Bangladesh Embassy distributes 1.75 tonnes of mangoes in goodwill initiative Bangladesh Embassy distributes 1.75 tonnes of mangoes in goodwill initiative The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes to Nepali dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has distributed more than 1,750 kilograms of premium Bangladeshi mangoes to Nepali dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community under its annual “Season’s Best Compliments” initiative. Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
KMC identifies 128 flood-prone locations, approves monsoon preparedness plan KMC identifies 128 flood-prone locations, approves monsoon preparedness plan Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved its Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan, identifying 128 flood-prone locations within the city and estimating that more than 8,000 households could be affected during the upcoming rainy season. Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved its Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan, identifying 128 flood-prone locations within the city and estimating that more than 8,000 households could be affected during the upcoming rainy season. Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026
Chef Santosh Shah arrested in cheque bounce case Chef Santosh Shah arrested in cheque bounce case Celebrity chef Santosh Shah has been arrested on charges of issuing a dishonoured cheque, police said. Celebrity chef Santosh Shah has been arrested on charges of issuing a dishonoured cheque, police said. Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2026
National College launches BIRD program to prepare future diplomats National College launches BIRD program to prepare future diplomats National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched the Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (BIRD), a new undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy, trade, and global governance. National College, affiliated with Kathmandu University, has launched the Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomacy (BIRD), a new undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international affairs, foreign policy, trade, and global governance. Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2026
U.S. Embassy concludes GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu U.S. Embassy concludes GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has concluded the GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu, bringing together talented young footballers from across the country as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The U.S. Embassy in Nepal has concluded the GOAL! USA 2026 football finals in Kathmandu, bringing together talented young footballers from across the country as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
AI literacy pilot training begins in Lalitpur AI literacy pilot training begins in Lalitpur A three-day AI literacy training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among community members and local government representatives began in Lalitpur on Friday. A three-day AI literacy training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among community members and local government representatives began in Lalitpur on Friday. Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report Govt to act on 31-year-old public land encroachment report The government has decided to implement the long-pending 2052 BS report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, commonly known as the Rawal Commission, more than three decades after its submission. The government has decided to implement the long-pending 2052 BS report of the High-Level Commission on Investigation and Protection of Government and Public Land, commonly known as the Rawal Commission, more than three decades after its submission. Kathmandu 12 Jun, 2026
Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing. Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing. Kathmandu 11 Jun, 2026
Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases. Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases. Kathmandu 11 Jun, 2026
NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue NC seeks stronger diplomatic efforts on Kalapani issue Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura. Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has called on the government to adopt clear and concrete diplomatic measures to reclaim Nepal's disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulek and Limpiyadhura. Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026
Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case Supreme Court defers hearing on trade union dissolution case The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12. The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has postponed further hearing on a writ petition challenging the government's decision to dissolve employees' trade unions until June 12. Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026
Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human rights emergency Ujwal Thapa Foundation dialogue calls Nepal's sukumbasi crisis what it is: A human... On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor. On the afternoon of June 5, one day after the death of Besraj Darji, a landless Dalit who passed away in the ICU following the government's forced eviction drive, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation held its sixth dialogue at IACER, New Baneshwor. Kathmandu 10 Jun, 2026
WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security. Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026
Cabinet endorses 16th amendment to Civil Service Regulation Cabinet endorses 16th amendment to Civil Service Regulation The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Civil Service (16th Amendment) Regulation, 2083, during a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Civil Service (16th Amendment) Regulation, 2083, during a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026
Speaker struggles to run the House as opposition maintains stance on border dispute Speaker struggles to run the House as opposition maintains stance on border dispute Opposition parties demand that PM either present evidence or expunge his statement that ‘Nepal has also encroached upon Indian land’ Opposition parties demand that PM either present evidence or expunge his statement that ‘Nepal has also encroached upon Indian land’ Kathmandu 09 Jun, 2026
Opposition disrupts House over PM's border remarks; meeting adjourned until Tuesday Opposition disrupts House over PM's border remarks; meeting adjourned until Tuesday Opposition lawmakers disrupted the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Monday, demanding clarification over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the Nepal-India border issue and seeking their removal from the parliamentary record. Opposition lawmakers disrupted the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Monday, demanding clarification over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's recent remarks on the Nepal-India border issue and seeking their removal from the parliamentary record. Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026
RSP appoints Hikmat Jung Karki to international relations department RSP appoints Hikmat Jung Karki to international relations department The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has appointed Hikmat Jung Karki as a member of its Central International Relations Department. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has appointed Hikmat Jung Karki as a member of its Central International Relations Department. Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026
All-party meeting underway at Singha Durbar All-party meeting underway at Singha Durbar An all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is underway at Singha Durbar to discuss contemporary political issues. An all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is underway at Singha Durbar to discuss contemporary political issues. Kathmandu 08 Jun, 2026
Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival begins, bringing south asian voices together Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival begins, bringing south asian voices together The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced in the capital on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and cultural figures from across South Asia. The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) commenced in the capital on Friday, bringing together writers, scholars, artists and cultural figures from across South Asia. Kathmandu 06 Jun, 2026
Probe panel submits report on former Home Minister Gurung to PM Probe panel submits report on former Home Minister Gurung to PM The high-level committee formed to investigate allegations against former Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The high-level committee formed to investigate allegations against former Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Kathmandu 06 Jun, 2026
Nepal 1,454kg marijuana recovered during operation in Inaruwa Police have arrested a man and seized 1,454.87kg of marijuana in Inaruwa Municipality-10 of Sunsari district.
Sports Dharan Sports Forum to honour athletes, push professional sports The Dharan Sports Forum is set to organise the third edition of the Dharan Sports Award on October 29, with a focus on recognising athletes and promoting the professional development of sports in the city.
Nepal Two child rape cases reported in Bara within 24 hours, two held Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 75-year-old man in connection with separate alleged rape cases involving two five-year-old girls in Jitpur-Simara Sub-Metropolitan City within a 24-hour period.
Nepal Japan provides $1m emergency grant for flood-hit communities The Government of Japan has provided a $1 million emergency grant through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support communities affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal.
Nepal NCRC, MITGF plan long-term support for children affected by Bhotekoshi flood The National Child Rights Council (NCRC) and MIT Group Foundation (MITGF) Co have agreed to establish a long-term support programme for children who lost one or both parents in the 2026 Bhotekoshi floods.
Nepal 11 more bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel A joint search and rescue team has recovered 11 more bodies from the Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, where people went missing following the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
Kathmandu PM Shah to address UN General Debate on September 24 Prime Minister Balendra Shah will leave for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
World Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126 people still missing, officials said.
Health Baglung records Nepal's highest dengue caseload, scrub typhus surge Nepal’s monsoon-season surge in mosquito- and mite-borne disease has hit Baglung hardest, where a record dengue caseload is now running alongside a scrub typhus outbreak that has grown more than 56-fold within a year.