Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Tiwari assigned as Pokhara University VC Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Prof Dr Bishnuraj Tiwari has been assigned as the Vice Chancellor of Pokhara University to oversee its day-to-day operations. Nepal 15 May, 2026
One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway One-horned rhino found dead, investigation underway An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1. An adult male one-horned rhinoceros was found dead at Lokaha Syauli in Kawasoti Municipality-1. Nepal 15 May, 2026
Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Nepal, Thailand discuss boosting cooperation across key sectors Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. Dhan Bahadur Oli, Nepal’s Ambassador to Thailand, held a meeting on Thursday with Urasa Mongkolnavin to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. Nepal 15 May, 2026
Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today Rain, thunderstorms likely across country today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy weather across the country today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in several regions Nepal 15 May, 2026
"If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?" "If nothing changes, who will fix the ropes on Everest?" Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way. Every time a mountaineer stands victorious on a rooftop of the world, a Nepali guide is there just behind the frame—often invisible, always essential. And yet, expedition operators say, the government has long looked the other way. Nepal 14 May, 2026
Nearly 8,000 strips of banned medicines seized in Morang, two held Nearly 8,000 strips of banned medicines seized in Morang, two held Police have arrested two people from a rented house in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, Morang, after seizing thousands of strips of banned medicines and a small quantity of cannabis. Police have arrested two people from a rented house in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-3, Morang, after seizing thousands of strips of banned medicines and a small quantity of cannabis. Nepal 14 May, 2026
Traffic halted on BP Highway, Hilsa–Simkot road Traffic halted on BP Highway, Hilsa–Simkot road Vehicular movement has been suspended along sections of the BP Highway and the Hilsa–Simkot road, citing flood risk and ongoing construction. Vehicular movement has been suspended along sections of the BP Highway and the Hilsa–Simkot road, citing flood risk and ongoing construction. Nepal 14 May, 2026
No new restrictions on Indian tourists, says NTB No new restrictions on Indian tourists, says NTB The Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday denied that the government has imposed any new restrictions on Indian tourists, calling circulating reports to that effect entirely false and baseless. The Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday denied that the government has imposed any new restrictions on Indian tourists, calling circulating reports to that effect entirely false and baseless. Nepal 14 May, 2026
Govt slashes federal ministries to 18 Govt slashes federal ministries to 18 The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency. The government has reduced the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, aiming to cut recurrent expenditure, enforce austerity and improve administrative efficiency. Nepal 14 May, 2026
66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day observed in Myagdi The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers. The 66th Dhaulagiri Expedition Day was observed today in Myagdi district with various programmes highlighting trekking promotion, homestay development and felicitation of mountaineers. Nepal 13 May, 2026
Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083 Cabinet approves Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083 The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083. The government has approved the Nepal Government (Work Division) Regulations, 2083. Nepal 13 May, 2026
Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits Everest route open for Spring 2026 season after fixing team summits Mount Everest's climbing route is now open for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at approximately 10:25 am on Wednesday, the Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) announced. Mount Everest's climbing route is now open for the Spring 2026 season after an 11-member rope-fixing team led by Mingma Dorchi Sherpa reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at approximately 10:25 am on Wednesday, the Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOAN) announced. Nepal 13 May, 2026
Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi. Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi. Nepal 12 May, 2026
Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section. Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section. Nepal 12 May, 2026
Five killed in separate road accidents Five killed in separate road accidents At least five people have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, police said. At least five people have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, police said. Nepal 12 May, 2026
Death toll reaches 5 on Everest, Makalu massif Death toll reaches 5 on Everest, Makalu massif The death toll across Nepal's spring climbing season has reached five, with three fatalities recorded on Mt. Everest and one each on Mt. Makalu and Makalu II, as a record number of climbers press toward summit bids on the world's highest peaks. The death toll across Nepal's spring climbing season has reached five, with three fatalities recorded on Mt. Everest and one each on Mt. Makalu and Makalu II, as a record number of climbers press toward summit bids on the world's highest peaks. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Poetry echoes beneath the Everest during Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083 Poetry echoes beneath the Everest during Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083 What began as a challenging trek to the foothills of the world’s highest peak evolved into a unique blend of literature, patriotism, culture and mountain tourism as participants of the “Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083” carried poetry to the lap of Mount Everest Base Camp. What began as a challenging trek to the foothills of the world’s highest peak evolved into a unique blend of literature, patriotism, culture and mountain tourism as participants of the “Sagarmatha Darshan Yatra-2083” carried poetry to the lap of Mount Everest Base Camp. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count. The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count. Nepal 11 May, 2026
National College, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung convene workshop to empower youth for climate action National College, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung convene workshop to empower youth for... A group of university students stepped into the shoes of government officials, business leaders, and farmers to negotiate a future that includes rhinoceros survival, dying mango crops, and vanishing glaciers—all in a single, high-stakes debate. A group of university students stepped into the shoes of government officials, business leaders, and farmers to negotiate a future that includes rhinoceros survival, dying mango crops, and vanishing glaciers—all in a single, high-stakes debate. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to complete three-peak spring sweep Sankhuwasabha climber sets Makalu record with ninth ascent, targets Everest to... Sankhuwasabha-born mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, widely known as Makalu Lakpa, summited Mt. Makalu (8,485m) for a record ninth time at 5:00 am on May 2, becoming the climber with the most ascents of the world's fifth-highest peak while simultaneously advancing an ambitious three-peak campaign within a single spring season. Sankhuwasabha-born mountaineer Lakpa Sherpa, widely known as Makalu Lakpa, summited Mt. Makalu (8,485m) for a record ninth time at 5:00 am on May 2, becoming the climber with the most ascents of the world's fifth-highest peak while simultaneously advancing an ambitious three-peak campaign within a single spring season. Nepal 11 May, 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.
