Agriculture Minister Pariyar assumes office Agriculture Minister Pariyar assumes office Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar assumed office today. Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar assumed office today. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Education Minister Mahabir Pun assumes office, announces four Tech Advisory Panels Education Minister Mahabir Pun assumes office, announces four Tech Advisory Panels Newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun took charge of his office at Keshar Mahal on Sunday, shortly after taking the oath of office and secrecy at the President’s Office. Newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun took charge of his office at Keshar Mahal on Sunday, shortly after taking the oath of office and secrecy at the President’s Office. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Four new ministers sworn in, expanding PM Karki's cabinet to eight Four new ministers sworn in, expanding PM Karki's cabinet to eight Four newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday at a ceremony held at the presidential residence, Sheetal Niwas. Four newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday at a ceremony held at the presidential residence, Sheetal Niwas. Kathmandu 22 Sep, 2025
Maoist Centre dissolves its central committee to convene General Convention Maoist Centre dissolves its central committee to convene General Convention The CPN (Maoist Centre) has decided to dissolve its central committee and transform it into the General Convention Organizing Committee. The CPN (Maoist Centre) has decided to dissolve its central committee and transform it into the General Convention Organizing Committee. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2025
Hitendra Dev Shakya transferred, Silwal appointed as NEA Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya transferred, Silwal appointed as NEA Executive Director The government has transferred Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya and appointed engineer Manoj Silwal as his successor. The government has transferred Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya and appointed engineer Manoj Silwal as his successor. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2025
4,700 police deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals 4,700 police deployed in Kathmandu for security during festivals To safeguard upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals, Kathmandu District Police has mobilized 4,738 officers under a four-tier security plan. To safeguard upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals, Kathmandu District Police has mobilized 4,738 officers under a four-tier security plan. Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2025
'Young people should actively get involved in politics and learn from it' 'Young people should actively get involved in politics and learn from it' A member of the new Gen Z movement's youth leadership is Purushottam Yadav. Yadav was involved in Gen Z's anti-corruption campaign and went to the District Administration Office in Kathmandu on September 7 to obtain permission for the movement organised on September 8 (the first day of the Gen-Z protest). A member of the new Gen Z movement's youth leadership is Purushottam Yadav. Yadav was involved in Gen Z's anti-corruption campaign and went to the District Administration Office in Kathmandu on September 7 to obtain permission for the movement organised on September 8 (the first day of the Gen-Z protest). Kathmandu 21 Sep, 2025
Home Ministry Sets Up Support Desk to Address Post-Protest Grievances Home Ministry Sets Up Support Desk to Address Post-Protest Grievances The Home Ministry has established a support desk to address potential untoward activities in society in the wake of the Gen-Z protests and their aftermath. The Home Ministry has established a support desk to address potential untoward activities in society in the wake of the Gen-Z protests and their aftermath. Kathmandu 19 Sep, 2025
Gen-Z demonstration is reflection of dissatisfaction over prevailing corruption: PM Karki Gen-Z demonstration is reflection of dissatisfaction over prevailing corruption: PM... Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the demonstrations and movement led by Gen-Z youth on September 8 and 9 reflected both the aspirations of our young generation, growing public awareness and, the dissatisfaction with prevailing corruption in the country. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the demonstrations and movement led by Gen-Z youth on September 8 and 9 reflected both the aspirations of our young generation, growing public awareness and, the dissatisfaction with prevailing corruption in the country. Kathmandu 19 Sep, 2025
U.S. State Secretary Rubio congratulates Nepal on Constitution Day, reaffirms support for democratic path U.S. State Secretary Rubio congratulates Nepal on Constitution Day, reaffirms support... U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended congratulations to the people of Nepal on the occasion of Constitution Day, underscoring Washington’s continued support for Nepal’s democratic aspirations and upcoming elections. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended congratulations to the people of Nepal on the occasion of Constitution Day, underscoring Washington’s continued support for Nepal’s democratic aspirations and upcoming elections. Kathmandu 19 Sep, 2025
Ghimire urges interim government to resolve crisis Ghimire urges interim government to resolve crisis Expressing grief over the incident, Speaker Ghimire lamented the extensive loss of lives and property across the nation. Expressing grief over the incident, Speaker Ghimire lamented the extensive loss of lives and property across the nation. Kathmandu 18 Sep, 2025
US Envoy Thompson meets PM Sushila Karki US Envoy Thompson meets PM Sushila Karki Dean R. Thompson, the United States Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki at Singha Durbar today. Dean R. Thompson, the United States Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki at Singha Durbar today. Kathmandu 18 Sep, 2025
Chinese Ambassador calls on PM Sushila Karki Chinese Ambassador calls on PM Sushila Karki Chen Song, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki at her office this afternoon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement. Chen Song, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki at her office this afternoon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement. Kathmandu 18 Sep, 2025
Ministers inspect fire-ravaged quarters in Bhanisepati Ministers inspect fire-ravaged quarters in Bhanisepati The quarters were set ablaze during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9. The quarters were set ablaze during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9. Kathmandu 17 Sep, 2025
Passenger rush surges at New Bus Park ahead of Dashain Passenger rush surges at New Bus Park ahead of Dashain Kathmandu’s Gongabu-based New Bus Park is witnessing a sharp rise in outbound passengers as the Dashain and Tihar festivals approach. Kathmandu’s Gongabu-based New Bus Park is witnessing a sharp rise in outbound passengers as the Dashain and Tihar festivals approach. Kathmandu 17 Sep, 2025
Nepal Media Society condemns violence against journalists, demands probe Nepal Media Society condemns violence against journalists, demands probe The Nepal Media Society has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths during the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9 and extended condolences to the bereaved families. The Nepal Media Society has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths during the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9 and extended condolences to the bereaved families. Kathmandu 17 Sep, 2025
11:53 am auspicious time for Dashain tika 11:53 am auspicious time for Dashain tika The festival concludes with Kojagrat Purnima on October 6. The festival concludes with Kojagrat Purnima on October 6. Kathmandu 16 Sep, 2025
Govt Announces Public Holiday to Honour Gen-Z Protest Victims Govt Announces Public Holiday to Honour Gen-Z Protest Victims The Home Ministry has declared a public holiday as a day of national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z protests. The Home Ministry has declared a public holiday as a day of national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z protests. Kathmandu 16 Sep, 2025
Road check first, tickets later: Advance Dashain booking delayed Road check first, tickets later: Advance Dashain booking delayed Advance booking for long-distance Dashain bus tickets will begin only after officials confirm road conditions are safe, the Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs announced on Monday. Advance booking for long-distance Dashain bus tickets will begin only after officials confirm road conditions are safe, the Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs announced on Monday. Kathmandu 16 Sep, 2025
Ncell lodges police complaint over arson, looting at headquarters Ncell lodges police complaint over arson, looting at headquarters Ncell has filed a formal complaint with the Kathmandu District Police following a violent attack on its headquarters, Ncell Icon in Lainchaur, during the Gen Z protests on September 9. Ncell has filed a formal complaint with the Kathmandu District Police following a violent attack on its headquarters, Ncell Icon in Lainchaur, during the Gen Z protests on September 9. Kathmandu 15 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.
