Makalu search operations called off; Iranian climber remains missing, sherpa's body unrecovered Makalu search operations called off; Iranian climber remains missing, sherpa's body... Search and recovery operations on Mt Makalu have been officially called off after extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain made further attempts impossible, leaving an Iranian mountaineer missing and a Sherpa climber's body on the mountain, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. said on Friday. Search and recovery operations on Mt Makalu have been officially called off after extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain made further attempts impossible, leaving an Iranian mountaineer missing and a Sherpa climber's body on the mountain, expedition organiser Makalu Adventure Pvt. Ltd. said on Friday. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
EC investigates complaints against HoR nominations as polls near EC investigates complaints against HoR nominations as polls near With 42 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) is investigating complaints filed against a handful of candidate nominations before publishing the provisional list of candidates. With 42 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) is investigating complaints filed against a handful of candidate nominations before publishing the provisional list of candidates. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Indian Army sets Everest record with largest single-day summit push Indian Army sets Everest record with largest single-day summit push The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a world record by achieving the largest single-day summit of Mount Everest by one organization, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season. The Indian Army’s Army Adventure Wing (AAW) has set a world record by achieving the largest single-day summit of Mount Everest by one organization, with 49 climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the top on May 27 during the Spring 2025 climbing season. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Few constituencies are epicentres of HoR polls Few constituencies are epicentres of HoR polls As the election nomination has been completed, the election fever has started to grip the 165 constituencies across the country. As the election nomination has been completed, the election fever has started to grip the 165 constituencies across the country. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections Press Council Nepal has intensified monitoring of media content, including social media platforms, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections, registering 163 complaints by mid-Poush of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Press Council Nepal has intensified monitoring of media content, including social media platforms, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly and House of Representatives elections, registering 163 complaints by mid-Poush of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
'Nepal is committed to protect human rights' 'Nepal is committed to protect human rights' Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai expressed Nepal's full-fledged commitment towards protecting human rights. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai expressed Nepal's full-fledged commitment towards protecting human rights. Nepal 22 Jan, 2026
Dahal busy wooing martyr families and voters in Rukum East Dahal busy wooing martyr families and voters in Rukum East Dahal visited the homes of martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the armed conflict in Sisne Rural Municipality-5 and met with their family members. Dahal visited the homes of martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the armed conflict in Sisne Rural Municipality-5 and met with their family members. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley CCTV installation begins in public vehicles across Kathmandu valley A campaign to install CCTV cameras in public vehicles across the Kathmandu Valley was launched today. A campaign to install CCTV cameras in public vehicles across the Kathmandu Valley was launched today. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR polls: 56 women candidates in Lumbini Province, none in Rolpa HoR polls: 56 women candidates in Lumbini Province, none in Rolpa A total of 56 women have filed their nominations in Lumbini Province for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21. A total of 56 women have filed their nominations in Lumbini Province for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR election: 3,486 candidates register nominations nationwide HoR election: 3,486 candidates register nominations nationwide A total of 3,486 candidates have filed their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR), according to the Election Commission. A total of 3,486 candidates have filed their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR), according to the Election Commission. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
EC launches call centre ahead of March 5 elections EC launches call centre ahead of March 5 elections The Election Commission (EC) has launched a call centre to provide election-related information ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The Election Commission (EC) has launched a call centre to provide election-related information ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 21 Jan, 2026
HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates PM Karki appealed to all Nepali citizens to participate actively in the HoR election to promote sustainable democracy and political stability. PM Karki appealed to all Nepali citizens to participate actively in the HoR election to promote sustainable democracy and political stability. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area Waterbird census records 42 species in Narayani River area The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. The waterbird census conducted this year indicates the presence of 42 bird species in the Narayani River area. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Mahabir Pun files nomination from Myagdi–1 for HoR elections Mahabir Pun files nomination from Myagdi–1 for HoR elections Pun approached the Beni-based Office of the Chief Election Officer today to file his nomination, becoming the first candidate to do so in the constituency. Pun approached the Beni-based Office of the Chief Election Officer today to file his nomination, becoming the first candidate to do so in the constituency. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Rabi Lamichhane files nomination from Chitwan–2 Rabi Lamichhane files nomination from Chitwan–2 The district, which comprises three constituencies, has 442,082 registered voters on its electoral roll. The district, which comprises three constituencies, has 442,082 registered voters on its electoral roll. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Former PM Oli files nomination from Jhapa–5 Former PM Oli files nomination from Jhapa–5 Speaking to the media after filing his nomination at the Office of the Election Officer on Tuesday, Oli said he has no “competitor” in the election. Speaking to the media after filing his nomination at the Office of the Election Officer on Tuesday, Oli said he has no “competitor” in the election. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
2,925 candidates file nominations for HoR elections 2,925 candidates file nominations for HoR elections Mustang recorded the lowest number of candidates, with only four nominations filed. Mustang recorded the lowest number of candidates, with only four nominations filed. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
MV Dugar Group conducts blood donation programme, plants saplings MV Dugar Group conducts blood donation programme, plants saplings The MV Dugar Group has planted more than 100,000 saplings of various species across different parts of the country over the past five years as part of its long-term commitment to environmental conservation, according to a press release. The MV Dugar Group has planted more than 100,000 saplings of various species across different parts of the country over the past five years as part of its long-term commitment to environmental conservation, according to a press release. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
Balen assures to bolster federalism in his first address in Janakpur Balen assures to bolster federalism in his first address in Janakpur Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and former mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra (Balen) Shah — who is often seemed in a Dhaka Topi and a black outfit, donned a white kurta-suruwal with a black cap and waistcoat this morning in Janakpur. Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and former mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra (Balen) Shah — who is often seemed in a Dhaka Topi and a black outfit, donned a white kurta-suruwal with a black cap and waistcoat this morning in Janakpur. Nepal 20 Jan, 2026
UML will contest election, says Chair Oli UML will contest election, says Chair Oli Speaking to the media at Chandragadhi Airport, the former Prime Minister also urged the government to ensure that the election is conducted in a peaceful and impartial environment. Speaking to the media at Chandragadhi Airport, the former Prime Minister also urged the government to ensure that the election is conducted in a peaceful and impartial environment. Nepal 19 Jan, 2026
Kathmandu South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development.
Business Global IME Bank partners with Tilganga for free cataract surgeries Global IME Bank Limited has partnered with Tilganga Eye Institute to provide free cataract surgeries to economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
Business TVS exchange, finance carnival draws strong turnout in Kathmandu Jagdamba Motors has launched the “TVS Great Grand Exchange & Finance Carnival” at Bhrikutimandap, witnessing a strong response with over 500 visitors on the opening day.
Kathmandu Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year.
Business BYD unveils EV lineup with exclusive offers at WADA Auto Show in Pokhara Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd has announced exclusive offers on electric vehicles during the WADA Auto Show 2026 being held at Tal Barahi Ground, Lakeside, Pokhara from March 25 to 29.
World G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell US strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain also favored a diplomatic path, acknowledging differences with the United States.
Sports Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win Every morning Tonali used to drink from a teacup featuring images of Gattuso on it.
Nepal Home Minister Gurung vows zero tolerance on corruption, simplified service delivery Assuming office at the Ministry of Home Affairs today, he directed staff and stated that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in corruption.
Kathmandu No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development.
