Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations. The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for identification Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for... A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday. A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration. A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days. Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi. Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi. Nepal 03 May, 2026
President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed. President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed. Nepal 03 May, 2026
President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions. President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers... Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report. Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market. The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend. Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers. Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents. A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day. Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes. Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues. Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues. Nepal 01 May, 2026
TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem. The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20 Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20 The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday. The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday. Nepal 01 May, 2026
FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals. Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
Business Bajaj announces Grand Exchange Carnival with discounts up to Rs 100,000 Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a week-long “Grand Exchange Carnival” offering customers an opportunity to upgrade their vehicles with discounts and incentives.
