'Stances of Balen and Lamichhane questionable' 'Stances of Balen and Lamichhane questionable' While social media is abuzz with news of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s agreement on the seven points, experts are concerned about their political positions on various issues, including federalism, secularism, inclusion and republicanism. While social media is abuzz with news of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane’s agreement on the seven points, experts are concerned about their political positions on various issues, including federalism, secularism, inclusion and republicanism. Nepal 30 Dec, 2025
NAST organizes Ecosystem-based Adaptation research findings symposium in Kathmandu NAST organizes Ecosystem-based Adaptation research findings symposium in Kathmandu The event was hosted by NCCKMC and the Science and Technology Information Management System Centre (STISC), in collaboration with NAST under the EbA Research Grants Project. The event was hosted by NCCKMC and the Science and Technology Information Management System Centre (STISC), in collaboration with NAST under the EbA Research Grants Project. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Lekhak: I Did Not Order Force During Gen Z Protests Lekhak: I Did Not Order Force During Gen Z Protests Outgoing Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that he did not issue any written or verbal order to use force during the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and 9. Outgoing Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that he did not issue any written or verbal order to use force during the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and 9. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
DoI to Launch Foreign Citizen Management System from January 1 DoI to Launch Foreign Citizen Management System from January 1 The Department of Immigration has announced plans to launch the Foreign Citizen Management Information System from January 1, 2026. The Department of Immigration has announced plans to launch the Foreign Citizen Management Information System from January 1, 2026. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Construction of 15-bed hospital in Budhiganga Municipality stalled Construction of 15-bed hospital in Budhiganga Municipality stalled Construction of a 15-bed hospital planned in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has come to a standstill despite the expiry of the project deadline, raising concerns over contractor performance, site selection, and public spending. Construction of a 15-bed hospital planned in Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has come to a standstill despite the expiry of the project deadline, raising concerns over contractor performance, site selection, and public spending. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Two arrested with 521 kg of marijuana in Morang Two arrested with 521 kg of marijuana in Morang Police have arrested two people with a large consignment of marijuana during a late-night operation in Morang district on Sunday. Police have arrested two people with a large consignment of marijuana during a late-night operation in Morang district on Sunday. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Interpol Red Notice fugitive arrested in UAE, repatriated to Nepal Interpol Red Notice fugitive arrested in UAE, repatriated to Nepal A fugitive wanted in multiple criminal cases and listed under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and brought back to Nepal for legal action, Nepal Police said. A fugitive wanted in multiple criminal cases and listed under an Interpol Red Notice has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and brought back to Nepal for legal action, Nepal Police said. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Sweeping change imperative in politics: Minister Kharel Sweeping change imperative in politics: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said politics needs a sweeping change. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said politics needs a sweeping change. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
RPP Dhankuta submits candidate list for HoR Election RPP Dhankuta submits candidate list for HoR Election The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) District Working Committee of Dhankuta has submitted its recommended list of candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) District Working Committee of Dhankuta has submitted its recommended list of candidates for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Kathmandu to host Everest Summiteers Summit 2026 on International Everest Day Kathmandu to host Everest Summiteers Summit 2026 on International Everest Day Kathmandu will host the second edition of the Everest Summiteers Summit on May 27, 2026, with organisers placing strong emphasis on Himalayan innovation, sustainability and the future of high-altitude expeditions. Kathmandu will host the second edition of the Everest Summiteers Summit on May 27, 2026, with organisers placing strong emphasis on Himalayan innovation, sustainability and the future of high-altitude expeditions. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
EC sets Rs 350,000 spending cap for National Assembly candidates EC sets Rs 350,000 spending cap for National Assembly candidates The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the maximum election expenditure limit for candidates contesting the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election at Rs 350,000. The Election Commission (EC) has fixed the maximum election expenditure limit for candidates contesting the upcoming National Assembly (NA) election at Rs 350,000. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
Nepali guides receive Korea's Golden Ice Axe for Mera Peak recovery Nepali guides receive Korea's Golden Ice Axe for Mera Peak recovery Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe for their role in a high-risk body recovery operation on Mera Peak last October, marking the first time Nepali climbers have received the country’s highest mountaineering honour. Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded South Korea’s prestigious Golden Ice Axe for their role in a high-risk body recovery operation on Mera Peak last October, marking the first time Nepali climbers have received the country’s highest mountaineering honour. Nepal 29 Dec, 2025
RPP to actively contest HoR election, says Lingden RPP to actively contest HoR election, says Lingden Addressing the RPP Morang District convention in Biratnagar on Sunday, Chairman Lingden stated that the party would not shy away from contesting the election. Addressing the RPP Morang District convention in Biratnagar on Sunday, Chairman Lingden stated that the party would not shy away from contesting the election. Nepal 28 Dec, 2025
SC extends statute of limitation and case timelines until January 14 SC extends statute of limitation and case timelines until January 14 The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the statute of limitation, procedural time limits, and appearance dates for ongoing cases. The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the statute of limitation, procedural time limits, and appearance dates for ongoing cases. Nepal 28 Dec, 2025
'Practical cooperation in economy, trade yielded fruitful results on Nepal-China relations' 'Practical cooperation in economy, trade yielded fruitful results on Nepal-China... Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has said that Nepal has always valued its relation with China as a friendly neighbour and strategic partner, and a fellow developing country. Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives (HoR) Indira Ranamagar has said that Nepal has always valued its relation with China as a friendly neighbour and strategic partner, and a fellow developing country. Nepal 28 Dec, 2025
HoR election in 67 days: Nearly 18.9 million voters on final roll HoR election in 67 days: Nearly 18.9 million voters on final roll With just 67 days remaining until the general election for the House of Representatives (HoR), nearly 18.9 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the polls scheduled for March 5, 2026, according to the Election Commission (EC). With just 67 days remaining until the general election for the House of Representatives (HoR), nearly 18.9 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the polls scheduled for March 5, 2026, according to the Election Commission (EC). Nepal 28 Dec, 2025
Balen and Rabi ink seven-point agreement Balen and Rabi ink seven-point agreement Following a series of meetings and dialogues, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair finally inked a seven-point deal today. Following a series of meetings and dialogues, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair finally inked a seven-point deal today. Nepal 28 Dec, 2025
Boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery kills one, injures six in Rautahat Boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery kills one, injures six in Rautahat A boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery in Katahariya Municipality of Rautahat district claimed the life of one worker and left six others seriously injured on Saturday morning, police said. A boiler explosion at Jyoti Distillery in Katahariya Municipality of Rautahat district claimed the life of one worker and left six others seriously injured on Saturday morning, police said. Nepal 27 Dec, 2025
Nation will move forward in a new vein: Minister Ghising Nation will move forward in a new vein: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and patron of Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has said that the country will now move forward with a new mindset, new leadership and a new direction. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and patron of Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising, has said that the country will now move forward with a new mindset, new leadership and a new direction. Nepal 27 Dec, 2025
Elections will not be postponed at any cost, says PM Karki Elections will not be postponed at any cost, says PM Karki Describing elections as an opportunity to present ideologies to the people and seek their mandate, PM Karki urged all stakeholders to make the March 5 election a success. Describing elections as an opportunity to present ideologies to the people and seek their mandate, PM Karki urged all stakeholders to make the March 5 election a success. Nepal 26 Dec, 2025
Nepal Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building.
Nepal President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan.
Health HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.
Nepal One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning.
Nepal PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme.
Nepal More women than men in PR closed list for HoR elections With 29 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation (PR) system showing a higher number of women candidates than men.
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
