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
Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha Village Tourism Mart opens in Bandipur; next edition to move to Gorkha The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market. The Village Tourism Mart 2026 was inaugurated in Bandipur, Tanahun on Friday by Minister for Industry and Tourism Yashoda Rimal, with the four-day event drawing domestic and international tourism entrepreneurs, homestay operators from 11 districts of Gandaki Province, and community stakeholders in a push to position Nepal's rural tourism offer in the international market. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal to mark 70th anniversary of first ascents of Lhotse, Manaslu next month Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend. Nepal will commemorate the platinum jubilees of the first successful ascents of Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Manaslu next month through a series of official programmes spanning Gorkha, Pokhara, and Solukhumbu, with family members of the original summiteers travelling to Nepal to attend. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Nearly one million collected in revenue from traffic rule violators Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers. Traffic police has collected nearly one million rupees in fine from traffic rule violators in the last 24 hours. The police generated Rs 858 thousands in revenue by taking action against 1,720 drivers. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents. A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents. Nepal 02 May, 2026
Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Labour Minister Yadav announces OSH plan, loans, and outreach for workers Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day. Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Ramji Yadav has unveiled three key initiatives on the occasion of the 137th International Workers' Day. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Man arrested after 18 years for father's murder in Rautahat Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes. Police have arrested a man accused of murdering his own father nearly 18 years ago in a case driven by financial motives and personal disputes. Nepal 01 May, 2026
Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Acharya bags International Media Award in Melbourne Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues. Health journalist Kalpana Acharya has been awarded with the 'SHE & Rights International Media Award' in Melbourne, Australia, in recognition of her outstanding reporting on sexual and reproductive health issues. Nepal 01 May, 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.
