EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia 16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' 51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Nepal 11 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.
