Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by three days Special Court extends UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel's remand by three days The Special Court on Monday extended the remand of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by three days, allowing investigators to continue probing a money laundering case against him. The Special Court on Monday extended the remand of former finance minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel by three days, allowing investigators to continue probing a money laundering case against him. Kathmandu 29 Jun, 2026
Four ex-PMs share stage at Madan Bhandari event Four ex-PMs share stage at Madan Bhandari event In a dramatic development and amid speculations of a possible communist alliance, four former prime ministers of the Communist Party were seen on a common platform today at a symposium titled ‘Nepal’s Communist Movement and Popular Leader Madan Bhandari’. In a dramatic development and amid speculations of a possible communist alliance, four former prime ministers of the Communist Party were seen on a common platform today at a symposium titled ‘Nepal’s Communist Movement and Popular Leader Madan Bhandari’. Kathmandu 29 Jun, 2026
RPP PP leader Gyanendra Shahi calls for equal accountability of state, citizens RPP PP leader Gyanendra Shahi calls for equal accountability of state, citizens Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) parliamentary party leader Gyanendra Shahi has said the state should be held accountable alongside citizens if the government introduces stricter penalties for traffic rule violations. Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) parliamentary party leader Gyanendra Shahi has said the state should be held accountable alongside citizens if the government introduces stricter penalties for traffic rule violations. Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2026
Nepal, France lead regional push against illegal waste trafficking Nepal, France lead regional push against illegal waste trafficking Nepal and France have stepped up regional cooperation to combat illegal waste trafficking by bringing together customs, security and environmental authorities from South and Southeast Asia to strengthen cross-border enforcement against environmental crime. Nepal and France have stepped up regional cooperation to combat illegal waste trafficking by bringing together customs, security and environmental authorities from South and Southeast Asia to strengthen cross-border enforcement against environmental crime. Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2026
AI can spread facts and fake news alike, Swiss envoy tells journalism students AI can spread facts and fake news alike, Swiss envoy tells journalism students Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Dr Danielle Meuwly said that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to amplify both credible information and misinformation, stressing that critical thinking and fact-checking have become more important than ever in the digital age. Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Dr Danielle Meuwly said that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to amplify both credible information and misinformation, stressing that critical thinking and fact-checking have become more important than ever in the digital age. Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2026
Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice Judiciary, media complement each other: Chief Justice Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice. Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has said the judiciary and the media are complementary institutions that share the common responsibility of safeguarding citizens' rights and ensuring justice. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026
SC to hear UML vice chair Paudel's habeas corpus petition on June 30 SC to hear UML vice chair Paudel's habeas corpus petition on June 30 The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for June 30 on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of CPN-UML Vice-chair and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, challenging his detention. The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for June 30 on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of CPN-UML Vice-chair and former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, challenging his detention. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026
ISKCON Nepal denies cover-up and abuse charges at Budhanilkantha Gurukul ISKCON Nepal denies cover-up and abuse charges at Budhanilkantha Gurukul The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Nepal has rebutted the cover-up and accusations of child abuse through a point-by-point response to a series of front-page reports published by The Himalayan Times on June 14, 2026, which have exposed serious child abuse, sexual misconduct, and institutional cover-ups at its Bhaktivedanta Gurukul based in Budhanilkantha. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Nepal has rebutted the cover-up and accusations of child abuse through a point-by-point response to a series of front-page reports published by The Himalayan Times on June 14, 2026, which have exposed serious child abuse, sexual misconduct, and institutional cover-ups at its Bhaktivedanta Gurukul based in Budhanilkantha. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026
Police arrest 18 operators of unregistered consultancies in Kathmandu Valley crackdown Police arrest 18 operators of unregistered consultancies in Kathmandu Valley... Nepal Police have arrested 18 operators and representatives of 15 unregistered education consultancies operating in the Kathmandu Valley as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating without completing the required legal procedures. Nepal Police have arrested 18 operators and representatives of 15 unregistered education consultancies operating in the Kathmandu Valley as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating without completing the required legal procedures. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026
House meeting deferred again amid RSP ceneral Convention House meeting deferred again amid RSP ceneral Convention The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed for the second time this week, delaying discussion and endorsement of several key government bills, including the Economic Bill, 2083. The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed for the second time this week, delaying discussion and endorsement of several key government bills, including the Economic Bill, 2083. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026
Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control drive Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control... With the monsoon raising the risk of dengue transmission, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a large-scale community mobilisation campaign. A total of 1,650 trained personnel will fan out across all 32 wards to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites. With the monsoon raising the risk of dengue transmission, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a large-scale community mobilisation campaign. A total of 1,650 trained personnel will fan out across all 32 wards to search for and destroy mosquito breeding sites. Kathmandu 26 Jun, 2026
Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in Kathmandu Nepal's first NEC-accredited CPD Training on contract management concludes in... The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC). The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms Nepal (SCAEF Nepal) has successfully concluded a three-day professional training programme on contract management under the FIDIC Red Book 2017, marking the country's first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training accredited by the Nepal Engineering Council (NEC). Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026
Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid student protests Education minister defends grade 12 results, announces verification committee amid... Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste. Education, Science and Technology Minister and Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel has defended the publication process of the Grade 12 examination results, stating that the results were released on time through improved administrative efficiency rather than haste. Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026
Oli's name surfaces in passport contract scam Oli's name surfaces in passport contract scam In a major development in the high-profile passport printing scam, it has been revealed that then-prime minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli personally directed officials to divide the multi-billion-rupee e-passport procurement project into two distinct contract packages. In a major development in the high-profile passport printing scam, it has been revealed that then-prime minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli personally directed officials to divide the multi-billion-rupee e-passport procurement project into two distinct contract packages. Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026
Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur Bird flu tightens grip on valley, over 48,000 chickens culled in Bhaktapur Bird flu continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley, with authorities culling more than 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur after outbreaks were confirmed at several poultry farms. Bird flu continues to spread across the Kathmandu Valley, with authorities culling more than 48,000 chickens in Bhaktapur after outbreaks were confirmed at several poultry farms. Kathmandu 25 Jun, 2026
Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's arrest Habeas Corpus petition filed in Supreme Court challenging UML leader Bishnu Paudel's... A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal. A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the arrest of CPN-UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel, calling his detention illegal. Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026
House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday House of Representatives meeting postponed to Friday The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday. The meeting of the House of Representatives, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed by a day and will now be held on Friday. Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026
Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future Everest Summiteers Summit calls for united action on Himalayan future The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas. The Everest Summiteers Summit (ESS) 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with a call for stronger global collaboration to address climate change, sustainable tourism, mountain safety and the long-term resilience of the Himalayas. Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026
Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch Over 3,300 Kathmandu vehicles now under camera, GPS watch Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say. Step onto a public vehicle in the Kathmandu Valley these days, and chances are you're being watched - for your own safety, officials say. Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2026
EU launches new aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu EU launches new aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu The European Union has launched two new regional aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu under the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project to strengthen aviation cooperation with Nepal and South Asia. The European Union has launched two new regional aviation safety initiatives in Kathmandu under the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project to strengthen aviation cooperation with Nepal and South Asia. Kathmandu 23 Jun, 2026
Nepal 1,454kg marijuana recovered during operation in Inaruwa Police have arrested a man and seized 1,454.87kg of marijuana in Inaruwa Municipality-10 of Sunsari district.
Sports Dharan Sports Forum to honour athletes, push professional sports The Dharan Sports Forum is set to organise the third edition of the Dharan Sports Award on October 29, with a focus on recognising athletes and promoting the professional development of sports in the city.
Nepal Two child rape cases reported in Bara within 24 hours, two held Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 75-year-old man in connection with separate alleged rape cases involving two five-year-old girls in Jitpur-Simara Sub-Metropolitan City within a 24-hour period.
Nepal Japan provides $1m emergency grant for flood-hit communities The Government of Japan has provided a $1 million emergency grant through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support communities affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal.
Nepal NCRC, MITGF plan long-term support for children affected by Bhotekoshi flood The National Child Rights Council (NCRC) and MIT Group Foundation (MITGF) Co have agreed to establish a long-term support programme for children who lost one or both parents in the 2026 Bhotekoshi floods.
Nepal 11 more bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel A joint search and rescue team has recovered 11 more bodies from the Audit-3 tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, where people went missing following the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
Kathmandu PM Shah to address UN General Debate on September 24 Prime Minister Balendra Shah will leave for New York on September 22 to lead Nepal’s delegation to the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
World Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126 people still missing, officials said.
Health Baglung records Nepal's highest dengue caseload, scrub typhus surge Nepal’s monsoon-season surge in mosquito- and mite-borne disease has hit Baglung hardest, where a record dengue caseload is now running alongside a scrub typhus outbreak that has grown more than 56-fold within a year.