Man shot dead during hunting trip, five arrested with muzzleloader guns Man shot dead during hunting trip, five arrested with muzzleloader guns Police in Jajarkot have arrested five people with muzzleloader firearms following the death of a man who was shot during a hunting trip, authorities said on Friday. Police in Jajarkot have arrested five people with muzzleloader firearms following the death of a man who was shot during a hunting trip, authorities said on Friday. Nepal 01 Jan, 2026
64 political parties submit closed lists for proportional representation 64 political parties submit closed lists for proportional representation Total of 64 political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation of election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, 2026. Total of 64 political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation of election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 31 Dec, 2025
East–West Highway reopens after 24-hour shutdown following LPG tanker accident in Rautahat East–West Highway reopens after 24-hour shutdown following LPG tanker accident in... The East–West Highway, Nepal’s main arterial road, was reopened on Wednesday morning after remaining completely shut for nearly 24 hours due to an overturned LPG tanker truck in Rautahat. The East–West Highway, Nepal’s main arterial road, was reopened on Wednesday morning after remaining completely shut for nearly 24 hours due to an overturned LPG tanker truck in Rautahat. Nepal 31 Dec, 2025
Netizens take dig at RSP proportional representation list Netizens take dig at RSP proportional representation list Netizens have taken a toll on Rastriya Swatantrata Party proportional representation candidates terming exploitation and exclusion of the system. Netizens have taken a toll on Rastriya Swatantrata Party proportional representation candidates terming exploitation and exclusion of the system. Nepal 31 Dec, 2025
22 political parties submit complete PR lists for HoR polls 22 political parties submit complete PR lists for HoR polls According to the closed lists submitted to the Election Commission on December 28 and 29, only 22 parties nominated a full slate of 110 candidates under the PR system. According to the closed lists submitted to the Election Commission on December 28 and 29, only 22 parties nominated a full slate of 110 candidates under the PR system. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
LPG bullet truck overturns in Rautahat, East–West Highway blocked LPG bullet truck overturns in Rautahat, East–West Highway blocked The East–West Highway in Rautahat remained obstructed on Tuesday after a bullet truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned in a forest area of Chandrapur Municipality. The East–West Highway in Rautahat remained obstructed on Tuesday after a bullet truck carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned in a forest area of Chandrapur Municipality. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
Tamu Lhosar being marked today Tamu Lhosar being marked today The Gurung community is observing the Tamu Lhosar today as the community's New Year. In the Gurung language, ‘Lho’ means year and ‘Sar’ denotes change. The Gurung community is observing the Tamu Lhosar today as the community's New Year. In the Gurung language, ‘Lho’ means year and ‘Sar’ denotes change. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
'Stances of Balen and Lamichhane questionable' 'Stances of Balen and Lamichhane questionable' While social media is abuzz with news of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s agreement on the seven points, experts are concerned about their political positions on various issues, including federalism, secularism, inclusion and republicanism. While social media is abuzz with news of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s agreement on the seven points, experts are concerned about their political positions on various issues, including federalism, secularism, inclusion and republicanism. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
NAST organizes Ecosystem-based Adaptation research findings symposium in Kathmandu NAST organizes Ecosystem-based Adaptation research findings symposium in Kathmandu The event was hosted by NCCKMC and the Science and Technology Information Management System Centre (STISC), in collaboration with NAST under the EbA Research Grants Project. The event was hosted by NCCKMC and the Science and Technology Information Management System Centre (STISC), in collaboration with NAST under the EbA Research Grants Project. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Lekhak: I Did Not Order Force During Gen Z Protests Lekhak: I Did Not Order Force During Gen Z Protests Outgoing Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that he did not issue any written or verbal order to use force during the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and 9. Outgoing Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that he did not issue any written or verbal order to use force during the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and 9. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
