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30 percent of prisoners out of contact after escaping from Nakkhu Prison

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- Thirty percent out of the prisoners, who escaped from Nakkhu Prison in Lalitpur during the Gen Z movement on September 9, are still out of contact. A total of 1,280 prisoners convict... Read More


Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 percent in 2025

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- The religious and tourist district Mustang has seen a rise in foreign tourist arrivals. As reported by the National Trust for Nature Conservation, Annapurna Conservation Area Project ... Read More


NGOs barred from campaigning for candidates under election code of conduct

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- The code clearly states that NGOs, development partners, and their associated personnel are not allowed to engage in campaigning either in favor of or against any political party or ... Read More


New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum cost fixed at Rs 500 million

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- According to the Ministry of Finance, projects with an estimated cost below Rs 500 million will no longer qualify for multi-year contract approval. However, in the case of government... Read More


Teen girl killed in tiger attack in Bardiya

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- The victim, Binita Pariyar of Madhuwan Municipality-2, was attacked while cutting grass in the nearby Kothiya Community Forest at around 1 pm. The tiger dragged her away after the at... Read More


Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if contractors repeatedly fail to meet timelines. He noted that the ... Read More


Major parties to submit PR lists to EC today

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- Political parties, including major ones, are preparing to submit their closed lists of candidates for the Proportional Representation (PR) system under the House of Representatives (... Read More


Singer Trishala Gurung recommended for PR candidacy by Ujyalo Nepal Party

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- The Ujyalo Nepal Party has recommended popular singer Trishala Gurung as a Proportional Representation (PR) candidate for the upcoming House of Representatives election. Dr. Gurung,... Read More


Pro-military party claims majority in Myanmar's Junta-organised election

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll ... Read More


JSP-Nepal and JSP move toward merger as Vice-Chair Renu Yadav leads unity with majority central members

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- The Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) led by Upendra Yadav and the Janata Samajwadi Party led by Ashok Rai have announced a move toward unification, with both sides declaring unity on Sun... Read More