JICA Volunteers: Cultivating change at Nepal's grassroots level JICA Volunteers: Cultivating change at Nepal's grassroots level Honoka Tanimoto moves between rows of students at Shree Ramrekha Basic School in Baglung, guiding their hands across computer keyboards as they practice typing. For many children from economically disadvantaged families, this is their first sustained exposure to digital technology—an experience Tanimoto is determined to make meaningful despite limited school resources. Honoka Tanimoto moves between rows of students at Shree Ramrekha Basic School in Baglung, guiding their hands across computer keyboards as they practice typing. For many children from economically disadvantaged families, this is their first sustained exposure to digital technology—an experience Tanimoto is determined to make meaningful despite limited school resources. Nepal 26 Jan, 2026
Development must respect religious sites, cultural heritage: PM Karki Development must respect religious sites, cultural heritage: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed authorities to ensure development projects, including road infrastructure, do not harm religious beliefs and cultural heritage sites. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed authorities to ensure development projects, including road infrastructure, do not harm religious beliefs and cultural heritage sites. Nepal 27 Jan, 2026
Home Ministry urges dignified use of national flag, warns of legal action for misuse Home Ministry urges dignified use of national flag, warns of legal action for misuse The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged the public to use Nepal’s national flag in a dignified and respectful manner, warning that legal action will be taken against any misuse in violation of existing laws and procedures. The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged the public to use Nepal’s national flag in a dignified and respectful manner, warning that legal action will be taken against any misuse in violation of existing laws and procedures. Nepal 27 Jan, 2026
Joint Election Operation Centre begins operations Joint Election Operation Centre begins operations With 38 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has brought the Joint Election Operation Centre into operation to address election-related issues promptly. With 38 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has brought the Joint Election Operation Centre into operation to address election-related issues promptly. Nepal 26 Jan, 2026
NA Elections: NC's Shahi and Rakhal of UML win in Karnali Province NA Elections: NC's Shahi and Rakhal of UML win in Karnali Province Candidates from the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (UML) emerged victorious in the National Assembly elections held on Sunday in Karnali Province. Candidates from the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (UML) emerged victorious in the National Assembly elections held on Sunday in Karnali Province. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
UML and NC candidates sweep Koshi Province NA seats UML and NC candidates sweep Koshi Province NA seats In the Khas Arya category, Sunil Bahadur Thapa of the Nepali Congress was elected unopposed. In the Khas Arya category, Sunil Bahadur Thapa of the Nepali Congress was elected unopposed. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
NC and UML candidates sweep Lumbini Province NA elections NC and UML candidates sweep Lumbini Province NA elections Candidates from the Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) emerged victorious in Lumbini Province during the National Assembly (NA) elections held on Sunday. Candidates from the Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) emerged victorious in Lumbini Province during the National Assembly (NA) elections held on Sunday. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
NA election records 95.68% turnout nationwide NA election records 95.68% turnout nationwide In total, 1,924 votes were cast out of 2,011 eligible voters nationwide, the EC reported. In total, 1,924 votes were cast out of 2,011 eligible voters nationwide, the EC reported. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
CIB arrests six mountain rescue operators in multi-million dollar 'fake rescue' scam CIB arrests six mountain rescue operators in multi-million dollar 'fake rescue' scam In a major crackdown on organized tourism fraud, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested six high-profile operators of travel and mountain rescue agencies on the charges of orchestrating a large-scale “fake rescue” scam that allegedly defrauded international insurance companies of more than US$19.65 million. In a major crackdown on organized tourism fraud, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested six high-profile operators of travel and mountain rescue agencies on the charges of orchestrating a large-scale “fake rescue” scam that allegedly defrauded international insurance companies of more than US$19.65 million. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
Bhote community members in Bajura likely to miss HoR polls Bhote community members in Bajura likely to miss HoR polls A large number of voters from the Bhote indigenous community are likely to be unable to cast their ballots in the upcoming House of Representatives election in Bajura, scheduled for March 5, due to seasonal migration. A large number of voters from the Bhote indigenous community are likely to be unable to cast their ballots in the upcoming House of Representatives election in Bajura, scheduled for March 5, due to seasonal migration. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
