EC discloses names of MPs elected under PR system EC discloses names of MPs elected under PR system According to the list, 57 MPs have been elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under the proportional representation system. According to the list, 57 MPs have been elected from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) under the proportional representation system. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Five go missing in Bardiya National Park Five go missing in Bardiya National Park Five people have gone missing in the Baridya National Park. Five people have gone missing in the Baridya National Park. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
180 detainees fled during Gen Z protest still at large 180 detainees fled during Gen Z protest still at large One hundred and eighty inmates out of those escaping the Nawalparasi Jail during Gen Z movement last September are still at large. Of them, 150 are men and 30 women. One hundred and eighty inmates out of those escaping the Nawalparasi Jail during Gen Z movement last September are still at large. Of them, 150 are men and 30 women. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Nepali Embassy in Kuwait advises nationals to travel home via Saudi Arabia Nepali Embassy in Kuwait advises nationals to travel home via Saudi Arabia The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait has advised Nepali nationals wishing to return home to travel via Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait has advised Nepali nationals wishing to return home to travel via Saudi Arabia, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Incredible Balen magic: Genuine referendum or sadistic satisfaction? Incredible Balen magic: Genuine referendum or sadistic satisfaction? On November 2, the then mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, posted a brief but abusively worded comment on his social media account criticising the United States, India, and China, as well as major Nepali political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). On November 2, the then mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, posted a brief but abusively worded comment on his social media account criticising the United States, India, and China, as well as major Nepali political parties, including the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Nepal 16 Mar, 2026
Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal As Nepal enters the dry season, particularly from Falgun to Jestha, the risk of forest fires across the country rises significantly. As Nepal enters the dry season, particularly from Falgun to Jestha, the risk of forest fires across the country rises significantly. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for Monday Hearing on Lamichhane's writ scheduled for Monday A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel will continue hearing the petitions. A division bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokharel will continue hearing the petitions. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel on Sunday refused to grant the order. A division bench of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel on Sunday refused to grant the order. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks. Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026 TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026 Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations. Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country. The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening. One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert 14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said. Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia 21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Nepal 13 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.
