Nepal News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Land ordinance stuck as consensus eludes political parties in Nepal
Kathmandu, Feb 15: The political instability in Nepal has resurfaced with a controversial land ordinance bill getting stalled in the National Assembly.
Nepal Deputy PM, Pokhara Mayor sustain burn injuries in balloon explosion, admitted at hospital
Kathmandu, February 15: Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan Mayor Dhanraj Acharya sustained burn injuries due to balloon explosion at a public event on Saturday.
Couples in Nepal go on Clay-date celebrating Valentine's Day
Kathmandu, February 14: Moulding clay into various shapes, creatures, and materials, couples in Nepal found a new way to express their love on Valentine's Day. The couples went on a clay date, working hand-on-hand to mould shapes.
India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects
Kathmandu, Feb 14: India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects - Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme - the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held in New Delhi, earlier this week.
Nepal's Social Media Bill faces protest from ruling party's student union
Kathmandu, February 12: The Nepal Students' Union (NSU), student union of the ruling Nepali Congress hit the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday against the draconian social media bill tabled in the National Assembly earlier this week.
Kathmandu govt buildings inundated while drinking water taps run dry
Kathmandu, February 12: Premises of Kathmandu District and Special Court along with other governmental offices were inundated on Wednesdsay as a drinking water supply pipeline ruptured, officials said.
India, Nepal set to hold power transmission discussions
Kathmandu, Feb 11: The energy secretaries of Nepal and India are meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday as both neighbouring countries focus on building at least five cross-border transmission lines in order to generate at least 16,000 megawatts of power by 2035.
WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund
New Delhi, February 10: The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Monday thanked Nepal's Ministry of Health and Populationfor contributing Nepalese Rupees (NRs) 1,500,000, approximately USD 11,000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies, an official statement said.
Case of Contempt of court filed against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
Kathmandu, February 10: A writ petition against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been filed at the Nepal Supreme Court accusing him of acting in contempt of court for allegedly not implementing the order of the apex court.
Faced with increased crop-destruction and simian menace, Nepal lawmaker suggests selling monkeys to China
Kathmandu, February 10: A lawmaker from Nepal's lower house has suggested that the government should sell monkeys to China as a solution to growing problem of crop destructions and menace across the country.
Nepal Energy Minister arrives in New Delhi for 'India Energy Week-2025'
Kathmandu/New Delhi, Feb 10: Nepal's Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, arrived in New Delhi on Monday evening to take part in the 'India Energy Week-2025' that will be held in the Indian capital from February 11-14.
Nepal tables bill to tab social media despite fear of censorship
Kathmandu, February 10: Nepal has moved forward with the controversial "Social Media Bill" despite claims of attempted censorship and curtailment of Freedom of Expression and Speech.
Health post building constructed in Nepal with India's aid
Kathmandu, February 8: A newly constructed health post building in Naugad Rural Municipality, Darchula, built under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) with financial assistance from the Government of India, has been inaugurated.
Foundation stone laid for construction of Birthing Centre in Nepal with Indian aid
Kathmandu, February 7: Foundation stone for the construction of Kuri Health Post-Birthing Centre Building at Khaniyabas Rural Municipality, Dhading in Nepal was laid with Indian assistance.
Indian Embassy organises 2nd India-Nepal Startup Connect: Curtain Raiser for Startup Maha Kumbh
Kathmandu, February 7: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu on Friday organized the second India-Nepal Startup Connect: Curtain Raiser for Startup Mahakumbh (SMK) 2025 in the capital city of Nepal.
Nepal-India Rang Mahotsav begins in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, February 5: The "Nepal-India Rang Mahotsav" festival, a celebration of music and drama, commenced in Kathmandu on Wednesday, as announced by the Indian Embassy
Duke of Edinburgh tours Bhaktapur on second day of visit, tries woodcarving
Bhaktapur, February 5: On the second day of his visit to Nepal, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, toured the ancient city of Bhaktapur on Wednesday, soaking in the local culture and history.
Nepal bars solo expeditions to peaks above 8,000 metres
Kathmandu, Feb 5: Nepal has banned solo expeditions to all the mountains above 8,000 metres inside the country, including the world's tallest Mount Everest or Mount Qomolangma, an official said on Wednesday.
Nepal bans solo expedition of 8000er's including Mount Everest
Kathmandu, February 5: Nepal has officially banned solo expeditions to all mountains above 8,000 meters, including Mount Everest, by amending its mountaineering regulations, according to the government publication, Nepal Gazette.
Embassy of India in Kathmandu promotes Mahakumbh 2025 in Nepal
Kathmandu, February 5: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has been actively engaging with Nepal's tourism and media sectors to promote Mahakumbh 2025, an event that continues to draw attention from devotees and tourists around the world.
