Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration. Kathmandu 21 Mar, 2026
Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration" Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu... The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders’ Retreat concluded on Thursday with the “Kathmandu Declaration”. Hosted by Kathmandu University (KU), the retreat brought together 70 international guests, including 29 Vice-Chancellors of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, Kathmandu 20 Mar, 2026
EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel EC submits HoR elections report to Prez Paudel Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari presented the report on the HoR elections conducted on March 5. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa resigns Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has resigned from his post on Wednesday, the party office confirmed. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
EC to present election report to President Paudel today EC to present election report to President Paudel today The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. The Election Commission is scheduled to present certificates to those elected to the House of Representatives via the proportional representation (PR) system tomorrow morning. Kathmandu 19 Mar, 2026
Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu Prez Paudel observes Ghode Jatra in Kathmandu On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. On the occasion, a contingent of the Nepal Army presented a ceremonial salute in his honour. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens responsibly RSP President Lamichhane urges newly elected MPs to serve nation, citizens... Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called upon its 182 newly elected members of parliament (MPs) to serve the nation and citizens responsibly. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath PM performs Rudrabhisek worship and pays homage to Pashupatinath Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Pashupatinath Temple this morning and performed the Rudrabhishek puja. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision RSP-elected legislators denounce PM's decision As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. As more and more people criticised Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s choice to put Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal in the Upper House of the federal parliament and her personal secretary, Aadarsha Kumar Shrestha, in charge of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), a new member of parliament from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) said that Karki’s choice was not well thought out and came at the wrong time. Kathmandu 18 Mar, 2026
PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday PR Members of Parliament to Be Formally Recognized Thursday Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Assistant Spokesperson of the Election Commission, Kul Bahadur GC, stated that certificates will be distributed to the MPs according to the clusters prescribed by law. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday Hearing on writ against Lamichhane rescheduled for Thursday The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. The hearing on the petitions began last Sunday before a divisional bench comprising Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA 20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Two Indian nationals were arrested with 3.160 grammes of cannabis-like substance at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) last night after arriving from Bangkok on a Nepal Airlines flight. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2026
Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu Experts and Youth to Unite for Inclusive Dialogue in Kathmandu The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. The day-long event will include policy dialogues, experience sharing, and interactive sessions. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal Chinese Ambassador Zhang pays courtesy call on NA Chair Dahal The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. The NA Chairperson further appreciated China’s support to Nepal’s development, according to Dahal’s Secretariat. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Fugitive former finance executive arrested over banking offence Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Police have arrested a fugitive convicted in a banking offence case and sentenced to six years in prison and over Rs 226 million in fines. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2026
NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki NC President Thapa calls on PM Karki Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks NC names PR candidates for HoR, ensures 15 women among picks The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. The candidates were chosen from the party’s previously submitted closed list under the PR system. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over USD 24 million Cabinet decisions: Govt to accept grant of over USD 24 million The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of over USD 24 million to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The government has decided to accept a grant assistance of over USD 24 million to be provided by the Green Climate Fund through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
Nepali Congress CWC meeting today Nepali Congress CWC meeting today The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is being held at 1:00 pm today at the party's central office in Lalitpur. The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is being held at 1:00 pm today at the party's central office in Lalitpur. Kathmandu 15 Mar, 2026
RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections. Kathmandu 14 Mar, 2026
Sports Hyderabad cruises to big win over Kolkata in the Indian Premier League Hyderabad had lost its opening game to defending champion Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Kathmandu Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy.
World No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region Iran state media reported the attack on the B1 bridge, which was still under construction, citing authorities in Alborz province.
Kathmandu 11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on Israel–Iran conflict The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion.
Kathmandu NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation.
Nepal CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible reporting The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed serious concern over reports alleging that some foreign tourists in the Everest region were deliberately poisoned as part of so-called “fake rescue” scams.
Nepal Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday.
Health Health Ministry rolls out free treatment listings, burn wards and air ambulance standby in reform push The Ministry of Health and Population has released a progress update on health sector reforms under the government's 100-point governance agenda, reporting advances across free treatment access, hospital service quality, burn care facilities, air ambulance preparedness, and a new public grievance system.
Science and Tech Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth NASA’s Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo.
