Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis Koshi football leaders call for change in ANFA leadership amid deepening crisis Football stakeholders in Koshi Province have called for an alternative to the current leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying disputes within the governing body and its suspension by FIFA have left the future of Nepali football uncertain. Football stakeholders in Koshi Province have called for an alternative to the current leadership of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), saying disputes within the governing body and its suspension by FIFA have left the future of Nepali football uncertain. Sports 14 Oct, 2026
Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage Abhishek Bastola breaks new ground for Nepali tennis on global stage From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player. From becoming Nepal's first male tennis player with an official International Tennis Federation ranking to competing on the ATP Challenger Tour, Abhishek Bastola has spent much of his career opening doors that had never before been crossed by a Nepali tennis player. Sports 13 Oct, 2026
Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship Gurukul, Jana Jyoti win on second day of APCC school football championship Gurukul Vidya Sadan of Gandaki Province and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh Province recorded victories on the second day of the national championship of the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) All Nepal Inter-School Football Tournament 2026 on Friday. Gurukul Vidya Sadan of Gandaki Province and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh Province recorded victories on the second day of the national championship of the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) All Nepal Inter-School Football Tournament 2026 on Friday. Sports 11 Oct, 2026
Three teams open Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage with wins Three teams open Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage with wins Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School of Lumbini, Shree Jeewan Jyoti of Sudurpashchim and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh opened their campaigns with victories as the national championship stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 began on Thursday. Sagarmatha Secondary Boarding School of Lumbini, Shree Jeewan Jyoti of Sudurpashchim and Jana Jyoti Secondary School of Madhesh opened their campaigns with victories as the national championship stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 began on Thursday. Sports 09 Oct, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday Asian Paints Champions Cup national stage begins Thursday The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament, begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ national titles. The national stage of the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, an all-Nepal inter-school U-18 football tournament, begins on Thursday with provincial champions competing for the boys’ and girls’ national titles. Sports 08 Oct, 2026
CIB seeks cases against four ANFA officials over Rs 6.65m irregularities CIB seeks cases against four ANFA officials over Rs 6.65m irregularities ​​​​​​​The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over alleged financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million. ​​​​​​​The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) over alleged financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million. Sports 08 Oct, 2026
Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday. Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday. Sports 25 Sep, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Venus and AVM Reach Girls' Football Final Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Venus and AVM Reach Girls' Football Final Venus School and AVM School secured their places in the final of the Kathmandu Valley-wide Girls’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 with impressive victories in today’s semifinals at the Laboratory Secondary School ground in Kirtipur. Venus School and AVM School secured their places in the final of the Kathmandu Valley-wide Girls’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 with impressive victories in today’s semifinals at the Laboratory Secondary School ground in Kirtipur. Sports 23 Sep, 2026
Venus National College, Manakamana Secondary School emerge as Asian Paints Champions Cups' Bagmati Province champions Venus National College, Manakamana Secondary School emerge as Asian Paints Champions... Venus National College and Manakamana Secondary School wins Bagmati Province champions title under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. Venus National College and Manakamana Secondary School wins Bagmati Province champions title under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026, in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. Sports 24 Sep, 2026
Sherpa wins Nepal's first medal at 20th Asian Games Sherpa wins Nepal's first medal at 20th Asian Games Tenzing Sherpa won Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, securing bronze in the men’s over-84kg kumite karate event on Wednesday. Tenzing Sherpa won Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, securing bronze in the men’s over-84kg kumite karate event on Wednesday. Sports 23 Sep, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Manakamana Boys' champions, Girls' semifinal line-up complete Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026: Manakamana Boys' champions, Girls' semifinal line-up... Manakamana Secondary School has won the Kathmandu Valley-wide Boys’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026. Manakamana Secondary School has won the Kathmandu Valley-wide Boys’ Football Tournament under the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026. Sports 22 Sep, 2026
The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some... The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday marked the official start of the 16-day event — but in name only. The opening ceremony of the Asian Games on Saturday marked the official start of the 16-day event — but in name only. Sports 20 Sep, 2026
Nepali runners claim two Ultra-Trail titles, winning VMM 100K and 50K in Vietnam Nepali runners claim two Ultra-Trail titles, winning VMM 100K and 50K in Vietnam Nepali trail runners Man Kumar Magar and Ram Maya Budha secured major victories at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) in Sapa, Vietnam, winning the men's 100km and women's 50km titles respectively. Nepali trail runners Man Kumar Magar and Ram Maya Budha secured major victories at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) in Sapa, Vietnam, winning the men's 100km and women's 50km titles respectively. Sports 20 Sep, 2026
