Kathmandu

UNFPA, WHO launch $6M programme to strengthen SRHR, GBV services in Nepal

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a two-year, $6 million programme to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) services in Nepal.

Nepal

Sudurpaschim CM Khag Raj Bhatta wins confidence vote with 31 lawmakers

Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatta secured a vote of confidence on Wednesday, winning the support of 31 lawmakers in the 53-member Provincial Assembly.

Nepal

RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati

The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government.

Science and Tech

Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award

Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory.

Nepal

UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post

The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).

Business

Small Farmers Cooperative, DDC sign agreement on milk purchase in Bara

The Small Farmers Agricultural Cooperative Ltd Manharwa in Bara and the government-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) have signed an agreement for the purchase and sale of milk.

Nepal

Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault

A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away.

Nepal

Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur

A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing.

Opinion

The Chief Justice: Guardian of Justice

The Constitution, the judiciary and the law together shape the path of justice, its interpretation and its precedents. Debate about Nepal’s judiciary is not only legitimate; it is essential to a healthy democracy.

Nepal

Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project

Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project.

Health

Medical Council suspends registration of some foreign doctors amid document concerns

The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has temporarily suspended the registration process of some foreign national doctors after raising concerns over the authenticity of documents submitted for their registration and certification.

Nepal

Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal

The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal.