Everest rules could get tougher as lawmakers push sweeping tourism reforms

Everest rules could get tougher as lawmakers push sweeping tourism reforms

Fifty-eight lawmakers have jointly registered 263 amendments to the Tourism Bill, 2081, proposing far-reaching reforms across Nepal’s tourism sector, including stricter Everest climbing requirements, a new tourism regulator, casino sector restructuring, stronger environmental safeguards and expanded adventure tourism regulations.

Fifty-eight lawmakers have jointly registered 263 amendments to the Tourism Bill, 2081, proposing far-reaching reforms across Nepal’s tourism sector, including stricter Everest climbing requirements, a new tourism regulator, casino sector restructuring, stronger environmental safeguards and expanded adventure tourism regulations.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Nepali Congress edges towards formal split

Nepali Congress edges towards formal split

Nepal’s oldest political party, the Nepali Congress (NC), is on the verge of a formal split as a powerful dissident faction announced a National Conclave to be held here on August 14.

Nepal’s oldest political party, the Nepali Congress (NC), is on the verge of a formal split as a powerful dissident faction announced a National Conclave to be held here on August 14.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

UML ministers in Bagmati Province resign en masse, submit letters at CM's Office

UML ministers in Bagmati Province resign en masse, submit letters at CM's Office

All six ministers from the CPN-UML in the Bagmati Province government resigned collectively on Wednesday, formally ending their party’s participation in the provincial administration.

All six ministers from the CPN-UML in the Bagmati Province government resigned collectively on Wednesday, formally ending their party’s participation in the provincial administration.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Korean volunteers conduct educational exchange programme at Kavre school

Korean volunteers conduct educational exchange programme at Kavre school

A five-day international volunteer programme organised by South Korea’s Kwangwoon University in collaboration with the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) and Shree Azad Secondary School concluded in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchok on July 19, promoting educational and cultural exchange between Nepali and Korean students.

A five-day international volunteer programme organised by South Korea’s Kwangwoon University in collaboration with the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) and Shree Azad Secondary School concluded in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchok on July 19, promoting educational and cultural exchange between Nepali and Korean students.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Ancient coins unearthed in Kapilvastu, handed over to museum

Ancient coins unearthed in Kapilvastu, handed over to museum

Police in Kapilvastu have recovered what are believed to be ancient copper coins from a pond in Kapilvastu Municipality–5 and handed them over to the local museum for preservation.

Police in Kapilvastu have recovered what are believed to be ancient copper coins from a pond in Kapilvastu Municipality–5 and handed them over to the local museum for preservation.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

25 tourists die of altitude sickness in Annapurna region in FY 2025/26

25 tourists die of altitude sickness in Annapurna region in FY 2025/26

A total of 25 tourists lost their lives due to altitude sickness while travelling in the Annapurna Conservation Area during FY 2025/26, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

A total of 25 tourists lost their lives due to altitude sickness while travelling in the Annapurna Conservation Area during FY 2025/26, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Two men die of suspected suffocation inside water tank in Dang

Two men die of suspected suffocation inside water tank in Dang

Two men died of suspected suffocation inside a water tank at a house under construction in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-6, Rajoura, on Wednesday.

Two men died of suspected suffocation inside a water tank at a house under construction in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-6, Rajoura, on Wednesday.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Continuous rain triggers landslides in Bajura; Families urge relocation aid

Continuous rain triggers landslides in Bajura; Families urge relocation aid

At least 16 households in Badimalika Municipality–6 of Bajura have been affected by landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, with six houses facing immediate danger and 10 others remaining at high risk.

At least 16 households in Badimalika Municipality–6 of Bajura have been affected by landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, with six houses facing immediate danger and 10 others remaining at high risk.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Cybercrime cases explode in Dhading as complaints jump more than sixfold

Cybercrime cases explode in Dhading as complaints jump more than sixfold

Cybercrime cases in Dhading have risen sharply over the past three years, with the number of complainants increasing more than sixfold, according to district police data.

