South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development. South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year. Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development. Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Outgoing PM Karki returns home Outgoing PM Karki returns home Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today. Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Sobita Gautam to be sworn in as law minister in Balen Shah's Cabinet Sobita Gautam to be sworn in as law minister in Balen Shah's Cabinet Sobita Gautam, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Chitwan-3, is set to be sworn in as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today as newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his cabinet. Sobita Gautam, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Chitwan-3, is set to be sworn in as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs today as newly appointed Prime Minister Balen Shah expands his cabinet. Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026
Writ petition related to RSP President to be heard on Sunday Writ petition related to RSP President to be heard on Sunday Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had decided to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime charges filed against Lamichhane. Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral had decided to withdraw the money laundering and organized crime charges filed against Lamichhane. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Balendra Shah elected RSP parliamentary party leader Balendra Shah elected RSP parliamentary party leader The proposal was unanimously endorsed, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha. The proposal was unanimously endorsed, according to RSP Spokesperson Manish Jha. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Newly elected HoR members sworn in at Singha Durbar Newly elected HoR members sworn in at Singha Durbar Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) were sworn in today at a ceremony held at the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
Heifer Int'l launches regional campaign to amplify voices of women farmers in Asia Heifer Int'l launches regional campaign to amplify voices of women farmers in Asia Heifer International has launched a regional campaign titled “She Has a Story to Tell. Are You Listening?” aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of women farmers across Asia. Heifer International has launched a regional campaign titled “She Has a Story to Tell. Are You Listening?” aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of women farmers across Asia. Kathmandu 26 Mar, 2026
'Next Generation Tourism and Hospitality Dialogue' Held at NATHM 'Next Generation Tourism and Hospitality Dialogue' Held at NATHM In closing remarks, Dibya Raj Pokhrel, Executive Director of NATHM, thanked all speakers, panelists, presenters, and participants. In closing remarks, Dibya Raj Pokhrel, Executive Director of NATHM, thanked all speakers, panelists, presenters, and participants. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
SC settles 42.82 percent of cases in last fiscal year SC settles 42.82 percent of cases in last fiscal year The Supreme Court (SC) has settled a total of 16,634 cases in the last fiscal year (2081/82). The Supreme Court (SC) has settled a total of 16,634 cases in the last fiscal year (2081/82). Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Chief Justice Raut Submits FY 2081/082 Judicial Reports to President Paudel Chief Justice Raut Submits FY 2081/082 Judicial Reports to President Paudel Chief Justice Raut presented the reports at a programme held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, today. Chief Justice Raut presented the reports at a programme held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, today. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Govt health stakeholders urged to use new evidence for reforms Govt health stakeholders urged to use new evidence for reforms Health stakeholders across federal, provincial, and local governments have been urged to make effective use of evidence from a comprehensive analysis on the burden of disease (BoD) and probability of premature death (PPD) to co-create evidence-driven health system reforms. Health stakeholders across federal, provincial, and local governments have been urged to make effective use of evidence from a comprehensive analysis on the burden of disease (BoD) and probability of premature death (PPD) to co-create evidence-driven health system reforms. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Twenty Ugandan women held in Thamel on indecent behaviour charges Twenty Ugandan women held in Thamel on indecent behaviour charges Police have arrested 20 Ugandan women from Thamel on charges of engaging in indecent behaviour and soliciting money from tourists in public areas. Police have arrested 20 Ugandan women from Thamel on charges of engaging in indecent behaviour and soliciting money from tourists in public areas. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Martadi–Kolti road blacktopping work stalled in Bajura Martadi–Kolti road blacktopping work stalled in Bajura The blacktopping work along the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura has remained incomplete, with repeated delays leaving significant portions of the allocated budget unutilized. The blacktopping work along the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura has remained incomplete, with repeated delays leaving significant portions of the allocated budget unutilized. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Arjun Narsingh KC sworn in as senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC sworn in as senior-most HoR member President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to senior-most House of Representatives (HoR) member Arjun Narsingh KC at a program held at Shital Niwas. President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to senior-most House of Representatives (HoR) member Arjun Narsingh KC at a program held at Shital Niwas. Kathmandu 25 Mar, 2026
Nepal 1,454kg marijuana recovered during operation in Inaruwa Police have arrested a man and seized 1,454.87kg of marijuana in Inaruwa Municipality-10 of Sunsari district.
Sports Dharan Sports Forum to honour athletes, push professional sports The Dharan Sports Forum is set to organise the third edition of the Dharan Sports Award on October 29, with a focus on recognising athletes and promoting the professional development of sports in the city.
Nepal Two child rape cases reported in Bara within 24 hours, two held Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 75-year-old man in connection with separate alleged rape cases involving two five-year-old girls in Jitpur-Simara Sub-Metropolitan City within a 24-hour period.
Nepal Japan provides $1m emergency grant for flood-hit communities The Government of Japan has provided a $1 million emergency grant through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support communities affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal.
Nepal NCRC, MITGF plan long-term support for children affected by Bhotekoshi flood The National Child Rights Council (NCRC) and MIT Group Foundation (MITGF) Co have agreed to establish a long-term support programme for children who lost one or both parents in the 2026 Bhotekoshi floods.
Nepal 11 more bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel A joint search and rescue team has recovered 11 more bodies from the Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, where people went missing following the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
Kathmandu PM Shah to address UN General Debate on September 24 Prime Minister Balendra Shah will leave for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
World Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126 people still missing, officials said.
Health Baglung records Nepal's highest dengue caseload, scrub typhus surge Nepal’s monsoon-season surge in mosquito- and mite-borne disease has hit Baglung hardest, where a record dengue caseload is now running alongside a scrub typhus outbreak that has grown more than 56-fold within a year.