Police seize Rs 546m gold haul, arrest three Chinese nationals

Police seize Rs 546m gold haul, arrest three Chinese nationals

Police have seized 21.75 kg of gold worth Rs 546.01 million from a rented house in Upper Bhangal, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, Kathmandu, and arrested three Chinese nationals on suspicion of involvement in gold smuggling.

Police have seized 21.75 kg of gold worth Rs 546.01 million from a rented house in Upper Bhangal, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, Kathmandu, and arrested three Chinese nationals on suspicion of involvement in gold smuggling.

Kathmandu 19 h ago

Japan provides DNA kits to identify victims of Rasuwa flood

Japan provides DNA kits to identify victims of Rasuwa flood

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided DNA extraction kits to Nepal Police to support the identification of missing and deceased people following the 2026 Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi floods.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided DNA extraction kits to Nepal Police to support the identification of missing and deceased people following the 2026 Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi floods.

Kathmandu 1d ago

Dashain travellers queue overnight for bus tickets in Kathmandu

Dashain travellers queue overnight for bus tickets in Kathmandu

Passengers began queuing overnight at Kathmandu's New Bus Park on Thursday to secure tickets for Dashain travel, a day before advance bookings officially opened.

Passengers began queuing overnight at Kathmandu's New Bus Park on Thursday to secure tickets for Dashain travel, a day before advance bookings officially opened.

Kathmandu 1d ago

Japan provides Rs 2.767 billion grant to upgrade TIA air traffic control facilities

Japan provides Rs 2.767 billion grant to upgrade TIA air traffic control facilities

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.853 billion yen, equivalent to Rs 2.767 billion, to Nepal for the improvement of air traffic control facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport.

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.853 billion yen, equivalent to Rs 2.767 billion, to Nepal for the improvement of air traffic control facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Kathmandu 1d ago

It's all about buzz, banter and Balen amid NC convention

It's all about buzz, banter and Balen amid NC convention

As the Nepali Congress (NC) prepares to elect its leadership on October 7 and 8, much of the public conversation around its 15th General Convention has been about a social media post by Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah rather than the party’s own business.

As the Nepali Congress (NC) prepares to elect its leadership on October 7 and 8, much of the public conversation around its 15th General Convention has been about a social media post by Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah rather than the party’s own business.

Kathmandu 07 Oct, 2026

Dashain advance ticket booking opens Oct 9

Dashain advance ticket booking opens Oct 9

Advance ticket booking for passengers travelling home for Dashain will open from October 9, as authorities step up preparations to manage the seasonal surge in travel from Kathmandu to various districts.

Advance ticket booking for passengers travelling home for Dashain will open from October 9, as authorities step up preparations to manage the seasonal surge in travel from Kathmandu to various districts.

Kathmandu 06 Oct, 2026

Army chief leaves for official UK visit

Army chief leaves for official UK visit

Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel left for the United Kingdom on Monday for an official visit at the invitation of British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Roly Walker.

Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel left for the United Kingdom on Monday for an official visit at the invitation of British Army Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Roly Walker.

Kathmandu 05 Oct, 2026

Leaders back Thapa in faceoff with Deuba faction

Leaders back Thapa in faceoff with Deuba faction

The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, led by Gagan Thapa, began here today amid an ongoing row with the faction led by former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba.

The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, led by Gagan Thapa, began here today amid an ongoing row with the faction led by former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Kathmandu 05 Oct, 2026

NC general convention opens in Kathmandu

NC general convention opens in Kathmandu

The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) began at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday under the slogan, “Respect for tradition and resolve for change: NC as a strong alternative for prosperous Nepal.”

The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) began at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday under the slogan, “Respect for tradition and resolve for change: NC as a strong alternative for prosperous Nepal.”

Kathmandu 04 Oct, 2026

Tenzing Norgay and Um Hong Gil foundations support Bhotekoshi flood victims

Tenzing Norgay and Um Hong Gil foundations support Bhotekoshi flood victims

The Tenzing Norgay Foundation and the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) have provided more than 85 lakh rupees to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF) to support the victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.

The Tenzing Norgay Foundation and the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) have provided more than 85 lakh rupees to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF) to support the victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.

Kathmandu 02 Oct, 2026

50 Nepali officials head to India for natural farming programme

50 Nepali officials head to India for natural farming programme

A group of 50 Nepali officials has departed for India to attend a five-day training programme on natural farming at Gurukul in Kurukshetra from Sept 29 to October 3.

A group of 50 Nepali officials has departed for India to attend a five-day training programme on natural farming at Gurukul in Kurukshetra from Sept 29 to October 3.

Kathmandu 01 Oct, 2026

Pakistan ambassador presents credentials to President Paudel

Pakistan ambassador presents credentials to President Paudel

Pakistan's Ambassador to Nepal, Mohammad Aamir Khan, presented his Letter of Credence to President Ramchandra Paudel in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Pakistan's Ambassador to Nepal, Mohammad Aamir Khan, presented his Letter of Credence to President Ramchandra Paudel in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kathmandu 01 Oct, 2026

Federal Parliament's both houses set to meet today

Federal Parliament's both houses set to meet today

Both houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss a range of legislative proposals and annual reports.

Both houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss a range of legislative proposals and annual reports.

Kathmandu 01 Oct, 2026

Nepal advances climate diplomacy, expands ties at UNGA: Khanal

Nepal advances climate diplomacy, expands ties at UNGA: Khanal

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has returned to Kathmandu after participating in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from September 22 to 28.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has returned to Kathmandu after participating in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from September 22 to 28.

Kathmandu 30 Sep, 2026

Defence University will be a national institution, says Minister Gautam

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.

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.

Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2026

Indian Ambassador Srivastava bids farewell to PM Shah

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.

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.

Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2026

Digital era could erode trust and social capital, scholars warn

Digital era could erode trust and social capital, scholars warn

The digital transformation could erode trust and social capital, Prof. Jay Kishigami of the Web Consortium Asia Pacific has warned.

The digital transformation could erode trust and social capital, Prof. Jay Kishigami of the Web Consortium Asia Pacific has warned.

Kathmandu 27 Sep, 2026

PM Shah returns home after raising climate justice at UNGA

PM Shah returns home after raising climate justice at UNGA

Prime Minister Balendra Shah returned home on Saturday after attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he called for stronger international action on climate justice.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah returned home on Saturday after attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he called for stronger international action on climate justice.

Kathmandu 26 Sep, 2026

Swet Bhairav: The hidden face of Shiva revealed during Indra Jatra

Swet Bhairav: The hidden face of Shiva revealed during Indra Jatra

Bhairav, so fierce that it's kept hidden from the public eyes, is unveiled for the first time this year.

Bhairav, so fierce that it's kept hidden from the public eyes, is unveiled for the first time this year.

Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2026

Rain, landslides disrupt Kathmandu waste collection services

Rain, landslides disrupt Kathmandu waste collection services

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged residents not to dispose of household waste in public areas after continuous rainfall and landslides disrupted waste collection and transportation services.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged residents not to dispose of household waste in public areas after continuous rainfall and landslides disrupted waste collection and transportation services.

Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2026