51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated 51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years 18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs 15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New York Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New... Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists 'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
"I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage "I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Seven arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Seven arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Seven individuals have been arrested from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs, Nepal Police said on Sunday. Seven individuals have been arrested from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs, Nepal Police said on Sunday. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Seven people die in separate road accidents Seven people die in separate road accidents At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country. At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway. The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening. Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening. Nepal 22 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.
