Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment

Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website.

Nepal 20 Apr, 2026

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike

Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions.

Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions.

Nepal 20 Apr, 2026

30 new bird species recorded in Gulmi

30 new bird species recorded in Gulmi

A recent survey has recorded 30 new species of birds in Gulmi, taking the district’s total bird count to 355.

A recent survey has recorded 30 new species of birds in Gulmi, taking the district’s total bird count to 355.

Nepal 20 Apr, 2026

Demolition drive targets encroached structures along Birgunj's main road

Demolition drive targets encroached structures along Birgunj's main road

The Road Division Office, Hetauda, launched a demolition drive in Birgunj early Sunday morning, pulling down structures built in encroachment of the main road under the Tribhuvan Highway.

The Road Division Office, Hetauda, launched a demolition drive in Birgunj early Sunday morning, pulling down structures built in encroachment of the main road under the Tribhuvan Highway.

Nepal 19 Apr, 2026

Verify social media information before sharing: Minister Timilsina

Verify social media information before sharing: Minister Timilsina

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina has urged the public to verify information circulating on social media, stating that not all content shared online is accurate or authentic.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina has urged the public to verify information circulating on social media, stating that not all content shared online is accurate or authentic.

Nepal 19 Apr, 2026

Home Ministry directs DAOs to implement one-door service system

Home Ministry directs DAOs to implement one-door service system

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nine-point directive to District Administration Offices (DAOs) nationwide, calling for the implementation of a “one-door service system” to improve public service delivery.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nine-point directive to District Administration Offices (DAOs) nationwide, calling for the implementation of a “one-door service system” to improve public service delivery.

Nepal 19 Apr, 2026

Sikta Irrigation Project makes 46pc progress in two decades

Sikta Irrigation Project makes 46pc progress in two decades

The Sikta Irrigation Project has achieved only 46 per cent physical progress in nearly two decades since its launch in the fiscal year 2061/62 BS.

The Sikta Irrigation Project has achieved only 46 per cent physical progress in nearly two decades since its launch in the fiscal year 2061/62 BS.

Nepal 19 Apr, 2026

Spring 2026 climbing season opens with summits on three 8,000ers

Spring 2026 climbing season opens with summits on three 8,000ers

Nepal's Spring 2026 climbing season has opened with a flurry of successful ascents across three eight-thousanders in a single weekend, with teams reaching the summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Makalu between April 17 and 18, signalling a strong start to what is shaping up to be an active season on the high peaks.

Nepal's Spring 2026 climbing season has opened with a flurry of successful ascents across three eight-thousanders in a single weekend, with teams reaching the summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Makalu between April 17 and 18, signalling a strong start to what is shaping up to be an active season on the high peaks.

Nepal 19 Apr, 2026

AmCham Nepal promotes 'Hydro-to-Data' vision in Washington Mission

AmCham Nepal promotes 'Hydro-to-Data' vision in Washington Mission

American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has concluded its “Washington Door Knock” mission, pitching Nepal as a potential hub for clean energy-powered digital infrastructure, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and data centres.

American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has concluded its “Washington Door Knock” mission, pitching Nepal as a potential hub for clean energy-powered digital infrastructure, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and data centres.

Nepal 19 Apr, 2026

UML Chair Oli discharged from hospital, returns home

UML Chair Oli discharged from hospital, returns home

Former PM Oli had undergone surgery for the removal of gallbladder stones.

Former PM Oli had undergone surgery for the removal of gallbladder stones.

Nepal 18 Apr, 2026

NAC expands Resunga flights to four days a week; Fares hiked

NAC expands Resunga flights to four days a week; Fares hiked

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has increased flight frequency to Resunga Airport in Gulmi to four days a week starting Saturday.

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has increased flight frequency to Resunga Airport in Gulmi to four days a week starting Saturday.

Nepal 18 Apr, 2026

NMA urges enforcement of doctors' working hour limits after govt directive on hospital services

NMA urges enforcement of doctors' working hour limits after govt directive on...

