Govt slashes federal ministries to 18 The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency.
66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers.
Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083 The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083.
Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits Mount Everest's climbing route is now open for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at approximately 10:25 am on Wednesday, the Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) announced.
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.
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.
Five killed in separate road accidents At least five people have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, police said.
Poetry echoes beneath the Everest during Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083 What began as a challenging trek to the foothills of the world’s highest peak evolved into a unique blend of literature, patriotism, culture and mountain tourism as participants of the “Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083” carried poetry to the lap of Mount Everest Base Camp.
Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count.
National College, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung convene workshop to empower youth for climate action A group of university students stepped into the shoes of government officials, business leaders, and farmers to negotiate a future that includes rhinoceros survival, dying mango crops, and vanishing glaciers—all in a single, high-stakes debate.
Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to complete three-peak spring sweep Sankhuwasabha-born mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, widely known as Makalu Lakpa, summited Mt. Makalu (8,485m) for a record ninth time at 5:00 am on May 2, becoming the climber with the most ascents of the world's fifth-highest peak while simultaneously advancing an ambitious three-peak campaign within a single spring season.
Everest claims second life as Nepali climber dies in Icefall amid record-breaking spring The Spring 2026 Everest climbing season claimed its second life on Sunday when Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma, a veteran climber and Youtuber from Solu Dudhkunda Municipality of Solukhumbu district, died in the Khumbu Icefall while ascending from Base Camp toward the high camps.
Over 5,100 suggestions submitted to PMO's public portal for budget, policy inputs The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ newly launched public suggestion portal has received 5,119 submissions by Sunday morning, reflecting strong public engagement ahead of the government’s policy and programme announcement on Monday.
Manaslu marks 70 years since first ascent with statue unveilings, honours in Samagaun Nepal on Saturday celebrated the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) with a platinum jubilee ceremony in Samagaun, Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha, honouring the legacy of the Japanese-Nepali team that first reached the summit on May 9, 1956.
Health WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
Business Govt unveils plan to subsidise electric stoves, phase out LPG subsidies The government has introduced a long-term strategy to gradually phase out subsidies on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and promote the use of electric stoves to curb the rising cost of fuel imports.
Nepal Auditor General flags slow progress in transformational projects The Office of the Auditor General has raised concerns over the slow progress of government-designated transformational projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and development.
Business Govt moves to boost domestic sugar production The government has initiated measures to boost domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports.
Kathmandu Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.
Kathmandu 'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to succeed' Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.
Environment Rain, thunderstorms likely in hilly regions; heat to rise in Terai The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and rising temperatures in the Terai.
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
