Bajura police launch school campaign to prevent sexual violence

Bajura police launch school campaign to prevent sexual violence

Police in Bajura have launched a school-focused poster campaign against sexual violence after an analysis of cases registered in the district found that girls aged 10–18 accounted for 60.9 percent of recorded victims over the past five years.

Police in Bajura have launched a school-focused poster campaign against sexual violence after an analysis of cases registered in the district found that girls aged 10–18 accounted for 60.9 percent of recorded victims over the past five years.

Nepal 08 Oct, 2026

Supreme Court halts Sudurpaschim's plan to revise FY27 budget

Supreme Court halts Sudurpaschim's plan to revise FY27 budget

The Supreme Court has ordered the Sudurpaschim provincial government to halt preparations to reconstruct the budget for the current fiscal year, creating uncertainty over its plan to introduce a new budget.

The Supreme Court has ordered the Sudurpaschim provincial government to halt preparations to reconstruct the budget for the current fiscal year, creating uncertainty over its plan to introduce a new budget.

Nepal 08 Oct, 2026

Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics

Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize...

Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.

Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.

Nepal 08 Oct, 2026

Youth seek stronger voice in shaping federalism

Youth seek stronger voice in shaping federalism

​​​​​​​Young people have called for a stronger voice in shaping federalism and asked policymakers to ensure that their views are reflected in decisions taken by federal, provincial and local governments.

​​​​​​​Young people have called for a stronger voice in shaping federalism and asked policymakers to ensure that their views are reflected in decisions taken by federal, provincial and local governments.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

Japan to provide JPY 34.6 million for SAARC youth exchange programme

Japan to provide JPY 34.6 million for SAARC youth exchange programme

Japan will contribute JPY 34.607 million to the SAARC-Japan Special Fund to support the JENESYS 2026 youth exchange programme, with about 40 participants from SAARC countries scheduled to visit Japan to learn about disasters and climate change.

Japan will contribute JPY 34.607 million to the SAARC-Japan Special Fund to support the JENESYS 2026 youth exchange programme, with about 40 participants from SAARC countries scheduled to visit Japan to learn about disasters and climate change.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

India-funded school building inaugurated in Morang

India-funded school building inaugurated in Morang

A new school building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India was inaugurated at Shree Panchayat Secondary School in Sundarharaincha Municipality-7, Gothgaun, Morang, on Tuesday.

A new school building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India was inaugurated at Shree Panchayat Secondary School in Sundarharaincha Municipality-7, Gothgaun, Morang, on Tuesday.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

National College to launch two-year Master of Psychology programme

National College to launch two-year Master of Psychology programme

National College is set to launch a two-year Master of Psychology (MPsych) programme affiliated with Kathmandu University, offering postgraduate training across six areas of specialisation.

National College is set to launch a two-year Master of Psychology (MPsych) programme affiliated with Kathmandu University, offering postgraduate training across six areas of specialisation.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

Bagmati CM pledges bigger health budget, expanded specialist care

Bagmati CM pledges bigger health budget, expanded specialist care

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa has pledged to increase funding for the health sector in the next fiscal year, saying citizens' health should receive priority alongside physical infrastructure development.

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa has pledged to increase funding for the health sector in the next fiscal year, saying citizens' health should receive priority alongside physical infrastructure development.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

Bara man held with loaded homemade firearm, gunpowder stash

Bara man held with loaded homemade firearm, gunpowder stash

Police have arrested a 39-year-old man with a loaded homemade firearm, suspected gunpowder and related materials in Nijgadh Municipality-11 of Bara district.

Police have arrested a 39-year-old man with a loaded homemade firearm, suspected gunpowder and related materials in Nijgadh Municipality-11 of Bara district.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

Scrub typhus cases top 10,200 across Nepal as monsoon infections rise

Scrub typhus cases top 10,200 across Nepal as monsoon infections rise

Nepal has recorded 10,210 scrub typhus cases across 74 districts during the first 40 epidemiological weeks of 2026, with infections rising sharply during the monsoon and post-monsoon period, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Nepal has recorded 10,210 scrub typhus cases across 74 districts during the first 40 epidemiological weeks of 2026, with infections rising sharply during the monsoon and post-monsoon period, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

Dashain Tika set for 10:26 am on Oct. 21

Dashain Tika set for 10:26 am on Oct. 21

The auspicious hour for receiving Dashain Tika this year has been set for 10:26 am on October 21, the Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee said.