DoI to Launch Foreign Citizen Management System from January 1 DoI to Launch Foreign Citizen Management System from January 1 The Department of Immigration has announced plans to launch the Foreign Citizen Management Information System from January 1, 2026. The Department of Immigration has announced plans to launch the Foreign Citizen Management Information System from January 1, 2026. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Construction of 15-bed hospital in Budhiganga Municipality stalled Construction of 15-bed hospital in Budhiganga Municipality stalled Construction of a 15-bed hospital planned in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has come to a standstill despite the expiry of the project deadline, raising concerns over contractor performance, site selection, and public spending. Construction of a 15-bed hospital planned in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has come to a standstill despite the expiry of the project deadline, raising concerns over contractor performance, site selection, and public spending. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Two arrested with 521 kg of marijuana in Morang Two arrested with 521 kg of marijuana in Morang Police have arrested two people with a large consignment of marijuana during a late-night operation in Morang district on Sunday. Police have arrested two people with a large consignment of marijuana during a late-night operation in Morang district on Sunday. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Interpol Red Notice fugitive arrested in UAE, repatriated to Nepal Interpol Red Notice fugitive arrested in UAE, repatriated to Nepal A fugitive wanted in multiple criminal cases and listed under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and brought back to Nepal for legal action, Nepal Police said. A fugitive wanted in multiple criminal cases and listed under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and brought back to Nepal for legal action, Nepal Police said. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Sweeping change imperative in politics: Minister Kharel Sweeping change imperative in politics: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said politics needs a sweeping change. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said politics needs a sweeping change. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
RPP Dhankuta submits candidate list for HoR Election RPP Dhankuta submits candidate list for HoR Election The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) District Working Committee of Dhankuta has submitted its recommended list of candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) District Working Committee of Dhankuta has submitted its recommended list of candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Kathmandu to host Everest Summiteers Summit 2026 on International Everest Day Kathmandu to host Everest Summiteers Summit 2026 on International Everest Day Kathmandu will host the second edition of the Everest Summiteers Summit on May 27, 2026, with organisers placing strong emphasis on Himalayan innovation, sustainability and the future of high-altitude expeditions. Kathmandu will host the second edition of the Everest Summiteers Summit on May 27, 2026, with organisers placing strong emphasis on Himalayan innovation, sustainability and the future of high-altitude expeditions. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
EC sets Rs 350,000 spending cap for National Assembly candidates EC sets Rs 350,000 spending cap for National Assembly candidates The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the maximum election expenditure limit for candidates contesting the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election at Rs 350,000. The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the maximum election expenditure limit for candidates contesting the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election at Rs 350,000. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Nepali guides receive Korea's Golden Ice Axe for Mera Peak recovery Nepali guides receive Korea's Golden Ice Axe for Mera Peak recovery Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe for their role in a high-risk body recovery operation on Mera Peak last October, marking the first time Nepali climbers have received the country’s highest mountaineering honour. Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe for their role in a high-risk body recovery operation on Mera Peak last October, marking the first time Nepali climbers have received the country’s highest mountaineering honour. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
RPP to actively contest HoR election, says Lingden RPP to actively contest HoR election, says Lingden Addressing the RPP Morang District convention in Biratnagar on Sunday, Chairman Lingden stated that the party would not shy away from contesting the election. Addressing the RPP Morang District convention in Biratnagar on Sunday, Chairman Lingden stated that the party would not shy away from contesting the election. Nepal 28 Dec, 2025
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.
Nepal Gita Chaudhary assumes office as Agriculture and Environment Minister Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, as well as Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, assumed office today.
Kathmandu Outgoing PM Karki returns home Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9.
Nepal Nisha Mehta sssumes office as Health and Water Supply Minister The newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, as well as Water Supply, Nisha Mehta, assumed office today.
Nepal First Cabinet Meeting Decides to Implement Gen Z Movement Inquiry Report Upon assuming office at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Shah directed ministers and secretaries to work in the best interests of the people.
Kathmandu Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar.
