Balananda Sharma sworn in; joins Karki Cabinet as Foreign Minister Balananda Sharma sworn in; joins Karki Cabinet as Foreign Minister Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma was sworn into office on Thursday, taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas. Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma was sworn into office on Thursday, taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas. Nepal 26 Dec, 2025
Drunk driving linked to 225 road accidents nationwide in a month, six killed Drunk driving linked to 225 road accidents nationwide in a month, six killed Driving under the influence of alcohol (Ma.Pa.Se) caused 225 vehicle accidents across Nepal in the month of Mangsir (FY 2082/83), resulting in six deaths and 295 injuries, according to data released by Nepal Police. Driving under the influence of alcohol (Ma.Pa.Se) caused 225 vehicle accidents across Nepal in the month of Mangsir (FY 2082/83), resulting in six deaths and 295 injuries, according to data released by Nepal Police. Nepal 26 Dec, 2025
Orange festival in Muglin from today Orange festival in Muglin from today The second Ichchhakamana Orange Festival and Food Festival begins today. The second Ichchhakamana Orange Festival and Food Festival begins today. Nepal 26 Dec, 2025
Global IME Bank, DAI–Uday Project partner to boost SME Financing in Koshi Global IME Bank, DAI–Uday Project partner to boost SME Financing in Koshi Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the DAI–Uday Project to expand access to credit for small and micro enterprises across Koshi Province. Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the DAI–Uday Project to expand access to credit for small and micro enterprises across Koshi Province. Nepal 26 Dec, 2025
PM Karki extends Christmas Day greetings PM Karki extends Christmas Day greetings Christians across the world, including in Nepal, are celebrating Christmas today, December 25. Christians across the world, including in Nepal, are celebrating Christmas today, December 25. Nepal 25 Dec, 2025
Urban Development Minister Briefs on Work Carried Out in First 100 Days in Office Urban Development Minister Briefs on Work Carried Out in First 100 Days in Office Minister Ghising said that the reconstruction of 140 government buildings that sustained minor damage (green category) during the movement has reached its final stage. Minister Ghising said that the reconstruction of 140 government buildings that sustained minor damage (green category) during the movement has reached its final stage. Nepal 24 Dec, 2025
SC to hear HoR reinstatement petitions collectively SC to hear HoR reinstatement petitions collectively The Supreme Court has decided to conduct a consolidated hearing on writ petitions seeking the reinstatement of the House of Representatives (HoR). The Supreme Court has decided to conduct a consolidated hearing on writ petitions seeking the reinstatement of the House of Representatives (HoR). Nepal 24 Dec, 2025
Nearly 825 kg of marijuana seized, one arrested in Saptari Nearly 825 kg of marijuana seized, one arrested in Saptari Police have arrested a man with around 825 kilograms of marijuana from Chhinnamasta Rural Municipality–4 in Saptari district, on Wednesday morning. Police have arrested a man with around 825 kilograms of marijuana from Chhinnamasta Rural Municipality–4 in Saptari district, on Wednesday morning. Nepal 24 Dec, 2025
Govt's primary responsibility is to conduct elections: Home Minister Aryal Govt's primary responsibility is to conduct elections: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government’s foremost responsibility is to successfully conduct the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government’s foremost responsibility is to successfully conduct the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. Nepal 24 Dec, 2025
India-supported school building lays foundation stone in Gulmi India-supported school building lays foundation stone in Gulmi The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Ninyukharka Secondary School in Dhurkot Rural Municipality–3, Gulmi, was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-supported development initiative. The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Ninyukharka Secondary School in Dhurkot Rural Municipality–3, Gulmi, was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-supported development initiative. Nepal 24 Dec, 2025
Passport Department assures smooth supply after receiving additional booklets Passport Department assures smooth supply after receiving additional booklets The Department of Passports has announced that passport printing and distribution will continue smoothly after receiving an additional 396,000 passport booklets under an interim supply arrangement approved by the Government of Nepal. The Department of Passports has announced that passport printing and distribution will continue smoothly after receiving an additional 396,000 passport booklets under an interim supply arrangement approved by the Government of Nepal. Nepal 24 Dec, 2025
MCA-Nepal signs USD 23.66 million contracts for road maintenance projects MCA-Nepal signs USD 23.66 million contracts for road maintenance projects Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts worth USD 23.66 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact for major road upgrading and maintenance works. Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has signed two contracts worth USD 23.66 million under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact for major road upgrading and maintenance works. Nepal 23 Dec, 2025
Political parties bat for restoration of House if polls not held on time Political parties bat for restoration of House if polls not held on time With the preparations under way for the upcoming polls, majority of political party leaders have stressed that the government, the Election Commission and all political parties should work together to ensure that the March 5 elections take place on time. With the preparations under way for the upcoming polls, majority of political party leaders have stressed that the government, the Election Commission and all political parties should work together to ensure that the March 5 elections take place on time. Nepal 23 Dec, 2025
Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21. A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality. A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics. Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention. General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities. Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities. Nepal 22 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
