Pant elected Deputy Chair of GFMD Pant elected Deputy Chair of GFMD The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) has elected Nepal’s noted media rights advocate Laxman Datt Pant as its Deputy Chair, marking a significant milestone for Nepal’s media sector on the global stage. The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) has elected Nepal’s noted media rights advocate Laxman Datt Pant as its Deputy Chair, marking a significant milestone for Nepal’s media sector on the global stage. Nepal 22 Nov, 2025
Advocacy Forum calls for overhaul of transitional justice bodies to break cycle of impunity Advocacy Forum calls for overhaul of transitional justice bodies to break cycle of... Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) has urged the interim government to fundamentally rethink its approach to transitional justice, warning that the current direction risks deepening a long-standing culture of impunity. Advocacy Forum-Nepal (AF) has urged the interim government to fundamentally rethink its approach to transitional justice, warning that the current direction risks deepening a long-standing culture of impunity. Nepal 22 Nov, 2025
42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province under severe threat 42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province under severe threat Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicate that 42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province are facing critical risk. Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicate that 42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province are facing critical risk. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
Gurkhas lay to rest unknown World War II soldier in Italy Gurkhas lay to rest unknown World War II soldier in Italy An unknown World War II soldier was laid to rest with full military honours in Arezzo, Italy, on Thursday, with a bearer party from the Gurkhas carrying him to his final resting place. An unknown World War II soldier was laid to rest with full military honours in Arezzo, Italy, on Thursday, with a bearer party from the Gurkhas carrying him to his final resting place. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
Agricultural land in Karnali shrinks by 6.08pc: NRB study Agricultural land in Karnali shrinks by 6.08pc: NRB study Agricultural land in Karnali Province fell by 6.08 per cent in the last fiscal year compared to the previous one, according to a Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) study. Agricultural land in Karnali Province fell by 6.08 per cent in the last fiscal year compared to the previous one, according to a Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) study. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
20 injured in Nawalparasi bus accident 20 injured in Nawalparasi bus accident At least 20 people were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Madhyabindu along the East–West Highway in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East) today. At least 20 people were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident at Madhyabindu along the East–West Highway in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East) today. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
Community-led biodiversity monitoring project concludes in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Community-led biodiversity monitoring project concludes in Kanchenjunga Conservation... An eight-month project aimed at establishing a community-led biodiversity monitoring system in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) has concluded, with stakeholders highlighting major gains in local participation and modern conservation tools. An eight-month project aimed at establishing a community-led biodiversity monitoring system in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) has concluded, with stakeholders highlighting major gains in local participation and modern conservation tools. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
Youth-led push and government coordination drive surging NID-based voter registration Youth-led push and government coordination drive surging NID-based voter registration In just two days, Nepal saw an extraordinary surge in civic participation, with two lakh citizens registering to vote after the government enabled voter registration through National ID (NID) data. In just two days, Nepal saw an extraordinary surge in civic participation, with two lakh citizens registering to vote after the government enabled voter registration through National ID (NID) data. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
Situation stabilises in Simara amid curfew Situation stabilises in Simara amid curfew A day after violent clashes, the situation in Simara was relatively calm today while the curfew was extended until 8:00pm. A day after violent clashes, the situation in Simara was relatively calm today while the curfew was extended until 8:00pm. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
India hands over 70m modular bridge to Nepal to support post-disaster connectivity India hands over 70m modular bridge to Nepal to support post-disaster connectivity India has handed over a 70-metre modular bridge along with specialized launching tools to Nepal, reinforcing support for the country’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts following the heavy rains that struck eastern Nepal in October 2025. India has handed over a 70-metre modular bridge along with specialized launching tools to Nepal, reinforcing support for the country’s post-disaster reconstruction efforts following the heavy rains that struck eastern Nepal in October 2025. Nepal 20 Nov, 2025
