https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-raises-personal-income-tax-threshold-to-rs-1-million-as-top-rate-drops-to-29 2026-05-29T16:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/174 Nepal Raises Personal Income Tax Threshold to Rs 1 Million as Top Rate Drops to 29% Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a major personal income tax overhaul in Nepal’s 2083/84 budget, doubling the lowest tax threshold and cutting the top rate to ease the burden on taxpayers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-posts-114-against-bhutan-in-acc-women-s-premier-cup-clash 2026-06-04T09:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/640 Nepal Posts 114 Against Bhutan in ACC Women’s Premier Cup Clash Nepal has set Bhutan a target of 114 runs in a crucial ACC Women’s Premier Cup match, turning a modest total into a tense regional showdown. https://applenepal.com/en/news/raja-shakya-wins-first-kathmandu-district-presidency-for-rastriya-swatantra-party 2026-06-07T08:41:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/879 Raja Shakya Wins First Kathmandu District Presidency for Rastriya Swatantra Party Raja Shakya has been elected president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party Kathmandu District Committee, defeating Suresh Sapkota in the party’s first district convention. https://applenepal.com/en/news/614-chinese-evs-cross-into-nepal-in-a-week-as-korala-border-emerges-as-a-hot-import-route 2026-05-29T16:42:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/175 614 Chinese EVs Cross Into Nepal in a Week as Korala Border Emerges as a Hot Import Route Nepal saw a sharp spike in electric vehicle imports from China, with 614 EVs entering through the Korala border point in Mustang in just one week, signaling rising trade momentum at the northern crossing. https://applenepal.com/en/news/lwang-village-is-turning-tea-gardens-and-mountain-views-into-a-tourism-powerhouse 2026-06-01T12:31:25+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/405 Lwang Village Is Turning Tea Gardens and Mountain Views Into a Tourism Powerhouse Lwang village in Kaski is emerging as a standout destination near Pokhara, blending green tea gardens, Gurung culture, homestays, and sweeping Himalayan views. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-pushes-for-a-stronger-un-development-system-ahead-of-the-post-2030-era 2026-06-04T09:57:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/641 Nepal Pushes for a Stronger UN Development System Ahead of the Post-2030 Era Nepal is calling for a reformed and stronger UN development system to better support sustainable development, multilateral cooperation, and the needs of developing countries after 2030. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-s-dang-convention-elects-kiran-khanal-as-district-president-in-youth-focused-leadership-shakeup 2026-06-07T08:41:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/880 RSP’s Dang Convention Elects Kiran Khanal as District President in Youth-Focused Leadership Shakeup The Rastriya Swatantra Party has chosen 34-year-old Kiran Khanal as Dang district president after a four-candidate vote, alongside a newly formed 15-member executive committee. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-won-t-withdraw-vat-on-electricity-says-finance-minister-swarnim-wagle 2026-06-01T12:31:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/406 Nepal Won’t Withdraw VAT on Electricity, Says Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Nepal’s finance minister says the government will keep the new electricity VAT in place from July, while exploring ways to shield consumers from the impact. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sagar-dahal-wins-sunsari-district-presidency-in-rsp-s-first-convention 2026-06-07T08:41:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/881 Sagar Dahal wins Sunsari district presidency in RSP’s first convention Sagar Dahal has been elected district president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Sunsari after defeating Mohan Niraula in the party’s first district convention in Inaruwa. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-arrives-in-parliament-ahead-of-nepal-s-fiscal-2083-84-budget-speech 2026-05-29T16:42:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/176 PM Balendra Shah Arrives in Parliament Ahead of Nepal's Fiscal 2083/84 Budget Speech Prime Minister Balendra Shah was seen at Nepal's House of Representatives ahead of the joint parliamentary session where Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is set to present the 2083/84 budget. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-central-bank-is-betting-on-liquidity-to-power-growth 2026-06-01T12:31:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/407 Nepal’s Central Bank Is Betting on Liquidity to Power Growth Nepal Rastra Bank says it will shape policy to support the next fiscal year’s growth target, keep liquidity flowing, and hold inflation within a 6% ceiling. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-pushes-to-strengthen-the-un-development-system-ahead-of-the-post-2030-era 2026-06-04T09:57:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/642 Nepal Pushes to Strengthen the UN Development System Ahead of the Post-2030 Era At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Nepal called for a stronger UN Development System to make multilateralism more effective and responsive to global development challenges. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balen-s-satirical-facebook-post-sparks-a-political-buzz-across-nepal 2026-06-07T08:41:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/882 Balen’s Satirical Facebook Post Sparks a Political Buzz Across Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s humorous Facebook post about becoming an ambassador has set off a wave of reactions from Nepal’s ministers and parliamentarians. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-budget-2083-84-removes-excise-duty-on-360-goods-in-major-tax-shake-up 2026-05-29T16:42:27+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/177 Nepal Budget 2083/84 Removes Excise Duty on 360 Goods in Major Tax Shake-Up Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has scrapped excise duty on 360 goods in the 2083/84 budget, signaling a major tax reform aimed at easing business costs and reshaping the country’s tax structure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/khajura-rural-municipality-merges-three-primary-schools-as-student-numbers-shrink 2026-06-01T12:31:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/408 Khajura Rural Municipality Merges Three Primary Schools as Student Numbers Shrink Khajura Rural Municipality in Banke has combined three primary schools to improve management and make better use of limited education resources amid falling enrollment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-bowlers-put-oman-on-the-back-foot-in-crucial-asian-games-qualifier 2026-06-07T09:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/883 Nepal's Bowlers Put Oman on the Back Foot in Crucial Asian Games Qualifier Nepal’s disciplined bowling attack dismissed Oman for just 94, leaving a modest target of 95 and putting Nepal in control of a key Asian Games Qualifier clash. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-health-insurance-freeze-at-private-hospitals-signals-a-deeper-crisis 2026-05-27T23:59:53+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/1 Nepal’s Health Insurance Freeze at Private Hospitals Signals a Deeper Crisis The Health Insurance Board is suspending insurance-covered treatment at private hospitals and medical colleges from May 29, 2026, keeping only emergency care available as financial pressure intensifies. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-hits-reset-on-trade-taxes-with-major-duty-cuts 2026-05-29T16:46:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/178 Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget Hits Reset on Trade Taxes with Major Duty Cuts Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a sweeping budget reform that scraps excise duty on 360 items, trims customs duty on industrial inputs, and simplifies Nepal’s tariff structure from 11 tiers to 7. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fncci-s-naresh-lal-shrestha-warns-nepal-s-new-budget-could-push-prices-higher 2026-06-01T12:31:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/409 FNCCI’s Naresh Lal Shrestha Warns Nepal’s New Budget Could Push Prices Higher Naresh Lal Shrestha says Nepal’s upcoming budget is ambitious, but limited capital spending and a blanket VAT approach could create new pressure on consumers and businesses. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fire-ravages-bhaktapur-school-five-classrooms-destroyed-in-suspected-electrical-blaze 2026-06-04T10:12:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/643 Fire Ravages Bhaktapur School, Five Classrooms Destroyed in Suspected Electrical Blaze A major fire at Khwopring English Secondary School in Liwali, Bhaktapur destroyed five classrooms, damaged two floors, and caused an estimated 5 million rupees in losses. https://applenepal.com/en/news/world-food-safety-day-2026-puts-data-and-prevention-at-the-center-of-global-health 2026-06-07T09:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/884 World Food Safety Day 2026 puts data and prevention at the center of global health World Food Safety Day is marking June 7 with the theme From Burden to Solutions - Safe Food Everywhere, spotlighting the huge toll of foodborne illness and the practical steps that can prevent it. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-to-scrap-31-government-bodies-in-major-budget-shake-up 2026-05-29T16:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/179 Nepal to Scrap 31 Government Bodies in Major Budget Shake-Up Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a sweeping administrative overhaul that will dissolve 31 government entities, cut ministries to 18, and aim to save roughly 20 billion rupees. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-expands-tanahun-base-with-new-leadership-in-9-municipalities 2026-06-01T12:32:00+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/410 RSP Expands Tanahun Base With New Leadership in 9 Municipalities The Rastriya Swatantra Party has reshaped its local organization in Tanahun, electing new leaders across nine municipalities as it pushes deeper into district-level politics. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-seize-775-suspected-evs-in-korala-border-tax-crackdown 2026-06-04T10:12:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/644 Nepal Police Seize 775 Suspected EVs in Korala Border Tax Crackdown Authorities in Nepal have seized 775 electric vehicles suspected of entering through the Korala border without paying customs duties, triggering a major investigation into possible tax evasion ahead of the new budget. https://applenepal.com/en/news/omnath-bhandari-wins-rsp-jhapa-presidency-as-party-builds-new-local-leadership 2026-06-07T09:41:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/885 Omnath Bhandari Wins RSP Jhapa Presidency as Party Builds New Local Leadership Omnath Bhandari has been elected district president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Jhapa after a competitive first district convention in Birtamod, setting up a new local executive team. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-dao-orders-foreign-employment-association-shake-up-after-mass-resignations 2026-05-27T23:32:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/2 Kathmandu DAO Orders Foreign Employment Association Shake-Up After Mass Resignations The District Administration Office Kathmandu has dissolved the current leadership of the Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association, triggering a special general assembly and new elections on June 6. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-budget-shake-up-income-tax-exemption-doubles-to-rs-1-million-as-360-goods-lose-excise-duty 2026-05-29T16:56:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/180 Nepal’s Budget Shake-Up: Income Tax Exemption Doubles to Rs 1 Million as 360 Goods Lose Excise Duty Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle unveiled a sweeping budget plan that raises the personal income tax exemption threshold to Rs 1 million a year and removes excise duties on 360 goods to ease pressure on taxpayers and simplify the tax system. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-up-12-member-parliamentary-party-working-committee 2026-06-01T12:33:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/411 Nepali Congress Sets Up 12-Member Parliamentary Party Working Committee The Nepali Congress has restructured its parliamentary party leadership, appointing Bhishmaraj Angdembe as committee leader and naming key roles including deputy leader, treasurer, and member secretary. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-heads-to-new-delhi-for-key-india-talks 2026-06-04T10:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/645 Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Heads to New Delhi for Key India Talks Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is set for a three-day official visit to New Delhi, where he will meet top Indian leaders to discuss development cooperation, connectivity, and bilateral relations. https://applenepal.com/en/news/traffic-enforcement-nets-rs-491-000-as-police-step-up-road-safety-checks 2026-06-07T09:41:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/886 Traffic Enforcement Nets Rs 491,000 as Police Step Up Road Safety Checks Traffic police collected Rs 491,000 in fines after a series of road safety and compliance checks, with the money deposited into the state treasury. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-slashes-customs-duty-tiers-from-11-to-7-in-major-tax-overhaul 2026-05-29T16:57:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/181 Nepal Slashes Customs Duty Tiers from 11 to 7 in Major Tax Overhaul Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a sweeping customs reform that cuts duty tiers from 11 to 7, abolishes excise on 360 items, and lowers duties on industrial raw materials to simplify trade and support industry. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tension-flare-up-in-susta-as-ssb-reportedly-halts-embankment-work-on-nepal-india-border 2026-06-01T12:33:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/412 Tension Flare-Up in Susta as SSB Reportedly Halts Embankment Work on Nepal-India Border A reported intervention by India’s SSB has sparked fresh controversy in Susta, where embankment construction meant to protect Nepal’s riverside settlements was interrupted amid renewed border tensions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/khajura-rural-municipality-cancels-five-construction-contracts-after-repeated-delays 2026-06-04T10:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/646 Khajura Rural Municipality Cancels Five Construction Contracts After Repeated Delays Khajura Rural Municipality in Banke has terminated five infrastructure contracts after contractors failed to make satisfactory progress despite multiple extensions, underscoring a tougher stance on delayed public projects. https://applenepal.com/en/news/india-and-nepal-just-turned-cross-border-payments-into-a-tap-to-pay-experience 2026-06-07T09:41:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/887 India and Nepal Just Turned Cross-Border Payments Into a Tap-to-Pay Experience India and Nepal have launched UPI-NPI integration for cross-border personal remittances, marking a major step toward faster, cheaper digital payments across the border. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-film-bill-2082-moves-forward-as-lawmakers-push-for-a-modern-screen-industry 2026-05-27T23:33:46+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/3 Nepal’s Film Bill 2082 Moves Forward as Lawmakers Push for a Modern Screen Industry Nepal’s House of Representatives has begun discussions on the Film Bill 2082, a proposed overhaul designed to modernize film regulation, support industry growth, and align cinema law with today’s technology and federal structure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-plans-to-sell-34-of-nepal-telecom-to-the-public-in-major-telecom-shake-up 2026-05-29T16:57:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/182 Nepal Plans to Sell 34% of Nepal Telecom to the Public in Major Telecom Shake-Up Nepal’s government says it will divest 34% of Nepal Telecom to the general public, keeping a 66% stake while channeling proceeds into a push to turn the country into a global tech hub. