Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar

Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar

The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.

The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.

Kathmandu 02 May, 2026

Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat

Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat

The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries.

Kathmandu 01 May, 2026

Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley

Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley

The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive.

The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive.

Kathmandu 01 May, 2026

Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education

Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education

During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed.

During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties

Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties

Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds

Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds

Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds.

Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement system

Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement...

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen.

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements

Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1.

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed

25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed

The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes.

The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes.

Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026

China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion

China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion

China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project.

China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project.

Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026

2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley

2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley

A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said.

A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said.

Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026

FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration'

FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration'

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development.

Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026

Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day'

Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day'

The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation.

The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation.

Kathmandu 28 Apr, 2026

Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel

Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel

The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues.

The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues.

Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026

Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader

Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader

Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress.

Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress.

Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026

Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley

Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley

An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations.

An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations.

Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026

Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank

Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank

Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday.

Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday.

Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026

Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins

Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins

The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway.

The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway.

Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026

Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post to open competition

Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over.

Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026

Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow

Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow

The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday.

The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday.

Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026