Amnesty International calls for release of detained activist Majid Ansari

Amnesty International calls for release of detained activist Majid Ansari

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gen-Z activist Majid Ansari, expressing concern over what it described as his arbitrary detention after he visited a temporary holding centre for victims of forced evictions in Kirtipur.

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Gen-Z activist Majid Ansari, expressing concern over what it described as his arbitrary detention after he visited a temporary holding centre for victims of forced evictions in Kirtipur.

Kathmandu 14 Jul, 2026

Seven days to act: Govt orders ministries to roll out Gen-Z rehabilitation package without delay

Seven days to act: Govt orders ministries to roll out Gen-Z rehabilitation package...

The government has directed all ministries to implement within seven days a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package for the families of those killed and injured during the Gen-Z movement of September 8-9, 2025.

The government has directed all ministries to implement within seven days a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package for the families of those killed and injured during the Gen-Z movement of September 8-9, 2025.

Kathmandu 13 Jul, 2026

China-sponsored Everest Summiteers Summit draws controversy

China-sponsored Everest Summiteers Summit draws controversy

The Department of Tourism has asked the Nepal Mountaineering Association and the Expedition Operators Association Nepal to furnish their opinions about the Everest Summiteers Summit recently organised by Everest Alliance Nepal in Kathmandu.

The Department of Tourism has asked the Nepal Mountaineering Association and the Expedition Operators Association Nepal to furnish their opinions about the Everest Summiteers Summit recently organised by Everest Alliance Nepal in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 13 Jul, 2026

Department of Passport goes live with new system; public urged to wait out three-month stabilisation period

Department of Passport goes live with new system; public urged to wait out...

Nepal's Department of Passport has launched a new passport service delivery system, with operations beginning today, marking what the department describes as the country's largest-ever data migration in passport management history.

Nepal's Department of Passport has launched a new passport service delivery system, with operations beginning today, marking what the department describes as the country's largest-ever data migration in passport management history.

Kathmandu 13 Jul, 2026

Private schools' umbrella organisation demands removal of equity tax

Private schools' umbrella organisation demands removal of equity tax

Four umbrella organisations of private educational institutions in Nepal have jointly demanded the withdrawal of the newly imposed 3 percent “Equity Education Service Fee” through the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 immediately.

Four umbrella organisations of private educational institutions in Nepal have jointly demanded the withdrawal of the newly imposed 3 percent “Equity Education Service Fee” through the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 immediately.

Kathmandu 12 Jul, 2026

Minister Rawal commits to resolute land title distribution

Minister Rawal commits to resolute land title distribution

A high-level delegation of federal ministers visited the state-run holding centre in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, on Sunday in a rapid response to mounting public and political backlash, assuring displaced landless squatters that the government is actively working to issue permanent land ownership certificates (Lalpurja) as quickly as possible.

A high-level delegation of federal ministers visited the state-run holding centre in Kharipati, Bhaktapur, on Sunday in a rapid response to mounting public and political backlash, assuring displaced landless squatters that the government is actively working to issue permanent land ownership certificates (Lalpurja) as quickly as possible.

Kathmandu 12 Jul, 2026

Dr Tuladhar takes charge as Acting Chief Election Commissioner

Dr Tuladhar takes charge as Acting Chief Election Commissioner

Election Commissioner Dr Janaki Kumari Tuladhar has assumed the role of Acting Chief Election Commissioner following the retirement of Ram Prasad Bhandari on July 7 upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 65.

Election Commissioner Dr Janaki Kumari Tuladhar has assumed the role of Acting Chief Election Commissioner following the retirement of Ram Prasad Bhandari on July 7 upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 65.

Kathmandu 11 Jul, 2026

Self-immolator's tragic death triggers chaos in the Parliament, streets

Self-immolator's tragic death triggers chaos in the Parliament, streets

A tragic dispute over illegal parking in the heart of the capital has spiralled into a full-blown national crisis, claiming the life of a young worker, leading to the arrest of municipal police officers and creating a bitter political tension in the Parliament.

A tragic dispute over illegal parking in the heart of the capital has spiralled into a full-blown national crisis, claiming the life of a young worker, leading to the arrest of municipal police officers and creating a bitter political tension in the Parliament.

Kathmandu 11 Jul, 2026

Kathmandu Metropolitan to support family of self-immolation victim Ganesh Nepali

Kathmandu Metropolitan to support family of self-immolation victim Ganesh Nepali

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has expressed sorrow over the death of Ganesh Nepali, who succumbed to injuries sustained after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has expressed sorrow over the death of Ganesh Nepali, who succumbed to injuries sustained after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction.

