Kathmandu

16-year-old girl takes over SAARC social affairs director's role for a day

A 16-year-old Nepali girl symbolically took over the role of director of social affairs at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat for a day on Tuesday as part of a campaign promoting girls' leadership and rights.

Science and Tech

Guragain Elected President of Nepal Forum of Science Journalists

Madhusudhan Guragain has been elected as the new president of the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ). He was elected during the Forum’s 13th Annual General Meeting held in Kathmandu.

Nepal

UNICEF warns millions of Nepali children face growing climate risks

Millions of children in Nepal are increasingly exposed to climate, environmental and disaster risks that threaten their health, nutrition, education and protection, according to a new UNICEF report released on Thursday.

Lifestyle

Around the world in 24 hours: When Toastmasters ignited a global learning celebration

Learning has no boundaries. On October 31, 2026, Toastmasters International brought that idea to life through a 24-Hour Global Learning Marathon, connecting participants across continents.

World Cup 2026

International assistance for flood disaster in Nepal: Need of introducing outcome-based education for its efficacy

is very heartening to know that Nepal has been promised $ 20 million for the reconstruction of the Bhote Koshi Flood by the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). It was created in 2022 as a new financial instrument.

World Cup 2026

NRB to sell gold asarfi, silver medallions ahead of Tihar

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will begin selling gold asarfi and silver medallions ahead of Tihar, targeting devotees who use the items during Laxmi Puja, one of the most important rituals of the festival.

Kathmandu

Nepal, India discuss connectivity, trade and energy as foreign secretary talks conclude

Nepal and India have discussed expanding cross-border connectivity, facilitating bilateral trade and strengthening energy cooperation during foreign secretary-level talks in Kathmandu, as Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri began a two-day official visit on Wednesday.

Kathmandu

Dr Manoj Kumar KC appointed Nepal Police chief; Dan Bahadur Karki named PM's security adviser

The government has appointed Dr Manoj Kumar KC as the new Inspector General of Nepal Police and assigned outgoing chief Dan Bahadur Karki to a newly created post of special security adviser to the prime minister.

Opinion

Why Is a dedicated mountain agenda still elusive at COP?

Nepal and Bhutan are again seeking a dedicated COP31 agenda item, “1.5°C Warming in Mountains.”

Environment

Light rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki hills

Light rain is likely at a few places in the Himalayan and Hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces on Wednesday, while most other parts of the country will experience partly cloudy or mainly fair weather, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Nepal

Bhaitika set for 11:07am on November 11

The auspicious time for observing Bhaitika, the main ritual of the five-day Tihar festival, has been fixed at 11:07am on November 11, according to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.

Kathmandu

India's newly appointed Ambassador Dalela arrives in Kathmandu

India's newly appointed Ambassador to Nepal, Sudhakar Dalela, arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday to assume his diplomatic responsibilities as New Delhi's top envoy in the country.