41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. Nepal 06 May, 2026
36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse 36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance. A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession. The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession. Nepal 06 May, 2026
CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors. Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors. Nepal 05 May, 2026
Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season. A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season. Nepal 05 May, 2026
President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government. President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government. Nepal 05 May, 2026
89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway 89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night. Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night. Nepal 05 May, 2026
PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself. Nepal 05 May, 2026
Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk. Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis. Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis. Nepal 04 May, 2026
Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations. The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for identification Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for... A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday. A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration. A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days. Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi. Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi. Nepal 03 May, 2026
President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed. President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed. Nepal 03 May, 2026
President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions. President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions. Nepal 03 May, 2026
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
