Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn

Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25.

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25.

Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026

Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests

Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests

Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year.

Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year.

Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026

SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment

SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment

A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday.

A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday.

Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026

Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested

Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested

Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta.

Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026

Government decides not to relocate Police Academy

Government decides not to relocate Police Academy

The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy.

The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy.

Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026

Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics

Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics.

Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026

Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports

Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports

Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports.

Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports.

Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026

Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks

Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks

Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government.

Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government.

Kathmandu 21 Apr, 2026

Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping

Two immigration officials removed from TIA duties over illegal passport stamping

Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions

Two immigration officials have been relieved of their duties at Tribhuvan International Airport and referred for investigation after they were found to have acted outside prevailing law and departmental decisions

Kathmandu 21 Apr, 2026

Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel

Non-Resident Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel

At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors.

At separate ceremonies held at Sheetal Niwas, President Paudel received the credentials of four ambassadors.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026

US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives

US Assistant Secretary of State Kapur arrives

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, arrived here today. During his visit to Nepal, he is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026

PM to hold talks with university, academy heads

PM to hold talks with university, academy heads

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to hold a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities and academies at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers today.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026

Stakeholders underscore need for reforms in anti- sexual violence laws

Stakeholders underscore need for reforms in anti- sexual violence laws

'Prima Facie' a one-woman play written by Suzie Miller to highlight the flaws in current judicial system that ignores the victim's perspectives during the trial.

'Prima Facie' a one-woman play written by Suzie Miller to highlight the flaws in current judicial system that ignores the victim's perspectives during the trial.

Kathmandu 20 Apr, 2026

Fur Diki Sherpa aims to summit Lhotse and return to base camp within 24 hours

Fur Diki Sherpa aims to summit Lhotse and return to base camp within 24 hours

Mountaineer Fur Diki Sherpa has announced a bid to complete the fastest ascent of Mount Lhotse (8,516m) this spring, aiming to climb from base camp to summit and return within 24 hours.

Mountaineer Fur Diki Sherpa has announced a bid to complete the fastest ascent of Mount Lhotse (8,516m) this spring, aiming to climb from base camp to summit and return within 24 hours.

Kathmandu 18 Apr, 2026

SC legitimizes special general convention of Nepali Congress

SC legitimizes special general convention of Nepali Congress

The Supreme Court (SC) has given legitimacy to the Gagan Kumar Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC).

The Supreme Court (SC) has given legitimacy to the Gagan Kumar Thapa-led Nepali Congress (NC).

Kathmandu 18 Apr, 2026

Tourism Minister Paudel holds talks with envoys of China, Japan and Lithuania

Tourism Minister Paudel holds talks with envoys of China, Japan and Lithuania

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel 'Ganes' held courtesy meetings with ambassadors of China, Japan and Lithuania in Kathmandu on Friday, discussing cooperation in tourism and broader development sectors.

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel 'Ganes' held courtesy meetings with ambassadors of China, Japan and Lithuania in Kathmandu on Friday, discussing cooperation in tourism and broader development sectors.

Kathmandu 18 Apr, 2026

No policy to restrict employment on UAE visit visas: DoI

No policy to restrict employment on UAE visit visas: DoI

The Department of Immigration has clarified that there is no provision or policy to impose employment restrictions on Nepali citizens traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under visit visas.

The Department of Immigration has clarified that there is no provision or policy to impose employment restrictions on Nepali citizens traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under visit visas.

Kathmandu 16 Apr, 2026

UK Ambassador Fenn Calls on Education Minister, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

UK Ambassador Fenn Calls on Education Minister, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

During the meeting, the two discussed various aspects of Nepal–UK relations, with a focus on mutual cooperation and collaboration,

During the meeting, the two discussed various aspects of Nepal–UK relations, with a focus on mutual cooperation and collaboration,

Kathmandu 15 Apr, 2026

KMC implements carpooling system to address fuel crisis

KMC implements carpooling system to address fuel crisis

Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said the system has been introduced to better manage the ongoing fuel crisis by ensuring the optimal use of available vehicles.

Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said the system has been introduced to better manage the ongoing fuel crisis by ensuring the optimal use of available vehicles.

Kathmandu 15 Apr, 2026

Internal feud lingers in Nepali Congress

Internal feud lingers in Nepali Congress

As the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction continues to call meetings and make statements on its own, Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa — who was elected through a disputed Special General Convention — has declared that unauthorised activity outside of the party office has a limit and will not be tolerated.

As the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction continues to call meetings and make statements on its own, Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa — who was elected through a disputed Special General Convention — has declared that unauthorised activity outside of the party office has a limit and will not be tolerated.

Kathmandu 15 Apr, 2026