Former Speaker Mahara arrested on gold smuggling charges Former Speaker Mahara arrested on gold smuggling charges The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara on charges related to gold smuggling and organized crime. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara on charges related to gold smuggling and organized crime. Kathmandu 12 Oct, 2025
Swiss Ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki Swiss Ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki The Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Dr. Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the latter’s office today. The Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Dr. Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the latter’s office today. Kathmandu 12 Oct, 2025
Nepal, UN discuss post-disaster relief and rehabilitation Nepal, UN discuss post-disaster relief and rehabilitation The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) held discussions with UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanaa Singer Hamdy, on ongoing post-disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) held discussions with UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanaa Singer Hamdy, on ongoing post-disaster relief and rehabilitation efforts. Kathmandu 11 Oct, 2025
Govt scraps blue number plates for Honorary Consuls' vehicles Govt scraps blue number plates for Honorary Consuls' vehicles The government has decided to discontinue the use of blue number plates for vehicles used by honorary consuls representing foreign governments in Nepal. The government has decided to discontinue the use of blue number plates for vehicles used by honorary consuls representing foreign governments in Nepal. Kathmandu 11 Oct, 2025
Gen Z leaders term KP Oli 'rabid leader' in Nepali politics Gen Z leaders term KP Oli 'rabid leader' in Nepali politics Amid growing frustration among people for not arresting ousted prime minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and holding him accountable, exactly one month after being overthrown by the Gen Z movement Amid growing frustration among people for not arresting ousted prime minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and holding him accountable, exactly one month after being overthrown by the Gen Z movement Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2025
He went out for change and never returned: Remembering a father, a dreamer, a martyr He went out for change and never returned: Remembering a father, a dreamer, a martyr The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025. The framed photo of 38-year-old Sauran Kishor Shrestha rests in the trembling hands of his wife, Rojita Shrestha, at their home in Dhungedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, October 6, 2025. Kathmandu 06 Oct, 2025
Life in Kathmandu Valley returning to normal with cessation of rainfall Life in Kathmandu Valley returning to normal with cessation of rainfall Life in the Kathmandu Valley, which had been disrupted by the incessant rains particularly on October 4, has started returning to normal following the cessation of rain on Sunday or October 5. The rainfall had begun here on Friday night. Life in the Kathmandu Valley, which had been disrupted by the incessant rains particularly on October 4, has started returning to normal following the cessation of rain on Sunday or October 5. The rainfall had begun here on Friday night. Kathmandu 06 Oct, 2025
Dashain exodus: Over 111,000 leave Kathmandu Valley in a day Dashain exodus: Over 111,000 leave Kathmandu Valley in a day More than 111,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours as the Dashain festival travel rush peaked, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office. More than 111,000 people departed Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours as the Dashain festival travel rush peaked, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2025
651 Nakkhu Prison inmates still missing after Gen Z Protests 651 Nakkhu Prison inmates still missing after Gen Z Protests The Department of Prison Management says 651 of the 1,280 inmates who fled Nakkhu Prison during the September 8–9 Gen Z demonstrations remain at large. The Department of Prison Management says 651 of the 1,280 inmates who fled Nakkhu Prison during the September 8–9 Gen Z demonstrations remain at large. Kathmandu 29 Sep, 2025
Japanese ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal Japanese ambassador calls on Finance Minister Khanal Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal today. Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal today. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2025
Over 267,000 depart Kathmandu Valley for Dashain Over 267,000 depart Kathmandu Valley for Dashain More than 267,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley till Saturday from September 22 More than 267,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley till Saturday from September 22 Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2025
'Injured Gen Z protesters more concerned about demands rather than well-being' 'Injured Gen Z protesters more concerned about demands rather than well-being' Hospitalised Gen Z protesters, instead of worrying about their well-being, are more concerned about their demands being met, according to Mahabir Pun, minister for education, science and technology of the interim government. He said so after visiting the trauma centre and meeting with those injured during the Gen Z movement. Hospitalised Gen Z protesters, instead of worrying about their well-being, are more concerned about their demands being met, according to Mahabir Pun, minister for education, science and technology of the interim government. He said so after visiting the trauma centre and meeting with those injured during the Gen Z movement. Kathmandu 28 Sep, 2025
Former Prez Bhandari stresses political unity to navigate current crisis Former Prez Bhandari stresses political unity to navigate current crisis Former Prez Bidya Devi Bhandari has emphasized that political unity is key to navigating the current challenges. Former Prez Bidya Devi Bhandari has emphasized that political unity is key to navigating the current challenges. Kathmandu 26 Sep, 2025
Tourist visa services to remain open during Dashain Tourist visa services to remain open during Dashain The Tourist Visa Section of the Department of Immigration will remain open during the Dashain holidays, the Department announced in a press release issued today. The Tourist Visa Section of the Department of Immigration will remain open during the Dashain holidays, the Department announced in a press release issued today. Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2025
Govt committed to corruption control, social justice: PM Karki Govt committed to corruption control, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to social justice and good governance, stressing that the fight against corruption remains her administration’s foremost priority. Prime Minister Sushila Karki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to social justice and good governance, stressing that the fight against corruption remains her administration’s foremost priority. Kathmandu 25 Sep, 2025
Health Ministry revives its mechanisms, shares hotlines Health Ministry revives its mechanisms, shares hotlines For this purpose, hotline number 1115, Viber/WhatsApp number 9851330592, and email info@mohp.gov.np For this purpose, hotline number 1115, Viber/WhatsApp number 9851330592, and email info@mohp.gov.np Kathmandu 24 Sep, 2025
Envoy Thompson reviews US-funded projects with Minister Ghising Envoy Thompson reviews US-funded projects with Minister Ghising The meeting, held on Wednesday, also covered Nepal–US cooperation and the reconstruction of public infrastructure damaged during the Gen-Z protests. The meeting, held on Wednesday, also covered Nepal–US cooperation and the reconstruction of public infrastructure damaged during the Gen-Z protests. Kathmandu 24 Sep, 2025
Two arrested with seven pistols, ammunition in Kathmandu Two arrested with seven pistols, ammunition in Kathmandu Police have arrested two individuals and seized a cache of weapons from a car wash parking lot in Kharibot, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16. Police have arrested two individuals and seized a cache of weapons from a car wash parking lot in Kharibot, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16. Kathmandu 23 Sep, 2025
Minister Kharel assumes office, announces free Wi-Fi in 10 cities Minister Kharel assumes office, announces free Wi-Fi in 10 cities Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel assumed office today. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel assumed office today. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Industry Minister Sinha assumes office, prioritizes reconstruction with local materials Industry Minister Sinha assumes office, prioritizes reconstruction with local... Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Newly appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
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.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 to showcase diverse global cuisines The Himalayan Times is all set to bring back one of Kathmandu’s most anticipated lifestyle events with the 15th edition of the International Food Fest 2026.
