Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas. A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project. The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation. Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia. Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Bakra Eid being observed today Bakra Eid being observed today Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion. Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Japan, UNDP hand over public service facility in quake-hit Jajarkot Japan, UNDP hand over public service facility in quake-hit Jajarkot The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed prefabricated building to Nalgad Municipality as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts in western Nepal. The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed prefabricated building to Nalgad Municipality as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts in western Nepal. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Nepali Army conducts free health camp at Khaptad festival Nepali Army conducts free health camp at Khaptad festival The Nepali Army conducted a free health camp at the religious and tourist destination of Khaptad National Park during the Gangadashahara fair. The Nepali Army conducted a free health camp at the religious and tourist destination of Khaptad National Park during the Gangadashahara fair. Nepal 27 May, 2026
DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as part of efforts to clear long-pending dues. The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as part of efforts to clear long-pending dues. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Red panda health study begins in Myagdi Red panda health study begins in Myagdi A health study of endangered red pandas has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. A health study of endangered red pandas has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Japan supports reconstruction of school building in Jajarkot Japan supports reconstruction of school building in Jajarkot The Government of Japan has supported the construction of a new classroom building for Shree Bheri Tribeni Secondary School in Jajarkot district. The Government of Japan has supported the construction of a new classroom building for Shree Bheri Tribeni Secondary School in Jajarkot district. Nepal 27 May, 2026
EU thinks 'it's time for Nepal' after meeting PM EU thinks 'it's time for Nepal' after meeting PM The 22 European Union (EU) ambassadors met Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah today at Singha Durbar. Following their meeting with PM Shah, ambassadors appeared and expressed confidence in their continued and future engagement with Nepal. The 22 European Union (EU) ambassadors met Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah today at Singha Durbar. Following their meeting with PM Shah, ambassadors appeared and expressed confidence in their continued and future engagement with Nepal. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Ten Everests, 15 Vinsons: IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote adds another summit to remarkable career Ten Everests, 15 Vinsons: IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote adds another summit to... Veteran Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote, 45, has summited Mount Everest for the tenth time, reaching the top on May 23 while leading a team of British special ranger force personnel, his second consecutive season guiding British military climbers on the world's highest peak. Veteran Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote, 45, has summited Mount Everest for the tenth time, reaching the top on May 23 while leading a team of British special ranger force personnel, his second consecutive season guiding British military climbers on the world's highest peak. Nepal 26 May, 2026
UHGHF hands over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund UHGHF hands over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund Wheelchair Foundation, USA, Tiny Share of Field Activities (TSOFA), USA, and Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) handed over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund (NDF) in a ceremony held today at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, in the presence of 250 people, including beneficiaries and distinguished guests from Korea and Nepal. Wheelchair Foundation, USA, Tiny Share of Field Activities (TSOFA), USA, and Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) handed over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund (NDF) in a ceremony held today at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, in the presence of 250 people, including beneficiaries and distinguished guests from Korea and Nepal. Nepal 26 May, 2026
Nepal, Japan launch Sindhuli Road rehabilitation project Nepal, Japan launch Sindhuli Road rehabilitation project The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan on Sunday jointly launched the emergency rehabilitation project for the flood-affected Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with the mid and eastern Tarai. The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan on Sunday jointly launched the emergency rehabilitation project for the flood-affected Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with the mid and eastern Tarai. Nepal 26 May, 2026
Mukesh Dangol appointed CAAN Director General Mukesh Dangol appointed CAAN Director General The government on Monday appointed Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The government on Monday appointed Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). Nepal 25 May, 2026
Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in under a year Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in... Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history. Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market ​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. ​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. Nepal 25 May, 2026
India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu. Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu. Nepal 25 May, 2026
Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days. The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 24 May, 2026
Business Govt collects Rs 1.11 trillion in revenue, achieves 75% of annual target The government has collected Rs 1.112 trillion in revenue, achieving 75.17 percent of its annual target with 19 days remaining in the current fiscal year.
Opinion RSP's first convention: A search for vision to drive the country Bharatpur is buzzing with political activities with the first three-day General Convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now heading towards its fag end.
Sports Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Sports France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.
Nepal RSP concludes first convention amid myriad of shortcomings The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ended its historic first general convention with the last elections of the central committee marred by a sharp decline in voter turnout and public allegations of factionalism.
Nepal RSP emerges as major political force after first general convention: Chair Lamichhane Newly elected Chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said the party has emerged as a major and mature political force following its first general convention.
Kathmandu Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice.
Nepal Amnesty, Advocacy Forum urge Nepal to end torture, ensure accountability Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal have urged the government to take urgent action to end torture, custodial deaths and impunity, warning that Nepal continues to fail in meeting its constitutional and international human rights obligations.
Business British Council honours top IELTS registration partners in Nepal The British Council Nepal has recognised the country's top-performing IELTS registration partners for their contribution to expanding access to international education, employment and migration opportunities.