25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed 25th memorial day of Everest record-holder Babu Chhiri Sherpa observed The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes. The 25th memorial day of world record-holding Everest climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa was observed on Wednesday with various commemorative programmes. Kathmandu 30 Apr, 2026
China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion China to provide Rs 11 billion grant for Ring Road expansion China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project. China has pledged a grant of Rs 11 billion for the second phase of the Kathmandu Ring Road expansion project. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley 2,722 drivers booked for traffic violations in Valley A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said. A total of 2,722 drivers were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, traffic police said. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration' FM Khanal stresses on 'circular migration' Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to transform student migration into a “circular flow of knowledge” contributing to national development. Kathmandu 29 Apr, 2026
Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' Lalitpur declares local holiday for 'Coconut Dropping Day' The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. The Metropolitan City stated that the holiday has been declared in deference to longstanding tradition, in view of the anticipated mass public participation. Kathmandu 28 Apr, 2026
Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel Chinese Ambassador Calls on Education Minister Pokharel The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. The discussions focused on school infrastructure development, the institutionalisation of digital systems in teaching and learning, and other contemporary issues. Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026
Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhismaraj Angdembe elected NC parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Bhishmaraj Angdembe has been elected unopposed as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Kathmandu 27 Apr, 2026
Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley Over 2,400 drivers fined for traffic rule violations in Kathmandu Valley An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations. An additional 1,413 individuals were penalised for various other traffic violations. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026
Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank Demolition drive continues along Manohara riverbank Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday. Authorities continued their drive to clear illegal settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley, beginning demolition of huts at the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur on Sunday. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2026
Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins Screening of Thapathali squatters underway; relocation begins The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway. The government has begun screening landless squatters displaced from the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, with registration and relocation processes currently underway. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post to open competition Tourism Minister Paudel signals end of political appointments as CAAN opens DG post... The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has invited applications for the position of Director General through an open competitive process for the first time, with Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel declaring that the days of political appointments at the aviation authority are over. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow Govt to evacuate squatters today, tomorrow The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday. The government plans to evacuate encroached squatter settlements along the Kathmandu valley’s riverbanks over the next two days. Three of these settlements — Thapathali, Sinamangal and Manohara — are scheduled to be evacuated from tomorrow morning and continue on Sunday. Kathmandu 25 Apr, 2026
Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25. The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued an urgent notice ordering all individuals residing in or operating businesses from illegally constructed structures on public and government land along the riverbanks to vacate immediately, with demolition of encroached structures set to begin at 6:00 AM on April 25. Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026
Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests Three prisoners recaptured after escaping Central Jail during GenZ protests Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year. Police have arrested three inmates who had escaped from Central Jail, Sundhara, during the GenZ youth protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 last year. Kathmandu 24 Apr, 2026
SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment SC issues show-cause notice on writ petition against Attorney General's appointment A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday. A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the order on Thursday. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested Businessman Shekhar Golchha arrested Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta. Businessman Shekhar Golchha was taken into custody from the Naxal area in Kathmandu on Thursday in connection with an ongoing investigation into securities transactions linked to controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Government decides not to relocate Police Academy Government decides not to relocate Police Academy The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy. The government has decided not to relocate Maharajgunj-based National Police Academy. Kathmandu 23 Apr, 2026
Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics Thapa stresses need to attract youth to politics Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has underscored the need to attract young people to politics. Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026
Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports Agreement reached on curbing misuse of diplomatic passports Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports. Recalling past instances of misuse, Speaker Aryal emphasized the need for stringent action to curb the abuse of diplomatic passports. Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2026
Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks Minister Gurung mired in controversy twice in less than three weeks Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government. Another minister has become embroiled in controversy less than a month after the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government. Kathmandu 21 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.
