Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. Nepal 07 May, 2026
CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. Nepal 06 May, 2026
41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. Nepal 06 May, 2026
36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse 36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance. A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession. The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession. Nepal 06 May, 2026
CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors. Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors. Nepal 05 May, 2026
Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season. A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season. Nepal 05 May, 2026
President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government. President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government. Nepal 05 May, 2026
89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway 89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night. Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night. Nepal 05 May, 2026
PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself. Nepal 05 May, 2026
Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk. Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis. Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations. The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for identification Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for... A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday. A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration. A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Business Govt collects Rs 1.11 trillion in revenue, achieves 75% of annual target The government has collected Rs 1.112 trillion in revenue, achieving 75.17 percent of its annual target with 19 days remaining in the current fiscal year.
Opinion RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.
Sports Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Sports France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.
Nepal RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.
Nepal RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.
Kathmandu Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.
Nepal Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.
Business British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.