Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21. A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality. A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics. Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention. General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities. Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk. Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Cold wave and persistent fog grip Mahottari District Cold wave and persistent fog grip Mahottari District Daily life of people in Mahottari district has been adversely affected for some days here since the cold intensified sharply. Daily life of people in Mahottari district has been adversely affected for some days here since the cold intensified sharply. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Tatopani- Ghansa section of Kaligandaki Corridor Highway upgraded Tatopani- Ghansa section of Kaligandaki Corridor Highway upgraded The road from Tatopani in Myagdi to Ghansa in Mustang has been upgraded under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road project. The road from Tatopani in Myagdi to Ghansa in Mustang has been upgraded under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road project. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
World Meditation Day being observed today World Meditation Day being observed today World Meditation Day is being observed worldwide today. World Meditation Day is being observed worldwide today. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Paddy production declines in Bhojpur due to adverse weather Paddy production declines in Bhojpur due to adverse weather Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined this year due to irregular rainfall and unseasonal weather, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined this year due to irregular rainfall and unseasonal weather, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Gen Zs term Oli's statement 'crassness' Gen Zs term Oli's statement 'crassness' While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has continued to discredit the Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders have termed Oli’s statement ‘crassness’ rather than confidence. While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has continued to discredit the Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders have termed Oli’s statement ‘crassness’ rather than confidence. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
Bhuwa Parba celebrated across Sudurpaschim, highlighting region's martial heritage Bhuwa Parba celebrated across Sudurpaschim, highlighting region's martial heritage Bhuwa Parba, an indigenous and historic cultural festival of Sudurpaschim Province, is being observed across the region with traditional fervour, cultural performances and ritual enactments that reflect the province’s rich heritage. Bhuwa Parba, an indigenous and historic cultural festival of Sudurpaschim Province, is being observed across the region with traditional fervour, cultural performances and ritual enactments that reflect the province’s rich heritage. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
Nine rare male gharials recorded in Chitwan National Park rivers Nine rare male gharials recorded in Chitwan National Park rivers Nine male gharials, considered a rare species, have been recorded in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP), according to park authorities. Nine male gharials, considered a rare species, have been recorded in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP), according to park authorities. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
10,967 polling stations to be set up for March 5 elections 10,967 polling stations to be set up for March 5 elections The Election Commission has announced that a total of 10,967 polling stations will be established across the country for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Election Commission has announced that a total of 10,967 polling stations will be established across the country for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action. Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action. Nepal 19 Dec, 2025
India–Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara India–Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Pokhara Tourism Council, organized the second India–Nepal Tourism Meet in Pokhara on Thursday, aiming to strengthen cross-border tourism cooperation, particularly between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal’s Gandaki Province. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Pokhara Tourism Council, organized the second India–Nepal Tourism Meet in Pokhara on Thursday, aiming to strengthen cross-border tourism cooperation, particularly between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal’s Gandaki Province. Nepal 19 Dec, 2025
Govt to form mechanism to control fraud in foreign employment Govt to form mechanism to control fraud in foreign employment During the event, the Nepal Labour Migration Report 2024, a joint publication of the Ministry and the International Labour Organization (ILO), was released. During the event, the Nepal Labour Migration Report 2024, a joint publication of the Ministry and the International Labour Organization (ILO), was released. Nepal 18 Dec, 2025
Nepalgunj's Bheri Hospital launches free newborn Sickle Cell testing Nepalgunj's Bheri Hospital launches free newborn Sickle Cell testing Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has, for the first time, introduced free sickle cell screening for newborns. Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has, for the first time, introduced free sickle cell screening for newborns. Nepal 18 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.
