Ireland announces over €500,000 to support civil society initiatives in Nepal Ireland announces over €500,000 to support civil society initiatives in Nepal The Irish Ambassador to Nepal, Kevin Kelly, has announced over €500,000 in Irish Government funding to support civil society organizations in Nepal. The Irish Ambassador to Nepal, Kevin Kelly, has announced over €500,000 in Irish Government funding to support civil society organizations in Nepal. Kathmandu 23 May, 2025
A regional dialogue on feminist pathways to journalist safety calls for gender-sensitive protection A regional dialogue on feminist pathways to journalist safety calls for... On May 19, 2025, Media Action Nepal and ARTICLE 19, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, organized a regional networking meeting in Kathmandu titled “Feminist Pathways to Journalist Safety: A Regional Sharing Event for Gender-Sensitive Protection.” On May 19, 2025, Media Action Nepal and ARTICLE 19, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, organized a regional networking meeting in Kathmandu titled “Feminist Pathways to Journalist Safety: A Regional Sharing Event for Gender-Sensitive Protection.” Kathmandu 22 May, 2025
Record-holding Makalu siblings receive hero's welcome at TIA Record-holding Makalu siblings receive hero's welcome at TIA A family of record-setting Sherpa siblings from Sankhuwasabha returned to a hero’s welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport today after successfully summiting Mt Makalu (8,463 metres), the world’s fifth-highest peak. A family of record-setting Sherpa siblings from Sankhuwasabha returned to a hero’s welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport today after successfully summiting Mt Makalu (8,463 metres), the world’s fifth-highest peak. Kathmandu 21 May, 2025
Samarthguru Siddharth Aulia's spiritual retreats inspire hundreds in Kathmandu and Pokhara Samarthguru Siddharth Aulia's spiritual retreats inspire hundreds in Kathmandu and... A seven-day residential spiritual retreat led by Samarthguru Siddharth Aulia concluded this week, drawing more than 400 participants from across Nepal. A seven-day residential spiritual retreat led by Samarthguru Siddharth Aulia concluded this week, drawing more than 400 participants from across Nepal. Kathmandu 20 May, 2025
Youth workshop promotes media and information literacy to address digital challenges Youth workshop promotes media and information literacy to address digital challenges A three-day workshop titled “Enhancing Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Across Nepal’s Youth Organizations” concluded in Kathmandu recently, bringing together 25 representatives from youth-led organizations committed to promoting fact checking, transparency, and digital responsibility. A three-day workshop titled “Enhancing Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Across Nepal’s Youth Organizations” concluded in Kathmandu recently, bringing together 25 representatives from youth-led organizations committed to promoting fact checking, transparency, and digital responsibility. Kathmandu 20 May, 2025
Cultural event held in Kathmandu to promote heritage and dialogue Cultural event held in Kathmandu to promote heritage and dialogue A cultural program titled “Cultural Appreciation 2082” was organized in Kathmandu on Sunday to highlight Nepal’s diverse cultural traditions and facilitate international exchange. A cultural program titled “Cultural Appreciation 2082” was organized in Kathmandu on Sunday to highlight Nepal’s diverse cultural traditions and facilitate international exchange. Kathmandu 20 May, 2025
EU Ambassadors visit Nepal to strengthen ties and explore shared priorities EU Ambassadors visit Nepal to strengthen ties and explore shared priorities The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal has welcomed 21 Ambassadors and representatives from EU Member States based in New Delhi for their annual Heads of Mission (HoM) visit to Nepal. The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal has welcomed 21 Ambassadors and representatives from EU Member States based in New Delhi for their annual Heads of Mission (HoM) visit to Nepal. Kathmandu 20 May, 2025
EU delegates call on PM Oli EU delegates call on PM Oli A delegation from the European Union paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today. A delegation from the European Union paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today. Kathmandu 19 May, 2025
Rain likely for three more days due to westerly and local winds Rain likely for three more days due to westerly and local winds Currently, light to heavy rain is occurring in several regions, with weather conditions remaining partly to generally cloudy nationwide. Currently, light to heavy rain is occurring in several regions, with weather conditions remaining partly to generally cloudy nationwide. Kathmandu 19 May, 2025
Sagarmatha Sambaad: An inspirational example for the world, says UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner Sagarmatha Sambaad: An inspirational example for the world, says UNDP Administrator... The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, Achim Steiner, has lauded Nepal’s ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, calling it an “inspirational example for the world.” The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, Achim Steiner, has lauded Nepal’s ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, calling it an “inspirational example for the world.” Kathmandu 19 May, 2025
