Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality. A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics. Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention. General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities. Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities. Nepal 22 Dec, 2025
Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk. Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Cold wave and persistent fog grip Mahottari District Cold wave and persistent fog grip Mahottari District Daily life of people in Mahottari district has been adversely affected for some days here since the cold intensified sharply. Daily life of people in Mahottari district has been adversely affected for some days here since the cold intensified sharply. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Tatopani- Ghansa section of Kaligandaki Corridor Highway upgraded Tatopani- Ghansa section of Kaligandaki Corridor Highway upgraded The road from Tatopani in Myagdi to Ghansa in Mustang has been upgraded under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road project. The road from Tatopani in Myagdi to Ghansa in Mustang has been upgraded under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road project. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
World Meditation Day being observed today World Meditation Day being observed today World Meditation Day is being observed worldwide today. World Meditation Day is being observed worldwide today. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Paddy production declines in Bhojpur due to adverse weather Paddy production declines in Bhojpur due to adverse weather Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined this year due to irregular rainfall and unseasonal weather, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Paddy production in Bhojpur district has declined this year due to irregular rainfall and unseasonal weather, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Nepal 21 Dec, 2025
Gen Zs term Oli's statement 'crassness' Gen Zs term Oli's statement 'crassness' While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has continued to discredit the Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders have termed Oli’s statement ‘crassness’ rather than confidence. While CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has continued to discredit the Gen Z movement, Gen Z leaders have termed Oli’s statement ‘crassness’ rather than confidence. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
Bhuwa Parba celebrated across Sudurpaschim, highlighting region's martial heritage Bhuwa Parba celebrated across Sudurpaschim, highlighting region's martial heritage Bhuwa Parba, an indigenous and historic cultural festival of Sudurpaschim Province, is being observed across the region with traditional fervour, cultural performances and ritual enactments that reflect the province’s rich heritage. Bhuwa Parba, an indigenous and historic cultural festival of Sudurpaschim Province, is being observed across the region with traditional fervour, cultural performances and ritual enactments that reflect the province’s rich heritage. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
Nine rare male gharials recorded in Chitwan National Park rivers Nine rare male gharials recorded in Chitwan National Park rivers Nine male gharials, considered a rare species, have been recorded in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP), according to park authorities. Nine male gharials, considered a rare species, have been recorded in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through Chitwan National Park (CNP), according to park authorities. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
10,967 polling stations to be set up for March 5 elections 10,967 polling stations to be set up for March 5 elections The Election Commission has announced that a total of 10,967 polling stations will be established across the country for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Election Commission has announced that a total of 10,967 polling stations will be established across the country for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. Nepal 20 Dec, 2025
Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Govt committed to combat human trafficking: Minister Shrestha Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action. Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Shraddha Shrestha has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to preventing human trafficking, describing it as a serious crime that requires coordinated action. Nepal 19 Dec, 2025
India–Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara India–Nepal Tourism Meet held in Pokhara The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Pokhara Tourism Council, organized the second India–Nepal Tourism Meet in Pokhara on Thursday, aiming to strengthen cross-border tourism cooperation, particularly between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal’s Gandaki Province. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Pokhara Tourism Council, organized the second India–Nepal Tourism Meet in Pokhara on Thursday, aiming to strengthen cross-border tourism cooperation, particularly between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal’s Gandaki Province. Nepal 19 Dec, 2025
Govt to form mechanism to control fraud in foreign employment Govt to form mechanism to control fraud in foreign employment During the event, the Nepal Labour Migration Report 2024, a joint publication of the Ministry and the International Labour Organization (ILO), was released. During the event, the Nepal Labour Migration Report 2024, a joint publication of the Ministry and the International Labour Organization (ILO), was released. Nepal 18 Dec, 2025
Nepalgunj's Bheri Hospital launches free newborn Sickle Cell testing Nepalgunj's Bheri Hospital launches free newborn Sickle Cell testing Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has, for the first time, introduced free sickle cell screening for newborns. Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj has, for the first time, introduced free sickle cell screening for newborns. Nepal 18 Dec, 2025
High Court orders release of Rabi Lamichhane on bail High Court orders release of Rabi Lamichhane on bail The Butwal Bench of the High Court, Tulsipur, has ordered the release of Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane on bail. The Butwal Bench of the High Court, Tulsipur, has ordered the release of Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane on bail. Nepal 18 Dec, 2025
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows 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.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
