Nepal Sambat to appear on banknotes from this year Nepal Sambat to appear on banknotes from this year The government has decided to include the Nepal Sambat date on Nepali banknotes starting this year, according to the Shankhadhar Sakhwa Pratishthan, Bhaktapur. The government has decided to include the Nepal Sambat date on Nepali banknotes starting this year, according to the Shankhadhar Sakhwa Pratishthan, Bhaktapur. Nepal 20 Oct, 2025
CIAA files corruption case against 14, including former health DG Mishra CIAA files corruption case against 14, including former health DG Mishra The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 14 individuals, including former Director General of the Department of Health Services, Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, at the Special Court. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 14 individuals, including former Director General of the Department of Health Services, Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra, at the Special Court. Nepal 20 Oct, 2025
PM Karki calls meeting of seven political parties to discuss upcoming election PM Karki calls meeting of seven political parties to discuss upcoming election Prime Minister Sushila Karki has invited seven political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives for discussions on the upcoming election scheduled for March 5. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has invited seven political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives for discussions on the upcoming election scheduled for March 5. Nepal 20 Oct, 2025
Airlines told to provide up to 80pc discount for senior citizens Airlines told to provide up to 80pc discount for senior citizens The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has instructed all domestic airlines to offer significant airfare discounts for elderly and persons with disabilities, effective immediately. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has instructed all domestic airlines to offer significant airfare discounts for elderly and persons with disabilities, effective immediately. Nepal 19 Oct, 2025
Makalu Lakpa scales Oceania's highest peak, completes fourth of Seven Summits Makalu Lakpa scales Oceania's highest peak, completes fourth of Seven Summits A record holder Sherpa climber, Makalu Lakpa Sherpa, has successfully scaled the Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m), the highest peak in Oceania, marking a significant step toward completing the famed Seven Summits challenge. A record holder Sherpa climber, Makalu Lakpa Sherpa, has successfully scaled the Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m), the highest peak in Oceania, marking a significant step toward completing the famed Seven Summits challenge. Nepal 19 Oct, 2025
Missing German tourist, guide found safe in Mustang Missing German tourist, guide found safe in Mustang A German tourist and his Nepali guide, who had gone missing along the Dhaulagiri Circuit trekking route, have been found safe. A German tourist and his Nepali guide, who had gone missing along the Dhaulagiri Circuit trekking route, have been found safe. Nepal 19 Oct, 2025
Dhanawantari Jayanti, Wellness Day marked across the country Dhanawantari Jayanti, Wellness Day marked across the country Dhanawantari Jayanti and Arogyata Diwas (Wellness Day) are being observed across the country today with various programmes promoting Ayurveda and holistic health. Dhanawantari Jayanti and Arogyata Diwas (Wellness Day) are being observed across the country today with various programmes promoting Ayurveda and holistic health. Nepal 19 Oct, 2025
20 Nepalis convicted of cybercrime in Oman; 11 deported to Nepal 20 Nepalis convicted of cybercrime in Oman; 11 deported to Nepal As many as 20 Nepali nationals, including one woman, were convicted of cybercrime in Oman and sentenced to deportation. As many as 20 Nepali nationals, including one woman, were convicted of cybercrime in Oman and sentenced to deportation. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
Twenty-one injured in seven-vehicle collision in Chitwan Twenty-one injured in seven-vehicle collision in Chitwan At least 21 people were injured when seven vehicles collided in a chain accident at Gaighat, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29, this morning. At least 21 people were injured when seven vehicles collided in a chain accident at Gaighat, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29, this morning. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
71pc of target population vaccinated against cholera in Bara and Parsa 71pc of target population vaccinated against cholera in Bara and Parsa Around 71 percent of the target population in Bara and Parsa districts have received cholera vaccines under an ongoing immunization campaign launched in response to recent outbreaks. Around 71 percent of the target population in Bara and Parsa districts have received cholera vaccines under an ongoing immunization campaign launched in response to recent outbreaks. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
Yama Panchak begins today, to last six Days this year Yama Panchak begins today, to last six Days this year The festival of lights and flowers, Yama Panchak—also known as Tihar in Nepali and Deepawali in the Mithila region—began today. The festival of lights and flowers, Yama Panchak—also known as Tihar in Nepali and Deepawali in the Mithila region—began today. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
