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

Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader

Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader

The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party.

The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party.

Kathmandu 12 May, 2026

SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions

SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions.

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions.

Kathmandu 12 May, 2026

SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations

SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities.

Kathmandu 11 May, 2026

Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting

Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day.

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day.

Kathmandu 11 May, 2026

Cabinet meeting underway to finalise policies and programmes

Cabinet meeting underway to finalise policies and programmes

A meeting of the Council of Ministers is underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

A meeting of the Council of Ministers is underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

Kathmandu 11 May, 2026

TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire

TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire

Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed about one and a half hours after being suspended early Monday morning when a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on landing.

Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed about one and a half hours after being suspended early Monday morning when a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on landing.

Kathmandu 11 May, 2026

Turkish Airlines flight catches fire on landing at TIA; All passengers safe, flights disrupted

Turkish Airlines flight catches fire on landing at TIA; All passengers safe, flights...

A Turkish Airlines flight caught fire on its wheels upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport early Monday morning, prompting an emergency evacuation of all passengers on board.

A Turkish Airlines flight caught fire on its wheels upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport early Monday morning, prompting an emergency evacuation of all passengers on board.

Kathmandu 11 May, 2026

PHC initiates hearing on CJ nominee Sharma

PHC initiates hearing on CJ nominee Sharma

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has begun the hearing process for Manoj Kumar Sharma, the proposed chief justice of the Supreme Court.

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has begun the hearing process for Manoj Kumar Sharma, the proposed chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Kathmandu 10 May, 2026

'We need student leaders who respect integrity of student movements'

'We need student leaders who respect integrity of student movements'

Former Nepal Students Union president Dujang Sherpa has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Nepali Congress party’s refusal to grant the student wing functional autonomy.

Former Nepal Students Union president Dujang Sherpa has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Nepali Congress party’s refusal to grant the student wing functional autonomy.

Kathmandu 10 May, 2026

Kathmandu Valley records 1,854 incidences of traffic violations

Kathmandu Valley records 1,854 incidences of traffic violations

The Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours recorded 1,854 cases of traffic violations. As a result, revenue of Rs 0.48 million has been collected as fines from the violators of traffic rules.

The Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours recorded 1,854 cases of traffic violations. As a result, revenue of Rs 0.48 million has been collected as fines from the violators of traffic rules.

Kathmandu 10 May, 2026

Govt urged to adopt action plan to mitigate impact of West Asia tensions

Govt urged to adopt action plan to mitigate impact of West Asia tensions

​​​​​​​The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended that the government formulate a comprehensive action plan with short-, medium- and long-term measures to minimise the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia.

​​​​​​​The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended that the government formulate a comprehensive action plan with short-, medium- and long-term measures to minimise the impact of ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Kathmandu 08 May, 2026

Govt dismisses 15 honorary consuls

Govt dismisses 15 honorary consuls

The government has dismissed 15 honorary consuls serving in various countries.

The government has dismissed 15 honorary consuls serving in various countries.

Kathmandu 08 May, 2026

Rs 3.62bn Pokhara airport graft: CIAA charges ex-finance minister, 12 others over tax waiver scheme

Rs 3.62bn Pokhara airport graft: CIAA charges ex-finance minister, 12 others over tax...

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption chargesheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 13 individuals, including a former finance minister, senior civil servants, and Chinese contractor officials, over alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs 3.62 billion during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport.

The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption chargesheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 13 individuals, including a former finance minister, senior civil servants, and Chinese contractor officials, over alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs 3.62 billion during the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport.

Kathmandu 07 May, 2026