Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal to chair WTO Committee on Trade and Environment Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ram Prasad Subedi, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) of the World Trade Organization. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition to be held in Pokhara The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. The 21st Nepal Open Paragliding Competition (NOPC) – Accuracy is set to be held in Pokhara from March 18 to March 21, marking the revival of one of Nepal’s most prestigious paragliding events after years of disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and airspace restrictions. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepalis rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Three Nepali nationals who had been taken to Myanmar and forced to work in illegal online scam centres have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok said on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance Govt monitoring situation in West Asia; over 65,000 Nepalis register for assistance The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and is actively working to ensure the safety, welfare and assistance of Nepali nationals in the region, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of Peacekeepers Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to its Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Patel shatters Prabhu Sah's supremacy in Rautahat-3 Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Rabindra Patel, 48, of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has said that the longstanding leader of the Madhes Prabhu Sah has been rejected by his electorate for good. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school Japan provides grant for classroom construction in Bajhang school The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. The Government of Japan has pledged financial assistance for the construction of classrooms at Shree Satyavadi Higher Secondary School in Bajhang district. Nepal 12 Mar, 2026
51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' 51 parties fail to surpass election threshold for 'national party' The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has clarified that only parties securing at least three percent of the total valid votes will be granted seats. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flight to Dubai tonight Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal Airlines Corporation is all set to operate a special flight tonight to assist passengers stranded at Dubai Airport. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Around 300 Thai Buddhist monks set out on Lumbini-Ramagram Peace Walk Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Acharya Charan is leading the group of monks from Uthayan Tham Dong Yang in Sisaket province, Thailand. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed PR vote counting for House of Representatives election completed The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. The Election Commission has completed the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system for the House of Representatives election held on March 5. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight injured as five vehicles collide at Daunne Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Eight people were injured after five vehicles collided at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Tuesday night. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach CAAN irked by Nepal Airline's aviation safety breach The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has expressed serious concerns over an aviation safety breach by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) in Guangzhou, China. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority RSP edges towards historic parliamentary supermajority With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. With the counting for direct election (First-Past-The-Post) for the House of Representatives completed and that for proportional representation (PR) in the final stage, the Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party seems slated to win a parliamentary supermajority. Nepal 11 Mar, 2026
Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park Tiger census commences in Shuklaphanta National Park A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. A tiger census commenced in and around Shuklaphanta National Park (SNP) on Tuesday. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Middle East crisis throws a wrench into Nepal's spring tourism Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal’s tourism industry began 2026 on a strong note, but airspace disruptions across the Middle East are creating unexpected travel challenges just as the country enters its peak spring trekking and mountaineering season. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts 14 arrested with illegal drugs from various districts Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Police have arrested 14 people from different parts of the country in possession of illegal narcotic substances, including brown sugar, heroin and marijuana, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti Teenager buried to death due to mound-collapse in Doti A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. A 16-year-old girl, Alina Singh from Gwani, Sayal Rural Municipality-2, has died after being buried as a mound of earth collapsed on her. She had gone to scrape and collect soil from the mound to use it for plastering the house walls. Nepal 10 Mar, 2026
Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories. Nepal 09 Mar, 2026
RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election. Nepal 10 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.
