Tourist arrivals up by 22pc in August Tourist arrivals up by 22pc in August Nepal welcomed 88,680 international tourists in August 2025, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Nepal welcomed 88,680 international tourists in August 2025, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Nepal 01 Sep, 2025
Floods inundate 45 houses in Kanchanpur Floods inundate 45 houses in Kanchanpur At least 45 houses have been submerged in Kanchanpur district following incessant rainfall since Sunday night, according to the District Police Office. At least 45 houses have been submerged in Kanchanpur district following incessant rainfall since Sunday night, according to the District Police Office. Nepal 01 Sep, 2025
Prime Minister Oli and his Cambodian counterpart Manet hold meeting Prime Minister Oli and his Cambodian counterpart Manet hold meeting Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Dr Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, held a bilateral meeting today. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Dr Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, held a bilateral meeting today. Nepal 01 Sep, 2025
Two arrested in cross-border kidney trafficking case Two arrested in cross-border kidney trafficking case The Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau has arrested two individuals in connection with an organized human trafficking network that lured people from various districts to New Delhi, India, where their kidneys were illegally extracted and sold. The Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau has arrested two individuals in connection with an organized human trafficking network that lured people from various districts to New Delhi, India, where their kidneys were illegally extracted and sold. Nepal 01 Sep, 2025
Flood Blocks Mid-Hill Highway in Baglung Flood Blocks Mid-Hill Highway in Baglung A major flood triggered by continuous rainfall has blocked the Burtibang–Rukum East section of the Mid-Hill (Pushpalal) Highway in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4, Baglung. A major flood triggered by continuous rainfall has blocked the Burtibang–Rukum East section of the Mid-Hill (Pushpalal) Highway in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4, Baglung. Nepal 01 Sep, 2025
PM Oli meets with Lao PDR President in Tianjin PM Oli meets with Lao PDR President in Tianjin Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in Tianjin of China to attend the SCO Summit 2025, held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith this morning on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in Tianjin of China to attend the SCO Summit 2025, held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith this morning on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Nepal 01 Sep, 2025
Gaura festival observed with fervor in Kathmandu Gaura festival observed with fervor in Kathmandu The Gaura festival was observed at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, on Sunday with vibrant performances of the traditional Deuda dance and cultural processions. The Gaura festival was observed at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, on Sunday with vibrant performances of the traditional Deuda dance and cultural processions. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
Fertilizer will be available within 10 days: Agriculture Minister Fertilizer will be available within 10 days: Agriculture Minister Minister Adhikari underscored that fertilizer distribution should be based on the size of arable land and the agricultural output of each district. Minister Adhikari underscored that fertilizer distribution should be based on the size of arable land and the agricultural output of each district. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
Prime Minister Oli visits Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Museum Prime Minister Oli visits Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Museum Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, visited the Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Museum located in Nankai District today. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, visited the Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Museum located in Nankai District today. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
Room to Read inaugurates 48 school libraries in Kapilvastu on 18th National Library Day Room to Read inaugurates 48 school libraries in Kapilvastu on 18th National Library... On the occasion of the 18th National Library Day, Room to Read Nepal inaugurated 48 school libraries across three rural municipalities of Kapilvastu District. Among these, 33 libraries are fully operational, while 15 require additional seating arrangements before becoming fully functional. On the occasion of the 18th National Library Day, Room to Read Nepal inaugurated 48 school libraries across three rural municipalities of Kapilvastu District. Among these, 33 libraries are fully operational, while 15 require additional seating arrangements before becoming fully functional. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
Luna Luintel crowned Miss Nepal 2025 Luna Luintel crowned Miss Nepal 2025 Luna Luintel has been crowned Miss Nepal 2025 at the grand finale held Saturday at the Sunrise Convention Centre in Godavari, Lalitpur. Luna Luintel has been crowned Miss Nepal 2025 at the grand finale held Saturday at the Sunrise Convention Centre in Godavari, Lalitpur. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
US Nepal Climbers Association appoints coordinator for Nepal Chapter US Nepal Climbers Association appoints coordinator for Nepal Chapter The US Nepal Climbers Association Inc., a non-profit organization based in the United States, has appointed Laxman Bomjan as the Coordinator of its Nepal Chapter. The US Nepal Climbers Association Inc., a non-profit organization based in the United States, has appointed Laxman Bomjan as the Coordinator of its Nepal Chapter. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
Room to Read to open 48 school libraries in Kapilvastu on National Library Day Room to Read to open 48 school libraries in Kapilvastu on National Library Day Marking the 18th National Library Day, Room to Read is set to inagurate 48 school libraries across three rural municipalities of Kapilvastu district. Marking the 18th National Library Day, Room to Read is set to inagurate 48 school libraries across three rural municipalities of Kapilvastu district. Nepal 31 Aug, 2025
Heavy rains disrupt nine highways across the country Heavy rains disrupt nine highways across the country Continuous monsoon rainfall has triggered landslides and floods, leaving nine major highways and road sections blocked across the country, according to Nepal Police. Continuous monsoon rainfall has triggered landslides and floods, leaving nine major highways and road sections blocked across the country, according to Nepal Police. Nepal 30 Aug, 2025
Lower House passes Land Bill amid concerns Lower House passes Land Bill amid concerns The Land Bill has been approved by the Lower House of the Federal Parliament. The bill put forth by Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Balram Adhikari was approved by the majority of the House of Representatives during its meeting today. The Land Bill has been approved by the Lower House of the Federal Parliament. The bill put forth by Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Balram Adhikari was approved by the majority of the House of Representatives during its meeting today. Nepal 30 Aug, 2025
FM Arzu Rana urges foreign investors to tap Sudurpaschim's potential FM Arzu Rana urges foreign investors to tap Sudurpaschim's potential Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, has called on foreign investors to invest in Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province, citing its rich natural resources and cultural heritage. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, has called on foreign investors to invest in Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province, citing its rich natural resources and cultural heritage. Nepal 29 Aug, 2025
Historic ascent: 15 climbers set to scale Api Peak Historic ascent: 15 climbers set to scale Api Peak All 15 climbers participating in the expedition hail from Api Rural Municipality in Darchula. All 15 climbers participating in the expedition hail from Api Rural Municipality in Darchula. Nepal 29 Aug, 2025
NHRC calls for credible transitional justice, justice for victims' families NHRC calls for credible transitional justice, justice for victims' families The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to conclude the transitional justice process in a manner that earns the trust of conflict victims. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to conclude the transitional justice process in a manner that earns the trust of conflict victims. Nepal 29 Aug, 2025
Doctors and equipments to be mobilized to control cholera in Birgunj: PM Oli Doctors and equipments to be mobilized to control cholera in Birgunj: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli asserted that doctors and health equipment of all four security agencies including the Nepali Army will be mobilized to prevent and control cholera epidemic in Birgunj, Parsa. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli asserted that doctors and health equipment of all four security agencies including the Nepali Army will be mobilized to prevent and control cholera epidemic in Birgunj, Parsa. Nepal 29 Aug, 2025
Chhaupadi claims two more lives in Achham Chhaupadi claims two more lives in Achham The harmful practice of chhaupadi, forcing women and girls to stay in isolated huts during menstruation, has once again turned deadly in Achham district. The harmful practice of chhaupadi, forcing women and girls to stay in isolated huts during menstruation, has once again turned deadly in Achham district. Nepal 29 Aug, 2025
Nepal Govt committed to holding HoR elections on March 5: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date of March 5, 2026.
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
