Kathmandu court denies remand for industrialist Golchha Kathmandu court denies remand for industrialist Golchha The Kathmandu District Court has refused to grant permission to keep industrialist Shekhar Golchha in custody for further investigation. The Kathmandu District Court has refused to grant permission to keep industrialist Shekhar Golchha in custody for further investigation. Kathmandu 05 May, 2026
Cabinet recommends convening federal parliament session on May 11 Cabinet recommends convening federal parliament session on May 11 The government has decided to recommend to the President to convene a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on May 11 at 2:00 pm. The government has decided to recommend to the President to convene a session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on May 11 at 2:00 pm. Kathmandu 05 May, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down property return rule for widows remarrying Supreme Court strikes down property return rule for widows remarrying The Supreme Court has invalidated a legal provision requiring widows to return property inherited from their first husband if they remarry. The Supreme Court has invalidated a legal provision requiring widows to return property inherited from their first husband if they remarry. Kathmandu 05 May, 2026
52 children from holding centre begin school; 30 opt for hostel facility 52 children from holding centre begin school; 30 opt for hostel facility A total of 52 children staying at a holding centre in Kathmandu have begun attending school from Tuesday, as authorities move to ensure continuity in education for displaced families. A total of 52 children staying at a holding centre in Kathmandu have begun attending school from Tuesday, as authorities move to ensure continuity in education for displaced families. Kathmandu 05 May, 2026
Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again Cabinet to recommend ordinance on Constitutional Council again The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council. The government has decided to once again recommend to the President the issuance of an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council. Kathmandu 04 May, 2026
'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech' 'Press freedom staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech' Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech. Media Action Nepal released its annual press freedom report in Kathmandu today, observing World Press Freedom Day, 2026. According to violations documented by Media Action Nepal between May 4, 2025 and May 2, 2026, Nepal’s press freedom is staunchly opposed to independent journalism and free speech. Kathmandu 04 May, 2026
IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief IGP Poudel receives insignia as APF chief Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday. Newly appointed Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Narayan Dutta Poudel received his rank insignia at a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday. Kathmandu 04 May, 2026
Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley Illegal structures demolished along river corridors in Kathmandu Valley Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. Authorities have intensified a drive to demolish illegal houses and huts built on public land in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Kapan, as part of efforts to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights FNJ marks World Press Freedom Day, argues free press a fundamental human rights The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today. The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) organised a rally, marking the World Press Freedom Day today. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours Traffic enforcement nets Rs 565,000 revenue in 24 hours Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue. Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,111 drivers for violating traffic rules over the past 24 hours, collecting Rs 565,000 in revenue. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
Land screening begins for squatters Land screening begins for squatters The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS). The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has started land screening for the squatters. The process is assisted by the Soil-Archiving Management System (SAMS). Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit U.S. envoy Sergio Gor concludes Nepal visit U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has concluded his visit to Nepal, during which he held high-level meetings and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation. Kathmandu 03 May, 2026
Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday. The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday. Kathmandu 02 May, 2026
Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat Govt begins eviction of informal settlements in Balkhu, Banshighat The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. The government on Friday launched a drive to remove unorganized settlements in Balkhu and Banshighat areas as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments along the Bagmati River and its tributaries. Kathmandu 01 May, 2026
Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley Evacuation of high-risk riverbank settlements begins in Kathmandu Valley The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive. The government has begun relocating high-risk settlements along the Bagmati River and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley from Friday under the second phase of its evacuation drive. Kathmandu 01 May, 2026
Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education Nepal seeks Finnish collaboration to enhance school education During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed. During the meeting, various issues, including bilateral relations and the mobilization of development assistance, were discussed. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties Nepal, Portugal agree to deepen bilateral ties Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday. Nepal and Portugal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors during high-level meetings held in Kathmandu on Thursday. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds Kathmandu air quality improves after rainfall, winds Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds. Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley has improved significantly after deteriorating sharply last week, aided by recent rainfall and winds. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement system Cyber Bureau arrests Rishi Kesh Gauli for unauthorised access to govt procurement... The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested Rishikesh Gauli on charges of unauthorised access to the government's e-Government Procurement system and document forgery, in a case that has drawn in 13 suspects including ten construction businessmen. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements Kathmandu DAO orders immediate evacuation of illegal riverbank settlements The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has issued an urgent notice ordering the immediate evacuation of all unauthorised settlements along riverbanks and on encroached government, public, and privately owned land across the district, with enforced clearance set to begin from 7:00 am on May 1. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 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.
