Food system dialogue held in Lumbini to shape future policies A multi-stakeholder food system dialogue was held in Lamahi, Lumbini Province,aimed at providing recommendations to the provincial government for food-system related policy and plan formulation. Nepal 23 Apr, 2025
Financial constraints impeding Nepal's ambitious goal of ending tuberculosis While Nepal celebrates World Tuberculosis Day with the theme 'Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver,' financial constraints are impeding the country's ambitious goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2030. Health 25 Mar, 2025
Groundwater Crisis in Madhesh: Experts Urge Immediate Action at National Symposium Amidst a growing groundwater crisis in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convened at the National Symposium on Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources in Nepal. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Collaboration is needed among government's all three tiers: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that federalism has opened the gate for development. He also stressed on collaboration among the three tiers of the government for development and prosperity. Nepal 17 Feb, 2025
Govt total expenditure stands at Rs 667.60 billion in last six months The total expenditure of the Government of Nepal stood at Rs.667.60 billion during six months of FY 2024/25. Business 04 Feb, 2025
Minister Pandey announces 2025–2035 to be observed as the Tourism Decade Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, announced that preparations are underway to designate 2025–2035 as the Tourism Decade. Kathmandu 21 Jan, 2025
Japan, UNDP hold national workshop to promote local climate actions in Jajarkot A national workshop focused on ‘Enhancing Human Security through Local Climate Actions’ was held recently, hosted by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers (OCMCM), Karnali Province, with support from UNDP and the Government of Japan. Nepal 04 Dec, 2024
NHRC expresses concern over lack of disabled-friendly infrastructures The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its concern over people with disabilities (PWD) facing the lack of accessibility to the service provider agencies making it tougher for them to avail services and facilities. Nepal 04 Dec, 2024
Local level by-election: Around 62% voter turnout reported The EC confirmed that voting was conducted peacefully at all polling centers from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Nepal 01 Dec, 2024
Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
Water supply services in Lalitpur will resume within 15 days: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has said the entire works on repair and maintenance of the Nallu, Basuki and Devaki water supply projects would be completed within 15 days. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2024