Lhotse records season's first summit as 8K team reaches near Everest top Lhotse records season's first summit as 8K team reaches near Everest top A group of Sherpa climbers from 8K Expeditions made the season’s first summit of the world’s fourth highest mountain this afternoon, according to expedition organiser. A group of Sherpa climbers from 8K Expeditions made the season’s first summit of the world’s fourth highest mountain this afternoon, according to expedition organiser. Nepal 08 May, 2025
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Marked with Theme 'Keeping Humanity Alive' World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Marked with Theme 'Keeping Humanity... World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Keeping Humanity Alive”, honoring the dedication of volunteers and staff engaged in humanitarian service through the global movement. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme “Keeping Humanity Alive”, honoring the dedication of volunteers and staff engaged in humanitarian service through the global movement. Nepal 08 May, 2025
Security Tightened Along Nepal-India Border Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Security Tightened Along Nepal-India Border Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Recent military tensions between India and Pakistan have had a spillover effect on security arrangements along the Nepal-India border. Recent military tensions between India and Pakistan have had a spillover effect on security arrangements along the Nepal-India border. Nepal 07 May, 2025
Central Security Committee reviews India-Pakistan tensions, boosts border surveillance Central Security Committee reviews India-Pakistan tensions, boosts border... The Central Security Committee met on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to assess recent developments following the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan and their potential implications for Nepal. The Central Security Committee met on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to assess recent developments following the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan and their potential implications for Nepal. Nepal 07 May, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 1,700 per tola, hits Rs 191,600 Gold price rises by Rs 1,700 per tola, hits Rs 191,600 The price of gold rose by Rs 1,700 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, following a sharp increase of Rs 5,300 per tola on Tuesday. The price of gold rose by Rs 1,700 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, following a sharp increase of Rs 5,300 per tola on Tuesday. Nepal 07 May, 2025
ICU at Nawalpur Snakebite Centre remains unused for six years ICU at Nawalpur Snakebite Centre remains unused for six years The intensive care unit (ICU) at the snakebite treatment centre in Nawalpur has remained padlocked for six years due to the absence of skilled medical personnel, despite being equipped with an ICU bed and a ventilator. The intensive care unit (ICU) at the snakebite treatment centre in Nawalpur has remained padlocked for six years due to the absence of skilled medical personnel, despite being equipped with an ICU bed and a ventilator. Nepal 07 May, 2025
PM Oli expresses grief over demise of leader Pradeep Nepal PM Oli expresses grief over demise of leader Pradeep Nepal In an emotional tribute shared via his social media account, Prime Minister Oli extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. In an emotional tribute shared via his social media account, Prime Minister Oli extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Nepal 06 May, 2025
Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road Blocked due to rain Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road Blocked due to rain Traffic along the Daunne section of the Narayanghat–Butwal road has been obstructed since this morning following rainfall. Traffic along the Daunne section of the Narayanghat–Butwal road has been obstructed since this morning following rainfall. Nepal 06 May, 2025
International Finance Corporation appoints Rathnija Arandara as Resident Representative for Nepal International Finance Corporation appoints Rathnija Arandara as Resident... The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Rathnija Arandara as Resident Representative for Nepal. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Rathnija Arandara as Resident Representative for Nepal. Nepal 06 May, 2025
Dhankuta bus accident death toll rises to three Dhankuta bus accident death toll rises to three The death toll from a bus accident that occurred in Dhankuta Municipality-6 has climbed to three after one more victim succumbed to injuries early this morning. The death toll from a bus accident that occurred in Dhankuta Municipality-6 has climbed to three after one more victim succumbed to injuries early this morning. Nepal 06 May, 2025
Unmet expectations and regime instability: Stop recruiting political cronies Unmet expectations and regime instability: Stop recruiting political cronies Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its contemporary history. Nepal has witnessed several regime changes in its contemporary history. Nepal 06 May, 2025
NTNC inaugurates field office in Rara National Park NTNC inaugurates field office in Rara National Park National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has established a new field office within the headquarters premises of Rara National Park. On Monday, Minister for Forests and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri inaugurated NTNC’s Rara-based office. National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has established a new field office within the headquarters premises of Rara National Park. On Monday, Minister for Forests and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri inaugurated NTNC’s Rara-based office. Nepal 06 May, 2025
