Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Nepali national Amrit Jha, arrested in Iran on charges of smuggling and trafficking illegal goods from Qeshm Island, remains in judicial custody in Bandar Abbas, with his case currently under review by an Iranian court. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Nepali national Amrit Jha, arrested in Iran on charges of smuggling and trafficking illegal goods from Qeshm Island, remains in judicial custody in Bandar Abbas, with his case currently under review by an Iranian court. Kathmandu 2 h ago
Three months on, Bhaisepati residents still waiting as drainage work stalls Three months on, Bhaisepati residents still waiting as drainage work stalls When Rupy Singh's husband fell ill late one night recently, getting him to a hospital should have been simple. When Rupy Singh's husband fell ill late one night recently, getting him to a hospital should have been simple. Kathmandu 22 h ago
HoR meeting begins amid protest by Shram Sanskriti Party HoR meeting begins amid protest by Shram Sanskriti Party The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament began today amid protest from lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party. The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament began today amid protest from lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party. Kathmandu 1d ago
Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today. Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today. Kathmandu 1d ago
Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day 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. A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours. Kathmandu 2d ago
'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to succeed' 'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to... 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. 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. Kathmandu 2d ago
British Council calls for language-responsive education systems British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education. The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education. Kathmandu 16 May, 2026
Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal. Kathmandu 16 May, 2026
Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation. The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation. Kathmandu 15 May, 2026
Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Kathmandu 15 May, 2026
Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality' Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and... National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.” National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.” Kathmandu 15 May, 2026
Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles. The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles. Kathmandu 14 May, 2026
WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service. Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service. Kathmandu 14 May, 2026
HoR resumes debate on policies and programmes HoR resumes debate on policies and programmes The House of Representatives on Thursday resumed deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84. The House of Representatives on Thursday resumed deliberations on the government’s annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84. Kathmandu 14 May, 2026
New HoR secretary Adhikari takes oath New HoR secretary Adhikari takes oath Newly appointed House of Representatives (HoR) Secretary Prakash Adhikari took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday. Newly appointed House of Representatives (HoR) Secretary Prakash Adhikari took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday. Kathmandu 14 May, 2026
Foreign minister Khanal calls for prompt service delivery Foreign minister Khanal calls for prompt service delivery Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has directed ministry officials to ensure timely and effective service delivery. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has directed ministry officials to ensure timely and effective service delivery. Kathmandu 14 May, 2026
Govt prioritises telecom reforms, gradual rollout of 5G: Minister Timilsina Govt prioritises telecom reforms, gradual rollout of 5G: Minister Timilsina Bikram Timilsina, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, has said the government is prioritising reforms in the telecom and media sectors, backed by ongoing studies and policy initiatives. Bikram Timilsina, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, has said the government is prioritising reforms in the telecom and media sectors, backed by ongoing studies and policy initiatives. Kathmandu 13 May, 2026
Nepal calls for translating Buddha's timeless teachings into practice for global peace Nepal calls for translating Buddha's timeless teachings into practice for global... Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation. Nepal has urged for putting Buddha's teachings into practice for world peace, stating that it shows the world the path of peace and cooperation. Kathmandu 13 May, 2026
NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey arrested on fraud, breach of trust charges NIMB CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey arrested on fraud, breach of trust charges The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Jyoti Prakash Pande, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Jyoti Prakash Pande, Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust. Kathmandu 13 May, 2026
Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers. Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
Sports Gharti Magar wins ABC Muay Thai National Championship title Guman Gharti Magar won the ABC Muay Thai National Championship title at EFS Fight Night 8, a national Muay Thai event organised by WBC Muay Thai Nepal at Club Nova on Saturday.
Nepal Climate change impacts in Himalayas intensifying, experts warn at Taplejung forum Stakeholders have highlighted the growing vulnerability of Nepal’s Himalayan region to climate change impacts, including erratic rainfall, glacier melt, landslides and declining agricultural productivity, at a climate change forum held in Phungling Municipality.
Opinion Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam.
Science and Tech New IT curriculum being developed to produce industry-ready professionals The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT), the apex body representing Nepal’s IT and software companies, is developing a new bachelor-level IT curriculum aimed at producing industry-ready professionals aligned with market demands.
Kathmandu Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Nepali national Amrit Jha, arrested in Iran on charges of smuggling and trafficking illegal goods from Qeshm Island, remains in judicial custody in Bandar Abbas, with his case currently under review by an Iranian court.
Nepal Herbs processing plants in Shuklaphanta buffer zone lying unused amid market collapse Herbal processing plants established in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park to support local livelihoods have fallen into disuse due to a lack of sustainable market linkages and declining returns from medicinal plant production.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Saka Dawa begins An aerial glimpse of faith and devotion at Boudhanath Stupa during the Saka Dawa Festival in Kathmandu on Sunday.
Entertainment KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries in 23rd edition The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) will be held from May 27 to 31, 2026 at QFX Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu, featuring more than 50 films from 29 countries.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 to showcase diverse global cuisines The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu’s most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026.