South Korean trekker reported missing after Everest region trek South Korean trekker reported missing after Everest region trek A South Korean national has been reported missing after trekking in the Everest (Khumbu) region, according to information provided by the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). A South Korean national has been reported missing after trekking in the Everest (Khumbu) region, according to information provided by the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
U.S. Embassy's Creators Mela 2026 concludes Nepalgunj edition U.S. Embassy's Creators Mela 2026 concludes Nepalgunj edition The U.S. Embassy’s Creators Mela 2026 – Nepalgunj Edition concluded successfully, engaging more than 1,000 aspiring content creators and aiming to accelerate the growth of Nepal’s creative economy. The U.S. Embassy’s Creators Mela 2026 – Nepalgunj Edition concluded successfully, engaging more than 1,000 aspiring content creators and aiming to accelerate the growth of Nepal’s creative economy. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
NA Election: Voting underway across seven provinces today NA Election: Voting underway across seven provinces today Voting is taking place across all seven provinces today to elect 17 members to the National Assembly, as the Election Commission (EC) confirmed that all preparations have been completed. Voting is taking place across all seven provinces today to elect 17 members to the National Assembly, as the Election Commission (EC) confirmed that all preparations have been completed. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
Complaint filed against Basnet with EC for spreading hate speech Complaint filed against Basnet with EC for spreading hate speech Gen Z activists, including advocates Anil Kumar Sah and Yuvraj Mukhiya, have filed a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding that Mahesh Basnet’s candidature be cancelled. Gen Z activists, including advocates Anil Kumar Sah and Yuvraj Mukhiya, have filed a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding that Mahesh Basnet’s candidature be cancelled. Nepal 25 Jan, 2026
Limi valley residents warn of climate crisis and irreversible displacement amid scant government engagement Limi valley residents warn of climate crisis and irreversible displacement amid scant... At an event organised by the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) in Lalitpur today, a local delegation from Limi valley, Humla district, warned that climate-induced vulnerability in Limi could lead to irreversible displacement unless urgent state engagement and policy flexibility are implemented. At an event organised by the Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) in Lalitpur today, a local delegation from Limi valley, Humla district, warned that climate-induced vulnerability in Limi could lead to irreversible displacement unless urgent state engagement and policy flexibility are implemented. Nepal 24 Jan, 2026
Koshi province expected to witness high-voltage electoral battle Koshi province expected to witness high-voltage electoral battle Koshi Province is set to become the country’s high-voltage electoral battleground and topic of discussion for the House of Representatives elections, which will take place on March 5. Koshi Province is set to become the country’s high-voltage electoral battleground and topic of discussion for the House of Representatives elections, which will take place on March 5. Nepal 24 Jan, 2026
Mid-Hill Highway blocked by snowfall in Rukum East Mid-Hill Highway blocked by snowfall in Rukum East Traffic along the Mid-Hill Highway has been disrupted following snowfall in Rukum East, police said. Traffic along the Mid-Hill Highway has been disrupted following snowfall in Rukum East, police said. Nepal 24 Jan, 2026
15 million PR ballot papers printed, 5 million pending: EC 15 million PR ballot papers printed, 5 million pending: EC The Election Commission (EC) has said that printing of 15 million ballot papers for the proportional representation (PR) system has been completed, with five million still remaining. The Election Commission (EC) has said that printing of 15 million ballot papers for the proportional representation (PR) system has been completed, with five million still remaining. Nepal 24 Jan, 2026
Multi-stakeholder interaction highlights urgent need to protect Nepal's biodiversity amid climate change and pollution Multi-stakeholder interaction highlights urgent need to protect Nepal's biodiversity... Discussions focused on identifying nature-based solutions and policy-driven interventions at national, provincial, and local levels. Discussions focused on identifying nature-based solutions and policy-driven interventions at national, provincial, and local levels. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
UNICEF, Finland showcase child-led photography on education in emergencies UNICEF, Finland showcase child-led photography on education in emergencies UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Finland, on Thursday opened Jhalko: Glimpses of West Rukum, a child-led photography exhibition highlighting the importance of education continuity during and after emergencies. UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Finland, on Thursday opened Jhalko: Glimpses of West Rukum, a child-led photography exhibition highlighting the importance of education continuity during and after emergencies. Nepal 23 Jan, 2026
Nepal 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.
Nepal Seven people die in separate road accidents At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country.
Blogs "Naya" Nepal Rita Mae Brown described insanity as “doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results.” In Nepal’s context, we witnessed this pattern repeatedly over the years. The same parties made unrealistic promises to win a few seats in parliament.
Nepal 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.
Nepal 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.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal 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.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
