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
Opposition parties seek HM's resignation Opposition parties seek HM's resignation In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down. In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down. Nepal 22 Apr, 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.
