India-assisted dormitory building inaugurated at monastic school in Mustang

India-assisted dormitory building inaugurated at monastic school in Mustang

A dormitory building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India for the Lowo Nyiphug Namdrol Norbuling Monastic School in Lomanthang Rural Municipality-1, Mustang, was jointly inaugurated on Tuesday.

A dormitory building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India for the Lowo Nyiphug Namdrol Norbuling Monastic School in Lomanthang Rural Municipality-1, Mustang, was jointly inaugurated on Tuesday.

Nepal 16 Jun, 2026

Forest officials under fire after anti-encroachment drive ends with tempo falling off cliff in Kailali

Forest officials under fire after anti-encroachment drive ends with tempo falling off...

The Sudurpashchim Province government has formed a five-member investigation committee to look into a widely circulated video showing forest officials pushing a tempo off a cliff during an encroachment clearance drive in Kailali, as police took 12 forest staff into custody for questioning.

The Sudurpashchim Province government has formed a five-member investigation committee to look into a widely circulated video showing forest officials pushing a tempo off a cliff during an encroachment clearance drive in Kailali, as police took 12 forest staff into custody for questioning.

Nepal 15 Jun, 2026

Over 104 kg of marijuana seized from Indian SUV in Sunsari

Over 104 kg of marijuana seized from Indian SUV in Sunsari

Police have seized more than 104 kilograms of marijuana from an Indian-registered SUV involved in a road accident in Sunsari district.

Police have seized more than 104 kilograms of marijuana from an Indian-registered SUV involved in a road accident in Sunsari district.

Nepal 15 Jun, 2026

Joint security base established in Bajura's Lampata as displaced residents return home

Joint security base established in Bajura's Lampata as displaced residents return...

A joint temporary security base comprising Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel has been established at Lampata in Himali Rural Municipality-3 of Bajura district, as authorities move to restore order in an area that has seen a series of violent incidents involving residents from neighbouring Humla district.

A joint temporary security base comprising Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel has been established at Lampata in Himali Rural Municipality-3 of Bajura district, as authorities move to restore order in an area that has seen a series of violent incidents involving residents from neighbouring Humla district.

Nepal 15 Jun, 2026

The Himalayan Gold Rush: How Yarsagumba drives Nepal's high-altitude communities every spring

The Himalayan Gold Rush: How Yarsagumba drives Nepal's high-altitude communities...

As spring gives way to early summer across Nepal's high Himalayas, villages in districts bordering Tibet have fallen silent. Homes are locked, streets are empty, and the only signs of life are found hours away, on alpine meadows above 4,000 metres, where entire communities have pitched tents and set up temporary camps in pursuit of one of the world's most valuable natural commodities: yarsagumba.

As spring gives way to early summer across Nepal's high Himalayas, villages in districts bordering Tibet have fallen silent. Homes are locked, streets are empty, and the only signs of life are found hours away, on alpine meadows above 4,000 metres, where entire communities have pitched tents and set up temporary camps in pursuit of one of the world's most valuable natural commodities: yarsagumba.

Nepal 14 Jun, 2026

FM Khanal arrives in Beijing for four-day visit, to hold talks with Wang Yi and address investment conference

FM Khanal arrives in Beijing for four-day visit, to hold talks with Wang Yi and...

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the Nepali Embassy in Beijing said today.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has arrived in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the Nepali Embassy in Beijing said today.

Nepal 14 Jun, 2026

Committee formed to probe fatal Kavre bus crash

Committee formed to probe fatal Kavre bus crash

Nepal Police has formed a six-member committee to investigate Friday’s fatal bus accident in Kavrepalanchok that claimed eight lives and injured 16 others.

Nepal Police has formed a six-member committee to investigate Friday’s fatal bus accident in Kavrepalanchok that claimed eight lives and injured 16 others.

Nepal 13 Jun, 2026

Nepal to be developed as an international destination for wellness tourism: Minister Poudel

Nepal to be developed as an international destination for wellness tourism: Minister...

