NC leaders divided over Lekhak's resignation NC leaders divided over Lekhak's resignation The Nepali Congress (NC) appears divided into two factions in the wake of growing criticism and concerns about Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak's resignation due to his alleged involvement in the visit visa scam The Nepali Congress (NC) appears divided into two factions in the wake of growing criticism and concerns about Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak's resignation due to his alleged involvement in the visit visa scam Nepal 26 May, 2025
Kami Rita Sherpa scales Everest 31 times breaking own record Kami Rita Sherpa scales Everest 31 times breaking own record Legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa has scaled Mt Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record of most successful ascents of the highest peak. Legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa has scaled Mt Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record of most successful ascents of the highest peak. Nepal 27 May, 2025
Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for... Nepal's mountaineering department issued a press statement saying it was going to investigate the use of xenon gas. Nepal's mountaineering department issued a press statement saying it was going to investigate the use of xenon gas. Nepal 26 May, 2025
'Quickest' Everest summiteer swiftly lands in police custody  'Quickest' Everest summiteer swiftly lands in police custody  A Ukrainian-American climber, who reportedly made the fastest ascent of Mt Everest after flying from New York to Nepal, has been detained for illegally carrying a large sum of undeclared foreign currency. A Ukrainian-American climber, who reportedly made the fastest ascent of Mt Everest after flying from New York to Nepal, has been detained for illegally carrying a large sum of undeclared foreign currency. Nepal 26 May, 2025
PM Oli honors Omnika Dangol for historic mountaineering feats PM Oli honors Omnika Dangol for historic mountaineering feats Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has recognized Omnika Dangol for her groundbreaking achievements as the first Nepali female air hostess to summit Mount Carstensz Pyramid and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has recognized Omnika Dangol for her groundbreaking achievements as the first Nepali female air hostess to summit Mount Carstensz Pyramid and Nepal 26 May, 2025
4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Jajarkot 4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Jajarkot An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Jajarkot on Sunday afternoon. An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Jajarkot on Sunday afternoon. Nepal 26 May, 2025
NC denies Home Minister Lekhak's involvement in visit visa scandal NC denies Home Minister Lekhak's involvement in visit visa scandal The Nepali Congress (NC) has dismissed allegations linking Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to the recent visit visa scandal. The Nepali Congress (NC) has dismissed allegations linking Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to the recent visit visa scandal. Nepal 26 May, 2025
Two siblings die in Kapilvastu gas cylinder fire Two siblings die in Kapilvastu gas cylinder fire Two siblings died after a cooking gas cylinder leak triggered a fire at their home in Jaynagar, Suddhodhan Rural Municipality-5, Kapilvastu, on Sunday night. Two siblings died after a cooking gas cylinder leak triggered a fire at their home in Jaynagar, Suddhodhan Rural Municipality-5, Kapilvastu, on Sunday night. Nepal 26 May, 2025
Current account surplus climbs Rs 210.22 billion in first nine months of FY 2024/25 Current account surplus climbs Rs 210.22 billion in first nine months of FY 2024/25 Nepal’s current account surplus surged to Rs 210.22 billion in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024/25, marking a significant improvement from Rs 179.83 billion during the same period last year, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Review. Nepal’s current account surplus surged to Rs 210.22 billion in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024/25, marking a significant improvement from Rs 179.83 billion during the same period last year, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s latest Monetary Policy Review. Nepal 26 May, 2025
Nepal Airlines resumes regular flights from Phaplu to Kathmandu Nepal Airlines resumes regular flights from Phaplu to Kathmandu Nepal Airlines has resumed regular flight operations between Phaplu Airport in Salleri, Solukhumbu, and Kathmandu, with four flights scheduled weekly. Nepal Airlines has resumed regular flight operations between Phaplu Airport in Salleri, Solukhumbu, and Kathmandu, with four flights scheduled weekly. Nepal 26 May, 2025
Lawmaker Bajgain asks Prez Deuba to sack two NC ministers Lawmaker Bajgain asks Prez Deuba to sack two NC ministers Nepali Congress lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain on Sunday wrote to NC Parliamentary Party Leader and party President Sher Bahadur Deuba, urging him to seek the dismissal of two NC ministers in the Cabinet—Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey. Nepali Congress lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain on Sunday wrote to NC Parliamentary Party Leader and party President Sher Bahadur Deuba, urging him to seek the dismissal of two NC ministers in the Cabinet—Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey. Nepal 26 May, 2025
Passport chief overrides technical panel's suggestions in multi-million-dollar procurement Passport chief overrides technical panel's suggestions in multi-million-dollar... In a move that has provoked alarm among government watchdogs and procurement experts, the Director General of Department of Passports overrode the recommendations of a government-appointed technical panel, clearing vendors for the financial bidding phase of a 6.4 million e-passport contract despite what officials say were clear technical failures. In a move that has provoked alarm among government watchdogs and procurement experts, the Director General of Department of Passports overrode the recommendations of a government-appointed technical panel, clearing vendors for the financial bidding phase of a 6.4 million e-passport contract despite what officials say were clear technical failures. Nepal 26 May, 2025
