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KATHMANDU: Reports like this one tend to get treated as bureaucratic paperwork, filed away after a day or two of headlines. That would be a mistake with Nepal’s 2026 National Risk Assessment. Read closely, it is less a technical document than an unusually candid admission from within government that the country’s laws have moved faster […]
JANAKPURDHAM: At a time when the cooking gas shortage was intensifying in the Kathmandu Valley, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav resigned from her post on September 10, 2026. She had accused private gas industrialists of non-cooperation and alleged that the bureaucracy was operating under the influence of those industrialists. On the […]
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. Bhote Koshi Flood: Death Toll Reaches 1,385; Rescue Operations Intensify At least […]
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: NEPSE Rises by 27.94 Points with Turnover of Rs 4.35 Billion The Nepali stock market saw a notable improvement on […]
KATHMANDU: Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai received Fahd Mohammad A. Mnikhr, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, for a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, with discussions focused on strengthening Nepal-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, including expanding economic and investment cooperation and promoting labor […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Toshima Karki has urged the government to expand the Aama Suraksha Program (Mother’s Safety Program) so that women receive free healthcare throughout pregnancy and childbirth, rather than only free delivery services. Speaking during the emergency hour of the House of Representatives meeting on Friday, Karki said the government must […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Toshima Karki has urged the government to expand the Aama Suraksha Program (Mother’s Safety Program) so that women receive free healthcare throughout pregnancy and childbirth, rather than only free delivery services. Speaking during the emergency hour of the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday, Karki said the government must […]
KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives mounted a fierce critique of the government during Friday’s session, pointing to severe medical negligence, sluggish flood relief distribution and the indefinite shutdown of the national electronic procurement system. Lawmakers voiced strong indignation over an incident at Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj, Saptari, where a pregnant woman, […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has stated that the government is preparing to roll out five special packages to stimulate and revitalize the economy. Speaking at the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Economic Journalists – Nepal (SEJON), he informed that work is progressing through five distinct packages covering various sectors to reform […]
GANDAKI: DNA samples from 25 relatives have been collected in Pokhara so far to identify the bodies of victims who died in the Bhote Koshi flood on August 26. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Nabin Karki, Chief of the District Police Office, Kaski, DNA collection from relatives is ongoing to assist in searching for […]
GORKHA – Driven by an increasing trend of rural citizens moving to urban areas, several rural municipalities in Gorkha district have altered their service delivery framework to reach beneficiaries where they now reside. In recent times, local governments have begun deputing employees to major cities like Pokhara, Chitwan, and Kathmandu to trace eligible individuals and […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah held a consultation meeting with leading industrialists and business leaders today to discuss strategies for boosting the national economy and addressing key private sector concerns. Prominent business figures including Binod Chaudhary, Pawan Golyan, Umesh Shrestha, and Chandra Dhakal participated in the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and […]
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has clarified that the government will not operate state-owned factories itself, affirming a policy to hand closed and troubled public enterprises over to the private sector. Speaking at the Society of Economic Journalists Nepal (SEJON)’s 28th Annual General Meeting, Wagle explained that the state is merely settling accumulated liabilities and […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal government has completed and released its second National Risk Assessment on money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The exercise was carried out with technical support from the World Bank and involved nearly every regulator and law enforcement agency in the country. It updates a similar assessment done in 2020 and, for the […]
