Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets Indian national arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 Tramadol tablets A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 tablets of the banned drug Tramadol Hydrochloride, the District Police Office, Parsa, said. A 20-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Birgunj with 30,000 tablets of the banned drug Tramadol Hydrochloride, the District Police Office, Parsa, said. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa All will be brought on board to conduct NC general convention: President Thapa Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that all party leaders would be taken into confidence to make the party's upcoming 15th general convention a success. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that all party leaders would be taken into confidence to make the party's upcoming 15th general convention a success. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions returned unspent year after year Contractor's inaction leaves Bajura road project stalled, hundreds of millions... A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year. A blacktopping project on the Martadi–Kolti road section in Bajura district has ground to a halt, with the contracted company repeatedly failing to begin work and forcing hundreds of millions of rupees in allocated budget to be returned unspent each fiscal year. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Opposition parties seek HM's resignation Opposition parties seek HM's resignation In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down. In light of Home Minister Sudan Gurung’s involvement with shady broker and businessman Deepak Bhatta, major opposition parties have increased their calls for a fair investigation and the home minister to step down. Nepal 22 Apr, 2026
Strengthen NPC, Policy Research Institute for Better Governance: PM Shah Strengthen NPC, Policy Research Institute for Better Governance: PM Shah PM Shah further cautioned that budgetary and legal constraints should not be cited as excuses for underperformance. PM Shah further cautioned that budgetary and legal constraints should not be cited as excuses for underperformance. Nepal 21 Apr, 2026
National Cyber Security Centre warns public against rising ransomware attacks National Cyber Security Centre warns public against rising ransomware attacks The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a public advisory warning of a significant rise in ransomware attacks on information technology systems, urging individuals and institutions to take immediate precautions to protect their data. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a public advisory warning of a significant rise in ransomware attacks on information technology systems, urging individuals and institutions to take immediate precautions to protect their data. Nepal 21 Apr, 2026
Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment Home Minister Gurung defends share investments, denies concealment Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website. Home Minister Sudan Gurung has dismissed allegations that he concealed share investments worth Rs 2.5 million from his official property declaration, saying all his stock market investments — exceeding Rs 20 million — are clearly listed in his property details, publicly available on the Council of Ministers' website. Nepal 20 Apr, 2026
Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike Ujyalo Nepal Party Chief Ghising demands rollback of fuel price hike Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions. Kulman Ghising, chair of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, has urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing its impact on remote regions. Nepal 20 Apr, 2026
30 new bird species recorded in Gulmi 30 new bird species recorded in Gulmi A recent survey has recorded 30 new species of birds in Gulmi, taking the district’s total bird count to 355. A recent survey has recorded 30 new species of birds in Gulmi, taking the district’s total bird count to 355. Nepal 20 Apr, 2026
Demolition drive targets encroached structures along Birgunj's main road Demolition drive targets encroached structures along Birgunj's main road The Road Division Office, Hetauda, launched a demolition drive in Birgunj early Sunday morning, pulling down structures built in encroachment of the main road under the Tribhuvan Highway. The Road Division Office, Hetauda, launched a demolition drive in Birgunj early Sunday morning, pulling down structures built in encroachment of the main road under the Tribhuvan Highway. Nepal 19 Apr, 2026
Verify social media information before sharing: Minister Timilsina Verify social media information before sharing: Minister Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina has urged the public to verify information circulating on social media, stating that not all content shared online is accurate or authentic. Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina has urged the public to verify information circulating on social media, stating that not all content shared online is accurate or authentic. Nepal 19 Apr, 2026
Home Ministry directs DAOs to implement one-door service system Home Ministry directs DAOs to implement one-door service system The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nine-point directive to District Administration Offices (DAOs) nationwide, calling for the implementation of a “one-door service system” to improve public service delivery. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nine-point directive to District Administration Offices (DAOs) nationwide, calling for the implementation of a “one-door service system” to improve public service delivery. Nepal 19 Apr, 2026
Sikta Irrigation Project makes 46pc progress in two decades Sikta Irrigation Project makes 46pc progress in two decades The Sikta Irrigation Project has achieved only 46 per cent physical progress in nearly two decades since its launch in the fiscal year 2061/62 BS. The Sikta Irrigation Project has achieved only 46 per cent physical progress in nearly two decades since its launch in the fiscal year 2061/62 BS. Nepal 19 Apr, 2026
Spring 2026 climbing season opens with summits on three 8,000ers Spring 2026 climbing season opens with summits on three 8,000ers Nepal's Spring 2026 climbing season has opened with a flurry of successful ascents across three eight-thousanders in a single weekend, with teams reaching the summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Makalu between April 17 and 18, signalling a strong start to what is shaping up to be an active season on the high peaks. Nepal's Spring 2026 climbing season has opened with a flurry of successful ascents across three eight-thousanders in a single weekend, with teams reaching the summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Makalu between April 17 and 18, signalling a strong start to what is shaping up to be an active season on the high peaks. Nepal 19 Apr, 2026
AmCham Nepal promotes 'Hydro-to-Data' vision in Washington Mission AmCham Nepal promotes 'Hydro-to-Data' vision in Washington Mission American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has concluded its “Washington Door Knock” mission, pitching Nepal as a potential hub for clean energy-powered digital infrastructure, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and data centres. American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has concluded its “Washington Door Knock” mission, pitching Nepal as a potential hub for clean energy-powered digital infrastructure, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and data centres. Nepal 19 Apr, 2026
UML Chair Oli discharged from hospital, returns home UML Chair Oli discharged from hospital, returns home Former PM Oli had undergone surgery for the removal of gallbladder stones. Former PM Oli had undergone surgery for the removal of gallbladder stones. Nepal 18 Apr, 2026
NAC expands Resunga flights to four days a week; Fares hiked NAC expands Resunga flights to four days a week; Fares hiked Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has increased flight frequency to Resunga Airport in Gulmi to four days a week starting Saturday. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has increased flight frequency to Resunga Airport in Gulmi to four days a week starting Saturday. Nepal 18 Apr, 2026
NMA urges enforcement of doctors' working hour limits after govt directive on hospital services NMA urges enforcement of doctors' working hour limits after govt directive on... The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has called for immediate enforcement of legal provisions governing doctors’ working hours and service conditions, welcoming a recent notice issued by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security. The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has called for immediate enforcement of legal provisions governing doctors’ working hours and service conditions, welcoming a recent notice issued by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security. Nepal 18 Apr, 2026
Training for survival: High-altitude medicine reaches Himalayan guides and porters Training for survival: High-altitude medicine reaches Himalayan guides and porters High-altitude illnesses kill dozens of people every year among those who venture into the mountains for work or leisure. Despite this, only a limited number of research groups worldwide focus on studying these conditions, which can become life-threatening if not properly recognized and managed. High-altitude illnesses kill dozens of people every year among those who venture into the mountains for work or leisure. Despite this, only a limited number of research groups worldwide focus on studying these conditions, which can become life-threatening if not properly recognized and managed. Nepal 17 Apr, 2026
NTB, PATA Nepal Chapter sign deal to host Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 NTB, PATA Nepal Chapter sign deal to host Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 Nepal Tourism Board and PATA Nepal Chapter have signed an agreement to jointly organise the sixth edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart 2026, aimed at promoting Nepal as a global tourism destination. Nepal Tourism Board and PATA Nepal Chapter have signed an agreement to jointly organise the sixth edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart 2026, aimed at promoting Nepal as a global tourism destination. Nepal 17 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.