The auspicious hour for receiving Dashain Tika this year has been set for 10:26 am on October 21, the Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee said.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

Ramechhap man killed in clay extraction accident

Ramechhap man killed in clay extraction accident

A 34-year-old man died after being buried under a mound of earth that collapsed while he was extracting clay in Likhu Tamakoshi Rural Municipality of Ramechhap district.

A 34-year-old man died after being buried under a mound of earth that collapsed while he was extracting clay in Likhu Tamakoshi Rural Municipality of Ramechhap district.

Nepal 07 Oct, 2026

No blood bank in Bajura: How long can emergency care survive on security forces' donations?

No blood bank in Bajura: How long can emergency care survive on security forces'...

A new mother survived life-threatening bleeding following a caesarean delivery at Bajura District Hospital after two police officers rushed to donate blood, highlighting the district's continuing dependence on emergency donors due to the absence of a functioning blood bank.

A new mother survived life-threatening bleeding following a caesarean delivery at Bajura District Hospital after two police officers rushed to donate blood, highlighting the district's continuing dependence on emergency donors due to the absence of a functioning blood bank.

Nepal 06 Oct, 2026

Youth-led recovery initiative expands from Bethanchok to flood-hit Nuwakot

Youth-led recovery initiative expands from Bethanchok to flood-hit Nuwakot

A youth-led community recovery initiative that began in disaster-affected Bethanchok of Kavrepalanchok in 2024 has expanded to flood-affected communities in Belkotgadhi Municipality of Nuwakot, with a focus on psychosocial wellbeing, education, livelihoods and community participation.

A youth-led community recovery initiative that began in disaster-affected Bethanchok of Kavrepalanchok in 2024 has expanded to flood-affected communities in Belkotgadhi Municipality of Nuwakot, with a focus on psychosocial wellbeing, education, livelihoods and community participation.

Nepal 06 Oct, 2026

Nepali outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina receives 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award

Nepali outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina receives 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award

Nepali adventure tourism professional and outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina has received the 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award, a recognition presented to instructors for their performance and contribution to the NOLS Alaska community.

Nepali adventure tourism professional and outdoor educator Jagan Timilsina has received the 2026 NOLS Alaska Merit Award, a recognition presented to instructors for their performance and contribution to the NOLS Alaska community.

Nepal 06 Oct, 2026

India-funded municipal hospital project inaugurated in Udayapur

India-funded municipal hospital project inaugurated in Udayapur

A multi-storey municipal hospital project supported by the Government of India was inaugurated in Triyuga Municipality-5 of Udayapur district on Sunday.

A multi-storey municipal hospital project supported by the Government of India was inaugurated in Triyuga Municipality-5 of Udayapur district on Sunday.

Nepal 06 Oct, 2026

British Education Group holds 12th graduation ceremony

British Education Group holds 12th graduation ceremony

The British Education Group (BEG) held a joint graduation ceremony for its Class of 2026 at The Soaltee Kathmandu on Friday, bringing together graduates from its four institutions.

The British Education Group (BEG) held a joint graduation ceremony for its Class of 2026 at The Soaltee Kathmandu on Friday, bringing together graduates from its four institutions.

Nepal 06 Oct, 2026

Drone delivers diesel to restore flood-hit Korala road in Myagdi

Drone delivers diesel to restore flood-hit Korala road in Myagdi

Drone flights have been used to transport diesel across a flood-damaged section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road in Myagdi, enabling repair crews to continue restoration work on the route leading to Nepal's only currently operational trade crossing with China.

Drone flights have been used to transport diesel across a flood-damaged section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road in Myagdi, enabling repair crews to continue restoration work on the route leading to Nepal's only currently operational trade crossing with China.

Nepal 06 Oct, 2026

Kathmandu-Dhangadhi airfares rise to Rs 22,000 amid festive rush

Kathmandu-Dhangadhi airfares rise to Rs 22,000 amid festive rush

Airfares on the Kathmandu-Dhangadhi route have surged with the festive season approaching, adding to the financial burden on residents of Sudurpashchim who already face relatively high air travel costs.

Airfares on the Kathmandu-Dhangadhi route have surged with the festive season approaching, adding to the financial burden on residents of Sudurpashchim who already face relatively high air travel costs.

Nepal 05 Oct, 2026

Nepali Army restores roads, water supply in flood-hit districts

Nepali Army restores roads, water supply in flood-hit districts

The Nepali Army has continued rescue, relief and infrastructure restoration work in areas affected by floods and landslides triggered by flooding in the Kali Gandaki basin.

The Nepali Army has continued rescue, relief and infrastructure restoration work in areas affected by floods and landslides triggered by flooding in the Kali Gandaki basin.

Nepal 05 Oct, 2026