50% cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports 50% cooperatives in Kathmandu fail to submit regular reports Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department. Nearly half of the 1,900 cooperatives operating under the purview of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have failed to submit their regular reports, according to the KMC's Cooperatives Department. Nepal 04 Apr, 2026
11 Nepalis arrested in West Asia for spreading rumours 11 Nepalis arrested in West Asia for spreading rumours The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that 11 Nepalis have been arrested for allegedly spreading fake news and engaging in cybercrime in connection with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and over 86,000 Nepalis have registered for rescue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that 11 Nepalis have been arrested for allegedly spreading fake news and engaging in cybercrime in connection with the ongoing conflict in West Asia, and over 86,000 Nepalis have registered for rescue. Nepal 04 Apr, 2026
CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible reporting CIB refutes 'fake rescue' poisoning claims in Everest region, urges responsible... The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed serious concern over reports alleging that some foreign tourists in the Everest region were deliberately poisoned as part of so-called “fake rescue” scams. The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police has expressed serious concern over reports alleging that some foreign tourists in the Everest region were deliberately poisoned as part of so-called “fake rescue” scams. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election Aryal sole candidate for HoR Speaker, set for unopposed election Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday. Dol Prasad Aryal, Vice Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has emerged as the sole candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives after filing his nomination within the stipulated deadline on Friday. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Tractor accident in Rautahat claims driver's life Tractor accident in Rautahat claims driver's life A 28-year-old tractor driver was found dead on Friday morning after being trapped under the engine in a tractor accident in Gadhimai Municipality. A 28-year-old tractor driver was found dead on Friday morning after being trapped under the engine in a tractor accident in Gadhimai Municipality. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Three more Nepalis rescued, repatriated from Cambodia Three more Nepalis rescued, repatriated from Cambodia Three more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. Three more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
Nepal Airlines begins special flights to Gulf amid travel disruption Nepal Airlines begins special flights to Gulf amid travel disruption Nepal Airlines has begun operating special flights to Gulf destinations from Friday to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent travel disruptions. Nepal Airlines has begun operating special flights to Gulf destinations from Friday to facilitate Nepali nationals affected by recent travel disruptions. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
From access to integration: Reimagining Nepal–India trade for a new growth era From access to integration: Reimagining Nepal–India trade for a new growth era Rajan Sharma is General Secretary of the Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and a trade, transport, and logistics strategist with over three decades of experience spanning the private sector, government advisory, multilateral institutions, and regional business platforms. Rajan Sharma is General Secretary of the Nepal India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and a trade, transport, and logistics strategist with over three decades of experience spanning the private sector, government advisory, multilateral institutions, and regional business platforms. Nepal 03 Apr, 2026
NCP takes critical stand in parliament, says Barsha Man Pun NCP takes critical stand in parliament, says Barsha Man Pun Speaking during today’s first sitting of the HoR, he affirmed the party’s commitment to extending constructive support to the government on matters concerning the nation and its people. Speaking during today’s first sitting of the HoR, he affirmed the party’s commitment to extending constructive support to the government on matters concerning the nation and its people. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
Bajura District Hospital building leaks a year after completion Bajura District Hospital building leaks a year after completion The building of Bajura District Hospital has started leaking just a year after its completion, raising concerns over construction quality. The building of Bajura District Hospital has started leaking just a year after its completion, raising concerns over construction quality. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
World Autism Awareness Day being observed today World Autism Awareness Day being observed today World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today with various programmes across the country. World Autism Awareness Day is being observed today with various programmes across the country. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
Russian Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Shah Russian Prime Minister congratulates Prime Minister Shah Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
UHGHF concludes Book Review Competition in Rupandehi school UHGHF concludes Book Review Competition in Rupandehi school The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation has successfully organised the sixth edition of Book Review Award Ceremony at Sundi Secondary School in Rupandehi. The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation has successfully organised the sixth edition of Book Review Award Ceremony at Sundi Secondary School in Rupandehi. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
SEE begin nationwide with stricter guidelines SEE begin nationwide with stricter guidelines The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has commenced nationwide from today with enhanced measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and faster result publication. The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has commenced nationwide from today with enhanced measures aimed at ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and faster result publication. Nepal 02 Apr, 2026
Ram Bahadur Thapa unanimously elected UML PP leader Ram Bahadur Thapa unanimously elected UML PP leader Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) has been elected the parliamentary party leader of CPN-UML. Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) has been elected the parliamentary party leader of CPN-UML. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Nepal receives over 120,000 tourists in March Nepal receives over 120,000 tourists in March Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, maintaining strong recovery momentum in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, maintaining strong recovery momentum in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
NATTA President Kumar Mani Thapaliya appointed to UFTAA Board of Directors NATTA President Kumar Mani Thapaliya appointed to UFTAA Board of Directors President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Kumar Mani Thapaliya, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations, marking a significant milestone for Nepal's travel trade sector. President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Kumar Mani Thapaliya, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations, marking a significant milestone for Nepal's travel trade sector. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort Eight more Nepalis repatriated from Cambodia in latest rescue effort In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. In the latest rescue and repatriation effort, eight more Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been brought back to Nepal with the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and support from Cambodian authorities. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Court staffer held with Rs 50,000 bribe in Rautahat Court staffer held with Rs 50,000 bribe in Rautahat A staff member of the Rautahat District Court has been arrested with Rs 50,000 in cash while allegedly accepting a bribe from a service seeker, officials said. A staff member of the Rautahat District Court has been arrested with Rs 50,000 in cash while allegedly accepting a bribe from a service seeker, officials said. Nepal 01 Apr, 2026
Gateway to heaven goes orbital: Nepal to launch satellites from Swargadwari Gateway to heaven goes orbital: Nepal to launch satellites from Swargadwari In a discovery that officials are calling “both spiritually intuitive and scientifically inevitable,” a consortium of Nepali and international researchers has identified Swargadwari-literally, the “Gateway to Heaven”—as the closest point on Earth to outer space. In a discovery that officials are calling “both spiritually intuitive and scientifically inevitable,” a consortium of Nepali and international researchers has identified Swargadwari-literally, the “Gateway to Heaven”—as the closest point on Earth to outer space. Nepal 01 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.
