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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: 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 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 […]
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: 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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
KATHMANDU: A fire broke out late Wednesday night at the transport section of the Armed Police Force (APF) Headquarters in Halchowk. According to APF Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Bishnu Prasad Bhatta, the fire started in the area where vehicles were parked within the transport division. Firefighters and emergency personnel managed to bring the […]
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that sports contributes significantly to strengthening mutual friendship, fraternity and relations, and to the spirit of national unity and expanding international relations. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 16th President’s Running Shield Competition organized by the National Sports Council today, President Paudel said that sports in the present era […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has placed high alert for the prevention and control of Ebola virus outbreak in Nepal. Assistant Spokesperson at the Ministry, Dr Samir Kumar Adhikari, said that the ministry adopted high alert measures to avert possible risks and threats from the Ebola virus epidemic as the contagion spread […]
KATHMANDU: The Tribhuvan University (TU) teachers who did not return to the service after taking long study leave have started depositing the mandatory amount. After the government’s concern to the harms caused to the University after misusing the study leave, the University teachers who did not return to the service after hiatus of study leave […]
KATHMANDU: The debate over digital governance in Nepal has intensified once again. While the new government’s latest policies, programs, and budget rightly prioritize information technology, highlighting advancements in the Nagarik App, digital services, artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, startups, and digital payments to revamp public service delivery, the initial optimism masks a deeper systemic flaw. […]
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. Opposition Protests Force National Assembly Adjournment Until June 9 The National Assembly […]
KATHMANDU: The thematic committee under the Ministry of Information and Communications has decided to sort out and amend old laws related to information and communications, push structural reforms and foster digital system, thereby making effective the performance of three tiers of government. The thematic committee formed on IT as per Section 22 of the Federal, […]
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 Absorbs Rs 30 Billion Today Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) intervened in the domestic financial market today, Wednesday, executing a […]
KATHMANDU: The Medical Education Commission has decided to re-issue all the directives and procedures issued by the Commission in the past after going through the due legal process. The 24th meeting of the Medical Education Commission held today at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers under the chair of Prime Minister […]
KATHMANDU: Five individuals have been arrested from the Manamaiju area of Kathmandu by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office on charges of trafficking and selling wildlife contraband, specifically elephant tusks. The arrested individuals have been identified as 25-year-old Rajib Maharjan, 26-year-old Tek Prasad Gurung, and 20-year-old Santa Bahadur Bhujel, all residents of […]
KATHMANDU: Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma announced his commitment to strengthening the judiciary by building on the successful practices of his predecessors. Speaking at a congratulatory event organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association on Wednesday, Sharma emphasized that court-based dispute resolution should be a last resort rather than a first choice, urging the Bar […]
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has removed illegally built structures in the Panchakanya settlement area of Ward No. 8, located behind the airport. The metropolitan team demolished houses and temporary shelters that had been constructed by encroaching on land designated for public use. The structures were cleared using bulldozers as part of the city’s ongoing campaign […]
KATHMANDU: Kailash Adhikari, who was stranded in Saudi Arabia, has been rescued and repatriated to Nepal today. Dipa Dahal, the press and research officer of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, said that Kailash, a Nepali passport holder who was facing difficulties due to not receiving the salary and benefits according to the contract, was rescued within […]
KATHMANDU: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has expressed its belief that the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, recently presented by the government, will lay the foundation to give a new direction to the country’s economy. It said in a press release today that the effective implementation of this budget, which has been brought […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly meeting has been adjourned until June 9 following protests by lawmakers demanding that the Prime Minister retract his controversial remarks regarding the Nepal-India border issue. As soon as Wednesday’s session commenced, members of the National Assembly stood up in protest, declaring they would not allow parliamentary proceedings to move forward until […]
KATHMANDU: The National Assembly meeting has been adjourned until June 9 following protests by lawmakers demanding that the Prime Minister retract his controversial remarks regarding the Nepal-India border issue. As soon as Wednesday’s session commenced, members of the National Assembly stood up in protest, declaring they would not allow parliamentary proceedings to move forward until […]
KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), abbreviated CPN (UML), Chairman KP Sharma Oli has strongly criticized the government, describing it as a “bundle of prejudice” and alleging that it is selectively targeting him and leaders from older political parties through an asset investigation mechanism. Speaking at a program in the capital on Wednesday, […]
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has strongly criticized the current political situation and termed the recent elections a “farce” and a “drama.” Addressing a party membership renewal workshop, Oli claimed the election results were predetermined. He alleged irregularities, such as easily erasable ballot ink and suspicious voting outcomes where candidates with canceled nominations […]
KATHMANDU: The government of Japan has extended an additional loan of JPY 5.7 billion for Nepal’s Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, increasing its total financial assistance for the project to JPY 22.336 billion. The Exchange of Notes for the additional financing was signed on June 3, 2026, by Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Maeda Toru and Finance […]
KATHMANDU: Mahanagar Yatayat Pvt. Ltd. has added 16 new Chinese-made electric buses, handed over by Shasheela Motors in Kathmandu. The 33-seater buses feature a spacious design for standing commuters and are equipped with 144 kW CATL batteries, offering a 200 km range on a single charge. Company Secretary Keshav Nepal emphasized that electric vehicles are […]
KATHMANDU: Gopal Baraili, Manager of Radio Dhankuta, has been elected Chairperson of the National Association of Dalit Community Journalists Nepal. Baraili was elected during the Association’s second general convention held in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The convention formed a 35-member executive committee under Baraili’s leadership while newly elected Chair Baraili shared that 10 additional members will […]
KATHMANDU: A candle lighting and memorial program was held at the Narayansthan Chaturvyuha Narayan Temple in Narayanhiti to mark the 25th anniversary of the royal palace massacre. Members of the former royal family attended the event. On the occasion, Hridayendra Shah and others paid tribute to the deceased by lighting ceremonial lamps. As in previous […]
KATHMANDU: The police have arrested two Chinese nationals from Naxal, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-1. According to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, the two individuals were apprehended on Monday from an office named Anthro Technology, which they had set up in the RR Building located in Narayanchaur. The arrested individuals have been identified as 33-year-old Wang […]
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. NA Session Adjourned Until Wednesday After Opposition Protest The National Assembly (NA) […]
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. NA Session Adjourned Until Wednesday After Opposition Protest The National Assembly (NA) […]
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 Standing Deposit Facility Regulates Interbank Interest Corridor A Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) research report confirmed today, Tuesday, that the […]
KATHMANDU: Vice Chairperson of National Assembly, Lila Kumari Bhandari, has stressed that plans and polices related to food security and biodiversity must be gender-response. The NA Vice Chair made this remark during her address to a programme on ‘Parliamentary Dialogue on Advancing Gender-Responsive Food Security and Biodiversity Governance’ organised by the Women Rights And Resource […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal has secured qualification for the men’s cricket competition at the upcoming Asian Games after results in the qualifying tournament confirmed its place. Nepal advanced after Malaysia defeated China by nine wickets today at Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore, ensuring both Nepal and Malaysia finish among the top two teams in their group. China’s […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal recorded more than 102,000 foreign tourist arrivals in May 2026, reflecting continued growth in the country’s tourism sector. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 102,626 international visitors entered Nepal during the month, an increase of 19 percent compared to 86,216 arrivals in May 2025. The figure also surpassed the pre-pandemic […]
KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives meeting was adjourned until June 8 on Tuesday after opposition parties continued their obstruction, preventing the proceedings from moving forward. The session, which began nearly two hours later than scheduled, was disrupted shortly after it commenced as opposition lawmakers chanted slogans and protested over various issues. With the House unable […]
KATHMaANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has suspended its ongoing internal election process following disputes related to party elections in several provinces and districts. A meeting of the party’s Central Election Commission, chaired by Commission Head Bhuwan KC, decided to halt all ongoing and scheduled election activities, except those completed by May 31, pending investigation […]
KATHMANDU: On the second trading day of the week today (Tuesday), the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has increased by double digits. The trading amount, however, has decreased. The NEPSE increased by 22.21 points on Tuesday. Rising by 0.80 percent compared to the previous trading day, NEPSE halted at 2,777.58 points. On this day, the sensitive […]
KATHMANDU: Just after the clock struck nine on the night of June 1, 2001, gunshots were heard in the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu. When they stopped, 10 members of Nepal’s ruling Shah dynasty, including King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and four other royals, lay dead or dying. According to the official story, Crown Prince Dipendra […]
KATHMANDU: Opposition parties continued to obstruct today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, demanding an apology from Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the removal of his remarks on Nepal-India border issues from the parliamentary record. As soon as the delayed session began, lawmakers from opposition parties stood up in protest, disrupting proceedings. They have maintained […]
