PM Shah to hold collective meeting with foreign ambassadors PM Shah to hold collective meeting with foreign ambassadors Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to hold a collective meeting with ambassadors from various countries based in Nepal today. Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to hold a collective meeting with ambassadors from various countries based in Nepal today. Kathmandu 08 Apr, 2026
Govt appoints NPC Vice Chair, cuts fuel duties, approves key projects Govt appoints NPC Vice Chair, cuts fuel duties, approves key projects The meeting also appointed Nepal Rastra Bank Executive Director Kiran Pandit as the Deputy Governor of the central bank. The meeting also appointed Nepal Rastra Bank Executive Director Kiran Pandit as the Deputy Governor of the central bank. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2026
DAAD alumni symposium discusses federalism challenges, Gen Z engagement DAAD alumni symposium discusses federalism challenges, Gen Z engagement A two-day DAAD Alumni Symposium has highlighted key challenges and opportunities in Nepal’s federal system, with a focus on the role of Generation Z in governance and development. A two-day DAAD Alumni Symposium has highlighted key challenges and opportunities in Nepal’s federal system, with a focus on the role of Generation Z in governance and development. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2026
President reshuffles Cabinet order of precedence President reshuffles Cabinet order of precedence President Ramchandra Paudel has revised the order of precedence of the Council of Ministers on the recommendation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah. President Ramchandra Paudel has revised the order of precedence of the Council of Ministers on the recommendation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2026
Chinese ambassador calls on Foreign Minister Khanal Chinese ambassador calls on Foreign Minister Khanal Zhang Maoming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal at the ministry on Monday. Zhang Maoming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal at the ministry on Monday. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2026
Foreign ministers of Nepal, UAE discuss West Asia situation Foreign ministers of Nepal, UAE discuss West Asia situation Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, on Monday evening. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, on Monday evening. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2026
Lower House approves three ordinances Lower House approves three ordinances The Lower House of the Federal Parliament approved three ordinances today, including the ‘Voters’ List (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’, the ‘House of Representatives Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’, and the ‘Nepal Special Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’. The Lower House of the Federal Parliament approved three ordinances today, including the ‘Voters’ List (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’, the ‘House of Representatives Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’, and the ‘Nepal Special Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2026’. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2026
HoR approves three ordinances HoR approves three ordinances The House of Representatives (HoR) has approved three ordinances presented in the meeting today. The House of Representatives (HoR) has approved three ordinances presented in the meeting today. Kathmandu 06 Apr, 2026
Traffic Police launches strict monitoring of drivers, books rule violators Traffic Police launches strict monitoring of drivers, books rule violators Traffic Police has launched a strict monitoring and action against those driving vehicles without abiding by traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. Traffic Police has launched a strict monitoring and action against those driving vehicles without abiding by traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu 06 Apr, 2026
HoR, National Assembly meetings scheduled today HoR, National Assembly meetings scheduled today Separate meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) are scheduled for today. Separate meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the National Assembly (NA) are scheduled for today. Kathmandu 06 Apr, 2026
Speaker Aryal assumes office Speaker Aryal assumes office After taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel this afternoon, Speaker Aryal formally took charge of his office. After taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel this afternoon, Speaker Aryal formally took charge of his office. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
New Speaker Aryal takes oath New Speaker Aryal takes oath Newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony organised at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, today. Newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony organised at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, today. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Shankar Group vice chair Sulav Agrawal arrested in money laundering case Shankar Group vice chair Sulav Agrawal arrested in money laundering case Sulav Agrawal, vice chairperson of Shankar Group, has been arrested on charges of money laundering. Sulav Agrawal, vice chairperson of Shankar Group, has been arrested on charges of money laundering. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Four arrested for foreign employment fraud Four arrested for foreign employment fraud Nepal Police have arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding people by promising lucrative foreign employment opportunities. Nepal Police have arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding people by promising lucrative foreign employment opportunities. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Chinese national arrested in Kathmandu for illegal cryptocurrency transactions Chinese national arrested in Kathmandu for illegal cryptocurrency transactions Nepal Police have arrested a Chinese national on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and online fraud. Nepal Police have arrested a Chinese national on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and online fraud. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament. Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation. The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker. Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities 226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour. The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour. Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026
DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment. The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment. Kathmandu 04 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.
