Bharath Thammineni makes history with Cho Oyu ascent: First Indian to summit nine of the 8,000ers Bharath Thammineni makes history with Cho Oyu ascent: First Indian to summit nine of... Indian mountaineer Bharath Thammineni has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian climber to summit nine of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters, following his successful ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188m) on Tuesday morning. Indian mountaineer Bharath Thammineni has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian climber to summit nine of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters, following his successful ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188m) on Tuesday morning. Nepal 14 Oct, 2025
Bhai Tika auspicious time at 11:39 am on Kartik 6 Bhai Tika auspicious time at 11:39 am on Kartik 6 The most auspicious time for Bhai Tika this year has been set for 11:39 AM on Thursday, Kartik 6 (October 23). The most auspicious time for Bhai Tika this year has been set for 11:39 AM on Thursday, Kartik 6 (October 23). Nepal 14 Oct, 2025
Afsaneh Hesami Fard becomes first Iranian woman to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000m Afsaneh Hesami Fard becomes first Iranian woman to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000m Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hesami Fard has become the first Iranian woman to summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains above 8,000 meters, following her successful ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188m) on Tuesday morning. Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hesami Fard has become the first Iranian woman to summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains above 8,000 meters, following her successful ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188m) on Tuesday morning. Nepal 14 Oct, 2025
Bipin Joshi determined to be dead, whereabouts yet unknown Bipin Joshi determined to be dead, whereabouts yet unknown The hopes of safe return of Bipin Joshi — a Nepali national who was among the dozens of foreign workers kidnapped alongside the Israelis during Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack — were dashed today as it was confirmed he was no longer alive. The hopes of safe return of Bipin Joshi — a Nepali national who was among the dozens of foreign workers kidnapped alongside the Israelis during Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack — were dashed today as it was confirmed he was no longer alive. Nepal 14 Oct, 2025
ANM in Bajura saves newborn's life after five hours of artificial respiration ANM in Bajura saves newborn's life after five hours of artificial respiration In a rare and inspiring case of medical dedication, an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) in Bajura district saved the life of a newborn by performing artificial respiration continuously for nearly five hours. In a rare and inspiring case of medical dedication, an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) in Bajura district saved the life of a newborn by performing artificial respiration continuously for nearly five hours. Nepal 13 Oct, 2025
Three teenage girls drown in flooded field near Nepal–India border Three teenage girls drown in flooded field near Nepal–India border Three teenage girls from Rajdevi Municipality, Rautahat, drowned while swimming in a flooded field along the Nepal–India border on Monday morning. Three teenage girls from Rajdevi Municipality, Rautahat, drowned while swimming in a flooded field along the Nepal–India border on Monday morning. Nepal 13 Oct, 2025
5,547 inmates still at large after Gen Z Protest prison breaks 5,547 inmates still at large after Gen Z Protest prison breaks The Department of Prison Management has reported that 5,547 inmates who escaped during the Gen Z movement on September 8–9 remain at large across the country. The Department of Prison Management has reported that 5,547 inmates who escaped during the Gen Z movement on September 8–9 remain at large across the country. Nepal 13 Oct, 2025
Tourists urged to take precautions in Upper Mustang Tourists urged to take precautions in Upper Mustang Tourists visiting Upper Mustang have been urged to take necessary health precautions. Tourists visiting Upper Mustang have been urged to take necessary health precautions. Nepal 13 Oct, 2025
Summit route on Ama Dablam open as EOA team completes fixing work Summit route on Ama Dablam open as EOA team completes fixing work The summit route on Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for climbers after a seven-member fixing team from the Expedition Operators Association (EOA) successfully reached the summit on Sunday afternoon. The summit route on Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for climbers after a seven-member fixing team from the Expedition Operators Association (EOA) successfully reached the summit on Sunday afternoon. Nepal 13 Oct, 2025
South Korean Embassy launches fundraising drive for Gen Z Movement victims South Korean Embassy launches fundraising drive for Gen Z Movement victims The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu on Friday held a solemn memorial in honor of those affected by the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu on Friday held a solemn memorial in honor of those affected by the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Nepal 12 Oct, 2025
Vacancy open for Head Coach of Nepal women's national cricket team Vacancy open for Head Coach of Nepal women's national cricket team The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a vacancy for the position of Head Coach for the Nepal National Women’s Cricket Team, inviting qualified candidates with international-level coaching credentials. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a vacancy for the position of Head Coach for the Nepal National Women’s Cricket Team, inviting qualified candidates with international-level coaching credentials. Nepal 12 Oct, 2025
