Nepal embassy rescues 453 Nepali nationals from networking fraud racket in India's Uttar Pradesh The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has rescued 453 Nepali nationals, 115 women and 338 men, who had been lured into labour exploitation and networking fraud through social media in India's border areas, according to a press release issued by the embassy on Monday.
Nepal welcomes 102,626 international visitors in May, up 19pc year-on-year Nepal received 102,626 international visitor arrivals in May 2026, a 19 percent increase over the 86,216 arrivals recorded in May 2025 and 31 percent above pre-pandemic May 2019 levels of 78,329, according to data published by the Nepal Tourism Board.
Behind the 2026 Everest season: How a six-member team overturned a near-shutdown of the south side As the 2026 spring climbing season draws to a close with over 1,000 summits recorded on Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, a detailed account by Imagine Nepal managing director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa has put a spotlight on how close the season came to not happening at all, and on the small team whose independent action broke a weeks-long deadlock on the Khumbu Icefall.
Foreign Ministry clarifies PM Shah's remarks on Nepal–India border issue The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified remarks made by Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament regarding the Nepal–India border issue, stating that Nepal’s official position remains consistent and is based on diplomatic engagement with India.
Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot.
Mustang, Pokhara and Dhorpatan overwhelmed as four-day holiday triggers tourism surge Hotels and tourist sites across Mustang, Myagdi, Pokhara, and Dhorpatan filled to capacity over the past four days as a combination of a four-day public holiday and Indian visitors seeking escape from summer heat drove a sharp spike in domestic and cross-border tourism.
Nepal, Thailand tourism businesses hold B2B meet in Bangkok Nepal's Embassy in Bangkok hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting between tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal and Thailand on May 29 at the Amari Hotel in Bangkok, bringing together 18 Nepali tourism companies and over 100 representatives from 63 Thai tourism firms.
Two killed, three injured in Achham jeep accident Two people were killed and three others injured after a jeep met with an accident along the Mid-Hill Highway at Thapamod in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality-4 of Achham district last night.
Government makes historic call for ambassadorial posts The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) officially invited applications from eligible Nepali citizens for ambassadorial and permanent representative positions yesterday (Thursday), marking a watershed moment in the country’s diplomatic history.
Govt prioritises agricultural revival; boosts fertiliser subsidy and support measures The government has placed high priority on the revival of the agriculture sector in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.
Govt announces around 21% salary hike for civil servants The government has announced an increase of nearly 21 percent in the salaries of civil servants.
Govt targets 1,000 km road blacktopping, over 200 bridges in FY 2083/84 The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads and construct over 200 road bridges in the upcoming fiscal year.
Republic Day observed nationwide today The country is celebrating the 19th Republic Day today with various programmes across the nation.
US endurance Athlete Tyler Andrews sets new Everest speed record as Spring 2026 season closes on historic high American mountain runner Tyler Andrews scripted history by scaling Mount Everest (8,848.86m) from Base Camp to summit in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an oxygen-assisted ascent and capping what has been one of the most remarkable Everest seasons on record.
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Environment Heatwave tightens grip on Tarai, likely to persist for three more days A prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Nepal's southern plains, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) warning that temperatures could exceed 38 degrees Celsius in several Tarai districts over the next three days.
Opinion When the monsoon returns, so do preventable diseases: The fight begins before the outbreak Every year, Nepal welcomes the monsoon with hope. Rain revives fields, replenishes springs and softens months of heat and dust. But the same season reopens an old public health wound.
Business Lucky Khan! :Nepal's Tayab Khan wins Rs 125 Crore UAE Lottery Grand Prize A Nepali national residing in Abu Dhabi has won the UAE Lottery’s Dh30 million (approximately Rs 1.25 billion) grand prize, becoming the first winner of the jackpot since the lottery operator revised its prize structure late last year.
Lifestyle Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival to spotlight South Asian identity, India-Nepal ties The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will be held in Kathmandu on June 6–7, bringing together prominent writers, artists, filmmakers, scholars, diplomats and public intellectuals from Nepal, India and across South Asia.
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.
