Good governance, elections top govt agenda: PM Karki Good governance, elections top govt agenda: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the interim government is focused on two key priorities—establishing good governance and successfully conducting the upcoming elections. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the interim government is focused on two key priorities—establishing good governance and successfully conducting the upcoming elections. Nepal 17 Dec, 2025
CGIAR launches Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal to boost water, agrifood security CGIAR launches Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal to boost water, agrifood security CGIAR and its partners on Tuesday launched the Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal, a multi-sector platform aimed at accelerating proven innovations in agriculture, water and energy to strengthen food and water security amid growing climate challenges. CGIAR and its partners on Tuesday launched the Scaling Hub South Asia in Nepal, a multi-sector platform aimed at accelerating proven innovations in agriculture, water and energy to strengthen food and water security amid growing climate challenges. Nepal 17 Dec, 2025
Nepal reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on corruption at UN Conference Nepal reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on corruption at UN Conference The government has reaffirmed its firm commitment to launching a nationwide campaign against corruption to strengthen integrity and good governance. The government has reaffirmed its firm commitment to launching a nationwide campaign against corruption to strengthen integrity and good governance. Nepal 17 Dec, 2025
TAAN, KATA sign MoU to boost Nepal-Korea tourism ties TAAN, KATA sign MoU to boost Nepal-Korea tourism ties The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation. The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation. Nepal 16 Dec, 2025
Nationwide Tiger census begins in Nepal; 1,100 camera traps deployed Nationwide Tiger census begins in Nepal; 1,100 camera traps deployed Nepal has officially launched its nationwide tiger census, conducted once every four years, with an inaugural programme held today in Sauraha, Chitwan. Nepal has officially launched its nationwide tiger census, conducted once every four years, with an inaugural programme held today in Sauraha, Chitwan. Nepal 16 Dec, 2025
Mountaineer, tourism entrepreneur Mingma Sherpa resigns from Nepali Congress Mountaineer, tourism entrepreneur Mingma Sherpa resigns from Nepali Congress Mingma Sherpa, a leading entrepreneur and mountaineer from Sankhuwasabha, has resigned from the Nepali Congress, stepping down from his position as a district general convention representative and relinquishing his party membership. Mingma Sherpa, a leading entrepreneur and mountaineer from Sankhuwasabha, has resigned from the Nepali Congress, stepping down from his position as a district general convention representative and relinquishing his party membership. Nepal 16 Dec, 2025
ECN authorizes 31 organizations to observe HoR Elections ECN authorizes 31 organizations to observe HoR Elections The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has granted permission to 31 organizations to observe the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections, scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has granted permission to 31 organizations to observe the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections, scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 16 Dec, 2025
Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026. Nepal 15 Dec, 2025
Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season. A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season. Nepal 15 Dec, 2025
State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State. Nepal 15 Dec, 2025
Nepal to Send Two Elephant Calves to Qatar on December 17 Nepal to Send Two Elephant Calves to Qatar on December 17 Two elephant calves born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are scheduled to be sent to Qatar on December 17. Two elephant calves born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are scheduled to be sent to Qatar on December 17. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
NRN Social Club Oman Submits Memorandum to ILO, Embassy NRN Social Club Oman Submits Memorandum to ILO, Embassy NRN Social Club Oman have submitted a memorandum to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat. NRN Social Club Oman have submitted a memorandum to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
Delayed projects face contract cancellation, says Minister Ghising Delayed projects face contract cancellation, says Minister Ghising Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kul Man Ghising has said the government has no option but to terminate contracts of development projects that remain stalled. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kul Man Ghising has said the government has no option but to terminate contracts of development projects that remain stalled. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
Fire destroys property worth Rs 800,000 in Rautahat Fire destroys property worth Rs 800,000 in Rautahat A fire destroyed property worth around Rs 800,000 after breaking out at a house in Madhopur village of Madhavnarayan Municipality late Friday night. A fire destroyed property worth around Rs 800,000 after breaking out at a house in Madhopur village of Madhavnarayan Municipality late Friday night. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
Election Commission steps up preparations as polls near Election Commission steps up preparations as polls near With 81 days remaining until the House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has intensified preparations, completing the registration of political parties for both direct and proportional representation systems. With 81 days remaining until the House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has intensified preparations, completing the registration of political parties for both direct and proportional representation systems. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
Minister Ghising directs fast-track completion of Muglin–Pokhara road Minister Ghising directs fast-track completion of Muglin–Pokhara road Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has directed the contractor to expedite construction of the under-construction Muglin–Pokhara road, stressing timely completion and smooth traffic management. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has directed the contractor to expedite construction of the under-construction Muglin–Pokhara road, stressing timely completion and smooth traffic management. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
Two-day maiden national conference on invasive alien species management held in Kathmandu Two-day maiden national conference on invasive alien species management held in... The conference aimed to bring together key national stakeholders to exchange scientific knowledge, strengthen institutional collaboration, and develop a unified national approach for the effective management and control of invasive alien species in Nepal. The conference aimed to bring together key national stakeholders to exchange scientific knowledge, strengthen institutional collaboration, and develop a unified national approach for the effective management and control of invasive alien species in Nepal. Nepal 13 Dec, 2025
EOAN reelects leadership team, Damber Parajuli returns as President EOAN reelects leadership team, Damber Parajuli returns as President The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) conducted its annual general meeting in the capital, unanimously reelecting Damber Parajuli as president alongside a full executive committee. The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) conducted its annual general meeting in the capital, unanimously reelecting Damber Parajuli as president alongside a full executive committee. Nepal 13 Dec, 2025
Four new ministers sworn in, cabinet expands to 14 members Four new ministers sworn in, cabinet expands to 14 members Four newly appointed ministers took the oath of office at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday afternoon. Four newly appointed ministers took the oath of office at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday afternoon. Nepal 12 Dec, 2025
Gen-Z must be included in all programmes, says Minister Kharel Gen-Z must be included in all programmes, says Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has emphasized that the participation of Gen-Z should be ensured in every programme, warning that initiatives ignoring their contribution will remain incomplete. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has emphasized that the participation of Gen-Z should be ensured in every programme, warning that initiatives ignoring their contribution will remain incomplete. Nepal 12 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
