'MOFA Mitra' mobile app launched for online consular services

'MOFA Mitra' mobile app launched for online consular services

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal on Tuesday launched the ‘MOFA Mitra’ mobile application aimed at providing online consular services to Nepalis living abroad.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal on Tuesday launched the ‘MOFA Mitra’ mobile application aimed at providing online consular services to Nepalis living abroad.

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

Nepal, South Korea discuss regional cooperation in South Asia

Nepal, South Korea discuss regional cooperation in South Asia

The Embassy of the South Korea in Nepal and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly organised a seminar on enhancing regional integration and cooperation in South Asia in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

The Embassy of the South Korea in Nepal and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly organised a seminar on enhancing regional integration and cooperation in South Asia in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

Third Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition set for May 28-29 in Thamel

Third Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition set for May 28-29 in...

The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition is set to take place at Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel on May 28 and 29,

The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Lead Climbing Competition is set to take place at Astrek Climbing Wall in Thamel on May 28 and 29,

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

PM Shah reiterates commitment to governance, economic reforms

PM Shah reiterates commitment to governance, economic reforms

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is committed to improving the daily living standards of Nepali citizens through visible and practical reforms.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is committed to improving the daily living standards of Nepali citizens through visible and practical reforms.

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

NTB, UNDP discuss five-year strategic plan to advance sustainable tourism

NTB, UNDP discuss five-year strategic plan to advance sustainable tourism

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the UNDP have jointly conducted a discussion to devise a five-year strategic plan for promotion of sustainable tourism.

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the UNDP have jointly conducted a discussion to devise a five-year strategic plan for promotion of sustainable tourism.

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

PM has no immediate plan for foreign visit, to meet EU team today

PM has no immediate plan for foreign visit, to meet EU team today

Amid the ongoing headlines about Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane’s visit to India in the first week of June, the Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has stated that Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s current top priority is to focus solely on the government’s performance, and that the party chair’s visit to India has no connection to the prime minister.

Amid the ongoing headlines about Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane’s visit to India in the first week of June, the Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has stated that Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s current top priority is to focus solely on the government’s performance, and that the party chair’s visit to India has no connection to the prime minister.

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

Pilot allegedly went overseas after receiving $8000 training allowance

Pilot allegedly went overseas after receiving $8000 training allowance

Serious concerns have emerged within Nepal Airlines regarding the appointment of First Officer Roshan Koirala, the Airbus A320 induction process, and financial decisions linked to pilot training, with a USD 8,000 duty allowance payment now becoming the centre of scrutiny.

Serious concerns have emerged within Nepal Airlines regarding the appointment of First Officer Roshan Koirala, the Airbus A320 induction process, and financial decisions linked to pilot training, with a USD 8,000 duty allowance payment now becoming the centre of scrutiny.

Kathmandu 26 May, 2026

PM Shah to meet EU envoys tomorrow

PM Shah to meet EU envoys tomorrow

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with non-resident ambassadors and heads of missions of European Union (EU) member nations on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with non-resident ambassadors and heads of missions of European Union (EU) member nations on Tuesday.

Kathmandu 25 May, 2026

'UK will remain a valuable and reliable education partner for Nepal'

'UK will remain a valuable and reliable education partner for Nepal'

During high-level discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs in Kathmandu today, the UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, emphasised the growing importance of Nepal-UK collaboration in skills and education.

During high-level discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs in Kathmandu today, the UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, emphasised the growing importance of Nepal-UK collaboration in skills and education.

Kathmandu 25 May, 2026

Pakistani Embassy hosts essay and speech competition in Kathmandu

Pakistani Embassy hosts essay and speech competition in Kathmandu

The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organised award ceremonies for the 13th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 9th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition-2026 on May 19.

Kathmandu 25 May, 2026

UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership

UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.

Kathmandu 24 May, 2026

KDC drops charges of organised crime, money laundering against defendants

KDC drops charges of organised crime, money laundering against defendants

The charges of organised crime and money laundering will be dropped against all defendants in Kaski’s Suryadarshan Cooperatives case, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and absconding Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai. The Kaski District Court has granted permission to withdraw these two charges, in line with the petition filed by RSP Chair Lamichhane.

The charges of organised crime and money laundering will be dropped against all defendants in Kaski’s Suryadarshan Cooperatives case, including Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane and absconding Gitendra Babu (GB) Rai. The Kaski District Court has granted permission to withdraw these two charges, in line with the petition filed by RSP Chair Lamichhane.

Kathmandu 23 May, 2026

PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest

PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest

The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.

The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.

Kathmandu 22 May, 2026

218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities

218 people apply for Vice Chancellor of various varsities

The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities.

The Selection and Recommendation Committee has begun studying the applications of a total of 218 candidates for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions of eight different universities.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

SC recalls late Justice Pradhan's contribution

SC recalls late Justice Pradhan's contribution

The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20.

The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament

Shram Sanskriti Party demands regular presence of PM, ministers in parliament

Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views.

Soon after the beginning of today's meeting of the House of Representatives, lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party stood up from their seats and demanded Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to allocate time to put forth their views.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

Digital platform launched to boost public participation in lawmaking

Digital platform launched to boost public participation in lawmaking

The government has launched a digital platform aimed at increasing citizens’ participation in the lawmaking process.

The government has launched a digital platform aimed at increasing citizens’ participation in the lawmaking process.

Kathmandu 21 May, 2026

Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina

Govt committed to press freedom: Communications Minister Timilsina

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina has said the government has no intention of curtailing press freedom and remains committed to protecting constitutional rights related to the media.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Labour Minister Yadav vows action against foreign employment fraud

Labour Minister Yadav vows action against foreign employment fraud

Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav has said the government would intensify efforts to control fraud and cheating in the foreign employment sector.

Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment Ramji Yadav has said the government would intensify efforts to control fraud and cheating in the foreign employment sector.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal

Diaspora dialogue at Stanford discusses knowledge engagement for Nepal

A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area.

A high-level policy dialogue on strengthening diaspora engagement and knowledge partnerships for Nepal was held at Stanford University on May 15, bringing together Nepali-origin professionals, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs from across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026