'The global order is rapidly changing': Former PM Bhattarai 'The global order is rapidly changing': Former PM Bhattarai In a landmark event for Nepal’s diplomatic engagement, the Ambassadors’ Club and the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) were officially inaugurated in Kathmandu on Sunday. In a landmark event for Nepal’s diplomatic engagement, the Ambassadors’ Club and the International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) were officially inaugurated in Kathmandu on Sunday. Kathmandu 19 May, 2025
Summit Air plane makes emergency landing at TIA Summit Air plane makes emergency landing at TIA A Summit Air flight bound for Lukla made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday morning following technical issues. A Summit Air flight bound for Lukla made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Sunday morning following technical issues. Kathmandu 19 May, 2025
UN Loss and Damage Fund Executive Director Calls on PM Oli UN Loss and Damage Fund Executive Director Calls on PM Oli Executive Director Diong congratulated Nepal on the successful conclusion of the Sagarmatha Sambaad and assured that Nepal would be prioritized in future fund allocations. Executive Director Diong congratulated Nepal on the successful conclusion of the Sagarmatha Sambaad and assured that Nepal would be prioritized in future fund allocations. Kathmandu 18 May, 2025
NC lawmaker Bajgain slams budget making process NC lawmaker Bajgain slams budget making process Nepali Congress lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain slammed the current budget making process arguing that budget was becoming an to increase debt rather than identifying sustainable resources to manage for government's expenditure. Nepali Congress lawmaker Rajendra Bajgain slammed the current budget making process arguing that budget was becoming an to increase debt rather than identifying sustainable resources to manage for government's expenditure. Kathmandu 17 May, 2025
Acharya receives Rotary Journo Award 2024-25 Acharya receives Rotary Journo Award 2024-25 Kalpana Acharya, editor-in-chief of Health TV online, received the prestigious Rotary Journo Award 2024-25 for disease prevention reporting today. Kalpana Acharya, editor-in-chief of Health TV online, received the prestigious Rotary Journo Award 2024-25 for disease prevention reporting today. Kathmandu 17 May, 2025
NIMB showcases climate finance leadership at Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025 NIMB showcases climate finance leadership at Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025 Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) underscored the growing role of the private sector in climate resilience and sustainable development during the Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025, with a dedicated stall that drew high-profile attention. Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) underscored the growing role of the private sector in climate resilience and sustainable development during the Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025, with a dedicated stall that drew high-profile attention. Kathmandu 17 May, 2025
Melamchi river water distribution expanded Melamchi river water distribution expanded The Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), Project Implementation Directorate (PID) has started the process of distribution of Melamchi river water in Balaju and Nagarjuna municipalities of Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), Project Implementation Directorate (PID) has started the process of distribution of Melamchi river water in Balaju and Nagarjuna municipalities of Kathmandu. Kathmandu 17 May, 2025
Japan extends additional grant for Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and Emergency Center Japan extends additional grant for Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and Emergency Center The Government of Japan has pledged an additional grant of 573 million yen to Nepal for the improvement of the Trauma and Emergency Center at Dhulikhel Hospital, bringing the total Japanese assistance for the project to 3.869 billion yen. The Government of Japan has pledged an additional grant of 573 million yen to Nepal for the improvement of the Trauma and Emergency Center at Dhulikhel Hospital, bringing the total Japanese assistance for the project to 3.869 billion yen. Kathmandu 17 May, 2025
President Paudel extends best wishes to Hajj pilgrims President Paudel extends best wishes to Hajj pilgrims President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the art, culture and tradition of the Muslim community have its own uniqueness in Nepal with multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural characteristics. President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the art, culture and tradition of the Muslim community have its own uniqueness in Nepal with multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural characteristics. Kathmandu 16 May, 2025
PM Oli inaugurates Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu PM Oli inaugurates Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sagarmatha Sambaad — Nepal’s international dialogue on climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships — at a special ceremony in Kathmandu today. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Sagarmatha Sambaad — Nepal’s international dialogue on climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships — at a special ceremony in Kathmandu today. Kathmandu 16 May, 2025
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
