Two APF personnel scale Mt Everest Two APF personnel scale Mt Everest Two personnel from the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal successfully summited Mount Everest on Sunday, marking a significant achievement for the force. Two personnel from the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal successfully summited Mount Everest on Sunday, marking a significant achievement for the force. Nepal 17 May, 2026
Auditor General flags slow progress in transformational projects Auditor General flags slow progress in transformational projects The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over the slow progress of government-designated transformational projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and development. The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over the slow progress of government-designated transformational projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and development. Nepal 17 May, 2026
169 pilgrims head for Kailash Mansarovar via Humla in four days 169 pilgrims head for Kailash Mansarovar via Humla in four days A total of 169 pilgrims, mostly from India, have set out for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla over the past four days, marking the start of the season. A total of 169 pilgrims, mostly from India, have set out for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage via Humla over the past four days, marking the start of the season. Nepal 17 May, 2026
Kami Rita, Lhakpa Sherpa script history with record Everest summits on same day Kami Rita, Lhakpa Sherpa script history with record Everest summits on same day Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day. Two Nepali mountaineers etched their names deeper into Everest history on Sunday morning, with Kami Rita Sherpa completing his record 32nd ascent of the world's highest peak and Lhakpa Sherpa reaching the summit for an unprecedented 11th time, both on the same day. Nepal 17 May, 2026
PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator. Nepal 17 May, 2026
Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening. Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening. Nepal 16 May, 2026
Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion. Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion. Nepal 16 May, 2026
Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming. Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming. Nepal 16 May, 2026
Karnali govt rolls out mass accident insurance scheme; Insures nearly 1.68 million people Karnali govt rolls out mass accident insurance scheme; Insures nearly 1.68 million... The Karnali Provincial Government has insured nearly 1.7 million residents under a collective accident insurance scheme to address loss of life from natural disasters. The Karnali Provincial Government has insured nearly 1.7 million residents under a collective accident insurance scheme to address loss of life from natural disasters. Nepal 15 May, 2026
Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Nepal 15 May, 2026
One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1. An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1. Nepal 15 May, 2026
Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. Nepal 15 May, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today ​​​​​​​The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions ​​​​​​​The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions Nepal 15 May, 2026
"If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?" "If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?" Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way. Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way. Nepal 14 May, 2026
Nearly 8,000 strips of banned medicines seized in Morang, two held Nearly 8,000 strips of banned medicines seized in Morang, two held Police have arrested two people from a rented house in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, Morang, after seizing thousands of strips of banned medicines and a small quantity of cannabis. Police have arrested two people from a rented house in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, Morang, after seizing thousands of strips of banned medicines and a small quantity of cannabis. Nepal 14 May, 2026
Traffic halted on BP Highway, Hilsa–Simkot road Traffic halted on BP Highway, Hilsa–Simkot road Vehicular movement has been suspended along sections of the BP Highway and the Hilsa–Simkot road, citing flood risk and ongoing construction. Vehicular movement has been suspended along sections of the BP Highway and the Hilsa–Simkot road, citing flood risk and ongoing construction. Nepal 14 May, 2026
No new restrictions on Indian tourists, says NTB No new restrictions on Indian tourists, says NTB The Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday denied that the government has imposed any new restrictions on Indian tourists, calling circulating reports to that effect entirely false and baseless. The Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday denied that the government has imposed any new restrictions on Indian tourists, calling circulating reports to that effect entirely false and baseless. Nepal 14 May, 2026
Govt slashes federal ministries to 18 Govt slashes federal ministries to 18 The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency. The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency. Nepal 14 May, 2026
66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers. The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers. Nepal 13 May, 2026
Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083 Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083 The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083. The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083. Nepal 13 May, 2026
Business PMO pressure pushes Smart Telecom case to court despite legal objections The Smart Telecom case has deepened divisions within the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office, with government lawyers resisting what they describe as unprecedented pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office to file a case against banks and others over the auction of assets belonging to the defunct telecommunications company.
Business GWM launches HAVAL JOLION MAX EV at Rs 59.99 million Great Wall Motor (GWM) has launched the HAVAL JOLION MAX, a pure electric SUV, in Nepal at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.
Health Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim offering specialised care beyond their licences Private hospitals in Sudurpaschim Province licensed to provide general healthcare are increasingly being found offering specialised treatment and complex surgeries beyond the scope of their approvals, exposing gaps in health-sector monitoring and enforcement.
Kathmandu India to fund eight community projects in Nepal worth Rs 803 million India and Nepal on Tuesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for eight High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the education, health and agriculture sectors, with a combined estimated cost of Rs 803 million.
Videos Gathemangal: Bhaktapur Newars Worship, Then Burn A Demon Bhaktapur's Newar community marked Gathemangal, also known as Gathamugh Chahre or Ghantakarna Chaturdashi, on Tuesday, building effigies of the demon Ghantakarna in local neighbourhoods, worshipping them, and setting them ablaze at dusk.
Business BYD unveils new-generation ATTO series in Nepal BYD has unveiled its new-generation ATTO series in Nepal, introducing upgrades to the ATTO 1, a new entry-level ATTO 2 variant and a comprehensively refreshed 2026 ATTO 3 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.
Business Ather Nepal unveils 450X Overtones with new smart riding features Ather Nepal has unveiled the new 450X Overtones Series along with three new riding technologies at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in Kathmandu.
Business Global IME Bank offers auto loans at 5.25% interest Global IME Bank has announced a special auto loan scheme offering interest rates starting at 5.25 percent for customers purchasing vehicles during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo.
Nepal Two bridges inaugurated together; One is working, the other hasn't begun Nearly four years after its foundation stone was laid with a promise to complete it within two years, the proposed Jaitapur–Ramnagar bridge over the Pasaaha River in Bara remains unbuilt, leaving local residents to struggle through floods and muddy roads during the monsoon.