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KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports, Sashmit Pokharel, has pledged facilitation in revising the bill on establishment and operation of national forensic laboratory. Minister Pokharel made such commitment while attending the discussion on the bill at Education, Health and Information Technology Committee under the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill passed by the Upper […]
UNITED NATIONS: Some 24 million people across the Sahel region need humanitarian assistance, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday. Speaking to reporters at a daily briefing, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said this year’s Humanitarian Needs and Response Overview warns that the crisis is deepening across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, northern Cameroon and […]
DANG: Three persons died in a jeep accident occurred in Rolpa district on Thursday morning. Those killed in the incident were jeep driver Bir Bahadur Chaudhary, 25; Jiudhan Chaudhary, 40, and Kamala Chaudhary, 38. All of them were from Dang district, according to District Police Office, Dang. A jeep bearing a temporary number plate (MH […]
SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordinating with the United States […]
KATHMANDU: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dilip Ghimire officially took command of the District Police Range, Kathmandu, on Thursday following his transfer by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday. He succeeds outgoing SSP Ramesh Thapa, who has been reassigned to the Research, Planning, and Development Directorate at the Police Headquarters.
KATHMANDU: Following a two-day national workshop in Kathmandu, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) has issued a 10-point resolution focused on modernizing the party structure and engaging with the youth. The party has made it mandatory for organized members to renew their memberships in person via an online portal, with each organized member tasked […]
KATHMANDU: Following a two-day national workshop in Kathmandu, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) has issued a 10-point resolution focused on modernizing the party structure and engaging with the youth. The party has made it mandatory for organized members to renew their memberships in person via an online portal, with each organized member tasked […]
KATHMANDU: The Constitution Amendment Task Force, formed under Asim Shah—political advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah—has initiated separate high-level consultations with former Presidents Dr. Ram Baran Yadav and Bidya Devi Bhandari to gather feedback for a comprehensive constitutional amendment discussion paper. Former President Yadav emphasized the preservation of Nepal’s core constitutional pillars—federalism, democracy, republicanism, secularism, […]
KATHMANDU: The National Gen Z Citizen Campaign has accused police of mistreating activists arrested near the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu while peacefully distributing pamphlets asserting Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura as Nepali territories. The campaign alleges that former Home Minister and MP Sudhan Gurung later entered the Lainchaur police custody with a group to mentally pressure […]
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said caste discrimination and untouchability are common national problems, so these warrant collective commitments and efforts for elimination. In a message issued on the National Day for Elimination of Caste Discrimination today, President Thapa reminded that NC has been working untiringly for ending the caste discrimination. The […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has decided to suspend its Bara District President, Rajesh Raya Yadav, from his duties until a final decision is reached. The decision was made during a meeting of the party’s disciplinary committee at the central office in Sanepa on Thursday, following Yadav’s failure to respond to a clarification request. The committee […]
KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) staged a protest in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah over his remarks concerning border issues. The demonstration, organized by the People’s Organizations Coordination Front, a coalition of groups affiliated with the CPN, took place at Maitighar. Protesters alleged that the Prime Minister’s […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Heatwave Alert Issued Across Terai, Temperatures Exceed 38°C The Meteorological Forecasting Division […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s geographical location is unique. Previously, Nepal shared its borders with China to the north, Sikkim to the east, and India to the south and west. Following the merger of Sikkim into India in 1975, Nepal now shares its border with China to the north and with India on the other three sides. The […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NRB Reports Total Banking Deposits Top Rs 8 Trillion Financial reports published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) show total liquid […]
KAVREPALANCHOK: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has said the people have the higher level of aspirations for good governance. In his address to the ninth district assembly and progress review programme of the District Coordination Committee at Kavrepalanchowk today, he said, “Good governance is the profound aspiration of the people. The issues raised regarding transparency, accountability […]
LALITPUR: Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security, Sita Badi, has said that caste-based untouchability and discrimination are obstacles to a democratic and advanced society. Addressing to a programme organized here today by the National Dalit Commission on the occasion of the National Day for the Elimination of Caste-Based Discrimination and […]
KATHMANDU: Ain Mahar, the Chief Whip of the CPN (UML) parliamentary party, has stated that totalitarianism has become dominant within the government. Speaking during a discussion with media persons at the UML parliamentary party office in Singhadurbar today, he remarked that the government is presenting itself as if it is above the constitution, acts, and […]
