Sikta Irrigation Project's western main canal not friendly to wildlife Sikta Irrigation Project's western main canal not friendly to wildlife The under-construction Sikta Irrigation Project in the district has turned into a death trap for wildlife. The under-construction Sikta Irrigation Project in the district has turned into a death trap for wildlife. Nepal 27 Apr, 2026
Indian pilgrim dies of altitude sickness in Mustang Indian pilgrim dies of altitude sickness in Mustang An Indian tourist has died of suspected high-altitude sickness in Jomsom, Mustang, highlighting ongoing health risks for pilgrims visiting high Himalayan destinations. An Indian tourist has died of suspected high-altitude sickness in Jomsom, Mustang, highlighting ongoing health risks for pilgrims visiting high Himalayan destinations. Nepal 27 Apr, 2026
Nepal sets 28,500 MW target, eyes 15,000 MW exports in decade-long energy strategy Nepal sets 28,500 MW target, eyes 15,000 MW exports in decade-long energy strategy Nepal has unveiled an ambitious energy consumption growth and export strategy targeting a tenfold increase in per capita electricity consumption and the development of 28,500 megawatts of installed capacity by 2035, as the government moves to transform its hydropower surplus from a seasonal headache into a major revenue stream. Nepal has unveiled an ambitious energy consumption growth and export strategy targeting a tenfold increase in per capita electricity consumption and the development of 28,500 megawatts of installed capacity by 2035, as the government moves to transform its hydropower surplus from a seasonal headache into a major revenue stream. Nepal 27 Apr, 2026
7,642 third-country tourists enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta in nine months 7,642 third-country tourists enter Nepal via Kakarbhitta in nine months Nepal received a total of 7,642 tourists from third countries over the past nine months through the eastern border point at Kakarbhitta. Nepal received a total of 7,642 tourists from third countries over the past nine months through the eastern border point at Kakarbhitta. Nepal 26 Apr, 2026
Climber injured on Dhaulagiri rescued after two-day ordeal Climber injured on Dhaulagiri rescued after two-day ordeal A climber who sustained injuries while descending Dhaulagiri in Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality–4 of Myagdi has been successfully rescued after two days. A climber who sustained injuries while descending Dhaulagiri in Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality–4 of Myagdi has been successfully rescued after two days. Nepal 26 Apr, 2026
Nationwide drive launched to clear encroached public land Nationwide drive launched to clear encroached public land The government has launched a nationwide campaign to remove illegal structures built on public land, including riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley. The government has launched a nationwide campaign to remove illegal structures built on public land, including riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley. Nepal 26 Apr, 2026
RSP lawmaker Pokharel apologises after widespread criticism for indecent conduct RSP lawmaker Pokharel apologises after widespread criticism for indecent conduct Bishwaraj Pokharel, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Okhaldhunga, has apologised in the face of growing criticism from lawmakers, netizens and members of his own party for mistreating Santadhahadur Magar, the principal of Chandeshwori Secondary School. Bishwaraj Pokharel, a member of the House of Representatives elected from Okhaldhunga, has apologised in the face of growing criticism from lawmakers, netizens and members of his own party for mistreating Santadhahadur Magar, the principal of Chandeshwori Secondary School. Nepal 26 Apr, 2026
Nepal launches first Safari Tourism Mart in Chitwan to boost wildlife tourism Nepal launches first Safari Tourism Mart in Chitwan to boost wildlife tourism The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has launched the country’s first-ever Safari Tourism Mart in Meghauli, aiming to position Nepal as a leading global destination for responsible wildlife tourism. The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has launched the country’s first-ever Safari Tourism Mart in Meghauli, aiming to position Nepal as a leading global destination for responsible wildlife tourism. Nepal 26 Apr, 2026
Death of pregnant woman in Butwal: Two healthcare facilities sealed, Dr Rupakheti suspended Death of pregnant woman in Butwal: Two healthcare facilities sealed, Dr Rupakheti... Following the incident, the Council formed a probe committee coordinated by Dr. Samrat Parajuli, which has submitted a 26-page preliminary report. Following the incident, the Council formed a probe committee coordinated by Dr. Samrat Parajuli, which has submitted a 26-page preliminary report. Nepal 25 Apr, 2026
All eyes on Khumbu Icefall as joint team moves to clear Everest route All eyes on Khumbu Icefall as joint team moves to clear Everest route The Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN) and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are set to deploy a joint team of around 20 people, including icefall doctors and Sherpa climbers from various expeditions, to the Khumbu Icefall on Sunday morning to assess ground conditions and attempt to open or identify alternate routes through the section that has been blocking progress toward Camp I on Everest. The Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN) and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are set to deploy a joint team of around 20 people, including icefall doctors and Sherpa climbers from various expeditions, to the Khumbu Icefall on Sunday morning to assess ground conditions and attempt to open or identify alternate routes through the section that has been blocking progress toward Camp I on Everest. Nepal 25 Apr, 2026