KATHMANDU: The USV Pharmaceuticals is set to provide Rs 15 million for the health treatment of flood survivors. At an event held here on Thursday, an agreement to this effect was made between Dr. Badri Rijal, President of the Nepal Medical Association (NMA), and Mahidwaj Sisodiya, Chief Business Officer of USV Pharmaceuticals. According to the […]
KATHMANDU: Qatar-based company Compass has provided Rs 3 million in support for the victims of the recent floods in Rasuwa. A delegation from the company, which arrived in Kathmandu to conduct interviews for Nepali workers, handed over the financial assistance. The delegation, including Compass Human Resources Head Adam Al Alawi, Recruitment Supervisor Bijo Babu, and […]
KATHMANDU: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled to take place today. In the meeting of the Lower House to be held in the Singha Durbar at 1.00 pm, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle will present the proposal seeking consideration over the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2026. Likewise, Minister for […]
KATHMANDU: Despite government statistics showing an increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports into the Kathmandu Valley, market shortages continue to plague consumers. According to Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Spokesperson Manoj Thakur, 57,000 metric tons of gas entered Nepal from mid-July to mid-August alone, exceeding the nationwide monthly average demand of 45,000 to 46,000 metric […]
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. Bhote Koshi Flood Death Toll Reaches 1,377; Around 5,130 Remain Missing The […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has released provisional financial indicators for finance companies based on unaudited reports as of mid-July 2026. The data covers 14 operating finance companies along with two companies the central bank has separately classified as problematic. The figures span capital adequacy, deposit and loan volumes, credit to deposit ratios, liquidity positions, and […]
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: Rs 723.31 Billion Estimated for Bhote Koshi Flood Reconstruction The government estimates Rs 723.31 billion will be required for reconstruction […]
KATHMANDU: EU Ambassador-Designate Charles Whiteley and Benjamin Seidel, Chargé d’Affaires of the German Embassy in Nepal, handed over 67 tonnes of disaster relief materials to Minister Mahabir Pun today following recent requests for assistance from the Government of Nepal. The shipment consists of 61 tonnes of essential supplies provided by Germany and 6 tonnes provided […]
KATHMANDU: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming visited disaster-hit Nuwakot on Thursday, where he met representatives of the Nepali Army, local authorities, volunteers and affected communities and reviewed ongoing search, rescue and relief efforts. During the visit, Ambassador Zhang toured resettlement centers housing residents affected by the disaster and expressed appreciation to Chinese tunnel rescue […]
KATHMANDU: A Cabinet meeting called by Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah is currently underway at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting was convened to make key decisions to boost ongoing search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts following the devastating flood […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s government in Parliament, describing the administration as a fragile “house of cards.” Singh accused the government of disregarding parliamentary norms and alleged that unelected advisers were effectively running the country from outside Singha Durbar through what he described as […]
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Hari Mohan Bhandari has announced his resignation from the parliamentary Committee on Industry and Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare. Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Bhandari stated that there is no justification for him to remain a member of the committee given the current […]
DHADING: The government has intensified construction work to reopen the blocked Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway, targeting the resumption of transportation services within Bhadra. Following Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s commitment in the House of Representatives on September 2, authorities are working to complete the construction and ease transportation by next week. Ten machines and […]
KATHMANDU: Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam has said the government is working to remove ambiguities at the legal and policy levels that are affecting the effective execution of court verdicts. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives, Gautam said the government […]
Outraged by her remarks, representatives from the business sector lodged a formal complaint against her with the Prime Minister, leading to her departure from office.
