18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years 18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs 15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New York Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New... Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists 'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
"I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage "I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Seven arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Seven arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Seven individuals have been arrested from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs, Nepal Police said on Sunday. Seven individuals have been arrested from different parts of the country in possession of illegal drugs, Nepal Police said on Sunday. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Seven people die in separate road accidents Seven people die in separate road accidents At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country. At least seven people died in separate road accidents in the country. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway. The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening. Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress. The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026:... A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report. A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report. Nepal 21 Mar, 2026
Kathmandu Two repatriated sacred antiquities handed over to Nepal, US reaffirms heritage partnership Nepal officially received two stolen cultural antiquities repatriated from the United States during a ceremony hosted by the Department of Archaeology on Monday, marking another milestone in bilateral efforts to protect Nepal's cultural heritage.
Nepal Nepal, Cambodia step up cooperation against human trafficking and online scam networks Nepal and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation against human trafficking, cybercrime and online scam operations during a high-level bilateral meeting in Phnom Penh on Monday.
Kathmandu Security Printing Centre to print more national documents as govt eyes self-reliance Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina has said the government is moving to develop the Security Printing Centre into a self-sufficient, professional and result-oriented institution, with a budget of Rs 220 million allocated for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27.
Business NEPSE slides nearly 1% as daily turnover drops to Rs 3.55 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index dropped 26.29 points (0.99 percent) on Monday to close at 2,627.11, as losses spread across all sectoral indices on the first trading day of the week.
Nepal Nepali diaspora gather in Germany to boost innovation and investment links with Nepal The second annual Nepali Roots Summit concluded in Munich, Germany, bringing together over 100 Nepali researchers, technology executives, engineers, entrepreneurs and community leaders to discuss ways to strengthen leadership, innovation and cross-border collaboration with Nepal.
Kathmandu Education officer arrested over public indecency allegation Police have arrested a government education officer after a woman accused him of exposing himself in a public place in Lalitpur, following the circulation of a video on social media.
Nepal Indian national arrested with over 102 kg of marijuana in Parsa Parsa Police have arrested an Indian citizen in possession of 102.636 kilograms of marijuana during a special operation in Jagarnathpur Rural Municipality.
Nepal Nine local govt launch agriculture credit fund to boost rural lending Nine local governments from Karnali, Sudurpashchim and Bagmati provinces have signed an agreement with the Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund (DCGF) to establish a ring-fenced Agriculture Credit Guarantee Fund, a new financing mechanism designed to improve access to formal credit for farmers and agricultural enterprises.
Nepal Heavy security as Birgunj road-widening drive resumes The long-awaited road expansion drive in Birgunj resumed on Monday morning, with bulldozers moving in under heavy police protection to remove houses, shops and commercial structures built within the road's right of way.