Home Minister Gurung vows zero tolerance on corruption, simplified service delivery Home Minister Gurung vows zero tolerance on corruption, simplified service delivery Assuming office at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, he directed staff and stated that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in corruption. Assuming office at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, he directed staff and stated that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in corruption. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Gita Chaudhary assumes office as Agriculture and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary assumes office as Agriculture and Environment Minister Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, as well as Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, assumed office today. Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, as well as Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, assumed office today. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Nisha Mehta sssumes office as Health and Water Supply Minister Nisha Mehta sssumes office as Health and Water Supply Minister The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, as well as Water Supply, Nisha Mehta, assumed office today. The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, as well as Water Supply, Nisha Mehta, assumed office today. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
First Cabinet Meeting Decides to Implement Gen Z Movement Inquiry Report First Cabinet Meeting Decides to Implement Gen Z Movement Inquiry Report Upon assuming office at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Shah directed ministers and secretaries to work in the best interests of the people. Upon assuming office at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Shah directed ministers and secretaries to work in the best interests of the people. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Indian PM Modi congratulates Balen Shah on assuming office as Nepal PM Indian PM Modi congratulates Balen Shah on assuming office as Nepal PM Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Balen Shah on his swearing-in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Balen Shah on his swearing-in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Balen Shah sworn in as Prime Minister, forms Cabinet Balen Shah sworn in as Prime Minister, forms Cabinet Balendra Shah 'Balen' was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President on Friday. Balendra Shah 'Balen' was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President on Friday. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
RSP lawmaker Amresh Singh declines ministerial post RSP lawmaker Amresh Singh declines ministerial post Amresh Kumar Singh, elected to the House of Representatives from Sarlahi-4, has declined an offer to join the Cabinet, according to reports. Amresh Kumar Singh, elected to the House of Representatives from Sarlahi-4, has declined an offer to join the Cabinet, according to reports. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Ram Navami: President, Vice President highlight unity, peace and cultural values Ram Navami: President, Vice President highlight unity, peace and cultural values President Ramchandra Paudel has said that cultural and historical festivals play a vital role in strengthening national unity by fostering mutual trust, harmony, tolerance and cooperation among Nepal’s diverse communities. President Ramchandra Paudel has said that cultural and historical festivals play a vital role in strengthening national unity by fostering mutual trust, harmony, tolerance and cooperation among Nepal’s diverse communities. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh set to join Cabinet as industry minister Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh set to join Cabinet as industry minister Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh is set to be appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh is set to be appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Ministers of Balen-led cabinet Ministers of Balen-led cabinet With the appointment of Balendra (Balen) Shah as Nepal's prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalised the names of some ministers. With the appointment of Balendra (Balen) Shah as Nepal's prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalised the names of some ministers. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Balen appointed Prime Minister of Nepal Balen appointed Prime Minister of Nepal The country got a new and 47th prime minister today as the president, Ramchandra Paudel, appointed Balendra (Balen) Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, today as per Article 76 (1) of the constitution of Nepal. The country got a new and 47th prime minister today as the president, Ramchandra Paudel, appointed Balendra (Balen) Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, today as per Article 76 (1) of the constitution of Nepal. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Over 63 HoR members take oath in mother tongues Over 63 HoR members take oath in mother tongues Senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the members at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar. Senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the members at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
NC to strengthen ties with Nepali diaspora worldwide, says NC Prez Thapa NC to strengthen ties with Nepali diaspora worldwide, says NC Prez Thapa President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stated that the party will work to connect people of Nepali origin living across the globe. President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stated that the party will work to connect people of Nepali origin living across the globe. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung The probe commission formed under former Judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has recommended criminal indictment against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and then Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung under Section 181 and 182 of National Penal Code for not preventing killings of Gen Z protesters on September 8. The probe commission formed under former Judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has recommended criminal indictment against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and then Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung under Section 181 and 182 of National Penal Code for not preventing killings of Gen Z protesters on September 8. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Newly elected HoR members to take oath today Newly elected HoR members to take oath today Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
7,231 disaster incidents across the country in 11 months 7,231 disaster incidents across the country in 11 months A total of 7,231 disaster incidents have occurred across the country in the past 11 months. A total of 7,231 disaster incidents have occurred across the country in the past 11 months. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for underserved communities Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for... Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
PM Karki decides to make three important documents public PM Karki decides to make three important documents public Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Nepal 25 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.
