French firm IDEMIA paid Nepali brokers through foreign accounts to secure lucrative contracts, complaint says French firm IDEMIA paid Nepali brokers through foreign accounts to secure lucrative... A confidential complaint filed with Nepal’s anti-corruption agency accuses the French identity solutions giant IDEMIA SAS of secretly routing payments to Nepali brokers through foreign bank accounts to win multimillion-dollar government contracts — transactions that appear to violate Nepal’s anti-corruption and money laundering laws. A confidential complaint filed with Nepal’s anti-corruption agency accuses the French identity solutions giant IDEMIA SAS of secretly routing payments to Nepali brokers through foreign bank accounts to win multimillion-dollar government contracts — transactions that appear to violate Nepal’s anti-corruption and money laundering laws. Nepal 12 Oct, 2025
Post-disaster relief and reconstruction government's top priority: Minister Ghising Post-disaster relief and reconstruction government's top priority: Minister Ghising Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said that the implementation of relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the recent water-induced disaster is a top priority for the government. Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said that the implementation of relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the recent water-induced disaster is a top priority for the government. Nepal 11 Oct, 2025
NRB reduces transaction limits for debit cards NRB reduces transaction limits for debit cards The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised the transaction limits for debit cards issued by banks and financial institutions under an amendment to the Integrated Directives on Payment System, 2081. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised the transaction limits for debit cards issued by banks and financial institutions under an amendment to the Integrated Directives on Payment System, 2081. Nepal 11 Oct, 2025
Govt committed to holding election: Minister Kharel Govt committed to holding election: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has said government was committed to holding election by fulfilling the genuine demands of Gen-Z people. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has said government was committed to holding election by fulfilling the genuine demands of Gen-Z people. Nepal 11 Oct, 2025
Human-elephant conflict claims 72 lives in Jhapa over two decades Human-elephant conflict claims 72 lives in Jhapa over two decades At least 72 people have lost their lives in human-elephant conflicts in Jhapa over the past two decades, while 26 elephants have died during the same period, according to the Division Forest Office. At least 72 people have lost their lives in human-elephant conflicts in Jhapa over the past two decades, while 26 elephants have died during the same period, according to the Division Forest Office. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
Russian duo scales Lobuche Peak en route to Ama Dablam climb Russian duo scales Lobuche Peak en route to Ama Dablam climb Two Russian climbers have successfully summited Lobuche Peak (6,119m) today morning, according to 14 Peaks Expeditions. Two Russian climbers have successfully summited Lobuche Peak (6,119m) today morning, according to 14 Peaks Expeditions. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
PM Karki calls for unity, vows reforms to address corruption and inequality PM Karki calls for unity, vows reforms to address corruption and inequality Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to initiate political and administrative reforms to address issues such as corruption, unemployment, and discrimination, while calling for unity in times of crisis. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to initiate political and administrative reforms to address issues such as corruption, unemployment, and discrimination, while calling for unity in times of crisis. Nepal 10 Oct, 2025
CIAA files case against former RAHS officials CIAA files case against former RAHS officials The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 13 individuals, including former Vice Chancellor of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS), Prof Dr Sangeeta Singh Bhandari, over the procurement of a substandard MRI machine. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 13 individuals, including former Vice Chancellor of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS), Prof Dr Sangeeta Singh Bhandari, over the procurement of a substandard MRI machine. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Ilam declared disaster crisis zone Ilam declared disaster crisis zone The government has declared Ilam district, severely affected by recent landslides and floods, as a disaster crisis zone. The government has declared Ilam district, severely affected by recent landslides and floods, as a disaster crisis zone. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Three arrested with 117 bottles of banned drug onrex in Sarlahi Three arrested with 117 bottles of banned drug onrex in Sarlahi Police in Sarlahi have arrested three youths, including two Indian nationals, with 117 bottles of Onrex, a banned pharmaceutical drug in Nepal, during a surprise check in Lalbandi Municipality. Police in Sarlahi have arrested three youths, including two Indian nationals, with 117 bottles of Onrex, a banned pharmaceutical drug in Nepal, during a surprise check in Lalbandi Municipality. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Oli calls for reinstatement of HoR, urges unity among political forces Oli calls for reinstatement of HoR, urges unity among political forces CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the House of Representatives should be reinstated, stressing the need for national unity and political stability. CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the House of Representatives should be reinstated, stressing the need for national unity and political stability. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
World Post day being observed today World Post day being observed today The World Post Day 2025 is being observed around the world, including Nepal today. The World Post Day 2025 is being observed around the world, including Nepal today. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Foreign tourist arrivals drop by 18.3 percent in September Foreign tourist arrivals drop by 18.3 percent in September Nepal recorded a total of 78,711 international visitors in September 2025, marking a decline of 18.3 percent compared to the same month last year, Nepal recorded a total of 78,711 international visitors in September 2025, marking a decline of 18.3 percent compared to the same month last year, Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Over 800 foreign climbers granted permits for Nepal's autumn season Over 800 foreign climbers granted permits for Nepal's autumn season A total of 802 climbers from 72 countries have received permits to scale various peaks across Nepal during the autumn 2025 climbing season, according to the Department of Tourism (DoT). A total of 802 climbers from 72 countries have received permits to scale various peaks across Nepal during the autumn 2025 climbing season, according to the Department of Tourism (DoT). Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Voter registration open until end of Kartik Voter registration open until end of Kartik The Election Commission, Nepal has announced that eligible citizens can register their names in the voter list until the end of Kartik 2082. The Election Commission, Nepal has announced that eligible citizens can register their names in the voter list until the end of Kartik 2082. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
Eight women from six nations summit Yalung Ri after Ramdung Plan cancelled due to weather Eight women from six nations summit Yalung Ri after Ramdung Plan cancelled due to... Eight women climbers from six countries have successfully scaled Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Dolakha district after bad weather forced the cancellation of their planned ascent of Ramdung Peak (5,930m) in the Rolwaling region. Eight women climbers from six countries have successfully scaled Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Dolakha district after bad weather forced the cancellation of their planned ascent of Ramdung Peak (5,930m) in the Rolwaling region. Nepal 09 Oct, 2025
NHRC urges all to remain calm, calls for strengthening law and order NHRC urges all to remain calm, calls for strengthening law and order The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all sides to exercise restraint and help maintain peace and social harmony amid the evolving political situation in the country. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged all sides to exercise restraint and help maintain peace and social harmony amid the evolving political situation in the country. Nepal 08 Oct, 2025
Fewer tourists visit Annapurna despite peak season Fewer tourists visit Annapurna despite peak season The Annapurna Conservation Area recorded 19,386 foreign visitors in September, a decline of 3,702 compared to the same month last year, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). The Annapurna Conservation Area recorded 19,386 foreign visitors in September, a decline of 3,702 compared to the same month last year, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Nepal 08 Oct, 2025
Election is prime mandate for incumbent government: Communications Minister Kharel Election is prime mandate for incumbent government: Communications Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has stated that the current government, founded on the Gen-Z protests (September 8-9), has a primary mandate to conduct the upcoming election with the participation of all political parties and citizens on the announced date. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has stated that the current government, founded on the Gen-Z protests (September 8-9), has a primary mandate to conduct the upcoming election with the participation of all political parties and citizens on the announced date. Nepal 08 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
