36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse

36 office-bearers under MoCIT agencies relieved en masse

A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance.

A total of 36 politically appointed office-bearers from nine agencies under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have been removed following the implementation of the new ordinance.

Nepal 06 May, 2026

Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets

Trade unions in civil service scrapped; govt orders return of assets

The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession.

The government has scrapped provisions allowing trade unions in the civil service and directed all such bodies to return government property in their possession.

Nepal 06 May, 2026

CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud

CIB warns against opening unauthorised links amid rise in digital fraud

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has urged the public not to open unauthorised links, citing a recent rise in theft through mobile applications and digital platforms.

Nepal 06 May, 2026

Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism

Nepal, Romania hold first bilateral consultation; MoU signed to formalise mechanism

Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors.

Nepal and Romania held their first Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting in Bucharest on Monday, with the two sides discussing economic ties, labour and consular issues, and prospects for expanded cooperation across several sectors.

Nepal 05 May, 2026

Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse

Czech climber died on Makalu II, two injured in Everest serac collapse

A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season.

A Czech climber died while attempting to summit Mt Makalu II in Sankhuwasabha district, while an Indian climber and a Sherpa mountain guide were injured in a serac collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on the Everest route, in separate incidents during the ongoing spring climbing season.

Nepal 05 May, 2026

President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance

President Paudel issues Constitutional Council ordinance

President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government.

President Ramchandra Paudel has issued an ordinance related to the Constitutional Council following a renewed recommendation from the government.

Nepal 05 May, 2026

89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway

89 passengers rescued after Roshi River floods trap vehicles on BP Highway

Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night.

Security personnel rescued 89 passengers after sudden flooding in the Roshi River trapped vehicles along the BP Highway on Monday night.

Nepal 05 May, 2026

PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties

PM Shah says student, civil service bodies acted as 'sleeper cells' of parties

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has described party-affiliated student and employee organisations as "sleeper cells" of political parties, arguing that decades of political interference have eroded public trust in these institutions and that the measures are not an attack on any party but an attempt to save the system itself.

Nepal 05 May, 2026

Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land

Pokhara Metropolis issues 35-day notice to clear encroached bus park land

Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk.

Pokhara Metropolitan City has issued a 35-day notice to remove structures built on land allocated for a bus park at Prithvi Chowk.

Nepal 04 May, 2026

Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah

Govt to identify landless, ensure sustainable housing solution: PM Shah

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is working towards a systematic, transparent and long-term solution to address the issue of landless citizens by identifying their actual status.

Nepal 04 May, 2026

Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable

Nepal protests Lipulekh yatra route as India calls territorial claims untenable

Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis.

Nepal has formally objected to both India and China over the launch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory as Nepali soil — only for India to dismiss the claims as unilateral, unjustified, and without historical basis.

Nepal 04 May, 2026

Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina

Free press for good governance, transparency: Minister Dr Timilsina

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, is of the view that strengthening good governance, transparency and public trust is not possible in the absence of a free press.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail

Rhododendrons in full bloom draw trekkers to Khotang's Mundum Trail

The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations.

The Mundum Trail in Khotang district is drawing increasing numbers of domestic and foreign trekkers this spring, with rhododendrons in full bloom painting the hillsides in white, red, and pink along one of Nepal's 100 designated tourist destinations.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for identification

Unidentified climber's body recovered from Everest route, brought to Kathmandu for...

A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday.

A body discovered along the main climbing route to Mount Everest has been recovered and transported to Kathmandu for identification, the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) announced on Friday.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region

Korean Alpine Federation makes first-ever ascent of Sat Peak in Kanchenjunga region

A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration.

A team from the Korean Alpine Federation has made the first recorded ascent of Sat Peak (6,220m) in Nepal's Kanchenjunga region, reaching the summit at 3:15 pm Nepali time on Friday and writing a new chapter in Himalayan exploration.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way

Landslides disrupt highways nationwide; several routes blocked, others on one-way

Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days.

Multiple highways and road sections across the country have been disrupted following landslides triggered by pre-monsoon rains over the past few days.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues

Bajura bridge fails safety test, traffic continues

Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi.

Vehicular movement is continuing over a risky bridge on the Guigad River along the Sanphe–Martadi road section, the main route connecting the district headquarters Martadi.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day

President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed.

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that press freedom is the cornerstone of democracy and is equally important in implementing the constitutional right of citizens to be informed.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed

President Paudel endorses three ordinances; over 1,500 officials to be removed

President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions.

President Ramchandra Paudel issued three ordinances on Saturday, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, including a provision that will lead to the dismissal of over 1,500 public office-bearers appointed across various state institutions.

Nepal 03 May, 2026

Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers on 29 peaks

Spring 2026 mountaineering season nets Rs 1.16 billion in royalties; 1,050 climbers...

Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.

Nepal's Spring 2026 mountaineering season has generated USD 7,840,671, approximately Rs 1.16 billion, in climbing royalties between March 1 and April 30, with the Department of Tourism issuing permits to 1,050 climbers across 125 teams on 29 peaks, according to the department's latest royalty report.

Nepal 02 May, 2026