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

A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left

A dialogue on what Nepal owes the people who left

On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in?

On the afternoon of May 11, the Ujwal Thapa Foundation convened its fifth dialogue in a series that began with a simple but urgent question: what would it take for Nepalis who left to actually come back, or at the very least, invest in the country they grew up in?

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: Minister Khanal

Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: Minister Khanal

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the Nepali Diaspora in Australia has played an important role in elevating Nepal-Australia relations to greater heights.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, asserted that the Nepali Diaspora in Australia has played an important role in elevating Nepal-Australia relations to greater heights.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Cabinet approves relief, rehabilitation support for displaced riverbank families

Cabinet approves relief, rehabilitation support for displaced riverbank families

The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation support to families displaced during the removal of vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.

The government has decided to provide relief and rehabilitation support to families displaced during the removal of vulnerable settlements along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Nepal's 33rd Chief Justice

Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Nepal's 33rd Chief Justice

Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.

Newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas.

Kathmandu 20 May, 2026

Parliamentary committee unanimously endorses proposed Chief Justice Sharma

Parliamentary committee unanimously endorses proposed Chief Justice Sharma

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed the name of proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed the name of proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.

Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

Parliamentary hearing of proposed Chief Justice Sharma begins

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.

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has begun the hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma.

Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

Amrit Jha still in Iran custody; release report premature, says MoFA

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.

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.

Kathmandu 19 May, 2026

Three months on, Bhaisepati residents still waiting as drainage work stalls

Three months on, Bhaisepati residents still waiting as drainage work stalls

When Rupy Singh's husband fell ill late one night recently, getting him to a hospital should have been simple.

When Rupy Singh's husband fell ill late one night recently, getting him to a hospital should have been simple.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

HoR meeting begins amid protest by Shram Sanskriti Party

HoR meeting begins amid protest by Shram Sanskriti Party

The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament began today amid protest from lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party.

The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament began today amid protest from lawmakers of the Shram Sanskriti Party.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today

Both Houses of the Federal Parliament to convene today

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today.

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to be held today.

Kathmandu 18 May, 2026

Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day

Traffic police book 2,029 rule violators in a day

​​​​​​​A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.

​​​​​​​A total of 2,029 motorists were penalised for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours.

Kathmandu 17 May, 2026

'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to succeed'

'MoSTI must interlink entrepreneurship, science diplomacy and Nepali diaspora to...

Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.

Former minister for environment, science, and technology, Ganesh Shah, has welcomed the establishment of the new Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MoSTI) but believes it will only succeed if it is transformed into a truly cross-cutting institution linked to entrepreneurship, science diplomacy, and the Nepali diaspora.

Kathmandu 17 May, 2026

British Council calls for language-responsive education systems

British Council calls for language-responsive education systems

The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.

The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.

Kathmandu 16 May, 2026

Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools

Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.

Kathmandu 16 May, 2026

Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe

Supreme Court orders NIMB CEO Pandey's release, bars foreign travel pending probe

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation.

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of Nepal Investment Mega Bank CEO Jyoti Prakash Pandey on personal recognisance, ruling that there were no grounds to keep him in custody during the investigation.

Kathmandu 15 May, 2026

Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor

Prof Dr Wagle appointed Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor

Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Prof Dr Rishikesh Wagle has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Kathmandu 15 May, 2026

Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and detached from reality'

Sunil Bahadur Thapa slams government policies and programmes 'directionless and...

National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”

National Assembly member Sunil Bahadur Thapa today launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed policies and programmes for fiscal year 2026/27, accusing the administration of being “directionless, unrealistic and detached from the country’s ground realities.”

Kathmandu 15 May, 2026

Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt

Police overreach? Jyoti Pandey arrest sparks banking revolt

The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles.

The arrest of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Chief Executive Officer Jyoti Prakash Pandey over the auction of collateral linked to defunct Smart Telecom has triggered widespread criticism from the banking industry, legal experts and business circles.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026

WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields

WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 honours exceptional women across diverse fields

Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service.

Media 9, publisher of Business 360 and WOW, organised the WOW Women Achievers Awards 2026 in Kathmandu, recognising outstanding women whose contributions to society span leadership, courage, creativity and service.

Kathmandu 14 May, 2026