Nepal-Egypt Friendship Run held in Cairo to mark Everest Day Nepal-Egypt Friendship Run held in Cairo to mark Everest Day A 5-kilometre Nepal-Egypt Friendship Run was organised in Cairo to mark Mount Everest Day and International Wellness Day, highlighting environmental sustainability and wellness. A 5-kilometre Nepal-Egypt Friendship Run was organised in Cairo to mark Mount Everest Day and International Wellness Day, highlighting environmental sustainability and wellness. Nepal 25 Apr, 2026
Govt merges NATHM, Nepal Mountain Academy into single tourism training body Govt merges NATHM, Nepal Mountain Academy into single tourism training body The Nepal government has merged two of the country's principal tourism and mountaineering training institutions — the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and the Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) — into a single unified body, establishing the Nepal Tourism, Hotel and Mountain Institution Development Committee. The Nepal government has merged two of the country's principal tourism and mountaineering training institutions — the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) and the Nepal Mountain Academy (NMA) — into a single unified body, establishing the Nepal Tourism, Hotel and Mountain Institution Development Committee. Nepal 25 Apr, 2026
Two killed, nine critically injured in Tanahun bus accident Two killed, nine critically injured in Tanahun bus accident Two people were killed and nine others seriously injured in a bus accident along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun district on Friday afternoon. Two people were killed and nine others seriously injured in a bus accident along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun district on Friday afternoon. Nepal 24 Apr, 2026
Kolti Hospital improves services, infrastructure Kolti Hospital improves services, infrastructure Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Budhinanda Municipality-2 of Bajura have significantly improved with better infrastructure, equipment and availability of medical staff. Health services at Kolti Basic Hospital in Budhinanda Municipality-2 of Bajura have significantly improved with better infrastructure, equipment and availability of medical staff. Nepal 24 Apr, 2026
Joint security team arrests auto driver with large haul of drugs from Gaur customs area Joint security team arrests auto driver with large haul of drugs from Gaur customs... A joint security team has arrested a 20-year-old auto driver along with a large quantity of drugs from the Gaur customs area in Rautahat district on Friday afternoon. A joint security team has arrested a 20-year-old auto driver along with a large quantity of drugs from the Gaur customs area in Rautahat district on Friday afternoon. Nepal 24 Apr, 2026
Nepal Police arrest 2,396 absconding convicts in Chaitra Nepal Police arrest 2,396 absconding convicts in Chaitra Nepal Police arrested a total of 2,396 absconding convicts across the country during Chaitra of the current fiscal year 2082/83, as part of its judgment execution drive. Nepal Police arrested a total of 2,396 absconding convicts across the country during Chaitra of the current fiscal year 2082/83, as part of its judgment execution drive. Nepal 24 Apr, 2026
944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's Everest season 944 climbers, Rs 1 billion in royalties - and a hanging serac threatening Nepal's... Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks Nepal has crossed the Rs 1 billion mark in mountaineering royalties for the Spring 2026 season, with the Department of Tourism issuing climbing permits to 944 mountaineers from 76 countries across 30 peaks Nepal 24 Apr, 2026
Chitwan police detain 113 in 12-hour crackdown on drugs, public nuisance Chitwan police detain 113 in 12-hour crackdown on drugs, public nuisance District Police Office, Chitwan, has detained 113 individuals during a 12-hour sweep operation conducted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday. District Police Office, Chitwan, has detained 113 individuals during a 12-hour sweep operation conducted from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday. Nepal 24 Apr, 2026
Conflict victims urge PM Shah to conclude transitional justice Conflict victims urge PM Shah to conclude transitional justice A group of conflict victims has demanded Prime Minister Balendra Shah that he took substantial initiatives to conclude transitional justice. A group of conflict victims has demanded Prime Minister Balendra Shah that he took substantial initiatives to conclude transitional justice. Nepal 23 Apr, 2026
30 killed in 900 disaster incidents in Chaitra 30 killed in 900 disaster incidents in Chaitra At least 30 people lost their lives in around 900 disaster-related incidents across the country during the month of Chait (March 14–April 13), police said. At least 30 people lost their lives in around 900 disaster-related incidents across the country during the month of Chait (March 14–April 13), police said. Nepal 23 Apr, 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.
