Nepal, South Korea sign USD 11.8m grant deals for agriculture, law

Nepal, South Korea sign USD 11.8m grant deals for agriculture, law

Nepal and South Korea on Friday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 11.8 million in grant assistance to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve public access to legal information through digital services.

Nepal and South Korea on Friday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 11.8 million in grant assistance to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve public access to legal information through digital services.

Kathmandu 24 Jul, 2026

CIB arrest microinsurance ex-CEO Rimal, businessman Shanker Agrawal

CIB arrest microinsurance ex-CEO Rimal, businessman Shanker Agrawal

The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has stepped up its crackdown on financial crimes, arresting high-profile executives from the insurance and business sectors.

The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has stepped up its crackdown on financial crimes, arresting high-profile executives from the insurance and business sectors.

Kathmandu 24 Jul, 2026

In Pictures: Students arrested during protest at Tribhuvan University's 67th anniversary

In Pictures: Students arrested during protest at Tribhuvan University's 67th...

Several students were arrested during a protest at Tribhuvan University (TU) on Thursday as the country's oldest university marked its 67th anniversary.

Several students were arrested during a protest at Tribhuvan University (TU) on Thursday as the country's oldest university marked its 67th anniversary.

Kathmandu 23 Jul, 2026

Cabinet endorses agreement with meter loan victims, declares fraudulent documents invalid

Cabinet endorses agreement with meter loan victims, declares fraudulent documents...

The government has endorsed the agreement reached with victims of exploitative lending practices (meter-byaj) and decided to immediately invalidate fraudulent documents linked to such cases.

The government has endorsed the agreement reached with victims of exploitative lending practices (meter-byaj) and decided to immediately invalidate fraudulent documents linked to such cases.

Kathmandu 22 Jul, 2026

Jagdishwar Pandey appointed Press Advisor to Foreign Minister

Jagdishwar Pandey appointed Press Advisor to Foreign Minister

The Council of Ministers has appointed journalist Jagdishwar Pandey as Press Advisor to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.

The Council of Ministers has appointed journalist Jagdishwar Pandey as Press Advisor to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.

Kathmandu 22 Jul, 2026

Government suspends 3% equity fee on private education, healthcare

Government suspends 3% equity fee on private education, healthcare

The government has scrapped the 3 per cent equity fee on education and healthcare sectors.

The government has scrapped the 3 per cent equity fee on education and healthcare sectors.

Kathmandu 21 Jul, 2026

Woman injured in self-immolation attempt in Kathmandu

Woman injured in self-immolation attempt in Kathmandu

A 27-year-old woman sustained burn injuries after allegedly attempting self-immolation in Kathmandu on Tuesday morning.

A 27-year-old woman sustained burn injuries after allegedly attempting self-immolation in Kathmandu on Tuesday morning.

Kathmandu 21 Jul, 2026

Govt clarifies recruitment pause is temporary amid civil service restructuring

Govt clarifies recruitment pause is temporary amid civil service restructuring

The government has clarified that the temporary suspension of requests for permanent recruitment through the Public Service Commission (PSC) is an administrative measure linked to the restructuring of ministries and staff management, and not a halt to future recruitment.

The government has clarified that the temporary suspension of requests for permanent recruitment through the Public Service Commission (PSC) is an administrative measure linked to the restructuring of ministries and staff management, and not a halt to future recruitment.

Kathmandu 21 Jul, 2026

Discussion held on Cell Broadcasting for Early Warning

Discussion held on Cell Broadcasting for Early Warning

Stakeholders held discussions on the use of a mobile phone broadcasting system as part of Nepal’s integrated early warning mechanism for disaster risk reduction.

Stakeholders held discussions on the use of a mobile phone broadcasting system as part of Nepal’s integrated early warning mechanism for disaster risk reduction.

Kathmandu 20 Jul, 2026

Two foreign women arrested with 4.28kg cocaine hidden in clothing

Two foreign women arrested with 4.28kg cocaine hidden in clothing

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested two foreign women and seized 4.28 kilograms of cocaine concealed in clothing using a silicone-based smuggling method, police said Monday.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested two foreign women and seized 4.28 kilograms of cocaine concealed in clothing using a silicone-based smuggling method, police said Monday.