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-crack-down-on-gang-linked-youth-networks-in-siraha-seize-21-motorcycles 2026-06-01T12:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/413 Police Crack Down on Gang-Linked Youth Networks in Siraha, Seize 21 Motorcycles Authorities in Siraha arrested 25 youths accused of spreading unrest through organized gangs and confiscated 21 motorcycles in a major police operation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-reaffirms-its-fight-against-caste-discrimination-and-untouchability 2026-06-04T10:57:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/647 Nepal’s Parliament Reaffirms Its Fight Against Caste Discrimination and Untouchability Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says the Federal Parliament is fully committed to ending caste-based discrimination, as leaders mark Nepal’s National Day for the Eradication of Caste-based Discrimination and Untouchability. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-new-matribhumi-fund-aims-to-back-an-ai-factory-and-bigger-fuel-reserves 2026-05-29T16:57:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/183 Nepal's new Matribhumi Fund aims to back an AI factory and bigger fuel reserves Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a Matribhumi Fund to attract diaspora investment for strategic projects, including an AI factory and expanded fuel storage capacity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mechi-mahakali-rescue-mission-expands-across-nepal-helping-more-people-off-the-streets 2026-06-01T13:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/414 Mechi-Mahakali Rescue Mission Expands Across Nepal, Helping More People Off the Streets A joint rescue campaign led by Manavsewa Ashram and the Ani Choying Drolma Foundation has now helped hundreds of vulnerable people, with the mission continuing across Nepal’s provinces. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fire-destroys-five-classrooms-at-bhaktapur-school-causing-rs-5-million-in-damage 2026-06-04T10:57:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/648 Fire Destroys Five Classrooms at Bhaktapur School, Causing Rs 5 Million in Damage A blaze at Khwopring English Secondary School in Libali, Bhaktapur destroyed five classrooms across two floors, with losses estimated at Rs 5 million. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-blaze-past-oman-to-reach-asian-games-2026-qualifier-final 2026-06-07T10:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/888 Nepal Blaze Past Oman to Reach Asian Games 2026 Qualifier Final Nepal crushed Oman by eight wickets in Singapore, chasing 95 in just 9.2 overs to storm into the Asian Games 2026 Qualifier final. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-nhrc-turns-the-lens-on-the-gen-z-protests-naming-top-officials-and-exposing-security-failures 2026-05-27T23:36:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/4 Nepal’s NHRC Turns the Lens on the Gen Z Protests, Naming Top Officials and Exposing Security Failures The National Human Rights Commission’s new Gen Z protest report points to major security lapses, alleged rights violations, and calls for legal action against senior officials. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-ease-rules-for-citizens-investing-abroad 2026-05-29T16:57:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/184 Nepal Moves to Ease Rules for Citizens Investing Abroad Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says Nepal will simplify the legal process for outbound investment, signaling a major policy shift for Nepali citizens and companies. https://applenepal.com/en/news/three-dead-after-pickup-jeep-plunges-600-meters-off-road-in-rolpa 2026-06-04T11:11:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/649 Three Dead After Pickup Jeep Plunges 600 Meters Off Road in Rolpa A pickup jeep carrying construction materials fell about 600 meters in Madi Rural Municipality-2, Rolpa, killing three people in a tragic morning accident. https://applenepal.com/en/news/avinash-basnet-wins-rsp-sindhuli-presidency-after-first-district-convention-goes-to-a-vote 2026-06-07T10:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/889 Avinash Basnet Wins RSP Sindhuli Presidency After First District Convention Goes to a Vote Avinash Basnet has been elected president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s Sindhuli district committee after delegates failed to reach consensus at the party’s first district convention. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-open-its-stock-market-to-nrns-in-major-capital-market-reform 2026-05-29T17:01:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/185 Nepal Moves to Open Its Stock Market to NRNs in Major Capital Market Reform Nepal is set to amend its laws to let Non-Resident Nepalis invest in the secondary stock market, a long-awaited reform aimed at drawing diaspora capital into the country’s markets. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-lawmaker-ashika-tamang-presses-nepal-pm-to-prove-claims-of-indian-land-encroachment 2026-06-01T13:11:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/415 RSP lawmaker Ashika Tamang presses Nepal PM to prove claims of Indian land encroachment Ashika Tamang has asked Nepal's prime minister to publicly identify the land and evidence behind claims that Nepal has encroached on Indian territory, sharpening a politically sensitive border debate. https://applenepal.com/en/news/seven-injured-in-tanahun-ambulance-mini-truck-collision-as-local-police-investigate 2026-06-04T11:11:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/650 Seven Injured in Tanahun Ambulance-Mini Truck Collision as Local Police Investigate A head-on crash between an ambulance and a mini-truck in Tanahun left seven people injured, with all victims receiving treatment as authorities investigate what caused the collision. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jeep-crash-in-achham-leaves-one-dead-two-seriously-injured 2026-06-07T10:25:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/890 Jeep Crash in Achham Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured A jeep accident in Kamal Bazar Municipality-7, Achham, killed one passenger and critically injured two others after the vehicle crashed while traveling from Mangalsen to Kwallekh. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bagmati-literature-festival-ends-with-a-13-point-push-to-connect-culture-and-economy 2026-06-01T13:16:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/416 Bagmati Literature Festival Ends With a 13-Point Push to Connect Culture and Economy The second Bagmati Literature Festival wrapped up in Bharatpur with a 13-point declaration calling for stronger links between literature, music, art, heritage, and economic growth. https://applenepal.com/en/news/everest-miracle-missing-sherpa-guide-dawa-sherpa-found-alive-near-crampon-point 2026-06-04T11:11:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/651 Everest Miracle: Missing Sherpa Guide Dawa Sherpa Found Alive Near Crampon Point Mountaineering guide Dawa Sherpa, missing for nearly a week on Everest, has been found alive near the Khumbu Icefall, turning a grim search into a story of extraordinary survival. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-weighs-redirecting-seized-iranian-assets-to-rebuild-gulf-allies-after-regional-attacks 2026-06-07T10:41:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/891 US Weighs Redirecting Seized Iranian Assets to Rebuild Gulf Allies After Regional Attacks Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to use frozen Iranian assets to help Gulf allies repair damage from Tehran’s military actions, a move that could reshape the politics of post-conflict reconstruction. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-end-capital-gains-tax-disputes-with-final-tax-rule 2026-05-29T17:02:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/186 Nepal Moves to End Capital Gains Tax Disputes With Final-Tax Rule Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says capital gains tax will now be treated as a final tax for securities and other capital assets, a move aimed at reducing long-running disputes in Nepal’s market and investment sectors. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sanigad-hydro-opens-ipo-to-the-public-as-nepal-s-hydropower-offerings-keep-flowing 2026-06-01T13:16:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/417 Sanigad Hydro Opens IPO to the Public as Nepal’s Hydropower Offerings Keep Flowing Sanigad Hydro Limited has opened its IPO for the general public, offering 4,674,000 shares at NPR 100 each with applications available through C-ASBA. https://applenepal.com/en/news/india-s-domestic-lpg-prices-jump-again-pushing-delhi-cylinder-cost-to-rs-942 2026-06-07T10:56:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/892 India’s Domestic LPG Prices Jump Again, Pushing Delhi Cylinder Cost to Rs 942 India has raised domestic LPG cylinder prices by Rs 29, taking the Delhi rate to Rs 942 and marking the second hike in three months amid fresh political criticism over living costs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/un-sounds-the-alarm-on-online-child-safety-as-digital-risks-escalate 2026-05-29T17:10:36+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/187 UN Sounds the Alarm on Online Child Safety as Digital Risks Escalate The United Nations is urging governments and tech companies to move faster on child online safety, warning that exploitation, abuse, and harmful content are growing threats in the digital world. https://applenepal.com/en/news/authorities-confirm-two-missing-people-found-dead-after-search-operation 2026-06-01T13:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/418 Authorities Confirm Two Missing People Found Dead After Search Operation Two people who had been missing since Friday were found dead after a search operation, according to initial reports from authorities. Details about the location and cause of death remain limited. https://applenepal.com/en/news/3-dead-after-bolero-jeep-plunges-off-road-in-nepal-s-rolpa-district 2026-06-04T11:26:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/652 3 Dead After Bolero Jeep Plunges Off Road in Nepal's Rolpa District A Bolero jeep with a temporary plate plunged 500 to 600 meters down a slope in Rolpa’s Kalapahar area, killing three people in a serious road accident near Ghartigaun. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-nab-two-men-in-urlabari-after-brown-sugar-bust-during-routine-check 2026-06-07T11:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/893 Police Nab Two Men in Urlabari After Brown Sugar Bust During Routine Check Police in Morang’s Urlabari arrested two men after finding brown sugar hidden internally during a motorcycle stop, highlighting how drug traffickers use increasingly risky concealment methods. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-pledges-a-fast-track-exit-from-fatf-grey-list-as-anti-money-laundering-push-intensifies 2026-05-29T17:11:53+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/188 Nepal Pledges a Fast-Track Exit from FATF Grey List as Anti-Money Laundering Push Intensifies Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says Nepal will step up reforms to leave the FATF grey list, signaling a renewed push to strengthen anti-money laundering oversight and restore confidence in the financial system. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-lawmaker-deepak-bohora-takes-nhrc-to-supreme-court-over-gen-z-movement-report 2026-06-01T13:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/419 RSP Lawmaker Deepak Bohora Takes NHRC to Supreme Court Over Gen-Z Movement Report Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Deepak Bohora has filed a writ petition asking Nepal's Supreme Court to quash a National Human Rights Commission report that accused him of inciting crowds during the Gen-Z movement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-korala-border-turns-into-an-ev-flashpoint-as-774-vehicles-are-seized 2026-06-04T11:30:36+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/653 Nepal’s Korala Border Turns Into an EV Flashpoint as 774 Vehicles Are Seized Nepal’s Armed Police Force has seized 774 electric vehicles suspected of customs evasion after they entered through the Korala border crossing, with the haul discovered across several locations including Jomsom and Kusma. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nine-year-old-boy-dies-after-bullock-cart-accident-in-sarlahi 2026-06-07T11:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/894 Nine-Year-Old Boy Dies After Bullock Cart Accident in Sarlahi A 9-year-old boy has died after being injured in a bullock cart accident in Barahathawa, Sarlahi, after days of treatment at hospitals in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chitwan-s-summer-heat-is-turning-buttermilk-into-the-season-s-must-have-drink 2026-05-29T17:12:01+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/189 Chitwan’s Summer Heat Is Turning Buttermilk Into the Season’s Must-Have Drink As temperatures climb in Chitwan, local demand for buttermilk is surging, with dairy sellers reporting strong daily sales as consumers turn to traditional drinks over commercial beverages. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-arrest-suspect-in-jhapa-plywood-factory-killing-after-deadly-personal-dispute 2026-06-01T13:56:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/420 Police Arrest Suspect in Jhapa Plywood Factory Killing After Deadly Personal Dispute A fatal altercation at a Mechinagar plywood factory in Jhapa left 55-year-old Rudra Shrestha dead, with police arresting the suspect a day later. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-signals-a-harder-push-to-deliver-dalit-rights-not-just-promise-them 2026-06-04T11:57:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/654 Nepal’s Parliament Signals a Harder Push to Deliver Dalit Rights, Not Just Promise Them Speaker DP Aryal says Nepal’s Federal Parliament is committed to implementing Dalit rights under Article 40, warning that laws alone cannot end caste discrimination without social awareness and broad public participation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/15-foot-python-found-in-jhapa-sparks-late-night-rescue-operation 2026-06-07T11:41:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/895 15-Foot Python Found in Jhapa Sparks Late-Night Rescue Operation Residents in Mechinagar, Jhapa spotted a massive 15-foot python near a trail late Saturday night, prompting a quick police response and a safe rescue effort. https://applenepal.com/en/news/public-service-commission-gears-up-for-its-76th-anniversary-celebration-on-june-15 2026-06-01T14:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/421 Public Service Commission gears up for its 76th anniversary celebration on June 15 Nepal’s Public Service Commission is preparing a grand 76th anniversary celebration with special programs, promotional campaigns, and a strong media push led by a subcommittee headed by Bir Bahadur Rai. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mechinagar-turns-to-bamboo-to-shield-the-ninda-river-from-flooding 2026-06-04T11:57:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/655 Mechinagar Turns to Bamboo to Shield the Ninda River From Flooding Mechinagar Municipality has planted 4,000 bamboo saplings along the Ninda River, using a low-cost natural embankment to reduce erosion and flooding in Ward No. 7. https://applenepal.com/en/news/aachal-kusum-adhikari-takes-top-prize-in-kathmandu-oratory-contest-honoring-mangala-devi-singh 2026-06-07T11:41:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/896 Aachal Kusum Adhikari Takes Top Prize in Kathmandu Oratory Contest Honoring Mangala Devi Singh Aachal Kusum Adhikari won first place in a Kathmandu oratory competition centered on leadership development and the legacy of Mangala Devi Singh, a key figure in Nepal’s women’s movement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-on-local-drug-production-as-it-moves-to-make-25-essential-medicines-at-home 2026-05-29T17:13:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/190 Nepal Bets on Local Drug Production as It Moves to Make 25 Essential Medicines at Home Nepal is ramping up its push for pharmaceutical self-reliance, with a plan to empower Nepal Drugs Limited to produce 25 essential medicines locally and cut dependence on imports. https://applenepal.com/en/news/father-and-son-die-in-tulsipur-motorcycle-truck-crash-mother-injured 2026-06-01T14:26:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/422 Father and Son Die in Tulsipur Motorcycle-Truck Crash, Mother Injured A tragic collision in Dang’s Tulsipur has claimed the lives of a father and his five-year-old son, leaving the boy’s mother under treatment after the motorcycle they were riding was struck by a tipper truck. https://applenepal.com/en/news/global-ime-bank-backs-super-tamor-with-rs-19-billion-financial-close 2026-06-04T12:11:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/656 Global IME Bank Backs Super Tamor With Rs 19 Billion Financial Close Global IME Bank has taken the lead on a Rs 19 billion financing agreement for the 166 MW Super Tamor Hydropower Project, a major energy infrastructure push in eastern Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/argentina-cruise-past-honduras-in-texas-as-endrick-lifts-brazil-over-egypt 2026-06-07T11:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/897 Argentina Cruise Past Honduras in Texas as Endrick Lifts Brazil Over Egypt Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in a friendly at Kyle Field, while Brazil edged Egypt behind a decisive goal from rising star Endrick. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-launches-a-bold-social-security-rethink-let-the-well-off-opt-out 2026-05-29T17:13:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/191 Nepal launches a bold social security rethink: let the well-off opt out Nepal’s finance minister has proposed a voluntary campaign urging financially capable citizens to give up social security allowances, aiming to redirect limited public funds to people who need them most. https://applenepal.com/en/news/national-assembly-session-adjourned-after-lawmakers-protest-balendra-shah-s-remarks 2026-06-01T14:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/423 National Assembly Session Adjourned After Lawmakers Protest Balendra Shah’s Remarks A heated National Assembly session was suspended for 20 minutes after lawmakers stood in protest over Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s recent remarks, disrupting proceedings and forcing the speaker to restore order. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rasuwa-cracks-down-on-unlicensed-alcohol-and-tobacco-sales 2026-06-04T12:27:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/657 Rasuwa Cracks Down on Unlicensed Alcohol and Tobacco Sales District officials in Rasuwa have warned business owners to sell excise goods only with a legal license, citing unauthorized sales and the possibility of action under Nepal’s Excise Act. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-puts-food-safety-on-the-front-line-as-health-minister-calls-for-stronger-public-health-systems 2026-06-07T12:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/898 Nepal Puts Food Safety on the Front Line as Health Minister Calls for Stronger Public Health Systems Health Minister Nisha Mehta says Nepal is prioritizing stronger public health systems and strict implementation of the Food Hygiene and Quality Act, 2081 to tackle foodborne disease. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-doubles-child-nutrition-allowance-for-dalit-children-to-rs-1-000-a-month 2026-05-29T17:13:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/192 Nepal Doubles Child Nutrition Allowance for Dalit Children to Rs 1,000 a Month Nepal’s new budget raises the child nutrition allowance for Dalit children from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 a month, a move aimed at strengthening social protection and improving child health. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-gridlock-deepens-as-opposition-blocks-both-houses-over-pm-remarks 2026-06-01T14:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/424 Nepal’s Parliament Gridlock Deepens as Opposition Blocks Both Houses Over PM Remarks Opposition parties have blocked proceedings in Nepal’s House of Representatives and National Assembly, demanding a formal clarification from the prime minister after controversial remarks triggered a new political standoff. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-gives-15-day-ultimatum-to-6-cooperatives-to-vacate-offices 2026-06-04T12:30:35+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/658 Kathmandu Metropolitan City Gives 15-Day Ultimatum to 6 Cooperatives to Vacate Offices Kathmandu Metropolitan City has ordered six cooperative societies to leave rented houses, rooms, or flats within 15 days after failing to meet prior administrative requirements and operational standards. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kaski-police-intensify-sweep-operation-detain-40-in-districtwide-crackdown 2026-06-07T12:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/899 Kaski Police Intensify Sweep Operation, Detain 40 in Districtwide Crackdown Kaski Police stepped up its Sweep Operation across Pokhara and nearby areas, detaining 40 people in a broad crackdown on drunken driving, hooliganism, and suspected criminal activity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-plans-a-national-asset-management-company-to-tackle-bad-loans 2026-05-29T17:13:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/193 Nepal Plans a National Asset Management Company to Tackle Bad Loans Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says Nepal will set up a National Asset Management Company by mid-January to help deal with rising non-performing loans and banking-sector stress. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-province-moves-to-streamline-subsidized-fertilizer-sales-with-new-distribution-directive 2026-06-01T14:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/425 Koshi Province Moves to Streamline Subsidized Fertilizer Sales With New Distribution Directive Koshi Province is rolling out a new chemical fertilizer subsidy directive that centralizes distribution, aims to cut delays, and help farmers get subsidized inputs more efficiently. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rpp-feud-deepens-as-spokesperson-rejects-claims-that-the-party-s-legal-standing-has-expired 2026-06-04T12:30:46+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/659 RPP Feud Deepens as Spokesperson Rejects Claims That the Party’s Legal Standing Has Expired Mohan Shrestha has pushed back against Dhawal Shamsher Rana’s remarks about RPP’s legal status, turning an internal power struggle into a high-stakes fight over the party’s future. https://applenepal.com/en/news/toledo-festival-shooting-injures-at-least-12-as-police-search-for-suspects 2026-06-07T12:26:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/900 Toledo Festival Shooting Injures at Least 12 as Police Search for Suspects A shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival left at least 12 people injured, including two in critical condition, as police continue to investigate what happened and search for those responsible. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-big-on-sovereign-ai-with-first-national-compute-center-in-kathmandu 2026-05-29T17:16:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/194 Nepal Bets Big on Sovereign AI With First National Compute Center in Kathmandu Nepal is building its first sovereign AI compute center in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, aiming to give startups affordable access to high-powered computing while turning clean hydroelectric energy into a new technology advantage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/apf-divers-in-chitwan-risk-their-lives-for-just-npr-200-a-day 2026-06-01T14:56:28+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/426 APF Divers in Chitwan Risk Their Lives for Just NPR 200 a Day Divers in Chitwan’s Armed Police Force carry out dangerous underwater rescue missions, yet their daily risk allowance remains shockingly low at just NPR 200. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-to-bat-first-against-malaysia-in-high-stakes-asian-games-qualifier-clash 2026-06-04T12:31:31+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/660 Nepal to Bat First Against Malaysia in High-Stakes Asian Games Qualifier Clash Nepal will bat first after Malaysia won the toss and chose to bowl in a decisive group-stage match in Singapore, with qualification implications on the line. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chinese-scientists-unveil-ai-forecasting-model-aimed-at-reducing-marine-disasters 2026-06-07T12:31:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/901 Chinese Scientists Unveil AI Forecasting Model Aimed at Reducing Marine Disasters A new AI model from China is designed to improve marine forecasting by predicting typhoons, extreme rainfall, storm waves, sea ice, and other maritime hazards with greater accuracy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-reconsider-vat-multi-rate-system-study-could-reshape-tax-policy 2026-05-29T17:16:57+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/195 Nepal Moves to Reconsider VAT: Multi-Rate System Study Could Reshape Tax Policy Nepal has formed a high-level committee to study whether a multi-rate VAT system could replace the country’s single-rate model, with the goal of easing disputes, improving compliance, and making the tax system more taxpayer-friendly. https://applenepal.com/en/news/germany-pushes-for-diplomacy-as-israel-s-lebanon-escalation-raises-new-regional-fears 2026-06-01T14:56:35+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/427 Germany Pushes for Diplomacy as Israel’s Lebanon Escalation Raises New Regional Fears Germany has voiced serious concern over Israel’s expanding military operations in southern Lebanon, calling for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomacy as tensions rise across the border. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhishma-raj-angdembe-says-caste-discrimination-must-end-not-be-merely-remembered 2026-06-04T12:31:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/661 Bhishma Raj Angdembe Says Caste Discrimination Must End, Not Be Merely Remembered Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has urged collective action to end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, calling the issue a serious threat to dignity, harmony, and democratic values. https://applenepal.com/en/news/khyam-bhujel-elected-chairperson-as-rsp-holds-first-district-convention-in-bhojpur 2026-06-07T12:31:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/902 Khyam Bhujel Elected Chairperson as RSP Holds First District Convention in Bhojpur Khyam Bhujel has been elected chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Bhojpur, with Samita Acharya, Debraj Pandey Chhetri, and Anil Basnet also joining the district leadership team. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-puts-roads-and-bridges-at-the-center-of-a-big-infrastructure-push 2026-05-29T17:27:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/196 Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget Puts Roads and Bridges at the Center of a Big Infrastructure Push Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a major road and bridge allocation in Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget, targeting 1,000 kilometers of road paving, up to 275 bridges, and key highway upgrades. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-just-moved-the-speaker-further-away-from-mps 2026-06-01T15:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/428 Nepal’s Parliament Just Moved the Speaker Further Away From MPs After opposition lawmakers broke through to the rostrum, Nepal’s Parliament Secretariat removed two rows of seats to widen the gap between the Speaker and members in the House of Representatives. https://applenepal.com/en/news/madhesh-province-finds-nearly-16-of-children-malnourished-in-new-survey 2026-06-04T12:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/662 Madhesh Province Finds Nearly 16% of Children Malnourished in New Survey A provincial health survey in Madhesh reveals that 35,883 children are malnourished, including 8,771 severe cases, underscoring a growing child nutrition crisis in Nepal's southern province. https://applenepal.com/en/news/protest-erupts-at-kamala-bridge-as-minister-lamsal-faces-local-anger-over-delays 2026-06-07T12:31:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/903 Protest Erupts at Kamala Bridge as Minister Lamsal Faces Local Anger Over Delays Minister Sunil Lamsal was surrounded by protesting locals during an inspection of the long-delayed Kamala Bridge, highlighting growing frustration over stalled infrastructure work in Madhesh Province. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-unveils-blue-bus-plan-to-make-public-transport-safer-for-women 2026-05-29T17:27:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/197 Nepal Unveils Blue Bus Plan to Make Public Transport Safer for Women Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has announced a modern Blue Bus service with CCTV-equipped vehicles aimed at improving women’s safety in public transport across Kathmandu Valley and major cities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/father-and-son-killed-in-dang-tipper-truck-crash-mother-injured-in-tragic-road-accident 2026-06-01T15:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/429 Father and Son Killed in Dang Tipper Truck Crash, Mother Injured in Tragic Road Accident A tipper truck collided with a motorcycle in Dang district, killing a father and his five-year-old son and injuring the boy’s mother in a devastating crash. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karnali-pushes-20-mw-hydropower-plan-as-province-bets-on-local-investment 2026-06-04T12:56:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/663 Karnali Pushes 20 MW Hydropower Plan as Province Bets on Local Investment Karnali Province is planning new hydropower projects of up to 20 MW with federal support, inviting locals to invest through a public-private model under its new campaign. https://applenepal.com/en/news/hebron-shooting-claims-7-month-old-infant-as-tensions-deepen-in-the-west-bank 2026-06-07T12:46:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/904 Hebron Shooting Claims 7-Month-Old Infant as Tensions Deepen in the West Bank A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents injured after Israeli forces fired at a vehicle in Hebron, according to Palestinian officials and Israeli military statements. https://applenepal.com/en/news/eight-injured-after-bolero-jeep-plunges-400-meters-in-dailekh-brake-failure-crash 2026-06-01T15:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/430 Eight Injured After Bolero Jeep Plunges 400 Meters in Dailekh Brake Failure Crash A Bolero jeep traveling from Surkhet to Kalikot crashed in Dailekh after brake failure, injuring eight passengers and sending several to Dailekh District Hospital. https://applenepal.com/en/news/north-korea-reveals-new-nuclear-fuel-facility-as-kim-jong-un-pushes-arsenal-expansion 2026-06-04T12:56:45+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/664 North Korea Reveals New Nuclear Fuel Facility as Kim Jong Un Pushes Arsenal Expansion North Korea has unveiled a new nuclear fuel production site, with Kim Jong Un calling for a rapid expansion of the country’s nuclear forces and raising fresh security fears across the Korean Peninsula. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kumari-bank-teams-up-with-b-b-hospital-to-cut-healthcare-costs-for-customers 2026-06-07T12:56:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/905 Kumari Bank Teams Up With B&B Hospital to Cut Healthcare Costs for Customers Kumari Bank Limited has signed a new healthcare partnership with B&B Hospital in Gwarko, Lalitpur, offering customers discounts of up to 10% on inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and medicine services. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-opens-electricity-trading-to-private-players-in-a-major-energy-shake-up 2026-05-29T17:30:43+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/198 Nepal Opens Electricity Trading to Private Players in a Major Energy Shake-Up Nepal’s new budget signals a major shift in energy policy, allowing private companies to trade electricity in international markets while the government moves to split the Nepal Electricity Authority into three entities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/father-and-son-die-in-dang-motorcycle-tipper-crash-highlighting-road-safety-concerns 2026-06-01T15:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/431 Father and Son Die in Dang Motorcycle-Tipper Crash, Highlighting Road Safety Concerns A tipper collided with a motorcycle in Tulsipur, Dang, killing a father and his five-year-old son and injuring his wife, in a tragedy that underscores ongoing road safety risks in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/triyuga-s-400c-heatwave-is-disrupting-schools-farming-and-daily-life 2026-06-04T12:56:53+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/665 Triyuga’s 40°C Heatwave Is Disrupting Schools, Farming, and Daily Life A severe heatwave in Nepal’s Triyuga region has pushed temperatures to 40°C, leaving students fainting in classrooms and residents struggling with outdoor work and livestock grazing. https://applenepal.com/en/news/spief-2026-ends-with-89-6-billion-in-deals-as-russia-pushes-for-global-business-attention 2026-06-07T13:26:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/906 SPIEF 2026 Ends with $89.6 Billion in Deals as Russia Pushes for Global Business Attention The 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum wrapped up with 1,084 agreements worth about $89.6 billion, underscoring the scale of Russia’s biggest annual business event. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepse-slips-as-market-confidence-fails-to-recover-after-the-budget 2026-06-01T16:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/432 NEPSE Slips as Market Confidence Fails to Recover After the Budget Nepal’s stock market fell sharply on Monday, with NEPSE dropping 26.72 points to 2,755.37 and the Sensitive Index also ending lower, signaling cautious investor sentiment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sherpa-rescued-alive-after-week-missing-in-everest-icefall-airlifted-to-kathmandu 2026-06-04T13:12:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/666 Sherpa Rescued Alive After Week Missing in Everest Icefall, Airlifted to Kathmandu Dawa Sherpa, also known as Hillary, was found alive in the Everest Base Camp area after a week missing and flown to Kathmandu for urgent treatment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-just-drew-up-a-roadmap-for-a-digital-future 2026-06-07T13:26:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/907 Nepal’s Parliament Just Drew Up a Roadmap for a Digital Future The 11th Inter-Legislative Forum conference in Tikapur ended with a nine-point Tikapur Message, placing digital parliament tools, stronger legislative institutions, and deeper public participation at the center of Nepal’s parliamentary reform push. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-doubles-child-nutrition-allowance-to-rs-1-000-as-budget-targets-vulnerable-children 2026-05-29T17:30:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/199 Nepal Doubles Child Nutrition Allowance to Rs 1,000 as Budget Targets Vulnerable Children Nepal's new budget raises the child nutrition allowance from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per month, expanding support for Dalit children and school-going girls under social protection programs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-information-minister-says-literature-still-matters-in-the-age-of-ai 2026-06-04T13:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/667 Nepal’s Information Minister Says Literature Still Matters in the Age of AI At the Himalayan Literature Festival in Kathmandu, Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina argued that literature remains essential for understanding human civilization, emotion, and self-reflection even as AI and algorithms shape modern life. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhim-nath-re-elected-to-lead-rsp-in-baitadi-as-party-builds-its-local-structure 2026-06-07T13:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/908 Bhim Nath Re-Elected to Lead RSP in Baitadi as Party Builds Its Local Structure Bhim Nath has been unanimously re-elected as district president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Baitadi, with new appointments also announced at the party's first district convention in Dasharathchand. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-big-on-roads-and-urban-infrastructure-in-new-323-billion-rupee-allocation 2026-05-29T17:32:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/200 Nepal Bets Big on Roads and Urban Infrastructure in New 323 Billion Rupee Allocation Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget, with 323 billion rupees set aside for infrastructure and a massive nationwide road maintenance push aimed at cleaner, smoother streets in Kathmandu Valley and beyond. https://applenepal.com/en/news/swastima-khadka-s-lalibazaar-tops-rs-80-million-as-audience-momentum-keeps-building 2026-06-01T16:11:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/433 Swastima Khadka's 'Lalibazaar' Tops Rs 80 Million as Audience Momentum Keeps Building Nepali film Lalibazaar has crossed the Rs 80 million gross mark nationwide, powered by strong word of mouth and more than 276,000 admissions since its April 7 release. https://applenepal.com/en/news/israeli-air-strikes-kill-at-least-8-in-gaza-hitting-homes-and-refugee-camp 2026-06-04T13:26:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/668 Israeli Air Strikes Kill At Least 8 in Gaza, Hitting Homes and Refugee Camp Israeli air strikes targeted residential buildings and the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza, killing at least eight people and raising fresh fears for civilians near Al-Shifa Hospital. https://applenepal.com/en/news/hari-shrestha-wins-rsp-gulmi-leadership-in-tight-district-vote 2026-06-07T13:41:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/909 Hari Shrestha Wins RSP Gulmi Leadership in Tight District Vote Hari Shrestha has been elected chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Gulmi after a closely fought convention vote, signaling the party's growing district-level organization in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-big-on-roads-expressways-and-power-in-a-massive-infrastructure-push 2026-05-29T17:32:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/201 Nepal Bets Big on Roads, Expressways, and Power in a Massive Infrastructure Push Nepal’s new budget puts billions into the Kathmandu-Terai Expressway, the East-West Highway, road maintenance, and power projects, signaling an ambitious nationwide infrastructure drive. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-box-office-update-mitjyu-reaches-rs-1-2-million-as-kaji-trails-lalibazar-nears-rs-80-million 2026-06-01T16:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/434 Nepal Box Office Update: Mitjyu Reaches Rs 1.2 Million as Kaji Trails, Lalibazar Nears Rs 80 Million The latest box office update from Nepal shows Mitjyu crossing Rs 1.2 million in nine days, Kaji underperforming, and Lalibazar continuing its remarkable run near Rs 80 million. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-issues-heatwave-alert-as-rising-temperatures-put-lives-at-risk 2026-06-04T13:26:26+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/669 Nepal Issues Heatwave Alert as Rising Temperatures Put Lives at Risk Nepal's health ministry is warning residents to brace for intensifying heatwave conditions, especially in the Terai, as officials urge hydration, shade, and caution during peak heat hours. https://applenepal.com/en/news/hamas-opens-cairo-ceasefire-talks-as-gaza-s-next-phase-takes-shape 2026-06-07T13:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/910 Hamas Opens Cairo Ceasefire Talks as Gaza’s Next Phase Takes Shape Hamas has begun formal discussions in Cairo with Palestinian factions and mediators to push forward the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and debate what comes next for the enclave. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-big-on-the-hulaki-highway-with-a-three-year-finish-line-and-rs-4-65-billion-in-new-funding 2026-05-29T17:32:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/202 Nepal Bets Big on the Hulaki Highway, with a Three-Year Finish Line and Rs 4.65 Billion in New Funding Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says the long-delayed Hulaki Highway will be completed within three years, backed by Rs 4.65 billion in the fiscal 2083/84 budget. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-film-sarathi-wraps-himalayan-shoot-and-heads-into-editing 2026-06-01T16:26:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/435 Nepali Film 'Sarathi' Wraps Himalayan Shoot and Heads Into Editing The upcoming Nepali film Sarathi, starring Uttam Pradhan and Niruta Singh, has finished shooting in Myagdi and Kathmandu and is now moving into post-production. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tila-rural-municipality-beats-revenue-target-as-jumla-pushes-ahead-with-infrastructure-projects 2026-06-04T13:26:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/670 Tila Rural Municipality Beats Revenue Target as Jumla Pushes Ahead With Infrastructure Projects Tila Rural Municipality in Jumla collected more internal revenue than projected in fiscal year 2081/82, signaling stronger local fiscal performance as it prepares to prioritize major infrastructure projects. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-tikapur-conference-ends-with-nine-point-push-for-stronger-federal-coordination 2026-06-07T13:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/911 Nepal's Tikapur Conference Ends With Nine-Point Push for Stronger Federal Coordination Lawmakers in Tikapur wrapped up the 11th Inter-Legislative Conference with a nine-point declaration focused on federal cooperation, accountability, and public trust. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-big-sports-buildout-10-floodlit-football-stadiums-and-new-cricket-venues-on-the-way 2026-05-29T17:42:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/203 Nepal’s Big Sports Buildout: 10 Floodlit Football Stadiums and New Cricket Venues on the Way Nepal has unveiled an ambitious sports infrastructure plan, including upgrades to 10 football stadiums and new modern cricket stadiums in eight major cities over the next five years. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-china-explore-deeper-health-and-food-safety-cooperation 2026-06-01T16:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/436 Nepal and China Explore Deeper Health and Food Safety Cooperation Health Minister Nisha Mehta met Chinese Ambassador Chen Song in Kathmandu to discuss stronger bilateral ties, public health collaboration, and food safety cooperation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/new-irrigation-pond-unlocks-1-500-ropanis-of-dry-land-in-bhojpur 2026-06-07T14:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/912 New Irrigation Pond Unlocks 1,500 Ropanis of Dry Land in Bhojpur A new irrigation pond in Sikretar, Bhojpur is set to bring water to 1,500 ropanis of long-parched farmland, promising a boost for local farming and drought resilience. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-budget-2083-84-nurses-get-double-night-allowance-as-health-funding-gets-a-boost 2026-05-29T17:45:43+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/204 Nepal Budget 2083/84: Nurses Get Double Night Allowance as Health Funding Gets a Boost Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled budget measures that raise nursing night duty pay, increase transport support for Female Community Health Volunteers, and expand hospital treatment capacity across Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepse-slips-after-budget-day-as-investors-turn-cautious-over-policy-shake-up 2026-06-01T16:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/437 NEPSE Slips After Budget Day as Investors Turn Cautious Over Policy Shake-Up Nepal’s benchmark stock index fell sharply on the first trading day after the budget, erasing some of the optimism that had lifted markets in the run-up to the announcement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/aamir-khan-and-gauri-spratt-set-for-private-july-5-wedding-in-mumbai 2026-06-04T13:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/671 Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt Set for Private July 5 Wedding in Mumbai Aamir Khan is reportedly preparing to marry his longtime partner Gauri Spratt in a private ceremony in Mumbai on July 5, following years of a quiet relationship and a public introduction earlier this year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-says-border-dispute-with-india-will-be-solved-through-diplomacy-not-third-party-mediation 2026-06-07T14:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/913 Nepal Says Border Dispute With India Will Be Solved Through Diplomacy, Not Third-Party Mediation Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal reaffirmed Nepal’s stance that the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani dispute with India should be resolved through bilateral dialogue, not British mediation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-big-on-wellness-tourism-as-government-eyes-a-global-health-and-rejuvenation-hub 2026-05-29T17:47:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/205 Nepal Bets Big on Wellness Tourism as Government Eyes a Global Health and Rejuvenation Hub Nepal is moving to position itself as a major international wellness tourism destination, with new government plans focused on health, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and natural healing. https://applenepal.com/en/news/speaker-moves-to-discipline-mps-after-house-disorder-committee-to-probe-indecent-behavior 2026-06-01T17:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/438 Speaker Moves to дисципline MPs After House Disorder, Committee to Probe Indecent Behavior A new three-member committee will investigate lawmakers accused of indecent conduct during Sunday’s House of Representatives meeting, with possible action under Rule 33. https://applenepal.com/en/news/apf-nepal-launches-probe-after-fire-damages-motor-transport-branch-in-halchowk 2026-06-04T13:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/672 APF Nepal Launches Probe After Fire Damages Motor Transport Branch in Halchowk The Armed Police Force, Nepal has formed a senior-led committee to investigate a fire at its Halchowk headquarters, where several vehicles were damaged on Wednesday night. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-on-private-sector-muscle-for-motipur-and-mayurdhap-industrial-zones 2026-05-29T17:47:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/206 Nepal Bets on Private Sector Muscle for Motipur and Mayurdhap Industrial Zones Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has announced that Nepal will hand construction and operation of the Motipur and Mayurdhap industrial areas to the private sector, signaling a stronger push toward industrial development and faster project delivery. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-hits-pause-again-as-both-houses-stall-under-opposition-pressure 2026-06-01T17:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/439 Nepal’s Parliament Hits Pause Again as Both Houses Stall Under Opposition Pressure Nepal’s House of Representatives and National Assembly were both adjourned until Tuesday afternoon after repeated opposition protests disrupted proceedings and blocked the agenda. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kushal-bhurtel-lights-up-singapore-with-back-to-back-t20i-centuries-for-nepal 2026-06-04T14:02:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/673 Kushal Bhurtel Lights Up Singapore with Back-to-Back T20I Centuries for Nepal Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel has produced a stunning run in the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Qualifiers, smashing his second straight T20I century and rewriting Nepal’s batting record books. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudan-gurung-says-no-photo-ops-for-two-months-if-he-returns-to-the-home-ministry 2026-06-07T14:11:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/914 Sudan Gurung Says No Photo Ops for Two Months If He Returns to the Home Ministry Former Nepal Home Minister and RSP lawmaker Sudan Gurung says any comeback would begin with work, not selfies, as he awaits the outcome of legal scrutiny tied to his tenure and financial disclosures. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-sets-record-fertilizer-budget-at-rs-32-46-billion-to-secure-farm-supply 2026-05-29T17:57:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/207 Nepal sets record fertilizer budget at Rs 32.46 billion to secure farm supply Nepal’s finance minister has announced a record Rs 32.46 billion allocation for chemical fertilizer procurement, with the government planning a supply calendar to smooth distribution during key planting seasons. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-slams-pm-oli-over-controversial-remarks-questions-mps-who-applauded 2026-06-01T17:11:26+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/440 Gagan Thapa Slams PM Oli Over Controversial Remarks, Questions MPs Who Applauded Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa has accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of making immature and dangerous remarks on national interests and foreign policy, while also challenging lawmakers who applauded the speech. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rpp-faces-a-major-internal-shake-up-as-183-leaders-and-cadres-announce-mass-exit 2026-06-04T14:12:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/674 RPP Faces a Major Internal Shake-Up as 183 Leaders and Cadres Announce Mass Exit A sweeping resignation led by Dhawal Shamsher Rana has sent shockwaves through Nepal’s Rastriya Prajatantra Party, marking one of its most significant internal ruptures in recent years. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nabil-bank-brings-instant-cross-border-p2p-remittance-between-nepal-and-india 2026-06-07T14:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/915 Nabil Bank Brings Instant Cross-Border P2P Remittance Between Nepal and India Nabil Bank has launched a digital person-to-person remittance service that lets eligible customers send and receive money between Nepal and India instantly through the nBank mobile app. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sweden-tells-parents-to-put-down-their-phones-when-spending-time-with-kids 2026-06-01T17:11:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/441 Sweden Tells Parents to Put Down Their Phones When Spending Time With Kids Sweden's Public Health Agency is urging parents to limit phone use around children, warning that parental screen time can shape behavior, habits, and family connection. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gautam-buddha-cricket-stadium-work-restarts-after-funding-breakthrough 2026-06-04T14:12:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/675 Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium Work Restarts After Funding Breakthrough Construction at the long-delayed Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium in Chitwan has resumed after a month-long pause, following the release of 90 million rupees by Bagmati Province. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-only-endemic-bird-spotted-for-the-first-time-in-madhesh-province 2026-06-07T14:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/916 Nepal's Only Endemic Bird Spotted for the First Time in Madhesh Province Ornithologists have documented the first-ever sighting of the Spiny Babbler in Madhesh Province, marking a rare and exciting range record for Nepal's only endemic bird. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-budget-2083-84-civil-servants-security-forces-and-teachers-set-for-a-nearly-21-pay-boost 2026-05-29T18:00:31+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/208 Nepal Budget 2083/84: Civil Servants, Security Forces, and Teachers Set for a Nearly 21% Pay Boost Nepal’s new budget delivers a major salary hike for civil servants, security personnel, and teachers, while also raising the tax-free income threshold to Rs 1 million. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-lands-in-new-delhi-for-official-india-visit-as-nepal-india-political-outreach-deepens 2026-06-01T17:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/442 Rabi Lamichhane Lands in New Delhi for Official India Visit as Nepal-India Political Outreach Deepens Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane has begun a five-day official visit to India, where he was welcomed in New Delhi by senior BJP figures as both sides look to strengthen political ties. https://applenepal.com/en/news/free-health-camp-in-narikot-delivers-care-to-440-residents-spotlighting-rural-access 2026-06-07T14:26:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/917 Free Health Camp in Narikot Delivers Care to 440 Residents, Spotlighting Rural Access A free health camp in Narikot, Pyuthan served 440 residents with medical checkups and treatment, with strong participation from women and support from local health partners. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-on-a-modern-nepse-intraday-trading-short-selling-and-derivatives-are-coming 2026-05-29T18:01:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/209 Nepal Bets on a Modern NEPSE: Intraday Trading, Short Selling, and Derivatives Are Coming Nepal’s budget for FY 2083/84 puts the Nepal Stock Exchange on a reform path, with plans to restructure ownership and introduce market tools like intraday trading, short selling, and derivatives. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-s-cooperative-crisis-deepens-as-6-300-savers-demand-4-77-billion-rupees-back 2026-06-01T17:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/443 Kathmandu’s Cooperative Crisis Deepens as 6,300 Savers Demand 4.77 Billion Rupees Back More than 6,300 depositors in Kathmandu have filed claims worth 4.77 billion rupees, underscoring the scale of Nepal’s troubled cooperative savings crisis and the pressure on refund efforts. https://applenepal.com/en/news/biratnagar-becomes-a-fully-immunized-city-for-young-children 2026-06-04T14:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/676 Biratnagar Becomes a Fully Immunized City for Young Children Biratnagar Metropolitan City has reached a major public health milestone by ensuring full immunization for children aged 0 to 59 months across all wards. https://applenepal.com/en/news/veteran-uml-leader-mangal-prasad-gupta-dies-at-80-in-delhi-after-heart-attack 2026-06-07T14:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/918 Veteran UML Leader Mangal Prasad Gupta Dies at 80 in Delhi After Heart Attack Former Nepali lawmaker and CPN (UML) leader Mangal Prasad Gupta has died while receiving treatment at Medanta Hospital in Delhi. Known affectionately as 'Mangal Chacha,' he was remembered as a veteran political figure from Kapilvastu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-subnational-governments-set-for-rs-151-7-billion-equalization-boost 2026-05-29T19:01:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/210 Nepal’s subnational governments set for Rs 151.7 billion equalization boost Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has announced Rs 151.7 billion in fiscal equalization grants for provinces and local levels, part of a transfer package that could reach roughly Rs 600 billion next fiscal year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fire-tears-through-jhapa-energy-plant-destroying-machinery-and-infrastructure 2026-06-01T17:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/444 Fire Tears Through Jhapa Energy Plant, Destroying Machinery and Infrastructure A major blaze at the Jhapa Energy Plant in Shivasataksi Municipality has destroyed machinery and infrastructure, with responders from multiple local agencies battling to contain the fire. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kushal-bhurtel-fires-record-century-as-nepal-crush-malaysia-with-276-run-target 2026-06-04T14:26:45+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/677 Kushal Bhurtel Fires Record Century as Nepal Crush Malaysia with 276-Run Target Nepal produced a massive batting display in Singapore, powered by Kushal Bhurtel's century and Aasif Sheikh's half-century to post 275/7 against Malaysia in the Asian Games Men's Cricket Qualifier. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-academy-spotlight-20-literary-works-launched-in-a-single-event-in-kathmandu 2026-06-07T14:56:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/919 Nepal Academy Spotlight: 20 Literary Works Launched in a Single Event in Kathmandu Kathmandu saw a major literary showcase as 20 books were released at once at Nepal Academy, led by Khushiram Dauliya with contributions from Ananta Bijay Dathauliya and Bishnu Gurung. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-armed-police-force-is-set-for-a-major-border-security-upgrade 2026-05-29T19:01:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/211 Nepal’s Armed Police Force Is Set for a Major Border Security Upgrade Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the Armed Police Force Nepal will be turned into a dedicated professional force for international border security, alongside pension and retirement changes for security personnel. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-student-union-leaders-arrested-during-protest-at-singha-durbar-congress-demands-release 2026-06-01T17:56:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/445 Nepal Student Union Leaders Arrested During Protest at Singha Durbar, Congress Demands Release Police detained six Nepal Student Union leaders during a peaceful protest at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu, prompting Nepali Congress to condemn the arrests and call for their immediate release. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-signals-push-for-good-governance-and-faster-economic-growth 2026-06-04T14:40:57+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/678 Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal Signals Push for Good Governance and Faster Economic Growth Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says Nepal’s government is focused on good governance, better public service delivery, and rapid economic development while keeping foreign policy steady. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-health-ministry-puts-a-100-point-reform-drive-at-the-center-of-government-overhaul 2026-06-07T15:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/920 Nepal’s Health Ministry Puts a 100-Point Reform Drive at the Center of Government Overhaul Health Minister Nisha Mehta says her ministry is moving in line with Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s directives as Nepal pushes ahead with a sweeping 100-point governance reform agenda. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-shuts-embassies-in-denmark-brazil-and-south-africa-in-budget-cost-cutting-move 2026-05-29T19:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/212 Nepal Shuts Embassies in Denmark, Brazil and South Africa in Budget Cost-Cutting Move Nepal has announced the closure of its embassies in Denmark, Brazil and South Africa as part of a budget-driven effort to trim costs and refocus economic diplomacy priorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karuna-katuwal-takes-charge-of-nepal-student-union-as-gagan-thapa-sets-11-point-convention-push 2026-06-01T18:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/446 Karuna Katuwal Takes Charge of Nepal Student Union as Gagan Thapa Sets 11-Point Convention Push Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa has appointed Karuna Katuwal as president of the Nepal Student Union, pairing a leadership reset with an 11-point mandate to prepare the union’s long-delayed general convention. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bangladesh-zoo-s-viral-albino-buffalo-nicknamed-donald-trump-draws-huge-crowds 2026-06-04T15:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/679 Bangladesh Zoo's Viral Albino Buffalo Nicknamed Donald Trump Draws Huge Crowds A rare albino buffalo with golden hair has become a viral attraction at Dhaka's Bangladesh National Zoo after being nicknamed Donald Trump and moved there for protection. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ncell-and-ultima-lifestyle-team-up-for-big-gadget-discounts-for-customers 2026-06-07T15:26:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/921 Ncell and Ultima Lifestyle Team Up for Big Gadget Discounts for Customers Ncell customers can now save up to 60 percent on selected Ultima gadgets and accessories through a new partnership that expands the telecom brand's lifestyle perks. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-shifts-ev-customs-duty-to-price-based-taxation-in-budget-overhaul 2026-05-29T19:16:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/213 Nepal shifts EV customs duty to price-based taxation in budget overhaul Nepal’s government will now levy customs duty on electric vehicles based on vehicle price instead of peak power capacity, marking a major change in how EVs are taxed. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-court-orders-bail-for-former-speaker-krishna-bahadur-mahara-in-gold-smuggling-case 2026-06-01T18:11:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/447 Nepal Court Orders Bail for Former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara in Gold-Smuggling Case The Special Court has ordered the release of former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara on bail of one lakh rupees after a detention hearing tied to a gold-smuggling case involving electronic cigarettes. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-protest-at-banasthali-exposes-deepening-tensions-over-bara-convention-results 2026-06-07T15:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/922 RSP Protest at Banasthali Exposes Deepening Tensions Over Bara Convention Results Cadres from Kalaiya staged a protest at the RSP central office in Banasthali, demanding transparency over disputed municipal convention results and the recognition of elected leaders in Bara. https://applenepal.com/en/news/seti-bridge-pushes-toward-deadline-as-minister-lamsal-demands-faster-work-in-kaski 2026-06-01T18:11:27+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/448 Seti Bridge Pushes Toward Deadline as Minister Lamsal Demands Faster Work in Kaski Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal inspected the Seti Bridge construction site in Kaski and pressed contractors to finish the key Pokhara-Mugling Highway project by the extended March 5 deadline. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pakistan-s-exports-jump-in-may-as-imports-slide-sharply-narrowing-trade-pressure 2026-06-04T15:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/680 Pakistan’s exports jump in May as imports slide sharply, narrowing trade pressure Pakistan’s latest trade data shows exports rising 9.59% to $2.7 billion in May, while imports fell 21.45% to $5.29 billion, signaling a meaningful shift in the country’s trade balance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudhan-gurung-calls-for-an-end-to-protest-only-politics-in-nepal 2026-06-07T15:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/923 Sudhan Gurung Calls for an End to Protest-Only Politics in Nepal Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Sudhan Gurung says opposition parties must move beyond constant protest and help support nation-building, highlighting a call for cooperation over confrontation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-raises-excise-duty-on-cigarettes-and-alcohol-by-10-in-new-budget 2026-05-29T21:01:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/214 Nepal Raises Excise Duty on Cigarettes and Alcohol by 10% in New Budget Nepal’s new budget lifts excise duty on cigarettes and alcohol by 10%, raises customs duties on tobacco products, and pushes the total tobacco tax burden to 51%. https://applenepal.com/en/news/former-president-bhandari-calls-for-stronger-protection-and-support-for-dalit-journalists 2026-06-01T18:11:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/449 Former President Bhandari Calls for Stronger Protection and Support for Dalit Journalists Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged Nepal’s government to launch special programs for Dalit journalists, arguing that inclusion, safety, and representation in media are national priorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-cricket-association-apologizes-after-bhutan-timed-out-dismissal-sparks-sportsmanship-debate 2026-06-04T15:57:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/681 Nepal Cricket Association Apologizes After Bhutan Timed-Out Dismissal Sparks Sportsmanship Debate The Cricket Association of Nepal has apologized after a Bhutanese batter was timed out during the ACC Women's Premier Cup, saying the move followed the rules but not the spirit of cricket. https://applenepal.com/en/news/opec-plus-heads-to-geneva-as-iran-war-shakes-the-oil-market 2026-06-07T15:56:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/924 OPEC Plus Heads to Geneva as Iran War Shakes the Oil Market OPEC Plus ministers are expected to weigh a production hike in Geneva as war-driven supply disruptions push oil prices higher and test the group’s market influence. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-puts-digital-infrastructure-and-telecom-reform-in-focus 2026-05-29T21:01:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/215 Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget Puts Digital Infrastructure and Telecom Reform in Focus Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has earmarked 5.93 billion rupees for Nepal’s information and communication sector, with new investments aimed at digital infrastructure, telecom reform, and public welfare advertising. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-arrest-15-bangladeshi-nationals-in-thamel-over-suspicious-online-fraud-probe 2026-06-01T18:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/450 Kathmandu Police Arrest 15 Bangladeshi Nationals in Thamel Over Suspicious Online Fraud Probe Police in Kathmandu Valley arrested 15 Bangladeshi nationals in Thamel after alleging fake Facebook account-based fraud and blackmailing activity, with the group reportedly staying at Hotel ACE. https://applenepal.com/en/news/scorpio-used-by-godawari-municipality-official-stolen-from-lalitpur-home-parking-area 2026-06-04T15:57:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/682 Scorpio Used by Godawari Municipality Official Stolen From Lalitpur Home Parking Area A government-used Scorpio linked to Godawari Municipality’s Chief Administrative Officer, Man Bahadur Khadka, has been stolen from Thecho in Lalitpur, prompting a police investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-wants-10-000-ev-charging-stations-by-2030-and-the-bet-is-bigger-than-cars 2026-06-07T16:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/925 Nepal Wants 10,000 EV Charging Stations by 2030, and the Bet Is Bigger Than Cars A new government-backed study says Nepal should build 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030 to accelerate electric mobility, strengthen infrastructure, and support cleaner transport nationwide. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-court-orders-tiktoker-tulasa-adhikari-into-pre-trial-jail-in-extortion-money-laundering-case 2026-06-04T16:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/683 Nepal Court Orders TikToker Tulasa Adhikari Into Pre-Trial Jail in Extortion, Money Laundering Case Lalitpur District Court has ordered TikToker Tulasa Adhikari to remain in jail as investigators pursue allegations of extortion, organized crime, and money laundering tied to a major fraud case. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-overhauls-green-tax-raising-petrol-levy-to-15-rupees-per-liter 2026-05-29T21:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/216 Nepal Overhauls Green Tax, Raising Petrol Levy to 15 Rupees Per Liter Nepal’s Finance Bill 2083 reshapes the Green Tax regime by merging several road and infrastructure charges into one levy, scrapping excise duties on 360 items, and sharply increasing the petrol tax. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mp-basumaya-tamang-injured-after-slipping-at-parliament-building-stable-after-hospital-treatment 2026-06-01T18:46:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/451 MP Basumaya Tamang Injured After Slipping at Parliament Building, Stable After Hospital Treatment House of Representatives member Basumaya Tamang sustained a leg injury after slipping at the Federal Parliament Building and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Parliament sources say her condition is stable. https://applenepal.com/en/news/how-dairy-cooperatives-are-turning-milk-into-rural-prosperity-in-ilam 2026-06-04T16:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/684 How Dairy Cooperatives Are Turning Milk Into Rural Prosperity in Ilam A local dairy boom in Phakphokthum Rural Municipality shows how cooperative collection centers, fair pricing, and steady demand are helping farmers earn more from milk. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-s-kabindra-burlakoti-pushes-development-over-drama-in-gorkha-convention-speech 2026-06-07T16:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/926 RSP’s Kabindra Burlakoti Pushes Development Over Drama in Gorkha Convention Speech Kabindra Burlakoti says Rastriya Swatantra Party will focus on development, prosperity, and good governance while working with other parties on public issues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-budget-bets-big-on-sudurpashchim-from-mbbs-education-to-tourism-and-infrastructure 2026-05-29T22:16:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/217 Nepal’s Budget Bets Big on Sudurpashchim, From MBBS Education to Tourism and Infrastructure Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle’s FY 2083/84 budget puts Sudurpashchim Province in the spotlight with new MBBS programs, infrastructure upgrades, energy projects, and tourism development aimed at driving regional growth. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-shareholders-back-2-1-rights-issue-at-28th-agm 2026-06-01T18:46:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/452 NIC Asia Bank Shareholders Back 2:1 Rights Issue at 28th AGM NIC Asia Bank’s 28th Annual General Meeting approved a 2:1 rights share proposal, alongside the financial reports and auditor’s statements for FY 2081/82, pending regulatory approval. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-can-t-afford-to-fail-says-mp-shriram-neupane-at-tanahun-convention 2026-06-07T16:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/927 RSP Can’t Afford to Fail, Says MP Shriram Neupane at Tanahun Convention Shriram Neupane says the Rastriya Swatantra Party carries the public’s hopes and must not fail, as the party builds momentum in Tanahun and across Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-puts-madhesh-at-the-center-of-a-production-push 2026-05-29T23:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/218 Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget Puts Madhesh at the Center of a Production Push Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget, with Madhesh Province positioned as a future hub for production, industry, and infrastructure alongside broader plans for balanced development and water access in the Terai-Madhesh region. https://applenepal.com/en/news/uml-chief-whip-ain-mahar-accuses-government-of-acting-above-the-constitution 2026-06-04T16:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/685 UML Chief Whip Ain Mahar Accuses Government of Acting Above the Constitution CPN-UML Chief Whip Ain Mahar has accused the government of authoritarian behavior, saying it is ignoring legal norms and parliamentary practice while the Speaker’s conduct also comes under scrutiny. https://applenepal.com/en/news/free-uterine-prolapse-surgeries-bring-relief-to-15-women-in-sankhuwasabha 2026-06-07T17:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/928 Free Uterine Prolapse Surgeries Bring Relief to 15 Women in Sankhuwasabha A free surgical camp at Sankhuwasabha District Hospital helped 15 underprivileged women from Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur receive treatment for uterine prolapse. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-first-commercial-makhana-farm-takes-root-in-jhapa 2026-05-30T06:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/219 Nepal’s First Commercial Makhana Farm Takes Root in Jhapa Kachankawal in Jhapa has launched Nepal’s first large-scale commercial makhana farm, turning traditional paddy land into a potential superfood business. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-slams-new-house-rules-as-parliament-faces-a-fresh-constitutional-storm 2026-06-01T19:11:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/453 Nepali Congress Slams New House Rules as Parliament Faces a Fresh Constitutional Storm Nepali Congress has condemned the newly passed House of Representatives Regulations, 2083, saying the rules undermine democracy, parliamentary dignity, and the rule of law. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-upgrade-forensic-labs-as-parliament-debates-new-national-bill 2026-06-04T16:46:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/686 Nepal Moves to Upgrade Forensic Labs as Parliament Debates New National Bill Nepal’s House committee has opened discussions on a bill to establish a National Forensic Science Laboratory, with the government aiming to bring forensic infrastructure up to international standards. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-postal-highway-pushes-ahead-in-banke-with-new-expansion-drive 2026-06-07T17:11:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/929 Nepal’s Postal Highway Pushes Ahead in Banke With New Expansion Drive The Postal Highway Directorate has launched a new road expansion effort in Banke, aiming to improve the Narayanpur to Bhawanipur corridor and close a major connectivity gap across the western Tarai. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-vice-president-calls-for-stronger-pathways-for-women-in-leadership-and-entrepreneurship 2026-05-30T07:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/220 Nepal’s Vice President Calls for Stronger Pathways for Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav says women’s rights, leadership, education, and entrepreneurship are essential to equitable social development in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sandeep-lamichhane-heads-to-jaffna-kings-as-lanka-premier-league-return-takes-shape 2026-06-01T19:26:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/454 Sandeep Lamichhane Heads to Jaffna Kings as Lanka Premier League Return Takes Shape Nepali leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been signed by Jaffna Kings for the upcoming Lanka Premier League season, marking his return to franchise cricket in Sri Lanka. https://applenepal.com/en/news/teen-dies-after-90-meter-cliff-fall-in-tanahun-as-friends-watch-in-shock 2026-06-04T16:46:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/687 Teen Dies After 90-Meter Cliff Fall in Tanahun as Friends Watch in Shock A 17-year-old boy, Asmit Rana, died after falling from a 90-meter cliff in Shuklagandaki Municipality, Tanahun, in a tragedy that has left the local community mourning. https://applenepal.com/en/news/baitadi-s-rename-drive-shows-how-place-names-can-reinforce-or-challenge-discrimination 2026-06-07T17:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/930 Baitadi’s Rename Drive Shows How Place Names Can Reinforce, or Challenge, Discrimination Local officials in Baitadi district are replacing derogatory village names with more respectful alternatives, including renaming Dimyauda Tol to Sirjana Tol in Patan Municipality-5. https://applenepal.com/en/news/janakpurdham-is-being-positioned-as-nepal-s-next-big-wedding-destination 2026-05-30T07:11:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/221 Janakpurdham Is Being Positioned as Nepal’s Next Big Wedding Destination Nepal’s budget plan puts Janakpurdham in the spotlight as a premium wedding destination, leveraging its Ram-Sita heritage to boost tourism, jobs, and local commerce. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-courts-bigger-u-s-tech-investment-as-top-diplomat-meets-communications-minister-in-kathmandu 2026-06-01T19:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/455 Nepal Courts Bigger U.S. Tech Investment as Top Diplomat Meets Communications Minister in Kathmandu Nepal and the United States discussed telecom, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and new American investment in the country’s IT sector during a high-level meeting in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pyuthan-arrest-after-viral-animal-cruelty-video-sparks-outrage-in-nepal 2026-06-04T16:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/688 Pyuthan Arrest After Viral Animal-Cruelty Video Sparks Outrage in Nepal Police in Pyuthan have arrested a man after a viral social media video showed an ox being beaten while plowing a field, renewing attention on Nepal's animal cruelty laws and online accountability. https://applenepal.com/en/news/arghakhanchi-s-rock-garden-is-emerging-as-nepal-s-next-big-local-tourism-hit 2026-06-07T17:46:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/931 Arghakhanchi’s Rock Garden Is Emerging as Nepal’s Next Big Local Tourism Hit Arghakhanchi’s Rock Garden is drawing more internal tourists thanks to striking natural formations, new infrastructure, and a push by local authorities to turn the site into a regional economic driver. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-and-nepal-reaffirm-ties-as-sarah-b-rogers-meets-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-in-kathmandu 2026-06-01T20:15:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/456 US and Nepal Reaffirm Ties as Sarah B. Rogers Meets Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal in Kathmandu Top US diplomat Sarah B. Rogers met Nepal’s foreign minister in Kathmandu, spotlighting 70 years of bilateral ties and fresh momentum in trade, investment, and cultural exchange. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jhapa-banana-farms-wrecked-by-violent-wind-and-rain-exposing-a-major-crop-loss 2026-06-04T16:56:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/689 Jhapa Banana Farms Wrecked by Violent Wind and Rain, Exposing a Major Crop Loss Strong winds and heavy rainfall have devastated banana plantations across Jhapa, destroying nearly 30 hectares and triggering estimated losses of 21.28 million rupees. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-province-may-scrap-its-sunday-holiday-and-return-to-a-six-day-workweek 2026-06-07T17:46:25+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/932 Koshi Province May Scrap Its Sunday Holiday and Return to a Six-Day Workweek Koshi Province is weighing a return to a six-day workweek, with Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki asking residents for feedback as the government says the two-day weekend did not meaningfully cut fuel use or administrative costs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-taps-niraj-acharya-to-lead-publicity-as-ramkumari-jhakri-takes-on-press-chautari-role 2026-05-30T07:41:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/222 CPN-UML taps Niraj Acharya to lead publicity as Ramkumari Jhakri takes on Press Chautari role The CPN-UML has reshuffled two key media-related positions, naming Niraj Acharya as head of its Publicity and Publication Department and Ramkumari Jhakri as in-charge of Press Chautari Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/five-arrested-in-nepal-job-scam-that-allegedly-siphoned-off-over-rs-10-million 2026-06-01T20:15:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/457 Five Arrested in Nepal Job Scam That Allegedly Siphoned Off Over Rs 10 Million Police have arrested five suspects in a foreign job scam that allegedly duped victims of more than Rs 10 million by promising lucrative employment abroad. https://applenepal.com/en/news/speaker-dp-aryal-pushes-good-governance-to-the-fore-in-kavrepalanchok-review-session 2026-06-04T16:56:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/690 Speaker DP Aryal Pushes Good Governance to the Fore in Kavrepalanchok Review Session Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said good governance is citizens’ top expectation while addressing a district assembly and progress review event in Dhulikhel focused on service delivery and regional development. https://applenepal.com/en/news/spa-operator-arrested-in-lalitpur-over-alleged-minor-exploitation-case 2026-06-07T17:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/933 Spa Operator Arrested in Lalitpur Over Alleged Minor Exploitation Case Nepal Police have arrested a spa operator in Lalitpur after allegations that a minor was coerced into immoral activities at a Sukalpa Spa and Therapy branch in Sanepa. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-rolls-out-nationwide-party-awareness-campaign-ahead-of-local-and-provincial-polls 2026-05-30T07:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/223 CPN-UML Rolls Out Nationwide Party Awareness Campaign Ahead of Local and Provincial Polls CPN-UML has launched a nationwide Party Awareness Campaign, assigning central committee members to municipalities as it moves to deepen grassroots outreach before upcoming elections. https://applenepal.com/en/news/west-seti-400-kv-transmission-line-moves-ahead-under-ppp-model-with-rs-20-billion-plan 2026-06-01T20:15:45+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/458 West Seti 400 kV Transmission Line Moves Ahead Under PPP Model with Rs 20 Billion Plan Nepal’s long-delayed West Seti 400 kV transmission line is set to advance under a public-private partnership structure, with a Rs 20 billion project cost and a 30:70 equity-to-debt financing mix. https://applenepal.com/en/news/16-nepali-workers-reportedly-held-hostage-at-haryana-poultry-farm-in-disturbing-labor-abuse-case 2026-06-04T17:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/691 16 Nepali Workers Reportedly Held Hostage at Haryana Poultry Farm in Disturbing Labor Abuse Case Sixteen workers from a Musahar settlement in Mahottari are reportedly trapped and tortured at a poultry farm in Haryana, India, as Nepali authorities move to coordinate a rescue. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mahendra-bhote-walks-free-on-bail-in-nepal-s-suryadarshan-cooperative-fraud-case 2026-06-07T18:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/934 Mahendra Bhote Walks Free on Bail in Nepal's Suryadarshan Cooperative Fraud Case A key figure in Nepal’s Suryadarshan Cooperative fraud probe has been released from custody after agreeing to repay 170 million rupees and posting bail, marking a major twist in the sprawling scandal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-tax-ride-sharing-rides-with-a-new-1-advance-levy 2026-05-30T07:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/224 Nepal Moves to Tax Ride-Sharing Rides With a New 1% Advance Levy Nepal has added a mandatory 1% advance tax on ride-sharing fares, bringing Pathao, InDrive and similar platforms into a tighter formal tax framework. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-cricket-rise-gets-a-new-stage-as-bhurtel-and-airee-head-to-the-lanka-premier-league 2026-06-01T20:16:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/459 Nepal’s Cricket Rise Gets a New Stage as Bhurtel and Airee Head to the Lanka Premier League Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee have reportedly been signed for the Lanka Premier League, giving two of Nepal’s most exciting all-round talents a bigger international platform. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-minister-says-caste-bias-is-a-barrier-to-democracy-and-progress 2026-06-04T17:17:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/692 Nepal Minister Says Caste Bias Is a Barrier to Democracy and Progress Minister Sita Wadi called caste-based discrimination and untouchability major obstacles to a democratic, advanced society, urging deeper social reform in Patan, Lalitpur. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-says-sunday-holiday-is-staying-put-after-weekend-change-rumors 2026-06-07T18:46:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/935 Nepal Says Sunday Holiday Is Staying Put After Weekend Change Rumors Nepal’s government has clarified that it is not отменing the existing Sunday public holiday, dismissing reports that suggested the country’s two-day weekend was being revised. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-ahead-with-670-mw-dudhkoshi-storage-hydroelectric-project 2026-05-30T08:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/225 Nepal Moves Ahead With 670 MW Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project The government has prioritized the Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project, unlocking this year’s bidding process for one of Nepal’s biggest energy infrastructure bets. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-administration-dissolves-nafea-executive-committee-after-mass-resignations 2026-06-01T20:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/460 Kathmandu Administration Dissolves NAFEA Executive Committee After Mass Resignations The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies faces a leadership reset after two-thirds of its executive committee resigned, prompting Kathmandu officials to dissolve the body and order a special general assembly. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nea-reboots-khimti-ownership-talks-as-nepal-pushes-to-unlock-a-long-delayed-power-transition 2026-06-04T17:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/693 NEA Reboots Khimti Ownership Talks as Nepal Pushes to Unlock a Long-Delayed Power Transition Nepal Electricity Authority has reconstituted a negotiation committee to advance the share transfer of the 60 MW Khimti Hydropower Project, reviving talks on a new PPA, royalty payments, and tax issues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/marriott-brings-ritz-carlton-and-westin-to-kathmandu-in-a-major-luxury-hotel-push 2026-06-07T19:12:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/936 Marriott Brings Ritz-Carlton and Westin to Kathmandu in a Major Luxury Hotel Push Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global will open The Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu and The Westin Kathmandu by 2031, adding about 300 rooms and boosting Nepal’s luxury tourism ambitions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dhorpatan-s-tourism-surge-is-outrunning-its-hotel-beds 2026-05-30T08:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/226 Dhorpatan’s Tourism Surge Is Outrunning Its Hotel Beds Hotels and homestays in Dhorpatan are filling up fast as visitor numbers climb, exposing a growing accommodation gap in one of Nepal’s emerging tourism hotspots. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-province-bets-on-tourism-as-its-next-growth-engine 2026-06-01T20:31:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/461 Koshi Province Bets on Tourism as Its Next Growth Engine Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki is pushing entrepreneurs to back tourism as a driver of jobs, investment, and long-term prosperity in eastern Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-puts-rs-17-million-into-tu-teaching-hospital-s-digital-overhaul 2026-06-04T17:26:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/694 Kathmandu Metropolitan City Puts Rs 17 Million Into TU Teaching Hospital’s Digital Overhaul Kathmandu Metropolitan City has handed over digital equipment worth around Rs 17 million to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital to modernize OPD services and improve patient flow. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-expands-discounted-civil-servant-healthcare-to-provincial-hospitals 2026-06-07T19:31:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/937 Nepal Expands Discounted Civil Servant Healthcare to Provincial Hospitals Civil servants in Nepal will soon be able to access discounted medical treatment at provincial hospitals, ending the need for many to travel to Kathmandu for specialized care. https://applenepal.com/en/news/two-dead-three-injured-after-jeep-plunges-off-mid-hill-highway-in-achham 2026-05-30T08:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/227 Two Dead, Three Injured After Jeep Plunges Off Mid-Hill Highway in Achham A jeep carrying passengers from Darchula to Jumla fell about 200 meters off the Mid-Hill Highway in Achham, leaving two people dead and three others injured. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-automates-re-entry-labor-permits-for-migrant-workers-cutting-bureaucracy-in-foreign-employment 2026-06-01T20:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/462 Nepal Automates Re-Entry Labor Permits for Migrant Workers, Cutting Bureaucracy in Foreign Employment Nepal’s Department of Foreign Employment has launched a fully automated re-entry labor permit system, letting eligible migrant workers renew approval without manual processing. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-mero-kitta-app-brings-land-services-to-your-phone 2026-06-04T17:27:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/695 Nepal’s Mero Kitta app brings land services to your phone The Survey Department has launched Mero Kitta, a new mobile app that lets citizens access land maps and related documents from home on Android and iOS. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-signals-thaw-with-india-as-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-hints-at-high-level-visits 2026-06-07T19:46:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/938 Nepal Signals Thaw With India as Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Hints at High-Level Visits Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal and India are set to restart high-level visits in the coming months, signaling renewed diplomatic momentum after a two-year pause. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-opens-online-applications-for-new-active-membership 2026-06-01T20:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/463 Nepali Congress Opens Online Applications for New Active Membership Nepali Congress has opened new active membership applications for eligible Nepali citizens in Nepal and abroad, moving the process online through its official website. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rapti-river-bridge-reaches-70-completion-set-to-boost-connectivity-in-makwanpur 2026-06-04T17:27:25+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/696 Rapti River Bridge Reaches 70% Completion, Set to Boost Connectivity in Makwanpur A new concrete bridge linking Chaukitol and Laljhadi in Hetauda has reached 70% physical progress, with two of three spans already finished and a total budget of Rs 93.2 million. https://applenepal.com/en/news/purna-bahadur-khadka-says-he-has-had-no-contact-with-gagan-thapa-for-31-days-as-nepali-congress-tensions-deepen 2026-06-07T19:56:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/939 Purna Bahadur Khadka Says He Has Had No Contact With Gagan Thapa for 31 Days as Nepali Congress Tensions Deepen Purna Bahadur Khadka says he has not spoken with Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa for 31 days, underscoring fresh strain inside the party as unity talks stall. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dhorpatan-valley-sees-tourist-rush-after-long-holiday-hoteliers-struggle-with-full-bookings 2026-05-30T08:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/228 Dhorpatan Valley Sees Tourist Rush After Long Holiday, Hoteliers Struggle With Full Bookings A four-day public holiday triggered a sharp rise in domestic tourism to Dhorpatan Valley in Baglung, filling local hotels and exposing accommodation shortages in the scenic destination. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-builds-a-shadow-government-to-keep-the-government-on-watch 2026-06-01T21:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/464 Nepali Congress Builds a Shadow Government to Keep the Government on Watch Nepali Congress has set up a shadow government under Bhishmaraj Angdembe to track ministry performance, sharpen parliamentary oversight, and pressure the ruling administration. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-sends-42-peacekeepers-to-libya-in-fresh-un-mission-rotation 2026-06-04T17:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/697 Nepal Sends 42 Peacekeepers to Libya in Fresh UN Mission Rotation A 42-member Nepali peacekeeping team has departed for Libya to replace an outgoing UN mission contingent, underscoring Nepal’s long-running role in global peace operations. https://applenepal.com/en/news/taplejung-rally-revives-push-for-pathibhara-cable-car-amid-ongoing-debate 2026-06-07T20:41:47+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/940 Taplejung Rally Revives Push for Pathibhara Cable Car Amid Ongoing Debate A large harmony rally in Phungling has renewed momentum for the Pathibhara Cable Car project, with supporters saying it could supercharge religious tourism, jobs, and local growth in Taplejung. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-raises-capital-gains-tax-to-10-on-shares-and-real-estate-in-fy-2083-84-budget 2026-05-30T08:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/229 Nepal Raises Capital Gains Tax to 10% on Shares and Real Estate in FY 2083/84 Budget Nepal’s new Financial Bill 2083 lifts capital gains tax on share and property transactions from 7.5% to 10%, marking a significant shift for investors and homeowners. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-shakes-up-senior-ranks-with-major-ssp-transfers-across-key-commands 2026-06-01T21:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/465 Nepal Police Shakes Up Senior Ranks with Major SSP Transfers Across Key Commands The Nepal Police Headquarters has moved 33 Senior Superintendents in a wide-ranging reshuffle, putting new leaders in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and the CIB’s Special Crime Investigation Division. https://applenepal.com/en/news/israeli-forces-detain-16-palestinians-in-west-bank-raids-as-tensions-remain-high 2026-06-04T17:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/698 Israeli Forces Detain 16 Palestinians in West Bank Raids as Tensions Remain High Israeli forces detained 16 Palestinians in coordinated raids across the occupied West Bank, with homes searched in multiple cities as arrests continue to surge across the territory. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-calls-all-party-meeting-in-singha-durbar-to-tackle-nepal-s-political-flashpoints 2026-06-07T21:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/941 Rabi Lamichhane Calls All-Party Meeting in Singha Durbar to Tackle Nepal’s Political Flashpoints RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has invited leaders from all major parties to a Monday morning all-party meeting in Singha Durbar, signaling a push to discuss pressing political issues across Nepal’s parliament. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jeep-accident-in-achham-leaves-two-dead-and-three-injured 2026-05-30T09:11:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/230 Jeep Accident in Achham Leaves Two Dead and Three Injured A jeep crash in Achham district killed two people and injured three others after the vehicle veered off the road, prompting a rescue response from local authorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-diaspora-could-become-a-development-engine-if-lawmakers-widen-the-lens-speaker-says 2026-06-01T21:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/466 Nepal’s diaspora could become a development engine if lawmakers widen the lens, speaker says Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says Nepal needs inclusive laws to better engage people of Nepali origin worldwide, turning the diaspora into a bigger part of national development. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-heads-to-india-for-a-key-three-day-diplomatic-visit 2026-06-04T17:46:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/699 Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal heads to India for a key three-day diplomatic visit Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is set to visit India from June 5 to 7 after an invitation from Dr. S. Jaishankar, with both sides aiming to deepen Nepal-India ties. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-embassy-urges-citizens-in-cambodia-to-leave-by-june-12-amid-visa-overstay-crackdown 2026-06-07T21:31:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/942 Nepali Embassy Urges Citizens in Cambodia to Leave by June 12 Amid Visa Overstay Crackdown The Embassy of Nepal in Thailand has issued an urgent notice for Nepali nationals in Cambodia to return home by June 12, warning overstayers to avoid legal trouble and arrange flights immediately. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chyabrung-festival-in-mangsebung-shines-a-spotlight-on-limbu-heritage-and-youth-transmission 2026-05-30T09:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/231 Chyabrung Festival in Mangsebung shines a spotlight on Limbu heritage and youth transmission A one-day Chyabrung Festival at Gajurmukhi Dham in Mangsebung, Ilam is celebrating the Limbu community’s traditional dance while pushing cultural heritage toward the next generation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-constitutional-amendment-task-force-gets-44-613-public-suggestions 2026-06-01T21:55:58+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/467 Nepal’s Constitutional Amendment Task Force Gets 44,613 Public Suggestions Nepal’s task force preparing a discussion paper on constitutional amendment says it has received 44,613 public suggestions, with most arriving through WhatsApp and email. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-suspends-bara-district-president-rajesh-raya-yadav-over-alleged-party-discipline-breach 2026-06-04T17:57:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/700 Nepali Congress Suspends Bara District President Rajesh Raya Yadav Over Alleged Party Discipline Breach The Nepali Congress has suspended Bara District President Rajesh Raya Yadav after he was accused of working against the party’s official candidates and failing to respond to a clarification notice in time. https://applenepal.com/en/news/trump-pushes-for-more-surgical-strikes-on-hezbollah-as-lebanon-fighting-continues 2026-06-07T22:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/943 Trump Pushes for More Surgical Strikes on Hezbollah as Lebanon Fighting Continues Donald Trump says he wants more targeted strikes on Hezbollah while keeping Lebanon’s civilian situation in mind, underscoring the ongoing tension around Israel’s campaign in southern Lebanon. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-gives-umashankar-argariya-new-party-duties-even-after-his-resignation 2026-05-30T09:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/232 CPN-UML Gives Umashankar Argariya New Party Duties Even After His Resignation CPN-UML has assigned new responsibilities to central committee member Umashankar Argariya, days after he publicly quit the party, highlighting fresh tension inside the party's leadership ranks. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-chief-justice-launches-a-21-point-anti-corruption-push-to-restore-trust-in-the-courts 2026-06-01T21:56:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/468 Nepal’s Chief Justice launches a 21-point anti-corruption push to restore trust in the courts Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has ordered judges across Nepal’s High Courts and District Courts to uphold zero tolerance for corruption, stressing honesty, accountability, and faster justice. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-bets-on-a-grassroots-surge-with-a-10-point-membership-push 2026-06-04T18:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/701 CPN-UML bets on a grassroots surge with a 10-point membership push CPN-UML has wrapped up a Kathmandu workshop with a 10-point resolution that puts membership renewal and expansion at the center of its organizational strategy, including a plan for each organized member to recruit three more. https://applenepal.com/en/news/two-day-weekends-are-turning-jawalakhel-zoo-into-a-domestic-tourism-hotspot 2026-06-07T22:11:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/944 Two-Day Weekends Are Turning Jawalakhel Zoo Into a Domestic Tourism Hotspot A new Saturday-Sunday holiday pattern is sending visitor numbers soaring at Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, with weekends drawing far more domestic tourists than weekdays. https://applenepal.com/en/news/broom-grass-is-turning-nawalpur-s-hills-into-a-high-value-cash-crop 2026-05-30T10:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/233 Broom Grass Is Turning Nawalpur’s Hills Into a High-Value Cash Crop Farmers in Nawalpur’s hilly municipalities are earning millions of rupees from broom grass, as community forestry and local cultivation transform barren slopes into productive land. