Tractor accident in Rautahat claims driver's life Tractor accident in Rautahat claims driver's life A 28-year-old tractor driver was found dead on Friday morning after being trapped under the engine in a tractor accident in Gadhimai Municipality. A 28-year-old tractor driver was found dead on Friday morning after being trapped under the engine in a tractor accident in Gadhimai Municipality. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Three more Nepalis rescued, repatriated from Cambodia Three more Nepalis rescued, repatriated from Cambodia Three more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. Three more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Nepal Airlines begins special flights to Gulf amid travel disruption Nepal Airlines begins special flights to Gulf amid travel disruption Nepal Airlines has begun operating special flights to Gulf destinations from Friday to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent travel disruptions. Nepal Airlines has begun operating special flights to Gulf destinations from Friday to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent travel disruptions. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
From access to integration: Reimagining Nepal–India trade for a new growth era From access to integration: Reimagining Nepal–India trade for a new growth era Rajan Sharma is General Secretary of the Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and a trade, transport, and logistics strategist with over three decades of experience spanning the private sector, government advisory, multilateral institutions, and regional business platforms. Rajan Sharma is General Secretary of the Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and a trade, transport, and logistics strategist with over three decades of experience spanning the private sector, government advisory, multilateral institutions, and regional business platforms. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
NCP takes critical stand in parliament, says Barsha Man Pun NCP takes critical stand in parliament, says Barsha Man Pun Speaking during today’s first sitting of the HoR, he affirmed the party’s commitment to extending constructive support to the government on matters concerning the nation and its people. Speaking during today’s first sitting of the HoR, he affirmed the party’s commitment to extending constructive support to the government on matters concerning the nation and its people. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
Bajura District Hospital building leaks a year after completion Bajura District Hospital building leaks a year after completion The building of Bajura District Hospital has started leaking just a year after its completion, raising concerns over construction quality. The building of Bajura District Hospital has started leaking just a year after its completion, raising concerns over construction quality. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
World Autism Awareness Day being observed today World Autism Awareness Day being observed today World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today with various programmes across the country. World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today with various programmes across the country. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
Russian Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Shah Russian Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Shah Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
UHGHF concludes Book Review Competition in Rupandehi school UHGHF concludes Book Review Competition in Rupandehi school The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation has successfully organised the sixth edition of Book Review Award Ceremony at Sundi Secondary School in Rupandehi. The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation has successfully organised the sixth edition of Book Review Award Ceremony at Sundi Secondary School in Rupandehi. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
SEE begin nationwide with stricter guidelines SEE begin nationwide with stricter guidelines The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has commenced nationwide from today with enhanced measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and faster result publication. The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has commenced nationwide from today with enhanced measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and faster result publication. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
Ram Bahadur Thapa unanimously elected UML PP leader Ram Bahadur Thapa unanimously elected UML PP leader Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) has been elected the parliamentary party leader of CPN-UML. Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) has been elected the parliamentary party leader of CPN-UML. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Nepal receives over 120,000 tourists in March Nepal receives over 120,000 tourists in March Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, maintaining strong recovery momentum in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, maintaining strong recovery momentum in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
NATTA President Kumar Mani Thapaliya appointed to UFTAA Board of Directors NATTA President Kumar Mani Thapaliya appointed to UFTAA Board of Directors President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Kumar Mani Thapaliya, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations, marking a significant milestone for Nepal's travel trade sector. President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Kumar Mani Thapaliya, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations, marking a significant milestone for Nepal's travel trade sector. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Court staffer held with Rs 50,000 bribe in Rautahat Court staffer held with Rs 50,000 bribe in Rautahat A staff member of the Rautahat District Court has been arrested with Rs 50,000 in cash while allegedly accepting a bribe from a service seeker, officials said. A staff member of the Rautahat District Court has been arrested with Rs 50,000 in cash while allegedly accepting a bribe from a service seeker, officials said. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Gateway to heaven goes orbital: Nepal to launch satellites from Swargadwari Gateway to heaven goes orbital: Nepal to launch satellites from Swargadwari In a discovery that officials are calling “both spiritually intuitive and scientifically inevitable,” a consortium of Nepali and international researchers has identified Swargadwari-literally, the “Gateway to Heaven”—as the closest point on Earth to outer space. In a discovery that officials are calling “both spiritually intuitive and scientifically inevitable,” a consortium of Nepali and international researchers has identified Swargadwari-literally, the “Gateway to Heaven”—as the closest point on Earth to outer space. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task. Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task. Nepal 31 Mar, 2026
Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening. Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening. Nepal 31 Mar, 2026
Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities. The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities. Nepal 31 Mar, 2026
Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action Health Insurance Board orders lawful service delivery, warns of action The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme. The Health Insurance Board has directed all affiliated healthcare service providers to strictly comply with regulations while delivering services under the national health insurance programme. Nepal 31 Mar, 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.
