Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis Simkot and its surrounding areas reeling under water crisis Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks. Simkot town and its surrounding areas in Humla district are reeling under the shortage of drinking water for the past two weeks. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026 TIME names Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang among World's Greatest Places of 2026 Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations. Mountain Lodges of Nepal Manang has been named one of Time magazine's World's Greatest Places of 2026, making it the only Nepali property on the prestigious annual list of 100 global destinations. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online Nepal Embassy in UAE urges Nepalis not to share rumors or unverified content online The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country. The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi has urged members of the Nepali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to share rumors, unverified information, photos, or videos related to the current security situation in the country. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi One killed, 11 injured after Scorpio hits pedestrians in Sarlahi One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening. One person was killed and 11 others were injured, including members of a wedding procession, after a Scorpio vehicle struck pedestrians in Barahathwa Municipality–10, Sitapur on Friday evening. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi Youth arrested with 10 kg marijuana in Sarlahi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district. Police have arrested a 21-year-old man with 10 kilograms of marijuana from Lalbandi Municipality in Sarlahi district. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert 14 pigs die of swine flu in Rautahat, farmers urged to stay alert Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said. Swine flu has been detected among domesticated pigs in Chandrapur Municipality–5 of Rautahat, leading to the death of 14 pigs, officials said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot People expressed their bond with Balen via ballot The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. The four-year-old party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, has gained a historical majority in the March 5 election for the new government. At the same time a debate has emerged over whether the party got such a supermajority due to the Balendra (Balen) wave. The answer is: Yes. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Seven Indian nationals were killed in a passenger microbus accident at Kantar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday, police said. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across the country over the past 11 months, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Nepal 15 Mar, 2026
Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia 21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Twenty-one Nepali nationals who had reached Cambodia after falling prey to various inducements and were later forced to work in illegal online scam centres and casinos have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure EC urges parties, candidates to disclose election campaign income and expenditure The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. The Election Commission Nepal has asked political parties and candidates who contested the recent House of Representatives member election to publicly disclose details of their campaign income and expenditure within the legally mandated timeframe. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. The Department of Passports has warned that passport services across the country and at Nepali missions abroad may face temporary disruptions as the government prepares to shift to a new passport issuance system. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation Brutal rape, murder of girl shocks the nation The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. The alleged rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shocked the nation, with several prominent figures, leaders and netizens using the hashtag #justiceforinisha in social media to express their outrage and demand justice for the victim. Nepal 13 Mar, 2026
UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack UML CC Member Krishna Thapa dies of heart attack Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Krishna Thapa, central committee (CC) member and Kaski district in charge of the CPN (UML), died of a heart attack this afternoon. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts Heavy rainfall recorded in Chitwan, Gorkha and Udayapur districts The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. The department stated that Udayapur recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 82.2 millimeters within the past three hours. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder Stern action demanded against perpetrators of Inisha's rape and murder The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” The protesters carried placards reading “Take Action Against Rapists,” “Stop Rape,” and “Give Justice to Inisha’s Family.” Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia 16 Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Cambodia Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Sixteen Nepali nationals who had travelled to Cambodia after being lured by human traffickers have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two killed in Kanchanpur jeep-motorbike collision Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Two people died when a jeep and a motorcycle collided on the Mahendranagar–Daiji section of the East-West Highway on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 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.
