CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts 14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history. The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu HoR Election: 8,197 votes invalid in Kathmandu In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes. In the HoR election held on March 5, Kathmandu—the district with the highest literacy rate—recorded a total of 8,197 invalid votes. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR Vote count: RSP continues to lead by a wide margin in PR The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes. The Shram Sanskriti Party has secured 313,489 votes, while the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has received 294,355 votes. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nishcal Rai of NC wins Ilam-1 Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1. Nepali Congress candidate Nishcal Rai has been elected to the House of Representatives of Nepal from Ilam Constituency‑1. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
RSP's Sudhan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 with near-double the votes of nearest rival RSP's Sudhan Gurung wins Gorkha-1 with near-double the votes of nearest rival Sudhan Gurung of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the House of Representatives seat from Gorkha Constituency-1 in Gandaki Province, securing 29,896 votes — nearly double the tally of his closest competitor. Sudhan Gurung of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the House of Representatives seat from Gorkha Constituency-1 in Gandaki Province, securing 29,896 votes — nearly double the tally of his closest competitor. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics Dr Swarnim Wagle is a well-known figure in Nepal's public policy and economy. Economist, and policy and planning expert Dr Wagle has embarked on active politics for some years. Dr Swarnim Wagle is a well-known figure in Nepal's public policy and economy. Economist, and policy and planning expert Dr Wagle has embarked on active politics for some years. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
RSP candidates emerge victorious in 21 out of 26 constituencies of Lumbini province RSP candidates emerge victorious in 21 out of 26 constituencies of Lumbini province Candidates from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have emerged winner in 21 out of 26 electoral constituencies of the Lumbini province having 12 districts. Candidates from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have emerged winner in 21 out of 26 electoral constituencies of the Lumbini province having 12 districts. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
NC's Shahi elected HoR member from Mugu NC's Shahi elected HoR member from Mugu Shahi previously served as the district president of the Nepali Congress in Mugu. Shahi previously served as the district president of the Nepali Congress in Mugu. Nepal 08 Mar, 2026
Over 6,000 votes invalid in two Tanahu constituencies Over 6,000 votes invalid in two Tanahu constituencies A total of 6,252 votes were invalidated in both constituencies. A total of 6,252 votes were invalidated in both constituencies. Nepal 08 Mar, 2026
RSP wins all five constituencies in Kailali RSP wins all five constituencies in Kailali The final results of vote counting from all five constituencies in Kailali district under the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) have been published. The final results of vote counting from all five constituencies in Kailali district under the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) have been published. Nepal 08 Mar, 2026
RSP wins 119 direct seats as landslide nears its final shape RSP wins 119 direct seats as landslide nears its final shape The Rastriya Swatantra Party has won 119 direct seats and leads in 6 more from 164 of 165 constituencies reported so far, according to the latest figures from the Election Commission of Nepal, as the country's most dramatic electoral landslide moves toward its final count. The Rastriya Swatantra Party has won 119 direct seats and leads in 6 more from 164 of 165 constituencies reported so far, according to the latest figures from the Election Commission of Nepal, as the country's most dramatic electoral landslide moves toward its final count. Nepal 08 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.
