Indian PM Modi congratulates Balen Shah on assuming office as Nepal PM Indian PM Modi congratulates Balen Shah on assuming office as Nepal PM Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Balen Shah on his swearing-in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Balen Shah on his swearing-in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Balen Shah sworn in as Prime Minister, forms Cabinet Balen Shah sworn in as Prime Minister, forms Cabinet Balendra Shah 'Balen' was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President on Friday. Balendra Shah 'Balen' was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President on Friday. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
RSP lawmaker Amresh Singh declines ministerial post RSP lawmaker Amresh Singh declines ministerial post Amresh Kumar Singh, elected to the House of Representatives from Sarlahi-4, has declined an offer to join the Cabinet, according to reports. Amresh Kumar Singh, elected to the House of Representatives from Sarlahi-4, has declined an offer to join the Cabinet, according to reports. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Ram Navami: President, Vice President highlight unity, peace and cultural values Ram Navami: President, Vice President highlight unity, peace and cultural values President Ramchandra Paudel has said that cultural and historical festivals play a vital role in strengthening national unity by fostering mutual trust, harmony, tolerance and cooperation among Nepal’s diverse communities. President Ramchandra Paudel has said that cultural and historical festivals play a vital role in strengthening national unity by fostering mutual trust, harmony, tolerance and cooperation among Nepal’s diverse communities. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh set to join Cabinet as industry minister Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh set to join Cabinet as industry minister Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh is set to be appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh is set to be appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Ministers of Balen-led cabinet Ministers of Balen-led cabinet With the appointment of Balendra (Balen) Shah as Nepal's prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalised the names of some ministers. With the appointment of Balendra (Balen) Shah as Nepal's prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalised the names of some ministers. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Balen appointed Prime Minister of Nepal Balen appointed Prime Minister of Nepal The country got a new and 47th prime minister today as the president, Ramchandra Paudel, appointed Balendra (Balen) Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, today as per Article 76 (1) of the constitution of Nepal. The country got a new and 47th prime minister today as the president, Ramchandra Paudel, appointed Balendra (Balen) Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, today as per Article 76 (1) of the constitution of Nepal. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Over 63 HoR members take oath in mother tongues Over 63 HoR members take oath in mother tongues Senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the members at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar. Senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the members at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
NC to strengthen ties with Nepali diaspora worldwide, says NC Prez Thapa NC to strengthen ties with Nepali diaspora worldwide, says NC Prez Thapa President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stated that the party will work to connect people of Nepali origin living across the globe. President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stated that the party will work to connect people of Nepali origin living across the globe. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung The probe commission formed under former Judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has recommended criminal indictment against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and then Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung under Section 181 and 182 of National Penal Code for not preventing killings of Gen Z protesters on September 8. The probe commission formed under former Judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has recommended criminal indictment against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and then Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung under Section 181 and 182 of National Penal Code for not preventing killings of Gen Z protesters on September 8. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Newly elected HoR members to take oath today Newly elected HoR members to take oath today Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
7,231 disaster incidents across the country in 11 months 7,231 disaster incidents across the country in 11 months A total of 7,231 disaster incidents have occurred across the country in the past 11 months. A total of 7,231 disaster incidents have occurred across the country in the past 11 months. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for underserved communities Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for... Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
PM Karki decides to make three important documents public PM Karki decides to make three important documents public Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated 51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years 18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Business Govt collects Rs 1.11 trillion in revenue, achieves 75% of annual target The government has collected Rs 1.112 trillion in revenue, achieving 75.17 percent of its annual target with 19 days remaining in the current fiscal year.
Opinion RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.
Sports Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Sports France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.
Nepal RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.
Nepal RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.
Kathmandu Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.
Nepal Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.
Business British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.