944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's Everest season

944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's...

Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks

Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Chitwan police detain 113 in 12-hour crackdown on drugs, public nuisance

Chitwan police detain 113 in 12-hour crackdown on drugs, public nuisance

District Police Office, Chitwan, has detained 113 individuals during a 12-hour sweep operation conducted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday.

District Police Office, Chitwan, has detained 113 individuals during a 12-hour sweep operation conducted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday.

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Conflict victims urge PM Shah to conclude transitional justice

Conflict victims urge PM Shah to conclude transitional justice

A group of conflict victims has demanded Prime Minister Balendra Shah that he took substantial initiatives to conclude transitional justice.

A group of conflict victims has demanded Prime Minister Balendra Shah that he took substantial initiatives to conclude transitional justice.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

30 killed in 900 disaster incidents in Chaitra

30 killed in 900 disaster incidents in Chaitra

At least 30 people lost their lives in around 900 disaster-related incidents across the country during the month of Chait (March 14–April 13), police said.

At least 30 people lost their lives in around 900 disaster-related incidents across the country during the month of Chait (March 14–April 13), police said.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

122 arrested in 10-hour Kaski Police sweep against drug peddlers, gang members

122 arrested in 10-hour Kaski Police sweep against drug peddlers, gang members

The District Police Office, Kaski, arrested 122 individuals across multiple ward areas of Pokhara in a 10-hour sweep operation conducted from 9 PM on April 22 to 6 AM on April 23, targeting illegal drug sales and distribution, gang activities, threats and intimidation, and public disorder.

The District Police Office, Kaski, arrested 122 individuals across multiple ward areas of Pokhara in a 10-hour sweep operation conducted from 9 PM on April 22 to 6 AM on April 23, targeting illegal drug sales and distribution, gang activities, threats and intimidation, and public disorder.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading news

Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading...

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has issued a stern warning against the spread of baseless, false and misleading information through online media and social media platforms, saying such content is creating public confusion and spreading negative sentiment in society.

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has issued a stern warning against the spread of baseless, false and misleading information through online media and social media platforms, saying such content is creating public confusion and spreading negative sentiment in society.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work

840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

Agriculture Ministry urges measures to ensure smooth fertilizer supply

Agriculture Ministry urges measures to ensure smooth fertilizer supply

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has written to all concerned bodies, urging them to facilitate the smooth supply of chemical fertilizers.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has written to all concerned bodies, urging them to facilitate the smooth supply of chemical fertilizers.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months, services paralysed

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months,...

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year.

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat

Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat

Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office.

Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million.

Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets

Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets

A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 tablets of the banned drug Tramadol Hydrochloride, the District Police Office, Parsa, said.

A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 tablets of the banned drug Tramadol Hydrochloride, the District Police Office, Parsa, said.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa

All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa

​​​​​​​ Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that all party leaders would be taken into confidence to make the party's upcoming 15th general convention a success.

​​​​​​​ Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that all party leaders would be taken into confidence to make the party's upcoming 15th general convention a success.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions returned unspent year after year

Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions...

A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year.

A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Opposition parties seek HM's resignation

Opposition parties seek HM's resignation

In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down.

In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Strengthen NPC, Policy Research Institute for Better Governance: PM Shah

Strengthen NPC, Policy Research Institute for Better Governance: PM Shah

PM Shah further cautioned that budgetary and legal constraints should not be cited as excuses for underperformance.

PM Shah further cautioned that budgetary and legal constraints should not be cited as excuses for underperformance.

Nepal 21 Apr, 2026

National Cyber Security Centre warns public against rising ransomware attacks

National Cyber Security Centre warns public against rising ransomware attacks

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a public advisory warning of a significant rise in ransomware attacks on information technology systems, urging individuals and institutions to take immediate precautions to protect their data.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a public advisory warning of a significant rise in ransomware attacks on information technology systems, urging individuals and institutions to take immediate precautions to protect their data.

Nepal 21 Apr, 2026

Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment

Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website.

Nepal 20 Apr, 2026

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike

Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions.

Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions.

Nepal 20 Apr, 2026