Kathmandu

Defence University will be a national institution, says Minister Gautam

Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam has said the proposed National Defence University will be a national-level institution and not merely a university of the Nepali Army.

Nepal

Five deteriorating canal bridges spark accident fears in Sunsari

Five bridges along the Chatara-Jhumka road section under the Chatara main canal have deteriorated significantly, raising concerns about public safety and the potential risk of accidents.

Nepal

Free dental clinic to open at Everest Base Camp in 2027

A humanitarian dental clinic offering free treatment to Sherpa guides, Icefall Doctors, porters and other high-altitude workers will operate at Everest Base Camp during the spring 2027 climbing season.

Business

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel named Nepal's Leading Hotel 2026

Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has been named Nepal’s Leading Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards 2026.

Nepal

BP Highway reopens after four-day closure caused by floods, slides

The BP Highway resumed operation on Tuesday after remaining blocked for four days due to floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall.

Kathmandu

Indian Ambassador Srivastava bids farewell to PM Shah

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar on Monday as he prepares to return to India after completing his tenure.

Business

GWM announces festive offer with benefits of up to Rs 300,000

GWM Nepal has announced its “GWM Festive Offer—Go With More”, offering benefits of up to Rs 300,000 to customers purchasing its electric SUV models during the festive season.

Nepal

Floods and landslides claim 27 lives across Nepal in four days

At least 27 people have died and four others remain missing in 542 disaster incidents triggered by heavy rainfall across Nepal between September 24 and 27, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Health

Health Ministry brings findings of three major health studies to expert review

Key data and findings from three major health sector studies were shared at a programme organised by the Ministry of Health and Food Safety (MoHFS) in Kathmandu on Monday.

Nepal

Police inspector rescues woman after jump into Lal Bakaiya River

A police inspector rescued a 35-year-old woman after she jumped into the Lal Bakaiya River in Maulapur Municipality-4 on Tuesday morning.

Nepal

FM Khanal urges action on racism, AI bias at UN meeting

​​​​​​​Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has warned that prejudice, exclusion and emerging forms of algorithmic bias continue to undermine human potential, calling for stronger global efforts to combat racism and discrimination.

Nepal

Himlung avalanche: Rescuers descend after grim search, 12 remain missing

The search for twelve kitchen staff still missing after Sunday's avalanche at Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang has been paused, rescuers said on Monday, after the volunteer team recovered four bodies and concluded no one else had survived.