SALW continues to be major cause of armed violence SALW continues to be major cause of armed violence Small arms and light weapons (SALW) continue to be a major cause of armed violence around the world. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by their misuse, including domestic abuse, community insecurity, and conflict-related sexual violence. Small arms and light weapons (SALW) continue to be a major cause of armed violence around the world. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by their misuse, including domestic abuse, community insecurity, and conflict-related sexual violence. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Partly cloudy skies today; MFD warns of rising temperatures, fire risk Partly cloudy skies today; MFD warns of rising temperatures, fire risk The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy conditions in Koshi, Madhesh, and hilly regions this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience mostly clear skies. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted partly cloudy conditions in Koshi, Madhesh, and hilly regions this afternoon, while the rest of the country will experience mostly clear skies. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Summit route opens on Ama Dablam Summit route opens on Ama Dablam The summit route to Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for the Spring 2025 climbing season. The summit route to Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for the Spring 2025 climbing season. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Remand of 41 detained protestors extended Remand of 41 detained protestors extended Officials have said that the remand of 41 people arrested for violent protests during the pro-monarchy movement has been extended for the second time by six days. Officials have said that the remand of 41 people arrested for violent protests during the pro-monarchy movement has been extended for the second time by six days. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Glaciers are melting, while Tarai is tormented by a groundwater crisis Glaciers are melting, while Tarai is tormented by a groundwater crisis In the wake of melting glaciers and the groundwater crisis in Tarai, experts in the water and mountain sectors have expressed deep concerns about potential solutions and mitigation measures. In the wake of melting glaciers and the groundwater crisis in Tarai, experts in the water and mountain sectors have expressed deep concerns about potential solutions and mitigation measures. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Footsteps to heaven: Embarking on the enchanting Mardi Himal trek in Nepal Footsteps to heaven: Embarking on the enchanting Mardi Himal trek in Nepal Perhaps the most profound realization I had during this transformative journey was the power of perseverance. Perhaps the most profound realization I had during this transformative journey was the power of perseverance. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Govt to compensate families of Tinkune victims with Rs 1 million each Govt to compensate families of Tinkune victims with Rs 1 million each The decision was made during a ministerial-level meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar on Wednesday. The decision was made during a ministerial-level meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Nepal, Thailand sign MoUs on tourism and culture Nepal, Thailand sign MoUs on tourism and culture Nepal and Thailand have signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) related to tourism and culture. Nepal and Thailand have signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) related to tourism and culture. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
IFC, NRB launch report on impact of digital financial services in Nepal IFC, NRB launch report on impact of digital financial services in Nepal Digital financial services are revolutionizing the financial landscape in Nepal, driving financial inclusion and economic growth, according to a flagship report launched by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Digital financial services are revolutionizing the financial landscape in Nepal, driving financial inclusion and economic growth, according to a flagship report launched by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Incumbent govt. committed to press freedom, freedom of expression: PM Oli Incumbent govt. committed to press freedom, freedom of expression: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the incumbent government is fully committed to press freedom and freedom of expression. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the incumbent government is fully committed to press freedom and freedom of expression. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
World Autism Awareness Day being observed globally World Autism Awareness Day being observed globally The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is being observed worldwide today through various awareness initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with autism. The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is being observed worldwide today through various awareness initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and support for individuals with autism. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Speaker says 'can't immediately lift RSP president's suspension' Speaker says 'can't immediately lift RSP president's suspension' Rabi Lamichhane, president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), met Speaker Devraj Ghimire at his office in Singha Durbar on Monday to request that the suspension of his lawmaker post be lifted. Rabi Lamichhane, president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), met Speaker Devraj Ghimire at his office in Singha Durbar on Monday to request that the suspension of his lawmaker post be lifted. Nepal 02 Apr, 2025
Nepal Quietly Becomes a Bitcoin Mining Haven Nepal Quietly Becomes a Bitcoin Mining Haven In a stunning yet futuristic decision which may catapult Nepal into big league of economic superpowers, the Government has decided to allow Bitcoin mining on a commercial scale. In a stunning yet futuristic decision which may catapult Nepal into big league of economic superpowers, the Government has decided to allow Bitcoin mining on a commercial scale. Nepal 01 Apr, 2025
PM Oli departs for Thailand on official visit, to attend BIMSTEC Summit PM Oli departs for Thailand on official visit, to attend BIMSTEC Summit Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has left for Thailand on an official visit from April 1 to 5 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has left for Thailand on an official visit from April 1 to 5 at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Nepal 01 Apr, 2025
Nepal's ambassador to Portugal presents credentials Nepal's ambassador to Portugal presents credentials Nepal's newly appointed ambassador to Portugal, Prakash Mani Paudel, presented his Letter of Credence to President of Portugal, Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa. Nepal's newly appointed ambassador to Portugal, Prakash Mani Paudel, presented his Letter of Credence to President of Portugal, Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa. Nepal 01 Apr, 2025
UNFPA showcases pilot AI innovation to revolutionize data analysis and reporting UNFPA showcases pilot AI innovation to revolutionize data analysis and reporting UNFPA in Nepal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population, Google, UNFPA’s Information Technology Services Office (ITSO), and with support from the British Embassy Kathmandu, launched a pioneering AI-driven data analysis system on Monday at an event attended by key stakeholders from government, development partners, and the private sector. UNFPA in Nepal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population, Google, UNFPA’s Information Technology Services Office (ITSO), and with support from the British Embassy Kathmandu, launched a pioneering AI-driven data analysis system on Monday at an event attended by key stakeholders from government, development partners, and the private sector. Nepal 01 Apr, 2025
PM Oli to visit Thailand tomorrow, attend BIMSTEC Summit PM Oli to visit Thailand tomorrow, attend BIMSTEC Summit Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli briefed Parliament today on his upcoming official visit to Thailand and participation in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli briefed Parliament today on his upcoming official visit to Thailand and participation in the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. Nepal 31 Mar, 2025
PM Oli extends greetings on Eid al-Fitr PM Oli extends greetings on Eid al-Fitr Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Nepal 31 Mar, 2025
Eid al-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with fervor Eid al-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with fervor Muslims across the country are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with great enthusiasm today. Muslims across the country are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with great enthusiasm today. Nepal 31 Mar, 2025
Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700 Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700 The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led government said Monday. The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led government said Monday. Nepal 31 Mar, 2025
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