Dharan Sports Forum to honour athletes, push professional sports Dharan Sports Forum to honour athletes, push professional sports The Dharan Sports Forum is set to organise the third edition of the Dharan Sports Award on October 29, with a focus on recognising athletes and promoting the professional development of sports in the city. The Dharan Sports Forum is set to organise the third edition of the Dharan Sports Award on October 29, with a focus on recognising athletes and promoting the professional development of sports in the city. Sports 19 Sep, 2026
ACC Premier Cup champions return home ACC Premier Cup champions return home Nepal’s national men’s cricket team returned home late Sunday after winning the ACC Premier Cup 2026. Nepal’s national men’s cricket team returned home late Sunday after winning the ACC Premier Cup 2026. Sports 14 Sep, 2026
Dharan to host first night-time women's international football Gold Cup Dharan to host first night-time women's international football Gold Cup Dharan is set to host its first night-time women’s international invitational Gold Cup football tournament, with eight teams competing at Dharan Stadium from November 14 to 22. Dharan is set to host its first night-time women’s international invitational Gold Cup football tournament, with eight teams competing at Dharan Stadium from November 14 to 22. Sports 11 Sep, 2026
DAV Blue win Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup DAV Blue win Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup DAV Blue defeated DAV Yellow by 30 runs to win the 8th Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup 2026, bringing the three-week Late Sushil Kedia Memorial Sports Gala to a close on Monday. DAV Blue defeated DAV Yellow by 30 runs to win the 8th Sushil Kedia Memorial Cup 2026, bringing the three-week Late Sushil Kedia Memorial Sports Gala to a close on Monday. Sports 07 Sep, 2026
Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire crowned world champion in Japan Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire crowned world champion in Japan Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire has won the world championship after defeating reigning French champion Mathon Choinard at an international kickboxing event in Nagoya, Japan. Nepali kickboxer Abiral Ghimire has won the world championship after defeating reigning French champion Mathon Choinard at an international kickboxing event in Nagoya, Japan. Sports 06 Sep, 2026
APCC Trophy Tour takes off: Nepalgunj hosts spectacular first stop APCC Trophy Tour takes off: Nepalgunj hosts spectacular first stop Ahead of the tournament's opening match, the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) Trophy Tour officially launched today with an early morning reveal event at Holyland English Secondary School in Nepalgunj. Ahead of the tournament's opening match, the Asian Paints Champions Cup (APCC) Trophy Tour officially launched today with an early morning reveal event at Holyland English Secondary School in Nepalgunj. Sports 28 Aug, 2026
Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 ready to kick off across Nepal Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026 ready to kick off across Nepal Nepal’s grassroots sports landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026- All Nepal Interschool Football Tournament prepares to unite school communities across all seven provinces. Nepal’s grassroots sports landscape is on the brink of a historic milestone as the Asian Paints Champions Cup 2026- All Nepal Interschool Football Tournament prepares to unite school communities across all seven provinces. Sports 27 Aug, 2026
Business Tatopani border crossing to open for three days The Tatopani border crossing with China will be open for three days, from October 18 to 20, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said on Saturday.
Health Hospitals told to continue essential services during Dashain holidays The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has directed federal and provincial hospitals to maintain essential healthcare services throughout the Dashain holidays.
Nepal Fulpati marks peak Dashain festivities as leaders extend greetings Fulpati, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today, with people preparing to return to their ancestral homes for family reunions and receive blessings from elders during the country's biggest Hindu festival.
Kathmandu Home Minister calls for police reforms, modern crime investigation Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said the government is preparing legal reforms to make Nepal Police more professional, capable and technologically advanced, including through a new Police Bill.
Kathmandu Education Department, Room to Read train master trainers in life skills education The Department of Education, with technical support from Room to Read Nepal, has completed a five-day training programme to strengthen the delivery of life skills education in schools across all seven provinces.
Opinion A stronger center, or a stronger state? For decades, Nepalis have complained about a government that moves too slowly. Ministries work in silos, projects stall, databases do not talk to each other, and citizens struggle to get routine services. Now a young government seems determined to change that. Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s administration has begun bringing digital governance, information systems, intelligence and monitoring of implementation closer to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Business Dhulikhel resort wins two honours at South Asian Travel Awards Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has won two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving gold in the Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort category and silver in the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort category.
Kathmandu Ambassadors' Club Nepal welcomes newly accredited diplomats Ambassadors’ Club Nepal hosted a reception for newly accredited ambassadors to Nepal and their spouses, bringing together diplomats, lawmakers, senior government officials and representatives of international organisations.
Nepal Indian Flapshell Turtle rescued and released into wetland A rare Indian flapshell turtle, locally known as the 'butterfly turtle,' found in Urlabari, has been rescued and safely released into the Beteni Wetland area.