SOCIETY
Red Cross Kathmandu chapter completes first aid training in six wards
Red Cross Kathmandu chapter completes first aid training in...
The four-day sessions were conducted in Wards 1, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 29 with financial support from the metropolis. The initiative targets all 32 wards of the city, with 25 participants from each ward. Four facilitators will impart training to these participants in each ward.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 10,000 online betting apps and websites shut down
Over 10,000 online betting apps and websites shut down
“All ISPs have reported that over 10,000 such apps and websites have been blocked so far. Nepal Telecom alone has blocked more than 21,000 entries. The process of identifying and blocking continues,” Lamichhane said.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
KU hosts Nepal’s debut Harvard-Level Health Hackathon
KU hosts Nepal’s debut Harvard-Level Health Hackathon
Kathmandu University has hosted the Nepal Finale of the Harvard Health Hackathon, the signature event of a global network of health innovation hubs.
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
RSP sets monthly levy for MPs and ministers
RSP sets monthly levy for MPs and ministers
Under the new arrangement, RSP lawmakers will contribute Rs 16,500 per month to the party, while ministers will pay Rs 18,000 as a monthly levy.
Apr 16, 2026
ECONOMY
ADB Country Director Koshwa pays courtesy call on Communication Minister Timilsina
ADB Country Director Koshwa pays courtesy call on Communicat...
During the meeting held at Singha Durbar-based Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, matters related to enhancing collaboration between the Government of Nepal and ADB in the area of digital transformation were discussed.
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
SC orders release of NC leader Deepak Khadka, calls detention unlawful
SC orders release of NC leader Deepak Khadka, calls detentio...
Travel abroad requires prior approval
Apr 16, 2026
POLITICS
RSP names Ganesh Parajuli as parliamentary party deputy leader
RSP names Ganesh Parajuli as parliamentary party deputy lead...
The decision was made during a party meeting held on April 16 in Kathmandu.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
National ID system eliminates fraud, saves state Rs 5 billion
National ID system eliminates fraud, saves state Rs 5 billio...
According to the Department, the mandatory ID has helped control the practice of receiving duplicate benefits from the state treasury and ensured that individuals holding public office or receiving government salaries or pensions are no longer eligible for such allowances.
Apr 16, 2026
SOCIETY
Two arrested for Rs 45 million fraud
Two arrested for Rs 45 million fraud
A team deployed from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office in Teku apprehended 62-year-old Shantiraman Pangeni from Syangja and 58-year-old Tika Pangeni from Tokha in Kathmandu.
Apr 16, 2026
BLOG
A Fairer Road for Drivers and Riders in Nepal
A Fairer Road for Drivers and Riders in Nepal
Flexible pricing, targeted driver support, and coordinated policy action are essential to balancing rising costs with affordability and sustaining a fair, resilient ride-hailing ecosystem in Nepal.
Apr 16, 2026