Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. Kathmandu 14 h ago
Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. Kathmandu 1d ago
Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Kathmandu 1d ago
Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations. An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations. Kathmandu 2d ago
Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday. Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday. Kathmandu 2d ago
Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway. The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post to open competition Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post... The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday. The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25. The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25. Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026
Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year. Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year. Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026
SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday. A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta. Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Government decides not to relocate Police Academy Government decides not to relocate Police Academy The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy. The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics. Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026
Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports. Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports. Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026
Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government. Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government. Kathmandu 21 Apr, 2026
Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions Kathmandu 21 Apr, 2026
Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors. At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors. Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026
US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts. Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026
PM to hold talks with university, academy heads PM to hold talks with university, academy heads Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today. Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today. Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026
Business Gold drops Rs 3,000 per tola, extends decline Gold price fell by Rs 3,000 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive day of decline.
Nepal Nepalgunj to host first Tharu Food Festival from April 30 Nepalgunj city will host its first Tharu indigenous food festival beginning April 30, running for three days in an effort to preserve and promote the culinary traditions of the Tharu community.
Nepal Nepal Micro Insurance Chair Ashish Shrestha arrested The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Ashish Shrestha, the chairperson of Nepal Micro Insurance Company Ltd, today as the probe into the sensational securities scam expanded.
Nepal Portugal Deputy FM to visit Nepal Deputy Foreign Minister of Portugal, Dr Ana Isabel Xavier, is arriving in Nepal on an official visit from April 29 to May 1 at the invitation of Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai.
Environment Heavy rain, hail and strong winds forecast across country The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely in some areas.
Sports PM Cup Volleyball: New Diamond seal final spot; NPC stay unbeaten in men's section The league, organized by the Nepal Volleyball Association, features eight teams in the men’s category and six teams in the women’s category.
Sports Champions League semifinals offer contrast of easy-on-the-eye PSG-Bayern and robust Atletico-Arsenal Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal on Wednesday is a clash of traditionally durable styles with tight defenses.
World Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington Charles will later become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
Sports Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games If there's one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it's Japan.
