PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest

PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest

The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.

The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.

Kathmandu 22 May, 2026

218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities

218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities

The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities.

The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

SC recalls late Justice Pradhan's contribution

SC recalls late Justice Pradhan's contribution

The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20.

The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament

Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament

Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views.

Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

Digital platform launched to boost public participation in lawmaking

Digital platform launched to boost public participation in lawmaking

The government has launched a digital platform aimed at increasing citizens’ participation in the lawmaking process.

The government has launched a digital platform aimed at increasing citizens’ participation in the lawmaking process.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina

Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Labour Minister Yadav vows action against foreign employment fraud

Labour Minister Yadav vows action against foreign employment fraud

Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav has said the government would intensify efforts to control fraud and cheating in the foreign employment sector.

Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav has said the government would intensify efforts to control fraud and cheating in the foreign employment sector.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal

Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal

A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area.

A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left

A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left

On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in?

On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in?

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: Minister Khanal

Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: Minister Khanal

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the Nepali Diaspora in Australia has played an important role in elevating Nepal-Australia relations to greater heights.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the Nepali Diaspora in Australia has played an important role in elevating Nepal-Australia relations to greater heights.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Cabinet approves relief, rehabilitation support for displaced riverbank families

Cabinet approves relief, rehabilitation support for displaced riverbank families

The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation support to families displaced during the removal of vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.

The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation support to families displaced during the removal of vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Nepal's 33rd Chief Justice

Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Nepal's 33rd Chief Justice

Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.

Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Parliamentary committee unanimously endorses proposed Chief Justice Sharma

Parliamentary committee unanimously endorses proposed Chief Justice Sharma

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed the name of proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed the name of proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.

Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

Parliamentary hearing of proposed Chief Justice Sharma begins

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.

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has begun the hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.

Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA

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.

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.

Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

Three months on, Bhaisepati residents still waiting as drainage work stalls

Three months on, Bhaisepati residents still waiting as drainage work stalls

When Rupy Singh's husband fell ill late one night recently, getting him to a hospital should have been simple.

When Rupy Singh's husband fell ill late one night recently, getting him to a hospital should have been simple.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

HoR meeting begins amid protest by Shram Sanskriti Party

HoR meeting begins amid protest by Shram Sanskriti Party

The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament began today amid protest from lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party.

The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament began today amid protest from lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today.

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day

Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day

​​​​​​​A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.

​​​​​​​A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.

Kathmandu 17 May, 2026

'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to succeed'

'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to...

Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.

Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.

Kathmandu 17 May, 2026