Nepal elected to UN Human Rights Council for third term Nepal has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after winning 173 votes in the General Assembly, the highest among countries elected from the Asia-Pacific group.
Motorcyclist killed in truck collision in Hetauda A 55-year-old motorcyclist died after a truck travelling in the same direction struck his motorcycle near Gumba Chowk in Hetauda on Wednesday morning.
Sudurpaschim to probe budget irregularities, prepare supplementary budget Sudurpaschim Province has agreed to investigate allegations of irregularities in its Rs 37.70 billion budget and prepare a supplementary budget based on the findings, a move that ended a three-month political deadlock and cleared the way for the budget's passage.
Gorkha flood triggered by massive landslide, glacial debris in upper Budhi Gandaki, report says A massive landslide involving snow, water and glacial debris at an altitude of around 5,500–6,000 metres triggered successive destructive floods in the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district on October 11, according to a technical report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Police seize over 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in three days Police have seized more than 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in just three days, uncovering three separate shipments and arresting two suspects as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.
Three held after stolen motorcycle found dismantled in Rautahat Police have detained three people after recovering a stolen 200cc NS motorcycle in dismantled condition at a workshop in Gujara Municipality, Rautahat.
Province chiefs call for greater autonomy, coordination at inter-provincial summit Chief ministers of Nepal’s seven provinces have called for stronger intergovernmental coordination, clearer constitutional powers and greater cooperation to strengthen federalism at an inter-provincial summit that began in Biratnagar on Tuesday.
Three arrested in Rautahat over Rs 4.98m KYC scam Police have arrested three people, including an Indian national, for allegedly defrauding people of more than Rs 4.98 million by posing as bank and e-wallet employees and tricking victims into sharing their details under the pretext of updating their Know Your Customer (KYC) information.
Sudan Gurung makes first foreign visit as Home Minister Home Minister Sudan Gurung has left for New Delhi to attend a BIMSTEC ministerial meeting on internal security, marking his first official foreign visit since assuming office.
Police seize Over 1,050 kg marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized more than 1,050 kg of marijuana from two locations in Udayapur district and arrested a 22-year-old man on charges of drug trafficking.
1.2 billion people living in acute poverty worldwide, UN report says The number of people living in acute poverty worldwide has risen for the first time since 2010, reaching 1.2 billion, according to the 2026 global multidimensional poverty report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
Sudurpaschim presents Rs 37.70 billion budget for second time Sudurpaschim Province’s government presented a Rs 37.70 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 on Sunday, nearly three months after the fiscal year began, following prolonged political disputes over budget allocations.
22,000 receive Ayurvedic care in Ramechhap The Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine Centre in Ramechhap provided treatment services to around 22,000 people during the last fiscal year, reflecting growing use of Ayurvedic healthcare services in the district.
Five missing, 47 rescued after Budhi Gandaki flood in Gorkha Five people remain missing and 47 have been rescued after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, triggering a large flood carrying mud and debris that swept away bridges, houses and infrastructure, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Sports DRS to be used in all Nepal Premier League matches The Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in all matches of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced Tuesday.
Nepal Rs 3-4 billion needed to rebuild flood-damaged Beni-Jomsom-Korala road An estimated Rs 3 billion to Rs 4 billion will be required to restore the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road after floods, landslides and river erosion damaged sections of the highway in late September.
Environment Rain, thunderstorms possible in Himalayan and hilly regions on Monday Light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are possible at isolated places in Nepal's Himalayan region and the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Monday, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Business Tatopani border crossing to open for three days The Tatopani border crossing with China will be open for three days, from October 18 to 20, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said on Saturday.
Nepal Fulpati marks peak Dashain festivities as leaders extend greetings Fulpati, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today, with people preparing to return to their ancestral homes for family reunions and receive blessings from elders during the country's biggest Hindu festival.
Kathmandu Home Minister calls for police reforms, modern crime investigation Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said the government is preparing legal reforms to make Nepal Police more professional, capable and technologically advanced, including through a new Police Bill.
Kathmandu Education Department, Room to Read train master trainers in life skills education The Department of Education, with technical support from Room to Read Nepal, has completed a five-day training programme to strengthen the delivery of life skills education in schools across all seven provinces.
Opinion A stronger center, or a stronger state? For decades, Nepalis have complained about a government that moves too slowly. Ministries work in silos, projects stall, databases do not talk to each other, and citizens struggle to get routine services. Now a young government seems determined to change that. Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s administration has begun bringing digital governance, information systems, intelligence and monitoring of implementation closer to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Business Dhulikhel resort wins two honours at South Asian Travel Awards Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has won two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving gold in the Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort category and silver in the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort category.
Kathmandu Ambassadors' Club Nepal welcomes newly accredited diplomats Ambassadors’ Club Nepal hosted a reception for newly accredited ambassadors to Nepal and their spouses, bringing together diplomats, lawmakers, senior government officials and representatives of international organisations.
Opinion The Mecca Accord: From symbol to system and the shifting geometry of West Asian security The Mecca Accord, signed in August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, has begun its passage from spectacle to structure. West Asia rarely grants new alliances the luxury of slow maturation, and this pact has been pushed immediately into the realm where intent must be converted into capability.
Opinion Climate Justice: What Does Kathmandu Owe? The August 26 Bhotekoshi–Trishuli flood must first be understood through the lives it destroyed, not only the cost of rebuilding. Government figures reported on September 21 put the death toll at 1,403, with 6,150 people still missing. Families lost homes, fields and livelihoods.