APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs evasion APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs evasion The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 electric vehicles brought into Nepal through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs evasion. The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 electric vehicles brought into Nepal through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs evasion. Nepal 2 h ago
Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 52-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive. For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 52-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive. Nepal 3 h ago
RSP Chair Lamichhane, Indian PM Modi hold talks in New Delhi RSP Chair Lamichhane, Indian PM Modi hold talks in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane, currently on a visit to India, held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane, currently on a visit to India, held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. Nepal 22 h ago
Annapurna I ascent anniversary marked in Myagdi Annapurna I ascent anniversary marked in Myagdi The 76th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I is being observed in the Annapurna region today. The 76th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I is being observed in the Annapurna region today. Nepal 1d ago
'No role for any third party in the border issues between India, Nepal' 'No role for any third party in the border issues between India, Nepal' Official Spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said in New Delhi that there is no role for any third party in the border issues between India and Nepal. Official Spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said in New Delhi that there is no role for any third party in the border issues between India and Nepal. Nepal 1d ago
RSP chief Lamichhane meets Indian Home Minister Amit Shah RSP chief Lamichhane meets Indian Home Minister Amit Shah Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah during his ongoing visit to India. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane met Indian Home Minister Amit Shah during his ongoing visit to India. Nepal 1d ago
RSP delegation meets BJP President in New Delhi RSP delegation meets BJP President in New Delhi A delegation of the Rastriya Swatanra Party led by party chair Rabi Lamichhane met Nitin Nabin, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. A delegation of the Rastriya Swatanra Party led by party chair Rabi Lamichhane met Nitin Nabin, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. Nepal 1d ago
Birgunj Mayor Rajesh Man Singh arrested over forged document case Birgunj Mayor Rajesh Man Singh arrested over forged document case Mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City Rajesh Man Singh has been arrested in connection with a forged document case. Mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City Rajesh Man Singh has been arrested in connection with a forged document case. Nepal 2d ago
RSP Chair Lamichhane begins political meetings in New Delhi; Receives grand welcome at BJP headquarters RSP Chair Lamichhane begins political meetings in New Delhi; Receives grand welcome... Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has begun high-level political meetings in New Delhi during his ongoing five-day visit to India. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has begun high-level political meetings in New Delhi during his ongoing five-day visit to India. Nepal 2d ago
Nepal embassy rescues 453 Nepali nationals from networking fraud racket in India's Uttar Pradesh Nepal embassy rescues 453 Nepali nationals from networking fraud racket in India's... The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has rescued 453 Nepali nationals, 115 women and 338 men, who had been lured into labour exploitation and networking fraud through social media in India's border areas, according to a press release issued by the embassy on Monday. The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has rescued 453 Nepali nationals, 115 women and 338 men, who had been lured into labour exploitation and networking fraud through social media in India's border areas, according to a press release issued by the embassy on Monday. Nepal 2d ago
Nepal welcomes 102,626 international visitors in May, up 19pc year-on-year Nepal welcomes 102,626 international visitors in May, up 19pc year-on-year Nepal received 102,626 international visitor arrivals in May 2026, a 19 percent increase over the 86,216 arrivals recorded in May 2025 and 31 percent above pre-pandemic May 2019 levels of 78,329, according to data published by the Nepal Tourism Board. Nepal received 102,626 international visitor arrivals in May 2026, a 19 percent increase over the 86,216 arrivals recorded in May 2025 and 31 percent above pre-pandemic May 2019 levels of 78,329, according to data published by the Nepal Tourism Board. Nepal 2d ago
Behind the 2026 Everest season: How a six-member team overturned a near-shutdown of the south side Behind the 2026 Everest season: How a six-member team overturned a near-shutdown of... As the 2026 spring climbing season draws to a close with over 1,000 summits recorded on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, a detailed account by Imagine Nepal managing director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa has put a spotlight on how close the season came to not happening at all, and on the small team whose independent action broke a weeks-long deadlock on the Khumbu Icefall. As the 2026 spring climbing season draws to a close with over 1,000 summits recorded on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, a detailed account by Imagine Nepal managing director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa has put a spotlight on how close the season came to not happening at all, and on the small team whose independent action broke a weeks-long deadlock on the Khumbu Icefall. Nepal 2d ago
