American Corner Biratnagar relaunched at Purbanchal University American Corner Biratnagar relaunched at Purbanchal University The American Corner Biratnagar has been officially relaunched at the Purbanchal University School of Management in Morang, aiming to expand youth engagement and access to educational resources in Koshi Province. The American Corner Biratnagar has been officially relaunched at the Purbanchal University School of Management in Morang, aiming to expand youth engagement and access to educational resources in Koshi Province. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in bus collision in Sarlahi Motorcyclist killed in bus collision in Sarlahi A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus along the Banke–Sangrampur road section in Haripurwa Municipality-9 of Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus along the Banke–Sangrampur road section in Haripurwa Municipality-9 of Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Earthquake recorded in Dhading Earthquake recorded in Dhading An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11:14 am with an epicenter at Charangephedi in Dhading, the Department of Mines and Geology confirmed. An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11:14 am with an epicenter at Charangephedi in Dhading, the Department of Mines and Geology confirmed. Nepal 07 May, 2026
BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption Vehicular movement along the BP Highway resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining obstructed for three days due to flooding in the Roshi stream triggered by heavy rainfall. Vehicular movement along the BP Highway resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining obstructed for three days due to flooding in the Roshi stream triggered by heavy rainfall. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. Nepal 07 May, 2026
CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. Nepal 06 May, 2026
41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. Nepal 06 May, 2026
36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse 36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance. A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession. The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession. Nepal 06 May, 2026
CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors. Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors. Nepal 05 May, 2026
Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season. A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season. Nepal 05 May, 2026
President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government. President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government. Nepal 05 May, 2026
89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway 89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night. Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night. Nepal 05 May, 2026
PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself. Nepal 05 May, 2026
Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk. Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis. Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis. Nepal 04 May, 2026
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.
Business Bajaj announces Grand Exchange Carnival with discounts up to Rs 100,000 Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a week-long “Grand Exchange Carnival” offering customers an opportunity to upgrade their vehicles with discounts and incentives.
