Men's March: Calls for an End to Violence Against Women and Girls More than 100 men took to the streets of Lalitpur on Saturday, demonstrating their commitment to ending violence against women and girls. Kathmandu 08 Mar, 2025
First National Conference of Local Youth Councils: Demand for 40% Youth Participation in Politics The conference concluded with a commitment to take concrete steps toward youth empowerment and meaningful participation in all spheres of society. Kathmandu 21 Feb, 2025
Dissemination Event of Nepal's First Young Women-Led CEDAW Shadow Report Yuwalaya, in collaboration with Plan International Nepal, takes a historic step in amplifying the voices of young women. Kathmandu 04 Feb, 2025
Third yIGF concluded in Kathmandu The third Youth Internet Governance Forum (yIGF 2024) has concluded. It was held in Kathmandu on Saturday (September 14). Kathmandu 16 Sep, 2024
STC, FMTC allowed to import sugar on duty waiver The government has allowed the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) and Food Management & Trade Company to import 30,000 metric tons of sugar with 50 percent customs duty waiver so as to avoid shortage of sugar in view of the upcoming festivals. Business 11 Sep, 2024
Nepal Youth Summit empowers youth voices, calls for national and global actions on key issues facing young people The Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, along with the National Youth Council, in collaboration with the United Nations in Nepal and supported by civil society organizations, hosted the Nepal Youth Summit in celebration of International Youth Day, on Tuesday. Kathmandu 14 Aug, 2024
EU-supported project puts empowerment of Nepali Youth at forefront of climate action, green growth The Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) on Wednesday organized the second annual sharing event of Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth, a project funded by the European Union that promotes Nepali youth’s inclusion in climate action and green economy. Kathmandu 26 Jan, 2024
16th five-year plan to bring back migrant workers ​​​​​​​Vice-chairperson of the National Planning Commission Min Bahadur Shrestha has said the 16th five-year plan was being prepared in a way that would bring back those Nepalis who are in overseas employment. Kathmandu 17 Sep, 2023
Guinness Record holder Phurba Tenjing Sherpa receives Everest Climate Action Award Renowned mountaineer and Guinness record holder, Phurba Tenjing Sherpa, was honored with the esteemed Everest Climate Action Award amidst a prestigious ceremony held during the South Asian Climate Action Conference 2023 on Tuesday. Nepal 21 Jun, 2023
Youth-friendly local governance campaign kicks off The National Youth Council has initiated Youth Friendly Local Governance campaign to ensure effective implementation of provisions for establishment of youth rights in the country. Kathmandu 18 Aug, 2022
National Volunteering Policy: A must for a resilient, just and inclusive nation There is one important thing that the Deuba government must do before the upcoming election, and it is the following: approve the National Volunteering Policy. Prepared by the Policy Research Institute, a government think tank in partnership with the civil society and the United Nations, the final draft is the result of two years of discussions and preparation. Opinion 25 Mar, 2022
Govt to accept loan assistance worth Rs 10.39 billion from Japan The government of Japan is to provide Rs 10.39 billion ‘policy loan’ assistance for Nepal’s economic development and productivity. Nepal 07 Jan, 2022