Kathmandu 11 Jul, 2026

Energy key to Nepal's economic transformation, industrial growth: PM Shah

Energy key to Nepal's economic transformation, industrial growth: PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the energy sector is central to Nepal's economic transformation, industrialisation, job creation and green growth, while assuring private hydropower developers that the government is committed to addressing longstanding challenges facing the industry.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the energy sector is central to Nepal's economic transformation, industrialisation, job creation and green growth, while assuring private hydropower developers that the government is committed to addressing longstanding challenges facing the industry.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

Tripureshwor burn victim Ganesh Nepali dies during treatment at Bir Hospital

Tripureshwor burn victim Ganesh Nepali dies during treatment at Bir Hospital

Ganesh Nepali, the 25-year-old man who sustained critical burn injuries after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor on Thursday, died during treatment at Bir Hospital on Friday.

Ganesh Nepali, the 25-year-old man who sustained critical burn injuries after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor on Thursday, died during treatment at Bir Hospital on Friday.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

Govt to bear full treatment cost of burn victim, AIIMS transfer awaits stabilisation

Govt to bear full treatment cost of burn victim, AIIMS transfer awaits stabilisation

The government has pledged to bear the full cost of treatment for Ganesh Nepali, who sustained severe burn injuries in Thursday's incident outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, while preparing to transfer him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi once his condition stabilises.

The government has pledged to bear the full cost of treatment for Ganesh Nepali, who sustained severe burn injuries in Thursday's incident outside the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, while preparing to transfer him to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi once his condition stabilises.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

EU launches €5m South Asia energy connectivity project

EU launches €5m South Asia energy connectivity project

The European Union has launched a €5 million regional project aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade among five South Asian countries, including Nepal, to enhance energy security, accelerate renewable energy integration and support sustainable economic growth.

The European Union has launched a €5 million regional project aimed at strengthening cross-border electricity trade among five South Asian countries, including Nepal, to enhance energy security, accelerate renewable energy integration and support sustainable economic growth.

Kathmandu 10 Jul, 2026

PM Shah pledges action on construction sector's long-standing issues

PM Shah pledges action on construction sector's long-standing issues

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has assured construction entrepreneurs that the government is committed to resolving long-standing challenges facing the infrastructure sector to accelerate development and support economic growth.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has assured construction entrepreneurs that the government is committed to resolving long-standing challenges facing the infrastructure sector to accelerate development and support economic growth.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

CIAA files corruption case against eight Civil Service Hospital pharmacy staff over Rs 2.91 crore irregularities

CIAA files corruption case against eight Civil Service Hospital pharmacy staff over...

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against eight pharmacy staff of the Civil Service Hospital in New Baneswor, alleging serious irregularities in medicine procurement and management that caused a public loss of Rs 2,91,34,547.37 — over Rs 2.91 crore.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against eight pharmacy staff of the Civil Service Hospital in New Baneswor, alleging serious irregularities in medicine procurement and management that caused a public loss of Rs 2,91,34,547.37 — over Rs 2.91 crore.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

Opposition renews protest, demands PM clarify border remarks

Opposition renews protest, demands PM clarify border remarks

Proceedings of the House of Representatives were again disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties pressed the government for a clear response over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks concerning the Nepal-India border dispute.

Proceedings of the House of Representatives were again disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties pressed the government for a clear response over Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks concerning the Nepal-India border dispute.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

CIB arrests three in Bal Mandir land lease case

CIB arrests three in Bal Mandir land lease case

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged Bal Mandir land lease irregularities in Naxal.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged Bal Mandir land lease irregularities in Naxal.

Kathmandu 09 Jul, 2026

Govind Bahadur Karki appointed Nepal's new Chief Secretary

Govind Bahadur Karki appointed Nepal's new Chief Secretary

The government on Wednesday appointed Govind Bahadur Karki as the new Chief Secretary, the country's top civil servant.

The government on Wednesday appointed Govind Bahadur Karki as the new Chief Secretary, the country's top civil servant.

Kathmandu 08 Jul, 2026

Nepal Police officers receive mental health, self-care training

Nepal Police officers receive mental health, self-care training

The Zonta Club Kathmandu, in collaboration with Nepal Police, organised a mental health and self-care session for 50 police officers at the Nepal Police Armed Police Battalion No. 1 in Naxal on Monday.

The Zonta Club Kathmandu, in collaboration with Nepal Police, organised a mental health and self-care session for 50 police officers at the Nepal Police Armed Police Battalion No. 1 in Naxal on Monday.

Kathmandu 08 Jul, 2026

Engineers complete NEC-accredited training on digital highway design

Engineers complete NEC-accredited training on digital highway design

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF) Nepal has concluded a four-day Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)-accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programme on "Highway Geometric Design and Digital Modeling", bringing together engineers and professionals from across the country's road sector.

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF) Nepal has concluded a four-day Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)-accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programme on "Highway Geometric Design and Digital Modeling", bringing together engineers and professionals from across the country's road sector.

Kathmandu 07 Jul, 2026