Kathmandu Metropolitan to support family of self-immolation victim Ganesh Nepali

Kathmandu Metropolitan to support family of self-immolation victim Ganesh Nepali

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has expressed sorrow over the death of Ganesh Nepali, who succumbed to injuries sustained after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has expressed sorrow over the death of Ganesh Nepali, who succumbed to injuries sustained after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction.

Kathmandu 11 Jul, 2026

Energy key to Nepal's economic transformation, industrial growth: PM Shah

Energy key to Nepal's economic transformation, industrial growth: PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the energy sector is central to Nepal's economic transformation, industrialisation, job creation and green growth, while assuring private hydropower developers that the government is committed to addressing longstanding challenges facing the industry.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the energy sector is central to Nepal's economic transformation, industrialisation, job creation and green growth, while assuring private hydropower developers that the government is committed to addressing longstanding challenges facing the industry.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

Tripureshwor burn victim Ganesh Nepali dies during treatment at Bir Hospital

Tripureshwor burn victim Ganesh Nepali dies during treatment at Bir Hospital

Ganesh Nepali, the 25-year-old man who sustained critical burn injuries after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor on Thursday, died during treatment at Bir Hospital on Friday.

Ganesh Nepali, the 25-year-old man who sustained critical burn injuries after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor on Thursday, died during treatment at Bir Hospital on Friday.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

Govt to bear full treatment cost of burn victim, AIIMS transfer awaits stabilisation

Govt to bear full treatment cost of burn victim, AIIMS transfer awaits stabilisation

The government has pledged to bear the full cost of treatment for Ganesh Nepali, who sustained severe burn injuries in Thursday's incident outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, while preparing to transfer him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi once his condition stabilises.

The government has pledged to bear the full cost of treatment for Ganesh Nepali, who sustained severe burn injuries in Thursday's incident outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, while preparing to transfer him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi once his condition stabilises.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

EU launches €5m South Asia energy connectivity project

EU launches €5m South Asia energy connectivity project

The European Union has launched a €5 million regional project aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade among five South Asian countries, including Nepal, to enhance energy security, accelerate renewable energy integration and support sustainable economic growth.

The European Union has launched a €5 million regional project aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade among five South Asian countries, including Nepal, to enhance energy security, accelerate renewable energy integration and support sustainable economic growth.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

PM Shah pledges action on construction sector's long-standing issues

PM Shah pledges action on construction sector's long-standing issues

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has assured construction entrepreneurs that the government is committed to resolving long-standing challenges facing the infrastructure sector to accelerate development and support economic growth.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has assured construction entrepreneurs that the government is committed to resolving long-standing challenges facing the infrastructure sector to accelerate development and support economic growth.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

CIAA files corruption case against eight Civil Service Hospital pharmacy staff over Rs 2.91 crore irregularities

CIAA files corruption case against eight Civil Service Hospital pharmacy staff over...

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against eight pharmacy staff of the Civil Service Hospital in New Baneswor, alleging serious irregularities in medicine procurement and management that caused a public loss of Rs 2,91,34,547.37 — over Rs 2.91 crore.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against eight pharmacy staff of the Civil Service Hospital in New Baneswor, alleging serious irregularities in medicine procurement and management that caused a public loss of Rs 2,91,34,547.37 — over Rs 2.91 crore.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

Opposition renews protest, demands PM clarify border remarks

Opposition renews protest, demands PM clarify border remarks

Proceedings of the House of Representatives were again disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties pressed the government for a clear response over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks concerning the Nepal-India border dispute.

Proceedings of the House of Representatives were again disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties pressed the government for a clear response over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks concerning the Nepal-India border dispute.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

CIB arrests three in Bal Mandir land lease case

CIB arrests three in Bal Mandir land lease case

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged Bal Mandir land lease irregularities in Naxal.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged Bal Mandir land lease irregularities in Naxal.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

Govind Bahadur Karki appointed Nepal's new Chief Secretary

Govind Bahadur Karki appointed Nepal's new Chief Secretary

The government on Wednesday appointed Govind Bahadur Karki as the new Chief Secretary, the country's top civil servant.

The government on Wednesday appointed Govind Bahadur Karki as the new Chief Secretary, the country's top civil servant.

Kathmandu 08 Jul, 2026

Nepal Police officers receive mental health, self-care training

Nepal Police officers receive mental health, self-care training

The Zonta Club Kathmandu, in collaboration with Nepal Police, organised a mental health and self-care session for 50 police officers at the Nepal Police Armed Police Battalion No. 1 in Naxal on Monday.