Over 400 tourists visit Banke National Park in 10 months Over 400 tourists visit Banke National Park in 10 months More than 400 domestic and international tourists have visited Banke National Park (BNP) over the past 10 months. More than 400 domestic and international tourists have visited Banke National Park (BNP) over the past 10 months. Nepal 25 May, 2025
Monsoon approaches as pre-monsoon sets in; two million likely to be affected Monsoon approaches as pre-monsoon sets in; two million likely to be affected With the arrival of the pre-monsoon season, the onset of the monsoon is drawing near. With the arrival of the pre-monsoon season, the onset of the monsoon is drawing near. Nepal 25 May, 2025
Three killed, two injured as jeep plunges into Madi River in Tanahun Three killed, two injured as jeep plunges into Madi River in Tanahun Three people died after a jeep plunged into the Madi River from a bridge along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun on Saturday night. Three people died after a jeep plunged into the Madi River from a bridge along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun on Saturday night. Nepal 25 May, 2025
Jyamchang Bhote summits Everest for ninth time, carries environmental message Jyamchang Bhote summits Everest for ninth time, carries environmental message Renowned Nepali climber Jyamchang Bhote successfully reached the summit of Mt Everest on May 19, marking his ninth successful ascent of the world’s highest peak. Renowned Nepali climber Jyamchang Bhote successfully reached the summit of Mt Everest on May 19, marking his ninth successful ascent of the world’s highest peak. Nepal 25 May, 2025
Will retire from politics if involvement in illegal activities proven, says Minister Lekhak Will retire from politics if involvement in illegal activities proven, says Minister... In the wake of an escalating social media debate regarding the visit visa scam in collusion with the home minister Ramesh Lekhak has stated that if his involvement in the case is proven, he will resign and retire from politics. In the wake of an escalating social media debate regarding the visit visa scam in collusion with the home minister Ramesh Lekhak has stated that if his involvement in the case is proven, he will resign and retire from politics. Nepal 24 May, 2025
Indo-Nepal joint military team scales Mt Kanchenjunga Indo-Nepal joint military team scales Mt Kanchenjunga A joint expedition team comprising members of the Indian Army’s Adventure Wing and the Nepali Army successfully summited Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the world’s third-highest mountain, earlier this week. A joint expedition team comprising members of the Indian Army’s Adventure Wing and the Nepali Army successfully summited Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the world’s third-highest mountain, earlier this week. Nepal 24 May, 2025
Early warning alerts save lives in remote villages once left in ruins Early warning alerts save lives in remote villages once left in ruins Four years ago, when Indrawati river roared louder than usual, RinaSyangbo didn’t wait. Four years ago, when Indrawati river roared louder than usual, RinaSyangbo didn’t wait. Nepal 24 May, 2025
Nepal urgently needs National Climate Change Assessments Nepal urgently needs National Climate Change Assessments Nepal is living with the climate crisis. Climate change is not a threat looming on the horizon; it is happening here, now and disproportionately affecting those least responsible for the problem. Nepal is living with the climate crisis. Climate change is not a threat looming on the horizon; it is happening here, now and disproportionately affecting those least responsible for the problem. Nepal 24 May, 2025
Kathmandu Newly appointed Ambassadors present credentials to President Paudel President Ramchandra Paudel received letters of credence from newly appointed ambassadors of four countries at separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas today.
Nepal Govt prioritizing safety of Nepalis in conflict zones: Foreign Minister Deuba Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said that the government is working with priority for the safety of Nepalis in areas affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, while taking the potential impacts seriously.
Nepal Sponsors reportedly withdraw from Chitwan Elephant Festival following PETA Campaign Several companies have reportedly cut ties with the Chitwan Elephant Festival following allegations of animal abuse raised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Nepal Nepal named among Top Solo Adventure Travel Destinations for 2025 Nepal has been ranked among the top 10 solo adventure travel destinations for summer 2025 by a panel of travel experts at Much Better Adventures, a UK-based adventure travel company.
Nepal Pokhara unveils Rs 8.35 billion budget for FY 2082/83 The Pokhara Metropolitan City has announced a budget of Rs 8.35 billion for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS.
Environment Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces as monsoon intensifies The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely at some places in Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces, including the hilly regions, and at a few locations elsewhere.
Nepal 10 injured as passenger bus crashes in Rautahat At least 10 people were injured when a passenger bus en route to Bhittamod, Mahottari from Kathmandu met with an accident in Chandrapur Municipality, Rautahat, early Monday morning.
Lifestyle From Hollywood to the Himalayas When Edgardo Zamora got a WhatsApp text from a friend inviting him to Nepal, he described the moment as ‘magical’.
Opinion People for sale: Chasing remittance, losing humanity Amid ongoing Israel-Iran scuffle, a shocking statement citing the Nepalese ambassador in Israel surfaced on media.