KATHMANDU: There used to be a beautiful village named Chhedipokhari in the then-Digambarpur VDC-4, which is currently incorporated into Khireshwaranath Municipality of Dhanusha. More than 65 farmer families used to reside there. However, there is no village by this name in Khireshwaranath now. The place where the village once stood looks like a desolate desert. […]
HUMLA: Simkot Airport recorded 170 flights in 24 hours this week as the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage season intensified. Fixed-wing aircraft operated 58 round trips between Nepalgunj and Simkot, while helicopters completed 112 shuttle flights between Simkot and Hilsa. Airport officials said the surge reflects peak pilgrim movement since the route opened on May 13. Airlines […]
KATHMANDU: A taskforce formed to revise the school level national curriculum framework has begun works. The revision follows the decision of the meeting chaired by Minister for Education and Sports, Sashmit Pokharel, on April 24. The panel coordinated by Professor Dr Balchandra Luitel, Dean of School of Education in Kathmandu University, has been mandated to […]
TANAHUN: A 17-year-old boy died after falling from a cliff in the Sisaughari area of Shukla Gandaki Municipality-5, Jharauta, in Tanahun district. According to the District Police Office, the deceased has been identified as Asmit Rana, a resident of Shukla Gandaki Municipality-7, Bhotepani. Police Inspector Deepak Kumar Karki reported that the incident occurred on Wednesday […]
KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has apologized for the timed-out dismissal of a Bhutanese batter during a women’s international match, stating that the incident did not reflect the values and spirit of cricket it seeks to uphold. In a press release issued on Thursday, CAN acknowledged that while the dismissal was carried out […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal is scheduled to pay an official three-day visit to India starting tomorrow. According to a press release issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Khanal is undertaking the visit at the cordial invitation of India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar. During his stay in […]
DHAKA: A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road crashes across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May 21 to June 2, according to the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The report said the country recorded an average of 22 deaths per day during the holiday movement. Among […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Information and Communications Bikram Timilsina has said that literature remains a vital medium for understanding human civilization and human life, even in an era dominated by technology, artificial intelligence, and algorithms. Speaking at the “Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers’ Workshop” held today, he said literature plays a crucial role in connecting individuals […]
KATHMANDU: Popular TikToker Tulsi Adhikari has been sent to jail for pre-trial detention after a decision by the Lalitpur District Court. The order was issued by District Judge Tek Nath Gautam, directing that she remain in custody while the case proceeds. Authorities confirmed she will be held at Nakkhu Jail. Adhikari, was arrested in Thailand […]
KATHMANDU: Dhawal Shumsher Rana, the former General Secretary of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has announced the formation of a new political party. He made the announcement regarding the establishment of the new party during a press conference held in Kathmandu today. Earlier this week, Rana had issued a statement announcing his resignation from the […]
KATHMANDU: On the fourth trading day of the week, today, Thursday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decreased by double digits. Along with the NEPSE, the trading amount has also declined. The NEPSE has decreased by 13.46 points on Thursday. Dropping by 0.48 percent compared to the previous trading day, the NEPSE closed at the […]
SINGAPORE: Nepal delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Malaysia national cricket team by 167 runs in the Asian Games Men’s Qualifier at the Singapore National Cricket Ground. Batting first, Nepal posted a strong total of 275 in loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs, driven by a superb century from Kushal Bhurtel and a […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has climbed four places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, improving its global passport ranking from 101st last year to 97th this year. The latest report by the index, which measures the strength of passports and international travel access worldwide, shows that Nepali passport holders can currently travel to 35 destinations with either […]
BIRATNAGAR: Biratnagar Metropolitan City has secured the goal of ensuring full vaccination. The metropolis’s vaccination branch has stated that the target has been achieved after effectively implementing the full vaccination assurance and sustainability programme and reaching 11,630 children aged 0 to 59 months with full vaccination coverage. According to the Biratnagar Metropolitan City, among the […]
KATHMANDU: Today marks the historic day when Nepal was declared a nation free from caste-based discrimination and untouchability. On June 4, 2006, the then parliament declared Nepal a caste-based untouchability-free nation. Commemorating this very declaration, June 4 began to be celebrated as a special day every year. In commemoration of this day, thousands of Dalits […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s infrastructure story has long been one of ambition buried under paperwork. Roads drag on for decades. Hydropower plants sit half-built. A single tree-felling permit can hold up a billion-rupee project for years. Now, Prime Minister Balen Shah’s government is preparing a law that would temporarily push aside the very rules creating these bottlenecks. […]
KATHMANDU: In a major setback for the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), General Secretary Dhawal Shumsher Rana and 182 other leaders have collectively resigned from the party, signaling the start of a possible split. The resigning group includes Vice President Mukunda Shyam Giri, central committee members, and leaders from various party wings. Other prominent leaders who […]
Malaysia's bawler Virandeep Singh took three wickets alone whereas Vijay Unni and Syed Aziz took two wickets each.
