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

Traffic police collect Rs 2.66 million in fines in a day

Traffic police collect Rs 2.66 million in fines in a day

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police collected Rs 2.66 million in fines over the past 24 hours from motorists violating traffic rules.

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police collected Rs 2.66 million in fines over the past 24 hours from motorists violating traffic rules.

Kathmandu 07 May, 2026

National Journalism Day being observed today

National Journalism Day being observed today

National Journalism Day is being observed across the country today with various programmes marking the anniversary of the publication of Gorkhapatra, Nepal’s oldest newspaper.

National Journalism Day is being observed across the country today with various programmes marking the anniversary of the publication of Gorkhapatra, Nepal’s oldest newspaper.

Kathmandu 07 May, 2026

UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting inequalities affecting children

UNICEF launches "Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People" highlighting...

UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.

UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People”, shedding light on the realities, inequalities and opportunities shaping the lives of children across the country.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice

Constitutional Council meeting called to recommend new Chief Justice

A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.

A meeting of the Constitutional Council has been called to initiate the process of recommending a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries

PMO seeks details of vehicles used by former dignitaries

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit detailed information on vehicles currently being used by former high-ranking state officials.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

Wyndham City, Godawari Municipality sign friendship city agreement

Wyndham City, Godawari Municipality sign friendship city agreement

Wyndham City in Victoria, Australia, and Godawari Municipality in Bagmati Province signed a formal Friendship City agreement on Monday, establishing a framework for cooperation in education, tourism, culture, environmental conservation, and economic development between the two municipalities.

Wyndham City in Victoria, Australia, and Godawari Municipality in Bagmati Province signed a formal Friendship City agreement on Monday, establishing a framework for cooperation in education, tourism, culture, environmental conservation, and economic development between the two municipalities.

Kathmandu 06 May, 2026

Kathmandu court denies remand for industrialist Golchha

Kathmandu court denies remand for industrialist Golchha

The Kathmandu District Court has refused to grant permission to keep industrialist Shekhar Golchha in custody for further investigation.

The Kathmandu District Court has refused to grant permission to keep industrialist Shekhar Golchha in custody for further investigation.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

Cabinet recommends convening federal parliament session on May 11

Cabinet recommends convening federal parliament session on May 11

The government has decided to recommend to the President to convene a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on May 11 at 2:00 pm.

The government has decided to recommend to the President to convene a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on May 11 at 2:00 pm.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down property return rule for widows remarrying

Supreme Court strikes down property return rule for widows remarrying

The Supreme Court has invalidated a legal provision requiring widows to return property inherited from their first husband if they remarry.

The Supreme Court has invalidated a legal provision requiring widows to return property inherited from their first husband if they remarry.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

52 children from holding centre begin school; 30 opt for hostel facility

52 children from holding centre begin school; 30 opt for hostel facility

A total of 52 children staying at a holding centre in Kathmandu have begun attending school from Tuesday, as authorities move to ensure continuity in education for displaced families.

A total of 52 children staying at a holding centre in Kathmandu have begun attending school from Tuesday, as authorities move to ensure continuity in education for displaced families.

Kathmandu 05 May, 2026

Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again

Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again

The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.

The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech'

'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech'

Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.

Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026

IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief

IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief

Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.

Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.

Kathmandu 04 May, 2026