.75 tonnes of mangoes in goodwill initiative

Bangladesh Embassy distributes 1.75 tonnes of mangoes in goodwill initiative

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes to Nepali dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes to Nepali dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative.
Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
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KMC identifies 128 flood-prone locations, approves monsoon preparedness plan

KMC identifies 128 flood-prone locations, approves monsoon preparedness plan

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved its Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan, identifying 128 flood-prone locations within the city and estimating that more than 8,000 households could be affected during the upcoming rainy season.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved its Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan, identifying 128 flood-prone locations within the city and estimating that more than 8,000 households could be affected during the upcoming rainy season.
Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
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National College launches BIRD program to prepare future diplomats

National College launches BIRD program to prepare future diplomats

National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched the Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (BIRD), a new undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy, trade, and global governance.
National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched the Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (BIRD), a new undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy, trade, and global governance.
Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2026
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U.S. Embassy concludes GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu

U.S. Embassy concludes GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu

The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has concluded the GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu, bringing together talented young footballers from across the country as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has concluded the GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu, bringing together talented young footballers from across the country as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
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AI literacy pilot training begins in Lalitpur

AI literacy pilot training begins in Lalitpur

A three-day AI literacy training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among community members and local government representatives began in Lalitpur on Friday.
A three-day AI literacy training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among community members and local government representatives began in Lalitpur on Friday.
Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
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Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report

Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report

The government has decided to implement the long-pending 2052 BS report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, commonly known as the Rawal Commission, more than three decades after its submission.
The government has decided to implement the long-pending 2052 BS report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, commonly known as the Rawal Commission, more than three decades after its submission.
Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembee speaks during a meeting of the House of Representatives at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue

NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue

Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.
Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.
Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026
The Supreme Court building at Singha Durbar, which is now in the final phase of construction. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case

Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12.
The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12.
Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026
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Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human rights emergency

Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human...

On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor.
On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor.
Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026
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WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security

WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026
Opposition lawmakers protest during a meeting of the House of Representatives at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar on Monday. Photo: Pradeep Raj Onta/RSS

Opposition disrupts House over PM's border remarks; meeting adjourned until Tuesday

Opposition disrupts House over PM's border remarks; meeting adjourned until Tuesday

Opposition lawmakers disrupted the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Monday, demanding clarification over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the Nepal-India border issue and seeking their removal from the parliamentary record.
Opposition lawmakers disrupted the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Monday, demanding clarification over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the Nepal-India border issue and seeking their removal from the parliamentary record.
Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026

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