Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh set to join Cabinet as industry minister Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh set to join Cabinet as industry minister Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh is set to be appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. Dr. Amresh Kumar Singh is set to be appointed Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the government led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Ministers of Balen-led cabinet Ministers of Balen-led cabinet With the appointment of Balendra (Balen) Shah as Nepal's prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalised the names of some ministers. With the appointment of Balendra (Balen) Shah as Nepal's prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has finalised the names of some ministers. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Balen appointed Prime Minister of Nepal Balen appointed Prime Minister of Nepal The country got a new and 47th prime minister today as the president, Ramchandra Paudel, appointed Balendra (Balen) Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, today as per Article 76 (1) of the constitution of Nepal. The country got a new and 47th prime minister today as the president, Ramchandra Paudel, appointed Balendra (Balen) Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, today as per Article 76 (1) of the constitution of Nepal. Nepal 27 Mar, 2026
Over 63 HoR members take oath in mother tongues Over 63 HoR members take oath in mother tongues Senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the members at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar. Senior-most HoR member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath to the members at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
NC to strengthen ties with Nepali diaspora worldwide, says NC Prez Thapa NC to strengthen ties with Nepali diaspora worldwide, says NC Prez Thapa President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stated that the party will work to connect people of Nepali origin living across the globe. President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stated that the party will work to connect people of Nepali origin living across the globe. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung The probe commission formed under former Judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has recommended criminal indictment against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and then Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung under Section 181 and 182 of National Penal Code for not preventing killings of Gen Z protesters on September 8. The probe commission formed under former Judge Gauri Bahadur Karki has recommended criminal indictment against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and then Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung under Section 181 and 182 of National Penal Code for not preventing killings of Gen Z protesters on September 8. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Newly elected HoR members to take oath today Newly elected HoR members to take oath today Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Newly elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are set to take the oath of office and secrecy today. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
7,231 disaster incidents across the country in 11 months 7,231 disaster incidents across the country in 11 months A total of 7,231 disaster incidents have occurred across the country in the past 11 months. A total of 7,231 disaster incidents have occurred across the country in the past 11 months. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for underserved communities Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for... Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
PM Karki decides to make three important documents public PM Karki decides to make three important documents public Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated 51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years 18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs 15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New York Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New... Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