'Attack on youth in Simara is outrageous and grave assault on democratic values' 'Attack on youth in Simara is outrageous and grave assault on democratic values' Gen Z leader Purushotam Yadav has expressed deep concern over the attack on Gen Z youth in Simara, Bara, today. Gen Z leader Purushotam Yadav has expressed deep concern over the attack on Gen Z youth in Simara, Bara, today. Nepal 20 Nov, 2025
Clash between UML cadres and Gen Z youth cause curfew and tension in Simara Clash between UML cadres and Gen Z youth cause curfew and tension in Simara Simara has been agitated since noon today. The youth association affiliated with the CPN-UML had planned a programme for central leaders to participate in the awareness campaign in Bara Parwanipur. CPN-UML leaders, including Shankar Pokharel and Mahesh Basnet, were scheduled to attend the programme in Simara at noon. Simara has been agitated since noon today. The youth association affiliated with the CPN-UML had planned a programme for central leaders to participate in the awareness campaign in Bara Parwanipur. CPN-UML leaders, including Shankar Pokharel and Mahesh Basnet, were scheduled to attend the programme in Simara at noon. Nepal 20 Nov, 2025
Indigenous Kalanamak rice nearing disappearance in Banke Indigenous Kalanamak rice nearing disappearance in Banke The indigenous Kalanamak variety of rice is on the brink of vanishing in Banke as farmers increasingly abandon it due to low productivity and high cultivation challenges. The indigenous Kalanamak variety of rice is on the brink of vanishing in Banke as farmers increasingly abandon it due to low productivity and high cultivation challenges. Nepal 20 Nov, 2025
World Children's Day being marked today with call to amplify children's voices World Children's Day being marked today with call to amplify children's voices World Children’s Day is being observed today across the country, joining the global community in marking the occasion under the theme “My day, my rights.” World Children’s Day is being observed today across the country, joining the global community in marking the occasion under the theme “My day, my rights.” Nepal 20 Nov, 2025
Situation in Simara returning to normalcy: Ministry of Home Affairs Situation in Simara returning to normalcy: Ministry of Home Affairs The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that the situation in Simra is gradually returning to normal. The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that the situation in Simra is gradually returning to normal. Nepal 19 Nov, 2025
Nine arrested for stealing electricity transformers in Sarlahi Nine arrested for stealing electricity transformers in Sarlahi Sarlahi Police have arrested nine individuals, including four Indian nationals, for their involvement in a series of transformer thefts across the district, officials announced on Thursday. Sarlahi Police have arrested nine individuals, including four Indian nationals, for their involvement in a series of transformer thefts across the district, officials announced on Thursday. Nepal 19 Nov, 2025
Migrant workers behind the Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia subjected to decade of devastating abuse: Amnesty International Migrant workers behind the Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia subjected to decade... Migrant workers employed on Saudi Arabia’s flagship Riyadh Metro project endured a decade of severe exploitation, including illegal recruitment fees, dangerous working conditions and discriminatory, low wages, Amnesty International said in a new report released on Tuesday. Migrant workers employed on Saudi Arabia’s flagship Riyadh Metro project endured a decade of severe exploitation, including illegal recruitment fees, dangerous working conditions and discriminatory, low wages, Amnesty International said in a new report released on Tuesday. Nepal 19 Nov, 2025
Government approves relief, grants, and key appointments Government approves relief, grants, and key appointments The government has decided to provide immediate relief of Rs 15,000 each to 2,429 individuals injured during the Gen-Z movement The government has decided to provide immediate relief of Rs 15,000 each to 2,429 individuals injured during the Gen-Z movement Nepal 18 Nov, 2025
Govt yet to recover Rs 275 billion in tax arrears: IRD Govt yet to recover Rs 275 billion in tax arrears: IRD The government has yet to collect Rs 275 billion in tax arrears from 30,912 taxpayers up to fiscal year 2081/82 BS, according to the annual progress report of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released on Monday. The government has yet to collect Rs 275 billion in tax arrears from 30,912 taxpayers up to fiscal year 2081/82 BS, according to the annual progress report of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released on Monday. Nepal 18 Nov, 2025
Sarlahi police seize nearly 39 kg marijuana Sarlahi police seize nearly 39 kg marijuana Police in Sarlahi seized an auto-rickshaw carrying nearly 39 kilograms of marijuana after an overnight operation, arresting one suspect while another fled the scene. Police in Sarlahi seized an auto-rickshaw carrying nearly 39 kilograms of marijuana after an overnight operation, arresting one suspect while another fled the scene. Nepal 18 Nov, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
