Police arrest 18 operators of unregistered consultancies in Kathmandu Valley crackdown

Police arrest 18 operators of unregistered consultancies in Kathmandu Valley...

Nepal Police have arrested 18 operators and representatives of 15 unregistered education consultancies operating in the Kathmandu Valley as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating without completing the required legal procedures.

Nepal Police have arrested 18 operators and representatives of 15 unregistered education consultancies operating in the Kathmandu Valley as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating without completing the required legal procedures.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

House meeting deferred again amid RSP ceneral Convention

House meeting deferred again amid RSP ceneral Convention

The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed for the second time this week, delaying discussion and endorsement of several key government bills, including the Economic Bill, 2083.

The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed for the second time this week, delaying discussion and endorsement of several key government bills, including the Economic Bill, 2083.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control drive

Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control...

With the monsoon raising the risk of dengue transmission, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a large-scale community mobilisation campaign. A total of 1,650 trained personnel will fan out across all 32 wards to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites.

With the monsoon raising the risk of dengue transmission, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a large-scale community mobilisation campaign. A total of 1,650 trained personnel will fan out across all 32 wards to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites.

Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026

Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in Kathmandu

Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in...

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC).

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid student protests

Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid...

Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.

Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste.

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Oli's name surfaces in passport contract scam

Oli's name surfaces in passport contract scam

In a major development in the high-profile passport printing scam, it has been revealed that then-prime minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli personally directed officials to divide the multi-billion-rupee e-passport procurement project into two distinct contract packages.

In a major development in the high-profile passport printing scam, it has been revealed that then-prime minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli personally directed officials to divide the multi-billion-rupee e-passport procurement project into two distinct contract packages.

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur

Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur

Bird flu continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley, with authorities culling more than 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur after outbreaks were confirmed at several poultry farms.

Bird flu continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley, with authorities culling more than 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur after outbreaks were confirmed at several poultry farms.

Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026

Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's arrest

Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's...

A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal.

A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal.

Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026

House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday

House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday

The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday.

The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday.

Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026

Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future

Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future

The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas.

The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas.

Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026

Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch

Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch

Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say.

Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say.

Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026

EU launches new aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu

EU launches new aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu

The European Union has launched two new regional aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu under the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project to strengthen aviation cooperation with Nepal and South Asia.

The European Union has launched two new regional aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu under the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project to strengthen aviation cooperation with Nepal and South Asia.

Kathmandu 23 Jun, 2026

CIAA files graft case against 16 over passport procurement, cites Rs 10.13 billion loss

CIAA files graft case against 16 over passport procurement, cites Rs 10.13 billion...

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against 16 individuals, including senior officials of the Department of Passports and representatives of two foreign companies, alleging irregularities in the procurement of e-passport systems and booklets that caused a loss of more than Rs 10.13 billion to the state.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against 16 individuals, including senior officials of the Department of Passports and representatives of two foreign companies, alleging irregularities in the procurement of e-passport systems and booklets that caused a loss of more than Rs 10.13 billion to the state.

Kathmandu 22 Jun, 2026

Over Rs 1.53 million collected in traffic fines across Kathmandu valley

Over Rs 1.53 million collected in traffic fines across Kathmandu valley

Traffic police booked 2,076 vehicles for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, collecting more than Rs 1.53 million in fines.

Traffic police booked 2,076 vehicles for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, collecting more than Rs 1.53 million in fines.

Kathmandu 22 Jun, 2026

Jawalakhel Central Zoo closes indefinitely due to bird flu outbreak

Jawalakhel Central Zoo closes indefinitely due to bird flu outbreak

The Central Zoo at Jawalakhel has been closed indefinitely after bird flu infections were detected among animals inside the facility.

The Central Zoo at Jawalakhel has been closed indefinitely after bird flu infections were detected among animals inside the facility.

Kathmandu 19 Jun, 2026

Property Probe Commission will not interfere with CIAA: Finance Minister Wagle

Property Probe Commission will not interfere with CIAA: Finance Minister Wagle

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the newly formed Property Probe Commission will not interfere with the constitutional jurisdiction of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the newly formed Property Probe Commission will not interfere with the constitutional jurisdiction of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

Kathmandu 19 Jun, 2026

FM says disputes exist on northern border too

FM says disputes exist on northern border too

After successive visits to neighbouring India and China in a fortnight, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Thursday told Parliament that his ministry is prioritising border management, security of Nepali migrant workers abroad and advancement of economic diplomacy.

After successive visits to neighbouring India and China in a fortnight, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Thursday told Parliament that his ministry is prioritising border management, security of Nepali migrant workers abroad and advancement of economic diplomacy.

Kathmandu 19 Jun, 2026

KMC opens final online application for Class 11 scholarships

KMC opens final online application for Class 11 scholarships

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has opened the final nomination (wrap-up) online application for Class 11 and 12 scholarships for the academic session 2026/27, allowing eligible students to once again select their preferred subjects and educational institutions.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has opened the final nomination (wrap-up) online application for Class 11 and 12 scholarships for the academic session 2026/27, allowing eligible students to once again select their preferred subjects and educational institutions.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

Rs 88.33bn allocated for Intensive Urban Programme: Minister Lamsal

Rs 88.33bn allocated for Intensive Urban Programme: Minister Lamsal

Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has said the government has allocated Rs 88.33 billion for the Intensive Urban Programme aimed at systematically developing and managing market areas in around 300 towns across the country.

Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has said the government has allocated Rs 88.33 billion for the Intensive Urban Programme aimed at systematically developing and managing market areas in around 300 towns across the country.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

CIAA summons Arzu Rana in passport procurement corruption case

CIAA summons Arzu Rana in passport procurement corruption case

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former Foreign Minister and Nepali Congress leader Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the alleged corruption in the e-passport procurement case.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former Foreign Minister and Nepali Congress leader Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the alleged corruption in the e-passport procurement case.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026