Cybercrime cases in Dhading have risen sharply over the past three years, with the number of complainants increasing more than sixfold, according to district police data.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Six UML ministers resign from Bagmati govt amid shifting power equation

Six UML ministers resign from Bagmati govt amid shifting power equation

Six UML ministers resign from Bagmati govt amid shifting power equation

Six UML ministers resign from Bagmati govt amid shifting power equation

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Over 400 saplings planted in Birgunj under 'One Home, One Plant' drive

Over 400 saplings planted in Birgunj under 'One Home, One Plant' drive

More than 400 saplings of various species were distributed and planted at Hari Khetan Multiple Campus in Birgunj under the “One Home, One Plant” campaign, jointly organised by the Green City Community Service Centre and Community Police Service as part of the Community Police Partnership Programme.

More than 400 saplings of various species were distributed and planted at Hari Khetan Multiple Campus in Birgunj under the “One Home, One Plant” campaign, jointly organised by the Green City Community Service Centre and Community Police Service as part of the Community Police Partnership Programme.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Ahead of return, Deuba calls for unity to defend democracy

Ahead of return, Deuba calls for unity to defend democracy

Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he will soon return to Nepal after medical treatment abroad, while urging democratic forces to unite in defence of democracy, constitutionalism and national interests.

Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he will soon return to Nepal after medical treatment abroad, while urging democratic forces to unite in defence of democracy, constitutionalism and national interests.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Mechanisation speeds rice planting as oxen vanish from Banke fields

Mechanisation speeds rice planting as oxen vanish from Banke fields

The familiar sight of oxen ploughing muddy paddy fields is rapidly disappearing from Banke, where tractors and power tillers have become the preferred tools for land preparation during the rice planting season.

The familiar sight of oxen ploughing muddy paddy fields is rapidly disappearing from Banke, where tractors and power tillers have become the preferred tools for land preparation during the rice planting season.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Nepali Army officer becomes first third-generation Sandhurst graduate

Nepali Army officer becomes first third-generation Sandhurst graduate

A Nepali Army officer has become the first third-generation officer from Nepal to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the United Kingdom's prestigious military training institution.

A Nepali Army officer has become the first third-generation officer from Nepal to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the United Kingdom's prestigious military training institution.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Floods, landslides disrupt traffic on 19 highways across Nepal

Floods, landslides disrupt traffic on 19 highways across Nepal

Continuous rainfall and monsoon-induced floods and landslides have disrupted vehicular movement on 19 highways across the country, with seven routes completely blocked and 12 operating partially, according to the Department of Roads (DoR).

Continuous rainfall and monsoon-induced floods and landslides have disrupted vehicular movement on 19 highways across the country, with seven routes completely blocked and 12 operating partially, according to the Department of Roads (DoR).

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Two Nepali farmers jailed in India for bringing fertiliser across border

Two Nepali farmers jailed in India for bringing fertiliser across border

Two brothers from Sarlahi have been jailed in India after being arrested for allegedly transporting fertiliser across the border, highlighting the recurring shortage of chemical fertilisers in Nepal during the paddy plantation season.

Two brothers from Sarlahi have been jailed in India after being arrested for allegedly transporting fertiliser across the border, highlighting the recurring shortage of chemical fertilisers in Nepal during the paddy plantation season.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Woman, five goats killed by electrocution in Gorkha

Woman, five goats killed by electrocution in Gorkha

A woman and five goats were killed after coming into contact with a live electric pole while grazing livestock in Arughat Rural Municipality-2 of Gorkha district on Monday.

A woman and five goats were killed after coming into contact with a live electric pole while grazing livestock in Arughat Rural Municipality-2 of Gorkha district on Monday.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

NRNA USA Knowledge Convention highlights diaspora expertise in science and innovation

NRNA USA Knowledge Convention highlights diaspora expertise in science and innovation

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA organised the NRNA Knowledge Convention 2026 in Austin, Texas, bringing together Nepali professionals from diverse fields to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA organised the NRNA Knowledge Convention 2026 in Austin, Texas, bringing together Nepali professionals from diverse fields to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Indian tourists power record-breaking 508,000 visits to Annapurna region

Indian tourists power record-breaking 508,000 visits to Annapurna region

The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) recorded a historic surge in foreign tourist arrivals in the last fiscal year, attracting 508,476 visitors from 169 countries, according to official data.

The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) recorded a historic surge in foreign tourist arrivals in the last fiscal year, attracting 508,476 visitors from 169 countries, according to official data.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026