Defense wing at Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates Indian Army Day
Kathmandu, February 4: On the occasion of the 77th Indian Army Day, the Defence Wing, Embassy of India in Nepal hosted a banquet on Tuesday, as per a statement by the Indian Embassy in Nepal.
India-Nepal Tourism Summit 2025 discusses measures to promote tourism
Janakpur, February 4: Aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism and allied sectors, the Consulate General of India and States Division (MEA India), along with the PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre, organised the India-Nepal Tourism Summit 2025 in Janakpur on Tuesday. The summit focused on new roadmaps to enhance collaboration, along with measures to improve government-industry interaction for tourism sector development in both countries.
Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls
Kathmandu, February 4: Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive in Nepal on six-day visit
Kathmandu, February 4: The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, on Tuesday arrived in Nepal's capital Kathmandu for a six-day visit to the Himalayan nation.
Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, arrives in Kathmandu on 6-day royal visit
Kathmandu, February 4: Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday, while her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward is scheduled to land in the Himalayan country later this afternoon for their first visit to Nepal, beginning a six-day official royal tour.
Basanta Panchami: Start of spring festival, educational life in Nepal
Kathmandu, February 3: Inscribing their first words with a chalk on the wall and edges of a Saraswati Temple, many of the toddlers on Monday started their education life from the day of Basanta Panchami also known as Saraswati Pooja in Nepal.
Nepal Ambassador to India takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj
Prayagraj, February 2: Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, on Saturday, took a holy dip in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, during the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Cricket Association of Nepal bids farewell to cricket coach Monty Desai
Kathmandu, February 1: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has bid farewell to cricket coach Monty Desai as the cricketing body decided not to renew the contract after the completion of his two-year tenure.
Nepal PM KP Oli promises to bring constitution amendment bill for 'stability'
Kathmandu, January 31: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has promised to bring a constitution amendment bill to the parliament to make necessary changes, while stressing on the need to bring stability in the country.
Nepal's indigenous Tamang community celebrate 'Year of Snake'
Kathmandu, January 30: From dancing Shamans, carrying out a parade of Buddhist monks to raising a big cut out of the hissing snake, Nepal's indigenous Tamang community on Thursday celebrated Sonam Lhoshar- the year of the snake with grandeur and fanfare.
Nepal: Devotees embarking on arduous month-long Swosthani fasting start Pardes Yatra touring temples
Kathmandu, January 29: Nepali Hindu devotees undergoing the arduous fasting of 'Swosthani Brata' made their first stop-over pilgrimage commonly called "Pardes Yatra" at Pashupati on Wednesday.
Nepal observes Martyrs' Day, PM KP Sharma Oli pays homage at Sahid Gate
Kathmandu, January 29: As Nepal is observing Martyrs' Day today, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the establishment of democracy and the republican system in the country at the Sahid Gate, a commemorative site in Kathmandu, since the overthrow of monarchy in the nation.
Nepal Armed Police force delegation on 11-day study tour to India
New Delhi, January 28: A 21-member delegation of officers and trainees from Nepal's Armed Police Force (APF) has commenced an 11-day study tour to India, aimed at strengthening border security cooperation and understanding training methodologies of Indian central security forces, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) said on Tuesday.
Nepal's social media bill proposes stringent measures to control spread of fake news
Kathmandu, January 28: Nepal has drafted a social media bill with stringent provisions which includes measures to control spread of fake news and deep fakes.
India, Nepal review progress of post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal
Kathmandu, January 28: After the April 2015 earthquake in Nepal, India committed USD 250 million in grant assistance for post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said on Monday.
Giving up hope to retrieve body, Nepali family perform cremation of deceased mercenary using Kush
By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Kathmandu, January 27: The family of a Nepali mercenary who died while fighting for the Russian side in the ongoing war in Ukraine has performed cremation rituals using a representational body made of "Kush," a sacred grass in Hindu rituals, at the Pashupati Aryaghat.
PM Modi thanks world leaders for Republic Day wishes
New Delhi, January 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked a host of world leaders who extended their greetings to India on the occasion of Republic Day.
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu marks 76th Republic Day with special ceremony
Kathmandu, January 26: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu marked the 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a special ceremony. Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, inaugurated the event by unfurling the Indian national flag within the embassy premises.
New Year begins early for Nepal's Indigenous Tamang Communities
Kathmandu, January 25: Nepal's Tamang community in the capital has begun early celebrations of their New Year, Lhosar, with dancing, singing, and exchanging greetings.
Nepal: Fire guts property worth millions in Kathmandu godown
Kathmandu, January 23: Properties worth millions were destroyed in a fire at a godown of home appliances in Kathmandu.