KATHMANDU: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has expressed serious concern over remarks made by Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari regarding industrialists and business owners. The federation stated that the minister’s comments, made during a meeting of the Industry Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, were […]
RUPANDEHI: The Nepal Police have intensified the DNA collection and testing for identifying the bodies of Nepali and foreign nationals who lost their lives in the Bhote Koshi flood. In order to eliminate errors in identifying bodies, the Nepal Police have advanced sample testing in a detailed and organized way applying modern ‘forensic’ DNA profiling […]
KATHMANDU: The Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) has demanded that the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) resolve technical security issues and immediately restore the e-GP system. The federation stated that the prolonged suspension of the system has hindered public procurement processes and stalled development works, directly impacting contractors. The system operates under the […]
KATHMANDU: The Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) has demanded that the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) resolve technical security issues and immediately restore the e-GP system. The federation stated that the prolonged suspension of the system has hindered public procurement processes and stalled development works, directly impacting contractors. The system operates under the […]
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides, leaving various highways and road sections across the country blocked today as well. According to details released by Nepal Police on Thursday morning, road networks in various locations across Kathmandu, Kavre, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading have been affected. In Kathmandu, a landslide at Bispani in Chandragiri Municipality-2 […]
KATHMANDU: The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association has stated that despite natural disasters, the supply and distribution of LP gas in the country remains uninterrupted. According to the association, gas industries have consistently maintained a smooth supply system even during times of earthquakes, blockades, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Disasters on August 26 caused significant damage […]
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has held a discussion on how the voting opportunity could be ensured to the Nepalis living in out of voting constituencies and those living abroad. The Policy Research Institution, the Nepal Policy Institute, the Federation of Computer Association of Nepal, the Blockchain Association, IT and cyber security experts and academic […]
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. President Urges Govt. to Accelerate Bhote Koshi Flood Recovery and Infrastructure Restoration […]
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 Collects Rs 55 Billion Through 56-Day Deposit Instrument To absorb excess liquidity and stabilize interest rates within the banking […]
KATHMANDU: India has expanded its aid operations for the devastating Bhote Koshi floods, sending an eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) cargo flight packed with 35 tonnes of technical equipment and emergency supplies. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on social media platform X that the transport aircraft departed for the Nepali capital […]
KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed strong confidence that his faction will regain official recognition, along with the party’s election symbol (Tree) and flag. Addressing an event organized by Nepali Congress Bhaktapur on the 133rd BP Koirala birth anniversary, Deuba criticized the special general convention that recognized Gagan Thapa as party […]
KATHMANDU: The Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB), Jyoti Prakash Pandey, appears to face suspension under the bank’s own Employee Service Regulations after being released on bail of Rs 8 million in a criminal case. Meanwhile, bank chairman Prithvi Bahadur Pande, who has also been named as an accused in the case, […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) attended the House of Representatives meeting on Wednesday, September 9, at least 14 days after his scheduled address to the House was postponed amid the devastating Bhote Koshi flash flood. Shah had been scheduled to speak in the House of Representatives on August 26. However, his appearance was postponed […]
POKHARA: Carrying anger, disillusionment with the state, and hopes for change, the younger generation took to the streets of Kathmandu and across the nation on September 8, 2024. The government attempted to suppress the voices of youth who were demanding good governance. As a result, September 8 and September 9 became transformative yet painful days […]
KATHMANDU: The meeting of the House of Representatives has begun at around 1:00 PM at Singha Durbar today. Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam is scheduled to present the Nepal Law Commission (First Amendment) Bill, 2026. Minister Gautam will also present a proposal seeking consideration of the Mediation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026. […]
KATHMANDU: Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has directed officials of the Nepal Oil Corporation and LP gas industrialists to make the necessary management arrangements to provide cooking gas smoothly to consumers. Minister Yadav also instructed the formulation of a system in the Kathmandu Valley where, if gas from one company is […]
RASUWA: The government has prioritized relief distribution alongside rescue efforts by arranging essential supplies, including salt, oil, food, and medicines, via helicopters for flood-affected residents. Assistant Chief District Officer of Rasuwa, Dhruba Prasad Adhikari, informed that two helicopters are actively transporting essential goods to settlements such as Haku and Gatlang, where road networks have been […]
KATHMANDU: In response to liquidity and supply chain disruptions caused by recent flooding, Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Supplies Gauri Kumari Yadav has instructed relevant authorities to implement immediate measures ensuring easy availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Kathmandu Valley. Minister Yadav directed officials to establish a provision—applicable exclusively within the Kathmandu Valley—allowing […]
KATHMANDU: Top opposition leaders KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ issued video messages on Wednesday reflecting on last year’s violent youth-led protests. CPN (UML) Chairman Oli called the events a severe blow to the nation’s democracy and economy. Expressing condolences for the lost lives of youths and police officers, he said criminal elements […]
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