Annapurna region welcomes 48,500 plus foreign tourists in a month Annapurna region welcomes 48,500 plus foreign tourists in a month The Annapurna conservation area has received impressive number of foreign tourists at the beginning of the tourist season of the year 2026. The Annapurna conservation area has received impressive number of foreign tourists at the beginning of the tourist season of the year 2026. Nepal 07 Apr, 2026
MoCIT approves reform plan to fast-track digital public services MoCIT approves reform plan to fast-track digital public services The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has approved a set of key reform programmes aimed at implementing delivery-based governance and improving public service delivery. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has approved a set of key reform programmes aimed at implementing delivery-based governance and improving public service delivery. Nepal 07 Apr, 2026
Nepal boosts tourism ties with Japan through promotion, B2B events Nepal boosts tourism ties with Japan through promotion, B2B events Nepal has strengthened its tourism engagement with Japan following the successful completion of the Nepal Tourism Promotion and B2B Exchange Programme 2026 held in Tokyo and Osaka. Nepal has strengthened its tourism engagement with Japan following the successful completion of the Nepal Tourism Promotion and B2B Exchange Programme 2026 held in Tokyo and Osaka. Nepal 06 Apr, 2026
Sulav remanded, Shankar released after statement Sulav remanded, Shankar released after statement Sulav Agrawal, vice-chairman of Shankar Group and chairman of Jagdamba Holdings, has been remanded for five more days. The Kathmandu District Court has extended his remand for five days. Sulav Agrawal, vice-chairman of Shankar Group and chairman of Jagdamba Holdings, has been remanded for five more days. The Kathmandu District Court has extended his remand for five days. Nepal 06 Apr, 2026
Task force on constitutional amendment in action Task force on constitutional amendment in action The task force established by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers to draft a ‘Constitutional Amendment Discussion Document’ is now in operation. The task force established by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers to draft a ‘Constitutional Amendment Discussion Document’ is now in operation. Nepal 06 Apr, 2026
Bagmati Province Assembly summer session to begin April 7 Bagmati Province Assembly summer session to begin April 7 The summer session of the Bagmati Province Assembly is set to commence on April 7 at 4:00 pm. The summer session of the Bagmati Province Assembly is set to commence on April 7 at 4:00 pm. Nepal 06 Apr, 2026
21 livestock killed in snow leopard attack in Upper Mustang 21 livestock killed in snow leopard attack in Upper Mustang At least 21 livestock were killed and seven injured in a snow leopard attack in Upper Mustang, highlighting rising human-wildlife conflict in the region. At least 21 livestock were killed and seven injured in a snow leopard attack in Upper Mustang, highlighting rising human-wildlife conflict in the region. Nepal 06 Apr, 2026
Hearing on petitions for Oli, Lekhak's release continues Hearing on petitions for Oli, Lekhak's release continues The habeas corpus petitions were filed by Oli’s spouse, Radhika Shakya, and Lekhak’s spouse, Yashoda Lekhak, alleging that the two leaders were being held in unlawful detention. The habeas corpus petitions were filed by Oli’s spouse, Radhika Shakya, and Lekhak’s spouse, Yashoda Lekhak, alleging that the two leaders were being held in unlawful detention. Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
Govt announces two-day weekly holiday in offices, schools Govt announces two-day weekly holiday in offices, schools The government has decided to introduce a two-day weekly holiday in government offices and educational institutions in response to disruptions in petroleum supply. The government has decided to introduce a two-day weekly holiday in government offices and educational institutions in response to disruptions in petroleum supply. Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
Zonta Club Kathmandu launches education, mobility support programme in Dang Zonta Club Kathmandu launches education, mobility support programme in Dang Zonta Club Kathmandu launches education, mobility support programme in Dang Zonta Club Kathmandu launches education, mobility support programme in Dang Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
13 arrested with illegal drugs from multiple locations across country 13 arrested with illegal drugs from multiple locations across country Nepal Police have arrested 13 individuals from various districts on charges of possessing illegal drugs. Nepal Police have arrested 13 individuals from various districts on charges of possessing illegal drugs. Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
Over 7,000 online betting apps, websites shut down Over 7,000 online betting apps, websites shut down More than 7,000 online betting-related apps and websites have been shut down as part of the government’s governance reform measures. More than 7,000 online betting-related apps and websites have been shut down as part of the government’s governance reform measures. Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
Six Nepalis discharged, one remains hospitalised in UAE amid West Asia war Six Nepalis discharged, one remains hospitalised in UAE amid West Asia war The most updated details regarding the health of the injured Nepalis in yesterday’s incident have been made public by the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The most updated details regarding the health of the injured Nepalis in yesterday’s incident have been made public by the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
Two killed, 12 injured in Lamjung jeep accident Two killed, 12 injured in Lamjung jeep accident Two people were killed and 12 others injured after a jeep veered off the road in Besisahar, Lamjung, on Saturday evening. Two people were killed and 12 others injured after a jeep veered off the road in Besisahar, Lamjung, on Saturday evening. Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
Pokhara Metropolis demolishes structures encroaching Phewa Lake Pokhara Metropolis demolishes structures encroaching Phewa Lake Pokhara Metropolitan City has demolished 32 structures built on encroached land along Phewa Lake. Pokhara Metropolitan City has demolished 32 structures built on encroached land along Phewa Lake. Nepal 05 Apr, 2026
EC to resume voter registration from Sunday EC to resume voter registration from Sunday The Election Commission Nepal is set to resume voter registration and voter list updates nationwide from Sunday. The Election Commission Nepal is set to resume voter registration and voter list updates nationwide from Sunday. Nepal 04 Apr, 2026
50% cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports 50% cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department. Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department. Nepal 04 Apr, 2026
11 Nepalis arrested in West Asia for spreading rumours 11 Nepalis arrested in West Asia for spreading rumours The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that 11 Nepalis have been arrested for allegedly spreading fake news and engaging in cybercrime in connection with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and over 86,000 Nepalis have registered for rescue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that 11 Nepalis have been arrested for allegedly spreading fake news and engaging in cybercrime in connection with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and over 86,000 Nepalis have registered for rescue. Nepal 04 Apr, 2026
CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible reporting CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible... The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed serious concern over reports alleging that some foreign tourists in the Everest region were deliberately poisoned as part of so-called “fake rescue” scams. The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed serious concern over reports alleging that some foreign tourists in the Everest region were deliberately poisoned as part of so-called “fake rescue” scams. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday. Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Business QR payments, mobile banking surge as Nepal logs Rs 852bn in digital transactions in one month Digital payment transactions surged across all channels in the month from mid-March to mid-April 2026, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation report covering nine months of 2025/26 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
