Kami Rita heads for 32nd Everest summit - and possibly his last Kami Rita heads for 32nd Everest summit - and possibly his last Kami Rita Sherpa, the climber who has stood atop Mount Everest more times than anyone in history, left for the Everest region this week to attempt his 32nd ascent — a climb he says will likely be his last. Kami Rita Sherpa, the climber who has stood atop Mount Everest more times than anyone in history, left for the Everest region this week to attempt his 32nd ascent — a climb he says will likely be his last. Nepal 16 Apr, 2026
Newly Appointed Gandaki Province Ministers Sworn In Newly Appointed Gandaki Province Ministers Sworn In Newly appointed ministers of Gandaki Province have taken the oath of office and secrecy today. Newly appointed ministers of Gandaki Province have taken the oath of office and secrecy today. Nepal 15 Apr, 2026
SC directs submission of investigation file in leader Khadka case SC directs submission of investigation file in leader Khadka case Khadka has been arrested on charges of money laundering. Khadka has been arrested on charges of money laundering. Nepal 15 Apr, 2026
Govt forms commission to probe assets of top officials over two decades Govt forms commission to probe assets of top officials over two decades A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to constitute the commission under the coordination of former Supreme Court judge Rajendra Kumar Bhandari. A Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to constitute the commission under the coordination of former Supreme Court judge Rajendra Kumar Bhandari. Nepal 15 Apr, 2026
Nepal's elite club of power Nepal's elite club of power As the government made public the property details of Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah and members of the Council of Ministers following a Cabinet decision yesterday evening, people have taken digs at the wealth that they have accumulated so far. As the government made public the property details of Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah and members of the Council of Ministers following a Cabinet decision yesterday evening, people have taken digs at the wealth that they have accumulated so far. Nepal 15 Apr, 2026
International Wellness Day being observed today International Wellness Day being observed today The International Wellness Day is being marked by organising various programmes today. The International Wellness Day is being marked by organising various programmes today. Nepal 15 Apr, 2026
From cave to condominium: Story of Panch Hate Praja From cave to condominium: Story of Panch Hate Praja A sensational news dominated the media headlines last week when the family of Panch Hate Praja of Dhading district had been found to be residing in the cave with his family of four – his spouse, son, and daughter-in-law. A sensational news dominated the media headlines last week when the family of Panch Hate Praja of Dhading district had been found to be residing in the cave with his family of four – his spouse, son, and daughter-in-law. Nepal 15 Apr, 2026
Two-way traffic resumes on Dhulikhel–Khawa section of Araniko Highway Two-way traffic resumes on Dhulikhel–Khawa section of Araniko Highway The road had been restricted to one-way traffic on various dates over the past 23 days due to ongoing works. The road had been restricted to one-way traffic on various dates over the past 23 days due to ongoing works. Nepal 14 Apr, 2026
Swedish cancer survivor athlete Aron Anderson summits Lobuche East Swedish cancer survivor athlete Aron Anderson summits Lobuche East In January 1996, Aron Anderson was diagnosed with cancer in his pelvis , which led to him losing the ability to walk at the age of 9. Since then, he has used a wheelchair. In January 1996, Aron Anderson was diagnosed with cancer in his pelvis , which led to him losing the ability to walk at the age of 9. Since then, he has used a wheelchair. Nepal 14 Apr, 2026
Nepal rings in New Year 2083BS; President, Vice President extend greetings Nepal rings in New Year 2083BS; President, Vice President extend greetings Nepal today marked the beginning of New Year 2083 of the Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar, with celebrations unfolding across the country and among Nepali communities abroad. Nepal today marked the beginning of New Year 2083 of the Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar, with celebrations unfolding across the country and among Nepali communities abroad. Nepal 14 Apr, 2026
BP Koirala Cancer Hospital Faces Severe Financial Crisis BP Koirala Cancer Hospital Faces Severe Financial Crisis Executive Director Dr Shivaji Paudel said that a total of Rs 416.75 million remains outstanding from multiple government agencies. Executive Director Dr Shivaji Paudel said that a total of Rs 416.75 million remains outstanding from multiple government agencies. Nepal 13 Apr, 2026
Communications Minister calls for ensuring quality internet services in Singha Durbar Communications Minister calls for ensuring quality internet services in Singha Durbar The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has initiated efforts to make 'Internet' services more convenient, faster, and hassle-free in Singha Durbar, the main administrative centre of the federal government, and its premises. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has initiated efforts to make 'Internet' services more convenient, faster, and hassle-free in Singha Durbar, the main administrative centre of the federal government, and its premises. Nepal 13 Apr, 2026
PM Shah, ministers' property details made public PM Shah, ministers' property details made public The government has made public the property details of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of the Council of Ministers following a Cabinet decision. The government has made public the property details of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and members of the Council of Ministers following a Cabinet decision. Nepal 13 Apr, 2026
Jwalamukhi declared first hygienic local level in Nepal Jwalamukhi declared first hygienic local level in Nepal Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality of Dhading district has been declared the first hygienic local level in the country. Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality of Dhading district has been declared the first hygienic local level in the country. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Home Minister Gurung directs security agencies to act tough on crime, drug abuse Home Minister Gurung directs security agencies to act tough on crime, drug abuse Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has instructed security officials to adopt a tougher stance to control criminal activities, including drug abuse. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has instructed security officials to adopt a tougher stance to control criminal activities, including drug abuse. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 smartphone in Nepal Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 smartphone in Nepal Xiaomi has launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi A7 in the Nepali market. Xiaomi has launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi A7 in the Nepali market. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Japan supports flood resilience project in Morang Japan supports flood resilience project in Morang ​​​​​​​The Government of Japan has supported a project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Morang district. ​​​​​​​The Government of Japan has supported a project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Morang district. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Nepal launches LoCAL initiative to strengthen climate financing at local level Nepal launches LoCAL initiative to strengthen climate financing at local level Nepal has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate adaptation financing for local governments, targeting vulnerable communities facing increasing climate risks. Nepal has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate adaptation financing for local governments, targeting vulnerable communities facing increasing climate risks. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Minister Chaudhary stresses conservation of biodiversity Minister Chaudhary stresses conservation of biodiversity Minister for Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has underscored the need of conserving biodiversity and plants, and utilizing forest products to generate employment. Minister for Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has underscored the need of conserving biodiversity and plants, and utilizing forest products to generate employment. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference. Nepal 12 Apr, 2026
Business QR payments, mobile banking surge as Nepal logs Rs 852bn in digital transactions in one month Digital payment transactions surged across all channels in the month from mid-March to mid-April 2026, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation report covering nine months of 2025/26 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
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.
