On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of gold. The discovery raised immediate alarm about the efficiency,...
When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was seen as a breakthrough. However, like much of Nepali...
In the dense forests of western Nepal, the Raute people once lived by a simple code: never settle, never farm. But the community that was called the king of...
Every year, as the monsoon creeps in, it brings more than just rain. It invites a familiar sense of uncertainty yet a certain dread. The arrival of the 2025...
It is not our core intention to impose fines for littering. We want to discourage any individual, organisation, or programme from making the public spaces dirty.
Balen Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metro
It is high time for all tiers of governments to come together to institutionalise the present system further
KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah have reached a seven-point agreement for the March elections. ...

For many citizens, travelling abroad does not begin with excitement. It begins with stress. Even in 2025, travelling on a ...
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles has led to a surge in imports of Chinese EVs via the Korala border ...
An evaluation is underway following the termination of a major construction contract for the Sunkoshi–Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project. The cancelled ...
The United States has suspended its Green Card Lottery programme following a deadly shooting at Brown University, a move ordered by ...

The population of the rare and endangered gharial crocodile is increasing in Chitwan’s two major rivers, the Rapti and the Narayani. According ...
Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha has said that the tendency to make public expenditures without proper ...

Cotton, often referred to as “white gold”, has long been regarded as a high-value crop with significant potential for agriculture. Yet production ...

Archaeological excavations in southern Nepal have uncovered significant remains from the time of Gautam Buddha in Panditpur. The discoveries were made in Ramgram Municipality of Nawalparasi West district, an ...

KP Sharma Oli has been re-elected as the chairperson of the CPN (UML) for a third consecutive term, reaffirming his ...
Work has begun to upgrade dangerous curves along the Mechi Highway, a key road that links the eastern hills with ...

Two elephant calves raised at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are being sent to Qatar ...

Nepal has begun its fifth national tiger census, deploying more than 2,300 automated camera traps across key tiger habitats to determine the ...

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has announced that its 12th International General Convention will be held from February 23 to ...

The Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN), Pokhara, is set to organise the 27th edition of the Pokhara Street Festival ...

Lumbini Lions won their first Nepal Premier League (NPL) title on Saturday after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals by six wickets in the final ...

Mithila Thali has earned a place on National Geographic’s list of South Asia’s standout traditional dishes, bringing global attention to Janakpur’s food ...

On July 18, 2024, authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) intercepted one of the most memorable hauls: 100 kilograms of ...

Sixteen sheep and three goats were killed near the Temperate Horticulture Development Centre in Marpha, Gharpajhong-2, following a snow leopard ...
Kathmandu University (KU) held the first phase of its 31st convocation on December 10 at Dhulikhel's central campus. It was presided over by Prime ...

On December 10, a historic moment for Nepal unfolded: a nanosatellite built by Chepang students from Nepal was launched from China. The ...

Khotang district has produced more than NPR 341 million (about USD 2.62 million) worth of oranges this year, with Jantedhunga ...

In the Newa community, women undergo three marriages in their lifetime, but only one involves a human partner. The Newa community, especially in Kathmandu Valley, is ...

In the first four months of fiscal year 2082/83, the export of cardamom has increased by 109 per cent compared ...

Nepal’s anti-corruption agency is moving forward with one of the biggest corruption cases in the country’s aviation history, targeting 55 ...
The 53.5-megawatt Upper Myagdi-1 Hydropower Project, under construction across Dhaulagiri and Malika rural municipalities in Myagdi, has reached 30 percent ...

UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has arrived in Nepal for a 10-day official visit from December 4 ...

Nepal is set to introduce a major financial rule that bans cash transactions of NPR 500,000 (USD 3,476) or more, marking one ...

In 2022, an estimated 20.3 per cent of Nepalis lived below the poverty line. In this landscape, begging has emerged as both a survival ...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) held discussions in Washington, D.C., on December 1 to explore opportunities ...

Newars of the Kathmandu valley celebrated the Yomari Punhi on Thursday. Yomari can be written as Ya:mari, Yamari, or Yomari, but regardless ...
Nepal joins the global community today, December 3, in marking the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities with rallies, ...

The government has announced two major decisions to formally recognise those who died during the Gen Z protests. At the ...

According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), tourist arrivals have increased this month. For the month of November 2025, a total ...

When Nepal became the first South Asian nation to qualify for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact in 2017, the deal was ...

HIV infections in Nepal have decreased in the past decade. According to the National Centre for AIDS and STD Control ...

"Meter byaj", a fraudulent lending practice, is a significant financial hardship for many Nepali families, particularly in rural areas lacking access to ...
The government has approved generation licences for three additional hydropower projects, further expanding Nepal’s energy portfolio. The Department of Electricity ...

Lalitpur Metropolitan City has started a major plan to make Patan Durbar Square a vehicle-free zone. The new campaign, called ...

Hyatt Place Butwal has officially opened in Rupandehi, becoming Hyatt’s third hotel in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. The opening is an important step for ...

The government is set to roll out a new Online Foreigners’ Management Information System from January 1 to improve the ...

Coexisting with snakes is rooted in both fear and devotion. They appear in our rituals, folk stories, and religious symbols, ...

The government has standardised the medical fee for Nepali migrant workers travelling abroad, setting it at NPR 9,500 (US$ 66.70) for all ...

The Election Commission has extended the registration deadline for political parties participating in the House of Representative election, scheduled on March 5, ...

Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising has said that Nepal’s economic development is being obstructed due to the ...

The comforting, earthy aroma of freshly fired pottery fills the room. The silky, gritty sensation of handling the clay calms ...

Miraj Dhungana, a prominent Gen Z leader in Nepal, who gained fame during the Gen Z protest, staged another protest ...

The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has officially registered for the upcoming House of Representative election. KP Sharma ...

The United Nations in Nepal has launched the UNiTE 2025 Campaign, marking the start of this year’s 16 Days of ...

Mid-Hill Highway, one of Nepal's national pride projects, begins in Panchthar and runs through Pokhara and Baglung before reaching Jhula ...

Nepal will receive an additional US$50 million in grant funding from the United States under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) ...

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has warned that over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal are at high ...

The government has decided to remove the long-standing flat permit fee for foreign trekkers entering Upper Mustang. In the previous ...

“You are what you eat.” This saying perfectly captures the essence of Nepali cuisine, a blend of sweetness, saltiness, tanginess, ...

Nepal on Sunday urged the global community to strengthen climate cooperation and ensure justice for vulnerable countries during the COP30 ...