Weather officials advise residents in these regions, particularly those living near riverbanks and landslide-prone slopes, to remain alert as brief but heavy downpours continue.
KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF) has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the fire that broke out at the vehicle section of its Motor Transport (MT) branch inside the APF headquarters on Wednesday night. The committee, led by Deputy Inspector General Sandip Thapa, has already begun its investigation. Authorities have directed the panel to […]
KATHMANDU: The corridor road along the right bank of the Bishnumati River in the Bhim Mukteshwar area of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-13 has been fully blacktopped and brought into operation, improving connectivity between Kalimati, Kuleshwor, and Balkhu. While only the section leading towards Teku had previously been paved, the corridor has now been extended and blacktopped […]
Ramesh Lal Sah, a local businessman, stated that due to the excessive heat, even the Gaighat bazaar area looks almost deserted during the day.
In Bagmati Province, excluding Kathmandu Valley, one person was killed and 12 others were injured. Madhesh Province reported no fatalities but recorded 16 injuries. Similarly, Sudurpashchim Province and Karnali Province reported no deaths, with six injuries each.
KATHMATHDU: Dawa Sherpa (Hillary), a tourism worker who had been missing for a week in the Everest Base Camp area, has been found alive and successfully evacuated to Kathmandu by helicopter. Sherpa was rescued from the treacherous Khumbu Icefall region and was immediately flown to HAMS Hospital in the capital for advanced medical treatment, following […]
LALITPUR: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has asserted that the Federal Parliament is committed for the effective implementation of rights of Dalit community managed in Article 40 of the Constitution. At a programme organised by the National Dalit Commission here today on the occasion of National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability, the […]
DHANUSHA: A survey carried out by the Madhesh Province showed that nearly 16 percent of children are malnourished in the province. The Health Directorate of the Madhesh Province carried out an assessment among 283,308 children of 133 local levels from among 136 local levels in the province. Of the assessed children, 35,883 are malnourished, 8,771 […]
WASHINGTON: The ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have hit a severe impasse following Tehran’s rigid demand for the immediate unfreezing of capital at the very start of the process. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the diplomatic deadlock stems from Iran’s insistence on the release of “liquid cash” from […]
WASHINGTON: The ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have hit a severe impasse following Tehran’s rigid demand for the immediate unfreezing of capital at the very start of the process. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the diplomatic deadlock stems from Iran’s insistence on the release of “liquid cash” from […]
Upon receiving information about the incident, a police team from the Area Police Office in Ghartigaun was deployed to the scene.
KATHMANDU: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming held a high-level interaction with the faculty, staff, and cadets at the Army Command and Staff College of Nepal, focusing on regional cooperation and global strategic dynamics. During his visit to the premier military institution—often described as the “cradle of Nepal Army generals”—Ambassador Zhang exchanged views on a […]
BHAKTAPUR: Property worth around five million rupees was destroyed when fire broke out at Khwopring English Secondary School at Liwali, Bhaktapur Municipality. Two floors of the school were completely destroyed as well as five classrooms turned into ashes due to fire, said School Principal Binod Prajapati. The incident might have occurred due to a short […]
After winning the toss and electing to field, Bhutan's bowling attack put up a strong performance to bowl out Nepal for 113 runs in 20 overs, led by excellent three-wicket hauls from both Sonam Choden and Tshering Zangmo, while Nepal’s Sita Rana Magar top-scored with 37.
