Passport dispute triggers diplomatic alarm as Nepal risks arbitration and foreign investor fallout

Passport dispute triggers diplomatic alarm as Nepal risks arbitration and foreign...

A controversy surrounding Nepal’s multi-billion rupee electronic passport project has escalated beyond a routine procurement dispute into a crisis carrying potentially serious diplomatic, constitutional and financial consequences, with Germany now directly monitoring developments amid fears that political intervention could derail one of Nepal’s most strategically sensitive government technology contracts.

A controversy surrounding Nepal’s multi-billion rupee electronic passport project has escalated beyond a routine procurement dispute into a crisis carrying potentially serious diplomatic, constitutional and financial consequences, with Germany now directly monitoring developments amid fears that political intervention could derail one of Nepal’s most strategically sensitive government technology contracts.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

RSP is campaign for Nepal's political renaissance: Dr Wagle

RSP is campaign for Nepal's political renaissance: Dr Wagle

Vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dr Swarnim Wagle, has said the party represents a campaign for Nepal’s political renaissance.

Vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dr Swarnim Wagle, has said the party represents a campaign for Nepal’s political renaissance.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

RSP will not pursue politics of vengeance: Chair Lamichhane

RSP will not pursue politics of vengeance: Chair Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said the party will not engage in “politics of vengeance” and will work on the basis of its popular mandate.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said the party will not engage in “politics of vengeance” and will work on the basis of its popular mandate.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

Govt's express train will stop only after reaching destination: PM Shah

Govt's express train will stop only after reaching destination: PM Shah

Prime Minister and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, on Sunday said the government is moving like an “express train” and will stop only after reaching its intended destination.

Prime Minister and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, on Sunday said the government is moving like an “express train” and will stop only after reaching its intended destination.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

RSP general convention kicks off

RSP general convention kicks off

The first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has kicked off at the Guesthouse Ground of Bharatpur city in Chitwan as per the schedule.

The first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has kicked off at the Guesthouse Ground of Bharatpur city in Chitwan as per the schedule.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

RSP general convention: Election schedule made public

RSP general convention: Election schedule made public

The schedule of an election to be held under the first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been published.

The schedule of an election to be held under the first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been published.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

Over 4,200 representatives attend RSP's first general convention

Over 4,200 representatives attend RSP's first general convention

A total of 4,211 representatives are participating in the first general convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which began in Chitwan on Sunday.

A total of 4,211 representatives are participating in the first general convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which began in Chitwan on Sunday.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

PM Balendra Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP's first general convention

PM Balendra Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP's first general convention

Prime Minister and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, arrived in Chitwan on Sunday to attend the party's first general convention.

Prime Minister and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, arrived in Chitwan on Sunday to attend the party's first general convention.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

23 injured as passenger bus suffers brake failure in Bajura

23 injured as passenger bus suffers brake failure in Bajura

At least 23 people were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Ritha Bazaar in Budhiganga Municipality of Bajura district on Sunday.

At least 23 people were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Ritha Bazaar in Budhiganga Municipality of Bajura district on Sunday.

Nepal 21 Jun, 2026

Over seven lakh tourists enter Mustang in 11 months

Over seven lakh tourists enter Mustang in 11 months

More than 700,000 domestic and foreign tourists entered Mustang via Myagdi in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to police records.

More than 700,000 domestic and foreign tourists entered Mustang via Myagdi in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to police records.

Nepal 20 Jun, 2026

Gautam Buddha International Airport will be operational soon: Tourism Minister Paudel

Gautam Buddha International Airport will be operational soon: Tourism Minister Paudel

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadga Raj Paudel has said that the Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa will be brought into regular operation soon, with the government actively working to resolve existing challenges.

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadga Raj Paudel has said that the Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa will be brought into regular operation soon, with the government actively working to resolve existing challenges.

Nepal 20 Jun, 2026

RSP will not deviate from democratic values, says Rabi Lamichhane

RSP will not deviate from democratic values, says Rabi Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said the party remains firmly committed to democracy and the federal democratic republican system.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said the party remains firmly committed to democracy and the federal democratic republican system.

Nepal 20 Jun, 2026

One killed, 30 injured in Udayapur school bus accident

One killed, 30 injured in Udayapur school bus accident

One person was killed and 30 others were injured when a school bus carrying staff members met with an accident at Jogitole in Udaypurgadhi Rural Municipality-7, Udayapur, on Saturday.

One person was killed and 30 others were injured when a school bus carrying staff members met with an accident at Jogitole in Udaypurgadhi Rural Municipality-7, Udayapur, on Saturday.

Nepal 20 Jun, 2026

ADB approves $115 million loan to boost water, sanitation services in Nepal municipalities

ADB approves $115 million loan to boost water, sanitation services in Nepal...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $115 million concessional loan to improve water supply, sanitation services and urban resilience in rapidly growing municipalities of Nepal.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $115 million concessional loan to improve water supply, sanitation services and urban resilience in rapidly growing municipalities of Nepal.

Nepal 19 Jun, 2026

64.13% students graded in Class 12 results

64.13% students graded in Class 12 results

A total of 64.13 percent of students have been graded in the Class 12 examination results published today by the National Examination Board.

A total of 64.13 percent of students have been graded in the Class 12 examination results published today by the National Examination Board.

Nepal 19 Jun, 2026

South Korea commits USD 12 million for climate-resilient rice project in Nepal

South Korea commits USD 12 million for climate-resilient rice project in Nepal

The Government of South Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has committed USD 12 million in grant assistance for a six-year project aimed at boosting climate-resilient rice production and food security in Nepal's Terai region.

The Government of South Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has committed USD 12 million in grant assistance for a six-year project aimed at boosting climate-resilient rice production and food security in Nepal's Terai region.

Nepal 18 Jun, 2026

Govt allocates Rs 411 million to mitigate human-wildlife conflict

Govt allocates Rs 411 million to mitigate human-wildlife conflict

The government has allocated Rs 411 million for programmes aimed at mitigating human-wildlife conflict in the upcoming fiscal year, introducing a separate budget sub-heading on “Human-Wildlife Coexistence” for the first time.

The government has allocated Rs 411 million for programmes aimed at mitigating human-wildlife conflict in the upcoming fiscal year, introducing a separate budget sub-heading on “Human-Wildlife Coexistence” for the first time.

Nepal 17 Jun, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry University produces 5,906 graduates in 16 years

Agriculture and Forestry University produces 5,906 graduates in 16 years

The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) in Rampur has produced a total of 5,906 graduates in the 16 years since its establishment, highlighting its growing role in developing Nepal's agricultural and forestry human resources.

The Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) in Rampur has produced a total of 5,906 graduates in the 16 years since its establishment, highlighting its growing role in developing Nepal's agricultural and forestry human resources.

Nepal 17 Jun, 2026

Police detain 92 in anti-drug sweep operation in Jhapa

Police detain 92 in anti-drug sweep operation in Jhapa

Police in Jhapa have detained 92 people, including suspected drug users and traffickers, during a two-day anti-narcotics sweep operation conducted across the district.

Police in Jhapa have detained 92 people, including suspected drug users and traffickers, during a two-day anti-narcotics sweep operation conducted across the district.

Nepal 17 Jun, 2026

Tribhuvan University orders faculty on study leave to report within 15 days

Tribhuvan University orders faculty on study leave to report within 15 days

Tribhuvan University (TU) has directed professors and staff members who failed to return to university service after completing study leave to contact the university within 15 days.

Tribhuvan University (TU) has directed professors and staff members who failed to return to university service after completing study leave to contact the university within 15 days.

Nepal 17 Jun, 2026