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Poudel has announced plans to position Nepal as a premier international destination for wellness tourism.

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Poudel has announced plans to position Nepal as a premier international destination for wellness tourism.

Nepal 13 Jun, 2026

Bajura gets first woman police chief in district's history

Bajura gets first woman police chief in district's history

Bajura has, for the first time, been placed under the command of a woman police officer, with Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shaileshwari Bohara taking charge as the district police chief.

Bajura has, for the first time, been placed under the command of a woman police officer, with Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shaileshwari Bohara taking charge as the district police chief.

Nepal 13 Jun, 2026

Foreign Minister Khanal set to embark on China visit tomorrow

Foreign Minister Khanal set to embark on China visit tomorrow

Following a visit to India from June 5 to 7, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is set to embark on a China visit on Sunday.

Following a visit to India from June 5 to 7, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is set to embark on a China visit on Sunday.

Nepal 13 Jun, 2026

Foreign Minister Khanal to visit China from June 14-17

Foreign Minister Khanal to visit China from June 14-17

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal will pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China from June 14 to 17, at the invitation of Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal will pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China from June 14 to 17, at the invitation of Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Nepal 12 Jun, 2026

Govt expresses condolences over Kavrepalanchok bus accident, orders probe

Govt expresses condolences over Kavrepalanchok bus accident, orders probe

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has expressed deep sorrow over the bus accident in Buchakot, Namobuddha Municipality-2 of Kavrepalanchok, which claimed eight lives and left 16 others injured on Friday.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has expressed deep sorrow over the bus accident in Buchakot, Namobuddha Municipality-2 of Kavrepalanchok, which claimed eight lives and left 16 others injured on Friday.

Nepal 12 Jun, 2026

World Day Against Child Labour being marked

World Day Against Child Labour being marked

The World Day Against Child Labour is being celebrated today across the country by holding different programmes by the agencies and stakeholders.

The World Day Against Child Labour is being celebrated today across the country by holding different programmes by the agencies and stakeholders.

Nepal 12 Jun, 2026

MCA-Nepal begins construction of substations, transmission lines under MCC Compact

MCA-Nepal begins construction of substations, transmission lines under MCC Compact

Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Tuesday formally launched the construction of key electricity infrastructure projects, including the Ratmate and New Damauli substations and a 297-kilometre transmission line network under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact.

Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Tuesday formally launched the construction of key electricity infrastructure projects, including the Ratmate and New Damauli substations and a 297-kilometre transmission line network under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact.

Nepal 12 Jun, 2026

Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary

Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary

Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.

Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.

Nepal 11 Jun, 2026

Mountaineers honoured as Manaslu marks 70 years of first ascent

Mountaineers honoured as Manaslu marks 70 years of first ascent

Mountaineers from Gorkha were honoured in Kathmandu on Wednesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt Manaslu.

Mountaineers from Gorkha were honoured in Kathmandu on Wednesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt Manaslu.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Ranisain protest shuts Martadi market, Karnali Corridor; security base deployed

Ranisain protest shuts Martadi market, Karnali Corridor; security base deployed

The Ranisain Victims' Struggle Committee has shut down the Martadi market and blocked the Karnali Corridor, demanding the arrest of those involved in recent violence in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3.

The Ranisain Victims' Struggle Committee has shut down the Martadi market and blocked the Karnali Corridor, demanding the arrest of those involved in recent violence in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Glocal Teen Hero to launch South Asia edition in 2026

Glocal Teen Hero to launch South Asia edition in 2026

Youth leadership platform Glocal Teen Hero (GTH) is set to expand across South Asia in 2026, bringing together outstanding teenage changemakers from across the region under a single platform.

Youth leadership platform Glocal Teen Hero (GTH) is set to expand across South Asia in 2026, bringing together outstanding teenage changemakers from across the region under a single platform.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson

Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson

A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.

A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026

Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura

Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura

Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.

Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.

Nepal 10 Jun, 2026