French firm IDEMIA paid Nepali brokers through foreign accounts to secure lucrative contracts, complaint says French firm IDEMIA paid Nepali brokers through foreign accounts to secure lucrative... A confidential complaint filed with Nepal’s anti-corruption agency accuses the French identity solutions giant IDEMIA SAS of secretly routing payments to Nepali brokers through foreign bank accounts to win multimillion-dollar government contracts — transactions that appear to violate Nepal’s anti-corruption and money laundering laws. A confidential complaint filed with Nepal’s anti-corruption agency accuses the French identity solutions giant IDEMIA SAS of secretly routing payments to Nepali brokers through foreign bank accounts to win multimillion-dollar government contracts — transactions that appear to violate Nepal’s anti-corruption and money laundering laws. Nepal 12 Oct, 2025
Post-disaster relief and reconstruction government's top priority: Minister Ghising Post-disaster relief and reconstruction government's top priority: Minister Ghising Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said that the implementation of relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the recent water-induced disaster is a top priority for the government. Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said that the implementation of relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the recent water-induced disaster is a top priority for the government. Nepal 11 Oct, 2025
NRB reduces transaction limits for debit cards NRB reduces transaction limits for debit cards The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised the transaction limits for debit cards issued by banks and financial institutions under an amendment to the Integrated Directives on Payment System, 2081. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised the transaction limits for debit cards issued by banks and financial institutions under an amendment to the Integrated Directives on Payment System, 2081. Nepal 11 Oct, 2025
Govt committed to holding election: Minister Kharel Govt committed to holding election: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has said government was committed to holding election by fulfilling the genuine demands of Gen-Z people. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has said government was committed to holding election by fulfilling the genuine demands of Gen-Z people. Nepal 11 Oct, 2025
Human-elephant conflict claims 72 lives in Jhapa over two decades Human-elephant conflict claims 72 lives in Jhapa over two decades At least 72 people have lost their lives in human-elephant conflicts in Jhapa over the past two decades, while 26 elephants have died during the same period, according to the Division Forest Office. At least 72 people have lost their lives in human-elephant conflicts in Jhapa over the past two decades, while 26 elephants have died during the same period, according to the Division Forest Office. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
Russian duo scales Lobuche Peak en route to Ama Dablam climb Russian duo scales Lobuche Peak en route to Ama Dablam climb Two Russian climbers have successfully summited Lobuche Peak (6,119m) today morning, according to 14 Peaks Expeditions. Two Russian climbers have successfully summited Lobuche Peak (6,119m) today morning, according to 14 Peaks Expeditions. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
PM Karki calls for unity, vows reforms to address corruption and inequality PM Karki calls for unity, vows reforms to address corruption and inequality Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to initiate political and administrative reforms to address issues such as corruption, unemployment, and discrimination, while calling for unity in times of crisis. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to initiate political and administrative reforms to address issues such as corruption, unemployment, and discrimination, while calling for unity in times of crisis. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
CIAA files case against former RAHS officials CIAA files case against former RAHS officials The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 13 individuals, including former Vice Chancellor of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS), Prof Dr Sangeeta Singh Bhandari, over the procurement of a substandard MRI machine. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 13 individuals, including former Vice Chancellor of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS), Prof Dr Sangeeta Singh Bhandari, over the procurement of a substandard MRI machine. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
World Protesters storm offices of leading Bangladesh dailies after a 2024 uprising activist dies Angry protesters stormed the offices of Bangladesh’s two leading newspapers late Thursday after the death of a prominent activist in last year’s political uprising in Bangladesh.
Nepal Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action.
Business Gold price falls by Rs 2,000 per tola The downward trend in the gold price continued on Friday, with the precious metal declining by Rs 2,000 per tola in the domestic market, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Business British Council announces winners of IELTS 'Upahar' Campaign The British Council Nepal on Tuesday announced the winners of its IELTS ‘Upahar’ Season 3.0 campaign, awarding prizes to 97 IELTS test takers across the country.
Kathmandu Nepal marks 70 years of partnership with United Nations Nepal on Wednesday marked 70 years of partnership with the United Nations as the global body celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development and institution-building.
Business Proton e.MAS announces special EV exchange offer in Pokhara Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. has announced a special exchange offer for the Proton e.MAS 7 electric vehicle in Pokhara.
Education Apex College holds Annual Convocation, awards Scholarships Apex College concluded its Annual Convocation 2025 at The Plaza, Lalitpur, on Wednesday, formally conferring degrees on students from various undergraduate programmes.
Kathmandu Oli re-elected to the helm of CPN-UML The 11th General Convention of CPN-UML has reelected KP Sharma Oli — the prime minister ousted following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 — to its helm. Oli has been elected as the party’s chair for the third time in a row.
Kathmandu Nepali edition of Maurice Herzog's Annapurna Premier 8000 launched The Nepali translation of Annapurna Premier 8000, written by French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, was officially launched in Kathmandu on Thursday at a programme jointly organized by the French Embassy in Nepal and the Alliance française Katmandou.
