Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers... Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report. Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report. Nepal 2 h ago
Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market. The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market. Nepal 7 h ago
Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend. Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend. Nepal 7 h ago
Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers. Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers. Nepal 8 h ago
Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents. A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents. Nepal 9 h ago
Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day. Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day. Nepal 1d ago
Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes. Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes. Nepal 1d ago
Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues. Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues. Nepal 1d ago
TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns TU vice-chancellor, rector and registrar resigns The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem. The vice chancellor and all three of Tribhuvan University's office holders have resigned in tandem. Nepal 1d ago
Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20 Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20 The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday. The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that claimed 20 lives on Thursday. Nepal 1d ago
FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs FM Khanal urges Ukraine to release Nepali nationals held as POWs Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine. Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the issue of Nepali nationals detained in Ukraine. Nepal 1d ago
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli and Workers' Day observed nationwide Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals. Multiple national and international observances—including the 2570th Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli Parva of the Kirant community, and the 137th International Workers’ Day—are being marked across Nepal on Friday with various programmes and rituals. Nepal 1d ago
2,634 tourists visit Shuklaphanta National Park in six months 2,634 tourists visit Shuklaphanta National Park in six months A total of 2,634 tourists visited Shuklaphanta National Park in the first six months of the current fiscal year. A total of 2,634 tourists visited Shuklaphanta National Park in the first six months of the current fiscal year. Nepal 1d ago
SC issues mandamus to conclude long-pending transitional justice process SC issues mandamus to conclude long-pending transitional justice process According to the court, the third amendment to the Act relating to transitional justice mechanisms, 2081 (BS), aligns with international standards, Supreme Court verdicts and existing laws. According to the court, the third amendment to the Act relating to transitional justice mechanisms, 2081 (BS), aligns with international standards, Supreme Court verdicts and existing laws. Nepal 1d ago
1,460 escaped prisoners rearrested in Sudurpaschim in nine months 1,460 escaped prisoners rearrested in Sudurpaschim in nine months Police have arrested 1,460 escaped prisoners in Sudurpaschim Province over the past nine months. Police have arrested 1,460 escaped prisoners in Sudurpaschim Province over the past nine months. Nepal 1d ago
President Paudel issues Cooperative Ordinance President Paudel issues Cooperative Ordinance President Ramchandra Paudel issued the Cooperative (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, on Thursday afternoon. President Ramchandra Paudel issued the Cooperative (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, on Thursday afternoon. Nepal 2d ago
Nearly 400 illegal structures to be demolished along Bagmati Canal in Rautahat Nearly 400 illegal structures to be demolished along Bagmati Canal in Rautahat Authorities have begun demolishing nearly 400 illegally built huts and properties along the Bagmati Irrigation Canal in Chandrapur Municipality-5 and -6, ending a 28-year-long encroachment. Authorities have begun demolishing nearly 400 illegally built huts and properties along the Bagmati Irrigation Canal in Chandrapur Municipality-5 and -6, ending a 28-year-long encroachment. Nepal 2d ago
Ordinances to end deadlock, not serve vested interests, says PM's advisor Ordinances to end deadlock, not serve vested interests, says PM's advisor Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor Asim Shah has come out in defence of the government's sweeping package of ordinances, pushing back against criticism by arguing the measures are rooted in democratic values and aimed squarely at unblocking a public service delivery system long paralysed by political appointments and legal bottlenecks. Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor Asim Shah has come out in defence of the government's sweeping package of ordinances, pushing back against criticism by arguing the measures are rooted in democratic values and aimed squarely at unblocking a public service delivery system long paralysed by political appointments and legal bottlenecks. Nepal 2d ago
40km Dhan Khola–Lamahi road section upgrade begins under MCA-Nepal 40km Dhan Khola–Lamahi road section upgrade begins under MCA-Nepal The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Wednesday formally launched the upgradation of the 40-kilometre Dhan Khola–Lamahi road section along the East–West Highway. The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Wednesday formally launched the upgradation of the 40-kilometre Dhan Khola–Lamahi road section along the East–West Highway. Nepal 29 Apr, 2026
Japan, UNDP launch $1.29m project to boost urban climate resilience in Dhangadhi Japan, UNDP launch $1.29m project to boost urban climate resilience in Dhangadhi The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a USD 1.296 million project to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City. The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a USD 1.296 million project to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City. Nepal 29 Apr, 2026
Nepal Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.
Photo Gallery In Picture: A fog covered morning in Gulmi A fog-covered settlement viewed from Resunga, a tourist destination in Gulmi, on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu Encroached settlements being cleared in Swayambhu, Balaju and Devinagar The work of clearing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributary rivers in the Kathmandu Valley continues on Saturday.
Nepal Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market.
Nepal Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend.
Nepal Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers.
Nepal Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day.
Nepal Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes.