Rope-fixing 8K team opens route upto South Col on Mt Everest Rope-fixing 8K team opens route upto South Col on Mt Everest A team of climbers from 8K Expeditions reached South Col opening a route from Camp II to Camp IV this afternoon. A team of climbers from 8K Expeditions reached South Col opening a route from Camp II to Camp IV this afternoon. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Boogie Woogie dancing sensation Kabita Nepali eyes Everest summit Boogie Woogie dancing sensation Kabita Nepali eyes Everest summit A 25-year-old dancing sensation from Nepal has already reached the Everest base camp to attempt to climb the world’s highest peak this spring season, officials said. A 25-year-old dancing sensation from Nepal has already reached the Everest base camp to attempt to climb the world’s highest peak this spring season, officials said. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Samarthguru Sangh Nepal to organize stress management and self-development programs Samarthguru Sangh Nepal to organize stress management and self-development programs Samarthguru Sangh Nepal, a non-profit spiritual and social organization, is set to conduct a series of training programs on stress management and self-development in the coming weeks in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Samarthguru Sangh Nepal, a non-profit spiritual and social organization, is set to conduct a series of training programs on stress management and self-development in the coming weeks in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Equality remains elusive sans labour right, climate justice: Minister Sudi Equality remains elusive sans labour right, climate justice: Minister Sudi Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, has said that labour exploitation, injustice, inequalities, and invisibility are the collective stories of those engaged in the informal sector. Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, has said that labour exploitation, injustice, inequalities, and invisibility are the collective stories of those engaged in the informal sector. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Public holiday in Madhes Province on Tuesday for Janaki Nawami Public holiday in Madhes Province on Tuesday for Janaki Nawami The Madhes Province Government has announced a public holiday on Tuesday, May 6, to mark Janaki Nawami (Sita Jayanti). The Madhes Province Government has announced a public holiday on Tuesday, May 6, to mark Janaki Nawami (Sita Jayanti). Nepal 05 May, 2025
World Press Freedom Day 2025: South Asian Conference calls for ethical AI use in media World Press Freedom Day 2025: South Asian Conference calls for ethical AI use in... Marking World Press Freedom Day 2025, a regional conference held in Kathmandu on Saturday brought together over 100 journalists, editors, academics, policymakers, and digital rights advocates from six South Asian countries to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media. Marking World Press Freedom Day 2025, a regional conference held in Kathmandu on Saturday brought together over 100 journalists, editors, academics, policymakers, and digital rights advocates from six South Asian countries to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Mahesh Kumar Shrestha elected NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha elected NRNA President Mahesh Kumar Shrestha has been elected President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) during its Unity Convention in Kathmandu. Mahesh Kumar Shrestha has been elected President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) during its Unity Convention in Kathmandu. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Renowned American climber Alex Pancoe dies at Makalu Camp II Renowned American climber Alex Pancoe dies at Makalu Camp II An American climber died while attempting to climb Mt Makalu last night, according to expedition organiser. An American climber died while attempting to climb Mt Makalu last night, according to expedition organiser. Nepal 05 May, 2025
Nepal Nepali PhD student in the U.S. honored with University of Toledo's highest award "Tower of Excellence" Ishan Manandhar has been honored with the inaugural Tower of Excellence Award 2025 by the University of Toledo.
Nepal Four British Army veterans make fastest-ever Everest ascent from London After months of training, hypoxic chamber sessions, and Xenon gas treatment, four British Army veterans made history today by successfully completing the fastest-ever ascent from London to the top of the world.
Business Dr Poudel assumes office as NRB Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel officially assumed office as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today.
Kathmandu Record-holding Makalu siblings receive hero's welcome at TIA A family of record-setting Sherpa siblings from Sankhuwasabha returned to a hero’s welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport today after successfully summiting Mt Makalu (8,463 metres), the world’s fifth-highest peak.
Nepal New Zealand's Deputy PM Peters to visit Nepal next week Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand, Winston Peters, is set to arrive in Kathmandu next week, marking the first-ever visit to Nepal by a New Zealand Foreign Minister.
Nepal Schaerer youngest French woman, Kunjang Tshopel first policewoman to scale Everest A French woman climber has made history in Everest climbing as she became the youngest female from her country to stand atop the world’s highest peak this season.
Nepal Two killed in motorcycle collision in Sarlahi Two people lost their lives in a fatal motorcycle collision at Jirayat Bazaar of Bagmati Municipality-4 in Sarlahi, on Tuesday afternoon.
Nepal One person arrested with 112 Kg of marijuana in Sarlahi Sarlahi police on Monday night arrested a person with over 112 kilograms of marijuana being transported in an Indian-registered Scorpio jeep.
Environment Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.
