10,967 polling stations to be set up for March 5 elections The Election Commission has announced that a total of 10,967 polling stations will be established across the country for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.
Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action.
India–Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Pokhara Tourism Council, organized the second India–Nepal Tourism Meet in Pokhara on Thursday, aiming to strengthen cross-border tourism cooperation, particularly between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal’s Gandaki Province.
Govt to form mechanism to control fraud in foreign employment During the event, the Nepal Labour Migration Report 2024, a joint publication of the Ministry and the International Labour Organization (ILO), was released.
Nepalgunj's Bheri Hospital launches free newborn Sickle Cell testing Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has, for the first time, introduced free sickle cell screening for newborns.
High Court orders release of Rabi Lamichhane on bail The Butwal Bench of the High Court, Tulsipur, has ordered the release of Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane on bail.
India-assisted school building inaugurated in Sankhuwasabha A newly constructed school building of Diding Basic School in Chichila Rural Municipality–3, Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Province, built with financial assistance from the Government of India, was jointly inaugurated on Thursday.
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve pays Rs 3.86 million in wildlife damage compensation The Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve has provided Rs 3.862 million in relief compensation to farmers affected by wildlife in the last three years.
Bhutanese community in Nepal commemorates 118th National Day of Bhutan The Bhutanese community in Nepal observed the 118th National Day of the Kingdom of Bhutan by expressing heartfelt congratulations and paying tribute to the Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, for his visionary leadership, unwavering benevolence, and profound wisdom.
Two Nepali Elephants Flown to Qatar as Diplomatic Gift Two tuskers gifted by the Nepal government to the Qatar government were flown to Qatar on Wednesday.
1,100 delegates cast votes in UML 11th National Congress Altogether, 2,263 delegates are participating in the UML National Congress.
Good governance, elections top govt agenda: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the interim government is focused on two key priorities—establishing good governance and successfully conducting the upcoming elections.
CGIAR launches Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal to boost water, agrifood security CGIAR and its partners on Tuesday launched the Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal, a multi-sector platform aimed at accelerating proven innovations in agriculture, water and energy to strengthen food and water security amid growing climate challenges.
Nepal reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on corruption at UN Conference The government has reaffirmed its firm commitment to launching a nationwide campaign against corruption to strengthen integrity and good governance.
Environment Gaur schools closed to avoid biting cold All schools in Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district have been closed until Friday citing biting cold in the district in the past few days.
Business Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs.
Business SCT launches corporate internet banking service Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies.
Business Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers.
Business Gold price jumps Rs 5,500 per tola, hits new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,500 per tola in a single day to set a new historic high.
Opinion Domestic violence remains persistent: It's time to make home safe again As we recently united for this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the focus has been mainly on this year’s theme: Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls.
Kathmandu Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday.
Nepal Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting.
Business Centara Collection to open first Thai-branded resort in Pokhara on January 1 Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, part of The Centara Collection, is set to open on January 1, 2026, becoming the first Thai luxury hotel brand to operate in Pokhara.
Business Gold price jumps Rs 3,400 per tola to new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Monday, rising by Rs 3,400 per tola in a single day to set a new all-time high in Nepal.
Opinion Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture.
Nepal Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk.
