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
Govt announces around 21% salary hike for civil servants Govt announces around 21% salary hike for civil servants The government has announced an increase of nearly 21 percent in the salaries of civil servants. The government has announced an increase of nearly 21 percent in the salaries of civil servants. Nepal 29 May, 2026
Govt targets 1,000 km road blacktopping, over 200 bridges in FY 2083/84 Govt targets 1,000 km road blacktopping, over 200 bridges in FY 2083/84 The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads and construct over 200 road bridges in the upcoming fiscal year. The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads and construct over 200 road bridges in the upcoming fiscal year. Nepal 29 May, 2026
Republic Day observed nationwide today Republic Day observed nationwide today The country is celebrating the 19th Republic Day today with various programmes across the nation. The country is celebrating the 19th Republic Day today with various programmes across the nation. Nepal 29 May, 2026
US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026 season closes on historic high US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026... American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record. American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record. Nepal 29 May, 2026
UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International Peacekeepers Day UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International... The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal. The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9. Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas. A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project. The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation. Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia. Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Bakra Eid being observed today Bakra Eid being observed today Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion. Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion. Nepal 28 May, 2026
Japan, UNDP hand over public service facility in quake-hit Jajarkot Japan, UNDP hand over public service facility in quake-hit Jajarkot The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed prefabricated building to Nalgad Municipality as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts in western Nepal. The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed prefabricated building to Nalgad Municipality as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts in western Nepal. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Nepali Army conducts free health camp at Khaptad festival Nepali Army conducts free health camp at Khaptad festival The Nepali Army conducted a free health camp at the religious and tourist destination of Khaptad National Park during the Gangadashahara fair. The Nepali Army conducted a free health camp at the religious and tourist destination of Khaptad National Park during the Gangadashahara fair. Nepal 27 May, 2026
DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as part of efforts to clear long-pending dues. The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as part of efforts to clear long-pending dues. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Red panda health study begins in Myagdi Red panda health study begins in Myagdi A health study of endangered red pandas has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. A health study of endangered red pandas has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Japan supports reconstruction of school building in Jajarkot Japan supports reconstruction of school building in Jajarkot The Government of Japan has supported the construction of a new classroom building for Shree Bheri Tribeni Secondary School in Jajarkot district. The Government of Japan has supported the construction of a new classroom building for Shree Bheri Tribeni Secondary School in Jajarkot district. Nepal 27 May, 2026
EU thinks 'it's time for Nepal' after meeting PM EU thinks 'it's time for Nepal' after meeting PM The 22 European Union (EU) ambassadors met Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah today at Singha Durbar. Following their meeting with PM Shah, ambassadors appeared and expressed confidence in their continued and future engagement with Nepal. The 22 European Union (EU) ambassadors met Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah today at Singha Durbar. Following their meeting with PM Shah, ambassadors appeared and expressed confidence in their continued and future engagement with Nepal. Nepal 27 May, 2026
Ten Everests, 15 Vinsons: IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote adds another summit to remarkable career Ten Everests, 15 Vinsons: IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote adds another summit to... Veteran Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote, 45, has summited Mount Everest for the tenth time, reaching the top on May 23 while leading a team of British special ranger force personnel, his second consecutive season guiding British military climbers on the world's highest peak. Veteran Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote, 45, has summited Mount Everest for the tenth time, reaching the top on May 23 while leading a team of British special ranger force personnel, his second consecutive season guiding British military climbers on the world's highest peak. Nepal 26 May, 2026
UHGHF hands over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund UHGHF hands over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund Wheelchair Foundation, USA, Tiny Share of Field Activities (TSOFA), USA, and Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) handed over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund (NDF) in a ceremony held today at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, in the presence of 250 people, including beneficiaries and distinguished guests from Korea and Nepal. Wheelchair Foundation, USA, Tiny Share of Field Activities (TSOFA), USA, and Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) handed over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund (NDF) in a ceremony held today at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, in the presence of 250 people, including beneficiaries and distinguished guests from Korea and Nepal. Nepal 26 May, 2026
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.
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.
