Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers. Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader Padma Aryal named UML Parliamentary Party Deputy Leader The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party. The CPN (UML) has nominated party secretary and former minister Padma Aryal as the Deputy Leader of its parliamentary party. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions SC stays decision to dissolve trade unions The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions. The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order staying the government’s decision to dissolve trade unions in state-run institutions. Kathmandu 12 May, 2026
SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations SC halts decision to dissolve student organisations The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities. The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order to halt the implementation of a decision to dissolve student organisations at universities. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting Cabinet approves President's address to joint parliamentary sitting The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day. The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the address to be delivered by the President at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament later in the day. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
Cabinet meeting underway to finalise policies and programmes Cabinet meeting underway to finalise policies and programmes A meeting of the Council of Ministers is underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. A meeting of the Council of Ministers is underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire TIA resumes operations after brief closure following aircraft fire Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed about one and a half hours after being suspended early Monday morning when a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on landing. Operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed about one and a half hours after being suspended early Monday morning when a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on landing. Kathmandu 11 May, 2026
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 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.
Sports Gharti Magar wins ABC Muay Thai National Championship title Guman Gharti Magar won the ABC Muay Thai National Championship title at EFS Fight Night 8, a national Muay Thai event organised by WBC Muay Thai Nepal at Club Nova on Saturday.
Nepal Climate change impacts in Himalayas intensifying, experts warn at Taplejung forum Stakeholders have highlighted the growing vulnerability of Nepal’s Himalayan region to climate change impacts, including erratic rainfall, glacier melt, landslides and declining agricultural productivity, at a climate change forum held in Phungling Municipality.
Opinion Fake helicopter rescue scam: Nepal's tourism reputation at stake Recently, Germany’s leading and highly influential news magazine, Der Spiegel, published a report on Nepal’s infamous fake helicopter rescue scam.
Science and Tech New IT curriculum being developed to produce industry-ready professionals The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT), the apex body representing Nepal’s IT and software companies, is developing a new bachelor-level IT curriculum aimed at producing industry-ready professionals aligned with market demands.
Kathmandu 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.
Nepal Herbs processing plants in Shuklaphanta buffer zone lying unused amid market collapse Herbal processing plants established in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park to support local livelihoods have fallen into disuse due to a lack of sustainable market linkages and declining returns from medicinal plant production.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Saka Dawa begins An aerial glimpse of faith and devotion at Boudhanath Stupa during the Saka Dawa Festival in Kathmandu on Sunday.
Entertainment KIMFF 2026 to screen over 50 films from 29 countries in 23rd edition The 23rd edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) will be held from May 27 to 31, 2026 at QFX Chhaya Centre in Thamel, Kathmandu, featuring more than 50 films from 29 countries.