Talk of Tashi's appointment in Cabinet stirs debate Talk of Tashi's appointment in Cabinet stirs debate While the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki is struggling to complete her Cabinet, the induction of Gen Z faces has flared up a fresh debate of ‘Nepali Identity’ on social media. While the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki is struggling to complete her Cabinet, the induction of Gen Z faces has flared up a fresh debate of ‘Nepali Identity’ on social media. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
Roshan Kumar Jha's book 'Nepalmandal sanga jodiyeko Simraungadh ko itihas' launched Roshan Kumar Jha's book 'Nepalmandal sanga jodiyeko Simraungadh ko itihas' launched A book titled 'Nepalmandal sanga jodiyeko Simraungadh ko itihas' (A History of the Madhesh that influenced Nepal's history, culture, geopolitics, and legall system)," written by Roshan Kumar Jha was launched here today. A book titled 'Nepalmandal sanga jodiyeko Simraungadh ko itihas' (A History of the Madhesh that influenced Nepal's history, culture, geopolitics, and legall system)," written by Roshan Kumar Jha was launched here today. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
21 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Chitwan 21 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Chitwan At least 21 people were injured when seven vehicles collided at Gaighat, Ward No. 29 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, on Friday morning. At least 21 people were injured when seven vehicles collided at Gaighat, Ward No. 29 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, on Friday morning. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
Nepalis in Oman urge resumption of direct flights to Nepal Nepalis in Oman urge resumption of direct flights to Nepal With limited opportunities back home, thousands of Nepalis continue to travel abroad in search of better livelihoods and careers — and Oman is no exception. With limited opportunities back home, thousands of Nepalis continue to travel abroad in search of better livelihoods and careers — and Oman is no exception. Nepal 18 Oct, 2025
11 politically appointed ambassadors recalled 11 politically appointed ambassadors recalled The government has decided to recall ambassadors from 11 countries who were appointed politically during the KP Oli-led government. The government has decided to recall ambassadors from 11 countries who were appointed politically during the KP Oli-led government. Nepal 17 Oct, 2025
Barely a month after Gen Z revolution, Nepali Congress and UML back with their tricks Barely a month after Gen Z revolution, Nepali Congress and UML back with their tricks The Nepali Congress and CPN-UML that bore the brunt of the Gen Z ire, appear to have not learnt any lesson from last month’s movement that toppled their coalition government led by UML Chair KP Sharma Oli. The Nepali Congress and CPN-UML that bore the brunt of the Gen Z ire, appear to have not learnt any lesson from last month’s movement that toppled their coalition government led by UML Chair KP Sharma Oli. Nepal 17 Oct, 2025
81 escaped inmates from Kaski prison rearrested 81 escaped inmates from Kaski prison rearrested A total of 81 inmates who had escaped from Kaski Prison during the Gen-Z demonstrations on September 9 have been rearrested from various locations. A total of 81 inmates who had escaped from Kaski Prison during the Gen-Z demonstrations on September 9 have been rearrested from various locations. Nepal 16 Oct, 2025
Three girls drown while fishing in Jhapa Three girls drown while fishing in Jhapa Three young girls lost their lives after drowning while fishing in the Sisne Khola rivulet at Gauradaha Municipality-9, Jhapa, today afternoon. Three young girls lost their lives after drowning while fishing in the Sisne Khola rivulet at Gauradaha Municipality-9, Jhapa, today afternoon. Nepal 16 Oct, 2025
Last living Sherpa of Hillary–Tenzing Everest expedition passes away Last living Sherpa of Hillary–Tenzing Everest expedition passes away Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of the 1953 British Mt Everest Expedition that made the first successful ascent of the world’s highest peak, passed away early Thursday morning at his residence in Kapan, Kathmandu. He was 92. Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of the 1953 British Mt Everest Expedition that made the first successful ascent of the world’s highest peak, passed away early Thursday morning at his residence in Kapan, Kathmandu. He was 92. Nepal 16 Oct, 2025
Nepal Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building.
Nepal President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan.
Health HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.
Nepal One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning.
Nepal PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme.
Nepal More women than men in PR closed list for HoR elections With 29 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation (PR) system showing a higher number of women candidates than men.
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
