Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists 'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
"I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage "I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Seven arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Seven arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Seven individuals have been arrested from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs, Nepal Police said on Sunday. Seven individuals have been arrested from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs, Nepal Police said on Sunday. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Seven people die in separate road accidents Seven people die in separate road accidents At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country. At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway. The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening. Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress. The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026:... A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report. A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report. Nepal 21 Mar, 2026
BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain. The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain. Nepal 21 Mar, 2026
Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery. Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery. Nepal 21 Mar, 2026
Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Nepal 21 Mar, 2026
PM Karki visits Janaki Temple PM Karki visits Janaki Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham. Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham. Nepal 20 Mar, 2026
'Samman Ghar' launched to support children of women waste workers 'Samman Ghar' launched to support children of women waste workers Marking World Recycling Day, Khaalisisi, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, has launched “Samman Ghar”, a dedicated safe space for the children of women waste workers. Marking World Recycling Day, Khaalisisi, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, has launched “Samman Ghar”, a dedicated safe space for the children of women waste workers. Nepal 20 Mar, 2026
Tourism Dept tightens rules for Spring 2026 mountaineering season Tourism Dept tightens rules for Spring 2026 mountaineering season The Department of Tourism has issued a circular directing all trekking agencies operating expeditions to strictly follow revised procedures for the Spring 2026 mountaineering season, aiming to enhance safety, coordination and administrative efficiency. The Department of Tourism has issued a circular directing all trekking agencies operating expeditions to strictly follow revised procedures for the Spring 2026 mountaineering season, aiming to enhance safety, coordination and administrative efficiency. Nepal 20 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.
