DoI to open on public holidays for trekking permits; Warns agencies over permit fraud

DoI to open on public holidays for trekking permits; Warns agencies over permit fraud

The Department of Immigration will now process trekking permits on public holidays, a move designed to ease access for trekking operators and foreign visitors heading into the country's restricted trekking zones.

The Department of Immigration will now process trekking permits on public holidays, a move designed to ease access for trekking operators and foreign visitors heading into the country's restricted trekking zones.

Nepal 07 May, 2026

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