Govt merges NATHM, Nepal Mountain Academy into single tourism training body

Govt merges NATHM, Nepal Mountain Academy into single tourism training body

The Nepal government has merged two of the country's principal tourism and mountaineering training institutions — the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and the Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) — into a single unified body, establishing the Nepal Tourism, Hotel and Mountain Institution Development Committee.

The Nepal government has merged two of the country's principal tourism and mountaineering training institutions — the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and the Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) — into a single unified body, establishing the Nepal Tourism, Hotel and Mountain Institution Development Committee.

Nepal 25 Apr, 2026

Two killed, nine critically injured in Tanahun bus accident

Two killed, nine critically injured in Tanahun bus accident

Two people were killed and nine others seriously injured in a bus accident along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun district on Friday afternoon.

Two people were killed and nine others seriously injured in a bus accident along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun district on Friday afternoon.

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Kolti Hospital improves services, infrastructure

Kolti Hospital improves services, infrastructure

Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Budhinanda Municipality-2 of Bajura have significantly improved with better infrastructure, equipment and availability of medical staff.

Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Budhinanda Municipality-2 of Bajura have significantly improved with better infrastructure, equipment and availability of medical staff.

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Joint security team arrests auto driver with large haul of drugs from Gaur customs area

Joint security team arrests auto driver with large haul of drugs from Gaur customs...

A joint security team has arrested a 20-year-old auto driver along with a large quantity of drugs from the Gaur customs area in Rautahat district on Friday afternoon.

A joint security team has arrested a 20-year-old auto driver along with a large quantity of drugs from the Gaur customs area in Rautahat district on Friday afternoon.

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Nepal Police arrest 2,396 absconding convicts in Chaitra

Nepal Police arrest 2,396 absconding convicts in Chaitra

Nepal Police arrested a total of 2,396 absconding convicts across the country during Chaitra of the current fiscal year 2082/83, as part of its judgment execution drive.

Nepal Police arrested a total of 2,396 absconding convicts across the country during Chaitra of the current fiscal year 2082/83, as part of its judgment execution drive.

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's Everest season

944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's...

Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks

Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Chitwan police detain 113 in 12-hour crackdown on drugs, public nuisance

Chitwan police detain 113 in 12-hour crackdown on drugs, public nuisance

District Police Office, Chitwan, has detained 113 individuals during a 12-hour sweep operation conducted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday.

District Police Office, Chitwan, has detained 113 individuals during a 12-hour sweep operation conducted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday.

Nepal 24 Apr, 2026

Conflict victims urge PM Shah to conclude transitional justice

Conflict victims urge PM Shah to conclude transitional justice

A group of conflict victims has demanded Prime Minister Balendra Shah that he took substantial initiatives to conclude transitional justice.

A group of conflict victims has demanded Prime Minister Balendra Shah that he took substantial initiatives to conclude transitional justice.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

30 killed in 900 disaster incidents in Chaitra

30 killed in 900 disaster incidents in Chaitra

At least 30 people lost their lives in around 900 disaster-related incidents across the country during the month of Chait (March 14–April 13), police said.

At least 30 people lost their lives in around 900 disaster-related incidents across the country during the month of Chait (March 14–April 13), police said.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

122 arrested in 10-hour Kaski Police sweep against drug peddlers, gang members

122 arrested in 10-hour Kaski Police sweep against drug peddlers, gang members

The District Police Office, Kaski, arrested 122 individuals across multiple ward areas of Pokhara in a 10-hour sweep operation conducted from 9 PM on April 22 to 6 AM on April 23, targeting illegal drug sales and distribution, gang activities, threats and intimidation, and public disorder.

The District Police Office, Kaski, arrested 122 individuals across multiple ward areas of Pokhara in a 10-hour sweep operation conducted from 9 PM on April 22 to 6 AM on April 23, targeting illegal drug sales and distribution, gang activities, threats and intimidation, and public disorder.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading news

Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading...

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has issued a stern warning against the spread of baseless, false and misleading information through online media and social media platforms, saying such content is creating public confusion and spreading negative sentiment in society.

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has issued a stern warning against the spread of baseless, false and misleading information through online media and social media platforms, saying such content is creating public confusion and spreading negative sentiment in society.

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work

840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Nepal 23 Apr, 2026

Agriculture Ministry urges measures to ensure smooth fertilizer supply

Agriculture Ministry urges measures to ensure smooth fertilizer supply

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has written to all concerned bodies, urging them to facilitate the smooth supply of chemical fertilizers.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has written to all concerned bodies, urging them to facilitate the smooth supply of chemical fertilizers.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months, services paralysed

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months,...

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year.

Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat

Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat

Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office.

Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi

Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million.

Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets

Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets

A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 tablets of the banned drug Tramadol Hydrochloride, the District Police Office, Parsa, said.

A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 tablets of the banned drug Tramadol Hydrochloride, the District Police Office, Parsa, said.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa

All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa

​​​​​​​ Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that all party leaders would be taken into confidence to make the party's upcoming 15th general convention a success.

​​​​​​​ Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that all party leaders would be taken into confidence to make the party's upcoming 15th general convention a success.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026

Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions returned unspent year after year

Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions...

A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year.

A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year.

Nepal 22 Apr, 2026