Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses Rs 104 million Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.
Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in Mustang The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.
Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 57-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.
RSP Chair Lamichhane, Indian PM Modi hold talks in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane, currently on a visit to India, held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Annapurna I ascent anniversary marked in Myagdi The 76th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I is being observed in the Annapurna region today.
'No role for any third party in the border issues between India, Nepal' Official Spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said in New Delhi that there is no role for any third party in the border issues between India and Nepal.
RSP delegation meets BJP President in New Delhi A delegation of the Rastriya Swatanra Party led by party chair Rabi Lamichhane met Nitin Nabin, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Birgunj Mayor Rajesh Man Singh arrested over forged document case Mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City Rajesh Man Singh has been arrested in connection with a forged document case.
RSP Chair Lamichhane begins political meetings in New Delhi; Receives grand welcome at BJP headquarters Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has begun high-level political meetings in New Delhi during his ongoing five-day visit to India.
Nepal embassy rescues 453 Nepali nationals from networking fraud racket in India's Uttar Pradesh The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has rescued 453 Nepali nationals, 115 women and 338 men, who had been lured into labour exploitation and networking fraud through social media in India's border areas, according to a press release issued by the embassy on Monday.
Nepal welcomes 102,626 international visitors in May, up 19pc year-on-year Nepal received 102,626 international visitor arrivals in May 2026, a 19 percent increase over the 86,216 arrivals recorded in May 2025 and 31 percent above pre-pandemic May 2019 levels of 78,329, according to data published by the Nepal Tourism Board.
Behind the 2026 Everest season: How a six-member team overturned a near-shutdown of the south side As the 2026 spring climbing season draws to a close with over 1,000 summits recorded on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, a detailed account by Imagine Nepal managing director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa has put a spotlight on how close the season came to not happening at all, and on the small team whose independent action broke a weeks-long deadlock on the Khumbu Icefall.
Foreign Ministry clarifies PM Shah's remarks on Nepal–India border issue The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament regarding the Nepal–India border issue, stating that Nepal’s official position remains consistent and is based on diplomatic engagement with India.
Business NRB Amendment Bill tabled in House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday received the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083, aimed at strengthening the financial sector and enhancing macroeconomic stability.
Kathmandu NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura.
Kathmandu Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12.
Blogs David and Goliath David M would take care of the Nepali Goliath, a sempiternal gulf between fantastic dream and hard reality in the tourism trade, “Aloft Marriott” (Pg 6, Jun 8). As the scion of one of the largest hotel brands, he sits in an envious position to spin Nepali tourism on its head.
Business Ncell Data Centre earns international Tier III certification Ncell Business has announced that its Integrated Data Centre (IDC) in Nakkhu, Lalitpur, has received the internationally recognised ANSI/TIA-942-C Rated 3 (Tier III) Design and Constructed Facility Certification.
Kathmandu Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human rights emergency On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor.
Opinion Balen's statement about Indo-Nepal border: An unwarranted outburst The Parliament was virtually up in flames when Prime Minister Balen Shah said that it was not only India but also Nepal that has encroached neighbouring territory in response to a question by Aaren Rai, a parliamentarian representing the Shrama Sanskriti Party.
Business Remittance inflow surges 41.2pc to Rs 1.92 trillion in 10 months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 41.2 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 1.92 trillion, according to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Business Global IME Bank, Bhatbhateni launch zero-interest EMI facility Global IME Bank and Bhatbhateni Supermarket & Departmental Store have partnered to introduce a zero-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) facility for credit card holders.
Business Ncell customers to get up to 60% discount on Ultima gadgets Ncell customers will receive discounts of up to 60 percent on Ultima Lifestyle gadgets under a new partnership between the telecommunications company and the electronics brand.
Business Litmus Industries named largest exporter to India Litmus Industries Limited has received the “Largest Exporter in India Category” award at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).
