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
122 arrested in 10-hour Kaski Police sweep against drug peddlers, gang members 122 arrested in 10-hour Kaski Police sweep against drug peddlers, gang members The District Police Office, Kaski, arrested 122 individuals across multiple ward areas of Pokhara in a 10-hour sweep operation conducted from 9 PM on April 22 to 6 AM on April 23, targeting illegal drug sales and distribution, gang activities, threats and intimidation, and public disorder. The District Police Office, Kaski, arrested 122 individuals across multiple ward areas of Pokhara in a 10-hour sweep operation conducted from 9 PM on April 22 to 6 AM on April 23, targeting illegal drug sales and distribution, gang activities, threats and intimidation, and public disorder. Nepal 23 Apr, 2026
Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading news Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading... The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has issued a stern warning against the spread of baseless, false and misleading information through online media and social media platforms, saying such content is creating public confusion and spreading negative sentiment in society. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has issued a stern warning against the spread of baseless, false and misleading information through online media and social media platforms, saying such content is creating public confusion and spreading negative sentiment in society. Nepal 23 Apr, 2026
840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work 840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Nepal 23 Apr, 2026
Agriculture Ministry urges measures to ensure smooth fertilizer supply Agriculture Ministry urges measures to ensure smooth fertilizer supply The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has written to all concerned bodies, urging them to facilitate the smooth supply of chemical fertilizers. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has written to all concerned bodies, urging them to facilitate the smooth supply of chemical fertilizers. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months, services paralysed Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura left without chief administrator for four months,... Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year. Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura district has been without a chief administrative officer for nearly four months, leaving daily administration, financial transactions and public service delivery severely disrupted with only three months remaining in the current fiscal year. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat Venomous snake sightings rise in Banke amid heat Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office. Venomous snakes have begun appearing in increased numbers in Banke district as temperatures rise, according to the Division Forest Office. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigns, cites conflict of interest concerns Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation. Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned from his post on Wednesday amid mounting controversy over his share investments, becoming the latest minister in the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government to be embroiled in scandal within weeks of its formation. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million. Twelve houses were gutted in a fire that broke out at Bhairampur-5, Pratappur, Paschim Nawalparasi on Tuesday. The damage amounts to more than Rs 40 million. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Nepal Education Minister Pokharel credits governance push as study leave recovery crosses Rs 104 million Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that its push for good governance, accountability and institutional discipline in higher education has led to significant progress in recovering funds from Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who misused study leave facilities.
Nepal Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
Nepal APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in Mustang The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.
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.