Kathmandu 20 Jul, 2026

Three arrested after police fire shots, seize 24,700 Tramadol capsules

Three arrested after police fire shots, seize 24,700 Tramadol capsules

Three people, including an Indian national, were arrested with a large quantity of illegal drugs after police opened fire during an anti-narcotics operation in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Three people, including an Indian national, were arrested with a large quantity of illegal drugs after police opened fire during an anti-narcotics operation in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Kathmandu 20 Jul, 2026

Four startups win U.S. Embassy's 'Code for Impact' innovation challenge

Four startups win U.S. Embassy's 'Code for Impact' innovation challenge

Four Nepali startup teams have been awarded seed funding and technical support under the U.S. Embassy Nepal’s Code for Impact programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping young innovators transform technology-driven ideas into sustainable businesses.

Four Nepali startup teams have been awarded seed funding and technical support under the U.S. Embassy Nepal’s Code for Impact programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping young innovators transform technology-driven ideas into sustainable businesses.

Kathmandu 19 Jul, 2026

Kathmandu DAO urges caution while travelling during heavy rain

Kathmandu DAO urges caution while travelling during heavy rain

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has urged travellers to exercise extra caution while travelling to and from the Kathmandu Valley amid the possibility of heavy rainfall and rain-induced disasters.

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has urged travellers to exercise extra caution while travelling to and from the Kathmandu Valley amid the possibility of heavy rainfall and rain-induced disasters.

Kathmandu 18 Jul, 2026

UK offers tariff-free access for 99% of eligible Nepali exports

UK offers tariff-free access for 99% of eligible Nepali exports

Nepali exporters have been urged to make greater use of the United Kingdom's preferential trade scheme, which provides duty-free access to nearly 99 per cent of eligible Nepali products entering the UK market.

Nepali exporters have been urged to make greater use of the United Kingdom's preferential trade scheme, which provides duty-free access to nearly 99 per cent of eligible Nepali products entering the UK market.

Kathmandu 18 Jul, 2026

Govt, meter loan victims sign nine-point deal; Protest ends

Govt, meter loan victims sign nine-point deal; Protest ends

A nine-day protest movement against illegal moneylending practices came to an end on Friday after the government and representatives of the meter loan victims signed a nine-point agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

A nine-day protest movement against illegal moneylending practices came to an end on Friday after the government and representatives of the meter loan victims signed a nine-point agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

Kathmandu 18 Jul, 2026

Nepal urged to put youth aspirations at centre of demographic policies

Nepal urged to put youth aspirations at centre of demographic policies

The Government of Nepal, in collaboration with the National Youth Council and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), marked World Population Day 2026 by calling for youth aspirations to be placed at the heart of the country's demographic and development policies.

The Government of Nepal, in collaboration with the National Youth Council and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), marked World Population Day 2026 by calling for youth aspirations to be placed at the heart of the country's demographic and development policies.

Kathmandu 17 Jul, 2026

Over 55,000 Nepalis return from Korea, many launch new businesses

Over 55,000 Nepalis return from Korea, many launch new businesses

More than 125,000 Nepalis have secured employment in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS) since 2008, with the programme increasingly contributing to entrepreneurship, remittance inflows and Nepal's economic development, speakers said at the Nepal-Korea Labour Cooperation Seminar held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

More than 125,000 Nepalis have secured employment in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS) since 2008, with the programme increasingly contributing to entrepreneurship, remittance inflows and Nepal's economic development, speakers said at the Nepal-Korea Labour Cooperation Seminar held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Kathmandu 17 Jul, 2026

Jawalakhel Central Zoo reopens after Bird Flu outbreak brought under control

Jawalakhel Central Zoo reopens after Bird Flu outbreak brought under control

The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel reopened to visitors on Friday after nearly a month of closure, with the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) announcing that the avian influenza outbreak detected inside the facility has been brought under control.

The Central Zoo in Jawalakhel reopened to visitors on Friday after nearly a month of closure, with the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) announcing that the avian influenza outbreak detected inside the facility has been brought under control.

Kathmandu 17 Jul, 2026

UGC to take over higher education degree equivalency from July 17

UGC to take over higher education degree equivalency from July 17

The University Grants Commission (UGC) will assume responsibility for determining the equivalency of higher education degrees and issuing equivalency certificates from July 17, following a recent legal amendment.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) will assume responsibility for determining the equivalency of higher education degrees and issuing equivalency certificates from July 17, following a recent legal amendment.

Kathmandu 16 Jul, 2026

UNFPA's new Nepal representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister Khanal

UNFPA's new Nepal representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister Khanal

Sriram Haridass, the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Nepal, presented his letter of credentials to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Tuesday.

Sriram Haridass, the newly appointed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative for Nepal, presented his letter of credentials to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Tuesday.

Kathmandu 14 Jul, 2026