Foreign Ministry clarifies PM Shah's remarks on Nepal–India border issue Foreign Ministry clarifies PM Shah's remarks on Nepal–India border issue The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament regarding the Nepal–India border issue, stating that Nepal’s official position remains consistent and is based on diplomatic engagement with India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament regarding the Nepal–India border issue, stating that Nepal’s official position remains consistent and is based on diplomatic engagement with India. Nepal 01 Jun, 2026
Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot. A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot. Nepal 01 Jun, 2026
Mustang, Pokhara and Dhorpatan overwhelmed as four-day holiday triggers tourism surge Mustang, Pokhara and Dhorpatan overwhelmed as four-day holiday triggers tourism surge Hotels and tourist sites across Mustang, Myagdi, Pokhara, and Dhorpatan filled to capacity over the past four days as a combination of a four-day public holiday and Indian visitors seeking escape from summer heat drove a sharp spike in domestic and cross-border tourism. Hotels and tourist sites across Mustang, Myagdi, Pokhara, and Dhorpatan filled to capacity over the past four days as a combination of a four-day public holiday and Indian visitors seeking escape from summer heat drove a sharp spike in domestic and cross-border tourism. Nepal 31 May, 2026
Nepal, Thailand tourism businesses hold B2B meet in Bangkok Nepal, Thailand tourism businesses hold B2B meet in Bangkok Nepal's Embassy in Bangkok hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting between tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal and Thailand on May 29 at the Amari Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together 18 Nepali tourism companies and over 100 representatives from 63 Thai tourism firms. Nepal's Embassy in Bangkok hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting between tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal and Thailand on May 29 at the Amari Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together 18 Nepali tourism companies and over 100 representatives from 63 Thai tourism firms. Nepal 31 May, 2026
Altitude sickness claims 13 lives in Mustang in five months Altitude sickness claims 13 lives in Mustang in five months Thirteen people, including nine foreign nationals, have died of high altitude sickness in Mustang as of May 29 this year, police said. Thirteen people, including nine foreign nationals, have died of high altitude sickness in Mustang as of May 29 this year, police said. Nepal 31 May, 2026
Two killed, three injured in Achham jeep accident Two killed, three injured in Achham jeep accident Two people were killed and three others injured after a jeep met with an accident along the Mid-Hill Highway at Thapamod in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality-4 of Achham district last night. Two people were killed and three others injured after a jeep met with an accident along the Mid-Hill Highway at Thapamod in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality-4 of Achham district last night. Nepal 30 May, 2026
Government makes historic call for ambassadorial posts Government makes historic call for ambassadorial posts The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially invited applications from eligible Nepali citizens for ambassadorial and permanent representative positions yesterday (Thursday), marking a watershed moment in the country’s diplomatic history. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially invited applications from eligible Nepali citizens for ambassadorial and permanent representative positions yesterday (Thursday), marking a watershed moment in the country’s diplomatic history. Nepal 29 May, 2026
Govt prioritises agricultural revival; boosts fertiliser subsidy and support measures Govt prioritises agricultural revival; boosts fertiliser subsidy and support measures The government has placed high priority on the revival of the agriculture sector in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84. The government has placed high priority on the revival of the agriculture sector in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84. Nepal 29 May, 2026
Nepal APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs evasion The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 electric vehicles brought into Nepal through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs evasion.
Environment Scorching heat grips Tarai as rain, thunderstorms likely in hills Sweltering heat is expected to continue across the Tarai today, while several hilly and Himalayan districts are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Opinion Diplomacy is not surrender: Balen's border remarks are strategic Few issues evoke stronger emotions in Nepal than questions of sovereignty and territory.
Nepal Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 52-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.
Environment HCC summit endorses landmark action plan to save mountain environment The Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth Summit has adopted a Namche Action Plan 2026–2030 to save the mountain environment by addressing the adverse impact of the climate crisis.
Kathmandu Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.
Kathmandu JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.
Kathmandu UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.
Business Nepal's ride-hailing tax proposal: The wrong taxes at the wrong time The Government of Nepal's proposed Finance Bill 2083/84 seeks to expand the tax base and bring greater formalisation to the digital economy. In principle, these are reasonable objectives. Yet the proposed introduction of a 5 percent VAT on ride-sharing services and a 1 percent withholding tax on driver earnings raises serious concerns about timing, implementation, and fairness.