The Zonta Club Kathmandu, in collaboration with Nepal Police, organised a mental health and self-care session for 50 police officers at the Nepal Police Armed Police Battalion No. 1 in Naxal on Monday.

Kathmandu 08 Jul, 2026

Engineers complete NEC-accredited training on digital highway design

Engineers complete NEC-accredited training on digital highway design

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF) Nepal has concluded a four-day Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)-accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programme on "Highway Geometric Design and Digital Modeling", bringing together engineers and professionals from across the country's road sector.

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF) Nepal has concluded a four-day Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)-accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programme on "Highway Geometric Design and Digital Modeling", bringing together engineers and professionals from across the country's road sector.

Kathmandu 07 Jul, 2026

PM Shah, ADB Chief Kanda pledge stronger partnership for governance and infrastructure

PM Shah, ADB Chief Kanda pledge stronger partnership for governance and...

Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a courtesy meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the six-decade development partnership between Nepal and the multilateral lender.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a courtesy meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the six-decade development partnership between Nepal and the multilateral lender.

Kathmandu 07 Jul, 2026

Jaybir Deuba faces summons in money laundering case

Jaybir Deuba faces summons in money laundering case

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has summoned Jaybir Deuba, son of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, to appear before its office within seven days as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has summoned Jaybir Deuba, son of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, to appear before its office within seven days as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.

Kathmandu 07 Jul, 2026

Two repatriated sacred antiquities handed over to Nepal, US reaffirms heritage partnership

Two repatriated sacred antiquities handed over to Nepal, US reaffirms heritage...

Nepal officially received two stolen cultural antiquities repatriated from the United States during a ceremony hosted by the Department of Archaeology on Monday, marking another milestone in bilateral efforts to protect Nepal's cultural heritage.

Nepal officially received two stolen cultural antiquities repatriated from the United States during a ceremony hosted by the Department of Archaeology on Monday, marking another milestone in bilateral efforts to protect Nepal's cultural heritage.

Kathmandu 06 Jul, 2026

Security Printing Centre to print more national documents as govt eyes self-reliance

Security Printing Centre to print more national documents as govt eyes self-reliance

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said the government is moving to develop the Security Printing Centre into a self-sufficient, professional and result-oriented institution, with a budget of Rs 220 million allocated for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said the government is moving to develop the Security Printing Centre into a self-sufficient, professional and result-oriented institution, with a budget of Rs 220 million allocated for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27.

Kathmandu 06 Jul, 2026

Education officer arrested over public indecency allegation

Education officer arrested over public indecency allegation

Police have arrested a government education officer after a woman accused him of exposing himself in a public place in Lalitpur, following the circulation of a video on social media.

Police have arrested a government education officer after a woman accused him of exposing himself in a public place in Lalitpur, following the circulation of a video on social media.

Kathmandu 06 Jul, 2026

Press freedom comes with responsibility, communication minister Timilsina tells journalists

Press freedom comes with responsibility, communication minister Timilsina tells...

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina on Sunday said press freedom must go hand in hand with responsibility, urging journalists to uphold professional ethics while assuring that the government remains committed to strengthening media freedom through dialogue and institutional reforms.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina on Sunday said press freedom must go hand in hand with responsibility, urging journalists to uphold professional ethics while assuring that the government remains committed to strengthening media freedom through dialogue and institutional reforms.

Kathmandu 05 Jul, 2026

National College hosts inspiring session on healthy brain and happy life

National College hosts inspiring session on healthy brain and happy life

National College, Dhumbarahi, affiliated with Kathmandu University, organized an inspiring guest session on "Healthy Brain, Healthy Life: Neuroscience of Happiness" featuring renowned senior neurosurgeon Dr. Basant Pant.

National College, Dhumbarahi, affiliated with Kathmandu University, organized an inspiring guest session on "Healthy Brain, Healthy Life: Neuroscience of Happiness" featuring renowned senior neurosurgeon Dr. Basant Pant.

Kathmandu 04 Jul, 2026

Creator Summit urges influencers to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles

Creator Summit urges influencers to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles

Creator Summit 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for Nepal's digital creators and influencers to use their platforms to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles and science-based public health awareness.

Creator Summit 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for Nepal's digital creators and influencers to use their platforms to promote better nutrition, healthy lifestyles and science-based public health awareness.

Kathmandu 04 Jul, 2026