The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has called for immediate enforcement of legal provisions governing doctors’ working hours and service conditions, welcoming a recent notice issued by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.

The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has called for immediate enforcement of legal provisions governing doctors’ working hours and service conditions, welcoming a recent notice issued by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security.

Nepal 18 Apr, 2026

Training for survival: High-altitude medicine reaches Himalayan guides and porters

Training for survival: High-altitude medicine reaches Himalayan guides and porters

High-altitude illnesses kill dozens of people every year among those who venture into the mountains for work or leisure. Despite this, only a limited number of research groups worldwide focus on studying these conditions, which can become life-threatening if not properly recognized and managed.

High-altitude illnesses kill dozens of people every year among those who venture into the mountains for work or leisure. Despite this, only a limited number of research groups worldwide focus on studying these conditions, which can become life-threatening if not properly recognized and managed.

Nepal 17 Apr, 2026

NTB, PATA Nepal Chapter sign deal to host Himalayan Travel Mart 2026

NTB, PATA Nepal Chapter sign deal to host Himalayan Travel Mart 2026

Nepal Tourism Board and PATA Nepal Chapter have signed an agreement to jointly organise the sixth edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart 2026, aimed at promoting Nepal as a global tourism destination.

Nepal Tourism Board and PATA Nepal Chapter have signed an agreement to jointly organise the sixth edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart 2026, aimed at promoting Nepal as a global tourism destination.

Nepal 17 Apr, 2026

Matatirtha Aunsi being observed with prayers, offerings, and tribute to mothers

Matatirtha Aunsi being observed with prayers, offerings, and tribute to mothers

Matatirtha Aunsi, the country's traditional Mother's Day, is being observed across the country today, with devotees thronging sacred sites, families seeking blessings from living mothers, and those who have lost their mothers making offerings in their memory.

Matatirtha Aunsi, the country's traditional Mother's Day, is being observed across the country today, with devotees thronging sacred sites, families seeking blessings from living mothers, and those who have lost their mothers making offerings in their memory.

Nepal 17 Apr, 2026

Nepal expresses gratitude as UAE pardons 128 Nepali inmates on Ramadan

Nepal expresses gratitude as UAE pardons 128 Nepali inmates on Ramadan

The Ministry further stated that the pardon was granted following a formal request made by the Government of Nepal through the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi.

The Ministry further stated that the pardon was granted following a formal request made by the Government of Nepal through the Embassy of Nepal in Abu Dhabi.

Nepal 16 Apr, 2026

Forty-six Nepalis rescued from Cambodia

Forty-six Nepalis rescued from Cambodia

The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok has rescued 46 Nepali nationals from Cambodia, all of whom have since returned home.

The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok has rescued 46 Nepali nationals from Cambodia, all of whom have since returned home.

Nepal 16 Apr, 2026

SC orders release of NC leader Khadka

SC orders release of NC leader Khadka

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of Nepali Congress leader and former minister Dipak Khadka, who had been arrested on charges of money laundering.

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of Nepali Congress leader and former minister Dipak Khadka, who had been arrested on charges of money laundering.

Nepal 16 Apr, 2026

Kami Rita heads for 32nd Everest summit - and possibly his last

Kami Rita heads for 32nd Everest summit - and possibly his last

Kami Rita Sherpa, the climber who has stood atop Mount Everest more times than anyone in history, left for the Everest region this week to attempt his 32nd ascent — a climb he says will likely be his last.

Kami Rita Sherpa, the climber who has stood atop Mount Everest more times than anyone in history, left for the Everest region this week to attempt his 32nd ascent — a climb he says will likely be his last.

Nepal 16 Apr, 2026

Newly Appointed Gandaki Province Ministers Sworn In

Newly Appointed Gandaki Province Ministers Sworn In

Newly appointed ministers of Gandaki Province have taken the oath of office and secrecy today.

Newly appointed ministers of Gandaki Province have taken the oath of office and secrecy today.

Nepal 15 Apr, 2026