Mountaineers honoured as Manaslu marks 70 years of first ascent

Mountaineers honoured as Manaslu marks 70 years of first ascent

Mountaineers from Gorkha were honoured in Kathmandu on Wednesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt Manaslu.

Mountaineers from Gorkha were honoured in Kathmandu on Wednesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt Manaslu.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Ranisain protest shuts Martadi market, Karnali Corridor; security base deployed

Ranisain protest shuts Martadi market, Karnali Corridor; security base deployed

The Ranisain Victims' Struggle Committee has shut down the Martadi market and blocked the Karnali Corridor, demanding the arrest of those involved in recent violence in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3.

The Ranisain Victims' Struggle Committee has shut down the Martadi market and blocked the Karnali Corridor, demanding the arrest of those involved in recent violence in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Glocal Teen Hero to launch South Asia edition in 2026

Glocal Teen Hero to launch South Asia edition in 2026

Youth leadership platform Glocal Teen Hero (GTH) is set to expand across South Asia in 2026, bringing together outstanding teenage changemakers from across the region under a single platform.

Youth leadership platform Glocal Teen Hero (GTH) is set to expand across South Asia in 2026, bringing together outstanding teenage changemakers from across the region under a single platform.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson

Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson

A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.

A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura

Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura

Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.

Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Sudan Gurung reappointed Home Minister, Mahabir Pun gets innovation portfolio

Sudan Gurung reappointed Home Minister, Mahabir Pun gets innovation portfolio

Newly appointed ministers Sudan Gurung and Mahabir Pun were sworn in on Tuesday after being inducted into the federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Newly appointed ministers Sudan Gurung and Mahabir Pun were sworn in on Tuesday after being inducted into the federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Balendra Shah.

Nepal 09 Jun, 2026

CIAA files corruption case against Birgunj mayor, six others over citizenship fraud

CIAA files corruption case against Birgunj mayor, six others over citizenship fraud

Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Monday filed a corruption case against Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh and six others, accusing them of facilitating the acquisition of Nepali citizenship using forged documents.

Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Monday filed a corruption case against Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh and six others, accusing them of facilitating the acquisition of Nepali citizenship using forged documents.

Nepal 09 Jun, 2026

FINYE Africa urges government not to close Nepali embassies in Africa

FINYE Africa urges government not to close Nepali embassies in Africa

The Africa chapter of the Federation of International Nepali Youth Entrepreneurs (FINE Africa) has urged the government to reconsider its reported plan to close or restructure Nepali diplomatic missions in Africa, warning that the move could adversely affect Nepali citizens, businesses and national interests in the region.

The Africa chapter of the Federation of International Nepali Youth Entrepreneurs (FINE Africa) has urged the government to reconsider its reported plan to close or restructure Nepali diplomatic missions in Africa, warning that the move could adversely affect Nepali citizens, businesses and national interests in the region.

Nepal 08 Jun, 2026

FM Khanal urges shift from past geopolitics to development in India ties as he wraps up India visit

FM Khanal urges shift from past geopolitics to development in India ties as he wraps...

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said Nepal-India relations must move beyond geopolitical sensitivities of the past and be anchored firmly on development, diplomacy and measurable outcomes, as he wrapped up high-level engagements in New Delhi.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said Nepal-India relations must move beyond geopolitical sensitivities of the past and be anchored firmly on development, diplomacy and measurable outcomes, as he wrapped up high-level engagements in New Delhi.

Nepal 07 Jun, 2026

'No old baggage, only a firm resolve to build a genuinely transformative relationship'

'No old baggage, only a firm resolve to build a genuinely transformative...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal, who is currently visiting India, on Saturday met Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and held talks on bilateral issues.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal, who is currently visiting India, on Saturday met Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and held talks on bilateral issues.

Nepal 07 Jun, 2026

Foreign Minister Khanal holds talks with Indian FM Jaishankar in New Delhi

Foreign Minister Khanal holds talks with Indian FM Jaishankar in New Delhi

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday, discussing ways to further strengthen Nepal-India relations.

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday, discussing ways to further strengthen Nepal-India relations.

Nepal 06 Jun, 2026

Tourist influx, return of locals drive rise in patient numbers at Mustang hospital

Tourist influx, return of locals drive rise in patient numbers at Mustang hospital

Patient numbers have risen sharply at the provincial hospital in Jomsom as the summer tourism season gains momentum and local residents return to the district, putting additional pressure on the region’s only hospital.

Patient numbers have risen sharply at the provincial hospital in Jomsom as the summer tourism season gains momentum and local residents return to the district, putting additional pressure on the region’s only hospital.

Nepal 06 Jun, 2026

Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs

Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs

The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.

The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.

Nepal 05 Jun, 2026

Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC

Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC

The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.

The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.

Nepal 05 Jun, 2026

RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi

RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.

Nepal 05 Jun, 2026

Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India tomorrow

Foreign Minister Khanal to visit India tomorrow

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is leaving for a three-day official visit to India from June 5 at the invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is leaving for a three-day official visit to India from June 5 at the invitation of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Nepal 04 Jun, 2026

Nearly one in six children in Madhesh suffering from malnutrition

Nearly one in six children in Madhesh suffering from malnutrition

Nearly one in every six children in Madhesh Province is suffering from malnutrition, according to a province-wide assessment conducted by the Health Directorate.

Nearly one in every six children in Madhesh Province is suffering from malnutrition, according to a province-wide assessment conducted by the Health Directorate.

Nepal 04 Jun, 2026

Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses Rs 104 million

Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses...

Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.

Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.

Nepal 04 Jun, 2026

Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun

Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun

Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.

Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.

Nepal 04 Jun, 2026

APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in Mustang

APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in...

The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.

The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.

Nepal 04 Jun, 2026