UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak. The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning. Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process. Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process. Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026
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
Sports Hyderabad cruises to big win over Kolkata in the Indian Premier League Hyderabad had lost its opening game to defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Kathmandu Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy.
World No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province.
Kathmandu 11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on Israel–Iran conflict The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion.
Kathmandu NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation.
Nepal CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible reporting The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed serious concern over reports alleging that some foreign tourists in the Everest region were deliberately poisoned as part of so-called “fake rescue” scams.
Nepal Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday.
Health Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance standby in reform push The Ministry of Health and Population has released a progress update on health sector reforms under the government's 100-point governance agenda, reporting advances across free treatment access, hospital service quality, burn care facilities, air ambulance preparedness, and a new public grievance system.
Science and Tech Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.
