Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Increasing youth violence exposes deep social crisis

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KATHMANDU: A series of violent incidents reported across the country in recent weeks has raised serious concerns over increasing aggression and intolerance among youths in Nepal. One such incident took place on May 23 in[ ... ]

NHRC says intelligence failure weakened security response during Gen-Z protests

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KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded that the intelligence agency failed in collecting and analyzing adequate information ahead of the Gen-Z movement held on September 8 and 9, 2025. In its report[ ... ]

TOB used students as cover to provoke violence during Gen-Z protest: NHRC report

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KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded that the Tibetan Original Blood (TOB) biker group infiltrated the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025, escalating the initially peaceful protests into violence. In[ ... ]

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Gen-Z protest: NHRC releases report, recommends action to govt he National Human Rights Commission has released its investigation report on alleged human rights violations…

NHRC faults Army Chief Sigdel, seeks action against Commanders

KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious questions over the Nepal Army’s…

Arson and vandalism began from Deuba Chowk: NHRC Report

KATHMANDU: The series of vandalism and arson incidents that took place on September 9, 2025…

NHRC Report: ‘TOB’ group led by Sudan Gurung incited Gen-Z Protest

KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission has stated that a group allegedly mobilized under the…

Fake police social media page created ahead of Gen-Z protest: NHRC Report

KATHMANDU: A fake Facebook page impersonating the Nepal Police was allegedly created ahead of the…

Changunarayan to become country’s first ‘Yoga Municipality’

BHAKTAPUR: The historic town of Changunarayan, located on a hill in the northeastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, is set to become Nepal’s first officially…

Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure

KATHMANDU: Today marks World Hypertension Day, observed globally including in Nepal with various awareness programmes. Health experts say the number of people suffering from high…

Women earning income through doll-making and pickle production

DANG: Tika Kumari Sarki, a resident of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City-7, was once confined to household chores and spent most of her time in the kitchen.…

Nepal’s economy projected to grow by 3.85 percent in FY 2026/27

KATHMANDU: The government has made public the Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2026/27. Presenting the report at Wednesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said Nepal’s economy is expected to…

Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur

KANCHANPUR: Local governments in Kanchanpur have begun temporarily closing schools due to rising temperatures and growing health concerns among students.

Govt to regulate colleges affiliated with foreign universities

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said the government is preparing new regulations to better govern colleges

British Minister Malhotra signals deeper collaboration in Nepal’s education sector

KATHMANDU: British Minister for the Indo-Pacific and Equality Seema Malhotra, currently on a three-day visit to Nepal, has said the

218 applicants vie for Vice Chancellor posts in eight universities

KATHMANDU: A total of 218 candidates have applied for the vacant Vice Chancellor positions across eight public universities in Nepal,

Cancer medicine shortage hits country’s largest cancer hospital

CHITWAN: The country’s largest cancer treatment facility, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan, is…

Health Minister Mehta meets Bhutanese counterpart

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held a meeting with Bhutanese Health…

Pharmaceutical industry calls for tighter control on imports of foreign drugs

CHITWAN: Nepali pharmaceutical manufacturers have urged the government to tighten controls on imported medicines, saying…

NMA to hold national conference on May 30-31

CHITWAN: The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) is set to organize its 30th national medical conference…

WHO committed to continued cooperation and support for Nepal: Director-General Tedros

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held a meeting with Director-General of…

Two arrested from Gongabu with SLR magazine and 45 rounds of ammunition

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two individuals from Gongabu in possession of an SLR magazine and…

205 crime cases registered in Banke in one month

NEPALGUNJ: Police registered 205 cases of various crimes in Banke district during the month of…