Friday, May 1st, 2026

Displaced squatters to be moved to five temporary shelters

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Squatters displaced from various riverbank settlements in the Kathmandu Valley today are being relocated to five temporary holding sites. Informal settlements in areas such as Balkhu, Banshighat, Balaju, and Shankhamul were cleared as part[ ... ]

Labor Day

Daily wage workers bear brunt of weak labour protections in Nepal

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: As the world marks International Workers' Day on May 1, the condition of a majority of workers in Nepal remains far from secure, with many still deprived of basic labour rights. More than 80[ ... ]

True revolution begins with knowledge: PM Shah

Khabarhub

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah has said that true revolution begins with knowledge. Extending his greetings via social media on the occasion of the 2570th Buddha Jayanti today, the Prime Minister stated that Nepal,[ ... ]

Elderly man found dead in Balkhu amid ongoing eviction drive

KATHMANDU: An elderly man was found dead in the Balkhu area on Friday, where authorities are continuing an eviction and demolition campaign targeting structures built on alleged public land encroachment. The eviction drive has been carried out under the PM Balen Shah-led government, with joint…

Govt says public land will be cleared only after identifying and resettling genuine squatters

KATHMANDU: The government has clarified that it will proceed with clearing encroached public and government…

President Paudel authenticates Cooperative Ordinance

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has authenticated the Cooperative (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2083. According to…

Govt accused of undermining Parliament through ordinance surge

KATHMANDU: The government led by Balen Shah has come under mounting criticism after moving forward…

Parties urge to convene federal parliament session

KATHMANDU: Opposition parties have urged the government to immediately convene a session of the federal…

Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu hosts art exhibition and artist talk

KATHMANDU: The Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu organized an art exhibition and artist talk titled “Colours of Pakistan through the Brush of a Nepali Artist” at…

Protein can be easily met through traditional Nepali diets

KATHMANDU: The human body needs to produce many internal hormones to function properly. To work efficiently and recover from illness, the body also requires an…

World Meditation Day observed in Kathmandu (Photos)

KATHMANDU: In line with an announcement by the United Nations, World Meditation Day was celebrated in Kathmandu today with various programs. The United Nations has…

Gold and silver prices rise in domestic market

KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver increased in the local market today. Gold rose by Rs 3,400 per tola, while silver went up by Rs 135 per tola. According to the Nepal Gold and…

New academic session begins today

KATHMANDU: The new academic session has officially begun today. As per the government decision, the school-level academic session now starts

Ministry emphasizes politics-free education sector

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has advanced a drive to free education sector from political meddling since

Bhimdatta Municipality launches scholarship program for girls’ higher education

KANCHANPUR: Bhimdatta Municipality has introduced a “Daughters in Higher Education Scholarship” program aimed at expanding access to higher education for

Disputed education policies deepen challenges for Balen govt

KATHMANDU: Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has remained in the spotlight since the March 5 elections, initially drawing attention for his

Health Ministry recalls misused government vehicles from subordinate bodies

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has begun recalling government vehicles found to be…

Health Ministry reshuffles senior officials, reassigns key responsibilities

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has reshuffled responsibilities of 11th-level officials under the…

Two-day weekly holiday puts pressure on hospitals

KATHMANDU: The government’s decision to implement a two-day weekly public holiday to reduce fuel consumption…

122 patients receive free cataract surgery in Jumla

JUMLA: A total of 122 patients underwent free cataract surgery during a two-day eye camp…

Multiple health benefits of honey

KATHMANDU: Honey, a natural sweetener used for generations, is still widely appreciated for its possible…

18 arrested with drugs from various places

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 18 individuals with narcotics from different parts of the country during…

Nepal Micro Insurance chair Ashish Shrestha arrested

KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau Nepal Police has arrested Ashish Shrestha, chair of Nepal Micro…