Govt unveils delivery-based governance plan with 100 priorities Govt unveils delivery-based governance plan with 100 priorities The government has introduced a delivery-based governance framework aimed at ensuring result-oriented and accountable public service delivery. The government has introduced a delivery-based governance framework aimed at ensuring result-oriented and accountable public service delivery. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026
Former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case Former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case Deepak Khadka, a former minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation. Deepak Khadka, a former minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation. Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026
UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak. The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning. Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process. Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development. South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year. Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development. Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Outgoing PM Karki returns home Outgoing PM Karki returns home Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today. Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Sobita Gautam to be sworn in as law minister in Balen Shah's Cabinet Sobita Gautam to be sworn in as law minister in Balen Shah's Cabinet Sobita Gautam, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Chitwan-3, is set to be sworn in as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today as newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his cabinet. Sobita Gautam, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Chitwan-3, is set to be sworn in as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today as newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his cabinet. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Writ petition related to RSP President to be heard on Sunday Writ petition related to RSP President to be heard on Sunday Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had decided to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime charges filed against Lamichhane. Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had decided to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime charges filed against Lamichhane. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Balendra Shah elected RSP parliamentary party leader Balendra Shah elected RSP parliamentary party leader The proposal was unanimously endorsed, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha. The proposal was unanimously endorsed, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Newly elected HoR members sworn in at Singha Durbar Newly elected HoR members sworn in at Singha Durbar Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Heifer Int'l launches regional campaign to amplify voices of women farmers in Asia Heifer Int'l launches regional campaign to amplify voices of women farmers in Asia Heifer International has launched a regional campaign titled “She Has a Story to Tell. Are You Listening?” aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of women farmers across Asia. Heifer International has launched a regional campaign titled “She Has a Story to Tell. Are You Listening?” aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of women farmers across Asia. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu Parliamentary hearing of proposed Chief Justice Sharma begins The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has begun the hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.
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.
