Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition to be held on May 29 Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition to be held on May 29 The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition will be organised on May 29, 2026, organisers announced, rescheduling the event to coincide with the anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. The third edition of the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition will be organised on May 29, 2026, organisers announced, rescheduling the event to coincide with the anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations HoR polls: PR candidates given until 4 pm today to withdraw nominations With 52 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system have been given until 4:00 pm today to withdraw their nominations. With 52 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system have been given until 4:00 pm today to withdraw their nominations. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident Three die on the spot in Baitadi jeep accident Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning. Three persons died on the spot in a jeep accident occurred at Sadighati of Patan municipality-8 in Baitadi district this morning. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal Bus wreckage found in Trishuli; suspected to be the bus missing from Simaltal Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun. Bus wreckage has been found on the bank of the Trishuli River at Dwandrang Bensi, Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality-5, Tanahun. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Two killed in Dadeldhura road accident Two killed in Dadeldhura road accident Two people were killed in a road accident following a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Dadeldhura on Saturday evening. Two people were killed in a road accident following a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Dadeldhura on Saturday evening. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day being observed today Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day being observed today The 304th birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the architect of modern Nepal, is being observed across the country today as Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day. The 304th birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the architect of modern Nepal, is being observed across the country today as Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
HoR Election: Social media brought under Code of Conduct HoR Election: Social media brought under Code of Conduct With 53 days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has brought activities on social networking platforms under the election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. With 53 days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives election, the Election Commission has brought activities on social networking platforms under the election code of conduct to ensure free and fair polls. Nepal 11 Jan, 2026
Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch Nepal's student-built 'MUNAL' satellite ready for historic ISRO launch The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced a landmark achievement in the nation's space program with the upcoming launch of MUNAL, Nepal’s first satellite fully developed in-house by high school students. The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has announced a landmark achievement in the nation's space program with the upcoming launch of MUNAL, Nepal’s first satellite fully developed in-house by high school students. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
GIOMS to be made mandatory across all ministries: Minister Kharel GIOMS to be made mandatory across all ministries: Minister Kharel Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has directed the Department of Information Technology to take steps to make the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has directed the Department of Information Technology to take steps to make the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS) mandatory in all ministries. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
AOAN elects new board with Pandey as Prez, Joshi Gen Secy and Pandit Secy AOAN elects new board with Pandey as Prez, Joshi Gen Secy and Pandit Secy The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has elected Pratap Jung Pandey, director of Kailash Helicopter Services, as its new president. The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has elected Pratap Jung Pandey, director of Kailash Helicopter Services, as its new president. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
Code of conduct to take effect from January 17 Code of conduct to take effect from January 17 With 54 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations to enforce the election code of conduct from January 17, aiming to ensure free, fair and dignified polls. With 54 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, the Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations to enforce the election code of conduct from January 17, aiming to ensure free, fair and dignified polls. Nepal 10 Jan, 2026
80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections 80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections The government has endorsed the Integrated Security Plan, and the National Security Council has approved the deployment of the army for election-related security. The government has endorsed the Integrated Security Plan, and the National Security Council has approved the deployment of the army for election-related security. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice seeking a written response in a writ petition demanding the provision of reservation quotas for the Nishad caste. The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice seeking a written response in a writ petition demanding the provision of reservation quotas for the Nishad caste. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
Banke issues first-ever citizenship certificate under mother's name Banke issues first-ever citizenship certificate under mother's name The District Administration Office, Banke, has issued a citizenship certificate under the mother's name for the first time in the district. The District Administration Office, Banke, has issued a citizenship certificate under the mother's name for the first time in the district. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
Govt appoints investigator to probe Buddha Air accident Govt appoints investigator to probe Buddha Air accident The government has appointed a senior captain to investigate the Buddha Air aircraft accident that occurred at Chandragadhi (Bhadrapur) Airport in Jhapa earlier this month. The government has appointed a senior captain to investigate the Buddha Air aircraft accident that occurred at Chandragadhi (Bhadrapur) Airport in Jhapa earlier this month. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Dog attacks injure 50 people in Rautahat in a single day Dog attacks injure 50 people in Rautahat in a single day At least 50 people were injured in a series of dog attacks in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Wednesday, triggering fear among local residents. At least 50 people were injured in a series of dog attacks in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Wednesday, triggering fear among local residents. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Nine rhinos die in and around Chitwan National Park in six months Nine rhinos die in and around Chitwan National Park in six months Nine one-horned rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and its surrounding areas over the past six months, park authorities said. Nine one-horned rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and its surrounding areas over the past six months, park authorities said. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Birgunj regaining normalcy after lifting of curfew Birgunj regaining normalcy after lifting of curfew The normal life in Birgunj, Parsa district is gradually regaining normalcy from today after an all-party and all-sides meeting settled the dispute erupted involving two communities of differing social and religious faith. The normal life in Birgunj, Parsa district is gradually regaining normalcy from today after an all-party and all-sides meeting settled the dispute erupted involving two communities of differing social and religious faith. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
US imposes visa bond requirement on Nepali visitors US imposes visa bond requirement on Nepali visitors Nepali nationals applying for US tourist and business visas will now be required to deposit a visa bond, as Nepal has been added to the list of countries subject to the United States’ visa bond pilot programme, according to the US Department of State. Nepali nationals applying for US tourist and business visas will now be required to deposit a visa bond, as Nepal has been added to the list of countries subject to the United States’ visa bond pilot programme, according to the US Department of State. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Home Ministry issues 10-point directive to all 77 district offices Home Ministry issues 10-point directive to all 77 district offices The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a 10-point circular to all 77 district administration offices (DAOs), directing them to submit reports on measures taken to promote religious tolerance and social harmony at the district level. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a 10-point circular to all 77 district administration offices (DAOs), directing them to submit reports on measures taken to promote religious tolerance and social harmony at the district level. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
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
