Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Mugling road section Traffic resumes along Narayanghat-Mugling road section The Narayanghat-Mugling road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago. The Narayanghat-Mugling road section, which was blocked from early morning today following a dry landslide near Tuinkhola of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 in Chitwan district, resumed for traffic a while ago. Nepal 08 May, 2026
Two Indian trekkers rescued in Mustang after snowfall Two Indian trekkers rescued in Mustang after snowfall Two Indian trekkers stranded due to heavy snowfall in Mustang have been rescued safely by a joint team of Nepal Army and Nepal Police. Two Indian trekkers stranded due to heavy snowfall in Mustang have been rescued safely by a joint team of Nepal Army and Nepal Police. Nepal 07 May, 2026
DoI to open on public holidays for trekking permits; Warns agencies over permit fraud DoI to open on public holidays for trekking permits; Warns agencies over permit fraud The Department of Immigration will now process trekking permits on public holidays, a move designed to ease access for trekking operators and foreign visitors heading into the country's restricted trekking zones. The Department of Immigration will now process trekking permits on public holidays, a move designed to ease access for trekking operators and foreign visitors heading into the country's restricted trekking zones. Nepal 07 May, 2026
American Corner Biratnagar relaunched at Purbanchal University American Corner Biratnagar relaunched at Purbanchal University The American Corner Biratnagar has been officially relaunched at the Purbanchal University School of Management in Morang, aiming to expand youth engagement and access to educational resources in Koshi Province. The American Corner Biratnagar has been officially relaunched at the Purbanchal University School of Management in Morang, aiming to expand youth engagement and access to educational resources in Koshi Province. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in bus collision in Sarlahi Motorcyclist killed in bus collision in Sarlahi A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus along the Banke–Sangrampur road section in Haripurwa Municipality-9 of Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a passenger bus along the Banke–Sangrampur road section in Haripurwa Municipality-9 of Sarlahi district on Thursday morning. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Earthquake recorded in Dhading Earthquake recorded in Dhading An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11:14 am with an epicenter at Charangephedi in Dhading, the Department of Mines and Geology confirmed. An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11:14 am with an epicenter at Charangephedi in Dhading, the Department of Mines and Geology confirmed. Nepal 07 May, 2026
BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption BP Highway resumes after three-day disruption Vehicular movement along the BP Highway resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining obstructed for three days due to flooding in the Roshi stream triggered by heavy rainfall. Vehicular movement along the BP Highway resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining obstructed for three days due to flooding in the Roshi stream triggered by heavy rainfall. Nepal 07 May, 2026
Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators Get permits or shut down, tourism department tells adventure operators The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. The Department of Tourism has warned operators running adventure and recreational sports activities without proper authorisation to immediately cease operations and obtain mandatory permits within 30 days, or face legal action under prevailing law. Nepal 07 May, 2026
CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year CNP reports six tiger deaths in current fiscal year The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has, in the first ten months of the current fiscal, recorded the death of six Royal Bengal tigers. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals Constitution amendment taskforce to consult former attorney generals A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. A taskforce formed to prepare a discussion paper for the constitution amendment is holding consultations with former attorney generals today. Nepal 06 May, 2026
Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling Police raid Rupandehi casino, arrest 21 Nepali nationals for illegal gambling A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. A joint police team from the Lumbini Province Police Office, Dang, and local authorities conducted a surprise inspection of Royal Kalinga Casino in Siddharthanagar Municipality, Rupandehi, at around 8:00 pm on May 5, arresting 21 Nepali nationals found gambling on the premises. Nepal 06 May, 2026
41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh 41 killed, 204 injured in disasters in first 22 days of Baisakh At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. At least 41 people have died and 204 others were injured in 868 disaster incidents recorded across Nepal in the first 22 days of Baisakh, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. Nepal 06 May, 2026
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
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.
