Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for underserved communities Safe drinking water transforms lives of schoolchildren in Dang; Expansion planned for... Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Marking the 10th anniversary of Global Water Works, a significant milestone has been achieved in improving access to safe drinking water for schoolchildren at Shree Baalbuddhi Primary School in Gadhawa-6, Khabari community of Dang District. Nepal 26 Mar, 2026
PM Karki decides to make three important documents public PM Karki decides to make three important documents public Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to make three key documents public. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Italy's Honorary Consul to Nepal, meets Pope Leo XIV Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Pratima Rana Pande, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, recently met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, marking a notable engagement in diplomatic and cultural relations. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Police bust fake gold scam, arrest four in Rautahat Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Rautahat police have uncovered an inter-district gang involved in defrauding the public through the sale of fake gold, arresting four suspects with evidence during a raid at Jagat Resort in Chandranigahpur. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated 51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia, repatriated Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Fifty-one Nepali nationals stranded in Cambodia have been safely repatriated to Nepal through the initiative of the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with assistance from the Cambodian government and facilitation by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), Cambodia. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens EOAN sends 10-member team to fix ropes on Everest, Lhotse as spring season opens As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. As Nepal's spring climbing season gets underway, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOA Nepal) has dispatched a 10-member team to fix ropes on the summit routes of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse, marking a significant shift in how the critical operation is being managed this year. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years 18 die of tuberculosis in Bajura over five years At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. At least 18 people have died of tuberculosis in Bajura district over the past five years, according to data released by the District Health Office on World Tuberculosis Day. Nepal 25 Mar, 2026
Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 Third Red Panda Festival to be organized in Ilam on April 3-6 The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. The Third Red Panda Festival is to be organized in Ilam from April 3 to 6. The festival is being organised with the aim of conserving the endangered wildlife Red Panda and promoting tourism. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Around 3,000 people acquire citizenship in mother's name Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Two thousand nine hundred and forty-eight people have acquired citizenship in their mother's name since the enforcement of the Nepal Citizenship (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2082 BS. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs 15 arrested across the country for illegal drugs Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Police have arrested 15 individuals from various districts in Nepal in connection with illegal drugs, seizing heroin, brown sugar, and other controlled substances. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New York Everesteer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives honorary membership from Rotary Club in New... Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Renowned Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been awarded honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his achievements in extreme mountaineering and social impact. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions DoT moves to overhaul hotel standards; Seeks suggestions The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. The Department of Tourism (DoT) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to formulate revised hotel classification standards, aiming to align Nepal’s hospitality sector with evolving global benchmarks and sustainability priorities. Nepal 24 Mar, 2026
Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday Writ petition related to RSP chair to be heard on Tuesday The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. The hearing was postponed to Tuesday after it could not be held today. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Blacktopping begins on Karnali Corridor road section Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Construction work for blacktopping along a section of the Karnali Corridor, a national pride project, has begun alongside road upgrading works in Bajura. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists 'Jau Hai Pokhara' campaign launched to attract domestic tourists The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) Pokhara, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Gandaki Province Office, has launched a promotional campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules Solo trekkers allowed in restricted areas with new permit rules The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. The Department of Immigration has introduced new provisions allowing solo foreign trekkers to obtain permits for trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas, in a move aimed at promoting tourism and improving service delivery. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Rift becomes apparent in Nepali Congress Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Although there seemed to be a rift within the Nepali Congress prior to the election, it has started to become apparent after the party’s humiliating defeat in the House of Representatives elections on March 5. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi Library inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Baitadi A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. A newly established reading facility, Sharad Library, was inaugurated at Shree Krishna Secondary School in Patan, Baitadi District, in memory of the school’s former head teacher, late Sharad Prasad Joshi. Nepal 23 Mar, 2026
Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts Govt to launch HPV vaccination drive in four districts The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. The government is set to launch a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in four districts this week. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
"I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage "I had to break me": Stories of pain, migration and survival take centre stage On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. On Saturday, March 14, a quiet gathering built around a deeply personal book turned into something far larger, as stories of migration, illness and survival took centre stage during a recent event around ‘I Had To Break Me’. Nepal 22 Mar, 2026
Lifestyle Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal ties The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, diplomats and public intellectuals from Nepal, India and across South Asia.
Health Nearly one in six children in Madhesh suffering from malnutrition Nearly one in every six children in Madhesh Province is suffering from malnutrition, according to a province-wide assessment conducted by the Health Directorate.
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.