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-authorities-intensify-drug-crackdowns-as-kathmandu-and-makwanpur-raids-net-24-arrests 2026-06-01T22:31:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/469 Nepal Authorities Intensify Drug Crackdowns as Kathmandu and Makwanpur Raids Net 24 Arrests Police and the Narcotics Control Bureau arrested 24 suspects in coordinated raids across Kathmandu and Makwanpur, seizing brown heroin and other illegal substances in a widening anti-drug operation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kanchanpur-ends-years-of-delay-as-office-terminates-15-stalled-road-contracts 2026-06-04T18:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/702 Kanchanpur Ends Years of Delay as Office Terminates 15 Stalled Road Contracts The Infrastructure Development Office in Kanchanpur has terminated contracts for 15 long-delayed road projects after repeated extensions failed to deliver progress. https://applenepal.com/en/news/three-more-arrested-in-ishwari-bhujel-murder-probe-as-police-widen-investigation-in-tarakeshwar 2026-06-07T22:31:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/945 Three More Arrested in Ishwari Bhujel Murder Probe as Police Widen Investigation in Tarakeshwar Police have detained three additional suspects in the Ishwari Bhujel murder case, deepening the investigation into the killing of the 42-year-old woman in Tarakeshwar. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balendra-shah-puts-women-s-empowerment-at-the-center-of-nepal-s-national-rights-day-message 2026-05-30T11:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/234 Balendra Shah Puts Women’s Empowerment at the Center of Nepal’s National Rights Day Message Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah marks the 8th National Women's Rights Day with a call for gender equality, stronger participation, and an end to patriarchal barriers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/iran-halts-u-s-backchannel-talks-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-escalate 2026-06-01T23:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/470 Iran Halts U.S. Backchannel Talks as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate Tehran has suspended indirect talks with Washington through mediators, tying any future negotiations to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, while reports also point to possible action around the Strait of Hormuz. https://applenepal.com/en/news/displaced-squatter-bhesh-bahadur-darji-dies-after-icu-treatment-at-bir-hospital 2026-06-04T18:16:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/703 Displaced Squatter Bhesh Bahadur Darji Dies After ICU Treatment at Bir Hospital Bhesh Bahadur Darji, who had been living at a government holding center in Kirtipur after being displaced from a squatter settlement, has died after his condition worsened during treatment at Bir Hospital. https://applenepal.com/en/news/everest-climbers-association-warns-rising-insecurity-could-threaten-nepal-s-tourism-push 2026-06-07T22:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/946 Everest Climbers Association Warns Rising Insecurity Could Threaten Nepal’s Tourism Push The Everest Climbers Association is urging Nepal to tighten security in the Himalayan region, warning that insecurity above Everest Base Camp could hurt foreign climbers and the country’s Visit Nepal Year 2085 campaign. https://applenepal.com/en/news/seoul-marks-73rd-everest-day-with-a-cross-border-tribute-to-nepal-s-mountain-legacy 2026-05-30T11:11:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/235 Seoul Marks 73rd Everest Day with a Cross-Border Tribute to Nepal's Mountain Legacy Nepal's Embassy in Seoul celebrated the 73rd Everest Day with the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation, spotlighting Nepal-Korea ties and the growing appeal of mountain tourism. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karnali-bets-on-youth-startups-with-new-interest-subsidy-push 2026-06-01T23:56:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/471 Karnali Bets on Youth Startups With New Interest Subsidy Push Karnali Province is rolling out an interest subsidy program worth more than one crore rupees to help young entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses, with a focus on local innovation and agricultural startups. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-fast-tracks-health-insurance-dues-unlocking-1-03-billion-rupees-for-hospitals 2026-06-08T06:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/947 Nepal Fast-Tracks Health Insurance Dues, Unlocking 1.03 Billion Rupees for Hospitals Nepal’s new government has accelerated long-delayed health insurance payments, releasing 1.03 billion rupees to 217 hospitals and easing cash pressure across the health system. https://applenepal.com/en/news/japan-s-industrial-output-rebounds-0-8-in-april-as-manufacturing-finds-its-footing 2026-05-30T11:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/236 Japan’s Industrial Output Rebounds 0.8% in April as Manufacturing Finds Its Footing Japan’s factory output rose 0.8% in April, ending two straight months of declines and signaling a steadier path for the world’s third-largest economy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-s-delhi-visit-signals-a-new-pitch-for-nepal-s-future 2026-06-04T18:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/704 Rabi Lamichhane’s Delhi Visit Signals a New Pitch for Nepal’s Future Rabi Lamichhane’s New Delhi visit focuses on development, prosperity, and diaspora outreach, reframing the trip as a message of national progress rather than routine politics. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ramesh-kumar-sapkota-wins-another-term-leading-rsp-in-surkhet 2026-06-08T06:26:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/948 Ramesh Kumar Sapkota Wins Another Term Leading RSP in Surkhet Ramesh Kumar Sapkota has been re-elected district president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Surkhet, reinforcing his growing influence in Karnali politics. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-s-apani-2-redraws-the-party-map-with-fresh-work-divisions-for-leaders 2026-05-30T12:01:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/237 CPN-UML’s APANI-2 Redraws the Party Map With Fresh Work Divisions for Leaders CPN-UML has released Inter-Party Directive-2, also known as APANI-2, setting new work divisions for leaders after its latest secretariat meeting in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/madi-river-four-lane-bridge-nears-completion-as-nepal-pushes-for-faster-highway-upgrades 2026-06-02T00:31:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/472 Madi River Four-Lane Bridge Nears Completion as Nepal Pushes for Faster Highway Upgrades Nepal’s first four-lane bridge over the Madi River in Tanahun has reached 84% progress, with the infrastructure minister urging contractors to finish on schedule. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-he-s-ready-for-a-property-probe-as-nepali-congress-pushes-anti-corruption-message 2026-06-04T19:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/705 Gagan Thapa Says He’s Ready for a Property Probe as Nepali Congress Pushes Anti-Corruption Message Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa says he is ready to submit his property details to a government commission and wants all public office holders scrutinized in a fair, transparent probe. https://applenepal.com/en/news/subarna-rokaha-chhetri-takes-charge-of-rsp-gorkha-in-first-district-convention 2026-06-08T06:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/949 Subarna Rokaha Chhetri Takes Charge of RSP Gorkha in First District Convention Subarna Rokaha Chhetri has been elected president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s Gorkha district committee as the party held its first district convention in the district headquarters. https://applenepal.com/en/news/international-potato-day-2026-spotlights-how-a-humble-crop-powers-food-security-and-livelihoods 2026-05-30T12:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/238 International Potato Day 2026 Spotlights How a Humble Crop Powers Food Security and Livelihoods FAO’s third International Potato Day highlights the crop’s role in nutrition, rural livelihoods, and resilient food systems under the theme 'Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish.' https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-probe-panel-on-ex-home-minister-sudhan-gurung-seeks-5-day-extension-to-finish-report 2026-06-02T06:16:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/473 Nepal Probe Panel on Ex-Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Seeks 5-Day Extension to Finish Report A government committee investigating allegations linked to former Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has asked for five more days to complete its report, signaling the probe is still in the drafting stage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tractor-crash-in-sarlahi-kills-5-year-old-girl-adds-to-nepal-s-toll-of-road-tragedies 2026-06-04T19:27:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/706 Tractor Crash in Sarlahi Kills 5-Year-Old Girl, Adds to Nepal’s Toll of Road Tragedies A schoolgirl was killed in a tractor collision in Balara Municipality-6, Sarlahi, while another motorcyclist died in a separate crash in Kavre, underscoring Nepal’s ongoing road safety crisis. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-holds-first-panchthar-district-convention-elects-prakash-gurung-as-president 2026-06-08T06:30:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/950 RSP Holds First Panchthar District Convention, Elects Prakash Gurung as President The Rastriya Swatantra Party has completed its first district convention in Panchthar, electing a 13-member executive committee led by Prakash Gurung. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-bakra-eid-with-morning-prayers-family-gatherings-and-a-national-holiday 2026-05-28T06:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/33 Nepal Marks Bakra Eid With Morning Prayers, Family Gatherings, and a National Holiday Muslim communities across Nepal are celebrating Bakra Eid, or Eid-ul-Adha, with congregational prayers, greetings, and public festivities as the government declares a nationwide holiday. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leader-bhishmaraj-angdembe-backs-women-s-leadership-on-national-women-rights-day 2026-05-30T12:11:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/239 Nepali Congress Leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe Backs Women’s Leadership on National Women Rights Day Bhishmaraj Angdembe marks Nepal’s 8th National Women Rights Day with a call for stronger women’s participation, constitutional protection, and collective action from the state, parties, and civil society. https://applenepal.com/en/news/butwal-narayangadh-road-is-finally-getting-easier-to-drive 2026-06-02T06:31:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/474 Butwal-Narayangadh Road Is Finally Getting Easier to Drive Major expansion and upgrading work on Nepal’s Butwal-Narayangadh road is nearing completion, easing long-running traffic jams, dust, and rough travel conditions for commuters. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-army-helicopter-airlifts-mother-and-newborn-twins-after-delivery-complications-in-rukum-west 2026-06-04T19:40:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/707 Nepal Army Helicopter Airlifts Mother and Newborn Twins After Delivery Complications in Rukum West A postpartum mother and her newborn twins were urgently airlifted from Rukum West to Surkhet after complications following delivery at District Hospital Salle, highlighting the role of emergency medical transport in remote areas. https://applenepal.com/en/news/8-2-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-mindanao-triggers-tsunami-warnings-across-the-pacific 2026-06-08T06:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/951 8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Mindanao, Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across the Pacific A powerful 8.2 earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, prompting tsunami warnings for the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and other Pacific regions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/armed-police-rescue-20-stranded-in-kanchanpur-floods-after-sudden-pre-monsoon-surge 2026-05-30T12:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/240 Armed Police Rescue 20 Stranded in Kanchanpur Floods After Sudden Pre-Monsoon Surge A rapid flood response in Nepal’s Kanchanpur district saw the Armed Police Force safely evacuate 20 people, including women, after rising water trapped them near the Doda River and Bahun Khola. https://applenepal.com/en/news/surkhet-police-raid-birendranagar-shop-seize-illegal-gold-and-silver-worth-around-rs-30-million 2026-06-02T06:31:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/475 Surkhet Police Raid Birendranagar Shop, Seize Illegal Gold and Silver Worth Around Rs 30 Million Police in Surkhet arrested businessman Shyam Sundar Agrawal after raiding Shiva Emporium in Birendranagar and recovering gold and silver jewelry reportedly worth about three crore rupees. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-constitution-review-push-reaches-two-former-presidents-as-reform-task-force-broadens-consultation 2026-06-04T19:42:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/708 Nepal’s Constitution Review Push Reaches Two Former Presidents as Reform Task Force Broadens Consultation A task force led by Asim Shah is gathering input from former presidents Ram Baran Yadav and Bidhya Devi Bhandari as Nepal prepares a constitutional amendment discussion paper focused on inclusivity, national interest, and systemic reform. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-house-of-representatives-kicks-off-fy-2083-84-budget-debate-with-key-bills-on-deck 2026-06-08T06:56:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/952 Nepal’s House of Representatives Kicks Off FY 2083/84 Budget Debate With Key Bills on Deck The House of Representatives is set to open general debate on the FY 2083/84 budget today, with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presenting revenue and spending estimates alongside several bills and legislative proposals. https://applenepal.com/en/news/president-paudel-marks-eid-ul-adha-with-a-message-of-unity-in-diversity 2026-05-28T06:31:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/34 President Paudel Marks Eid-ul-Adha With a Message of Unity in Diversity Ram Chandra Paudel has extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Nepal's Muslim community, highlighting fraternity, equality, and the power of diversity to strengthen national unity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/himalaya-airlines-adds-direct-kathmandu-shenzhen-flights-linking-nepal-to-a-major-tech-hub 2026-06-02T06:46:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/476 Himalaya Airlines Adds Direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen Flights, Linking Nepal to a Major Tech Hub Himalaya Airlines is launching direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen service, with twice-weekly flights set to boost travel, trade, and business links between Nepal and one of China’s most important technology centers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kailali-police-recover-15-stolen-motorcycles-worth-rs-1-73-million-in-major-crackdown 2026-06-04T20:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/709 Kailali Police Recover 15 Stolen Motorcycles Worth Rs 1.73 Million in Major Crackdown Police in Kailali District recovered 15 stolen motorcycles valued at around Rs 1.73 million during coordinated operations in Bhajani and Lamki Chuha municipalities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/iran-s-missile-strike-on-israel-reopens-a-dangerous-regional-flashpoint 2026-06-08T06:56:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/953 Iran’s Missile Strike on Israel Reopens a Dangerous Regional Flashpoint Iran fired roughly 10 ballistic missiles at northern Israel in its first direct attack since the April ceasefire, triggering sirens, interceptions, and a sharp new escalation across the Middle East. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-revises-capital-gains-taxes-on-shares-and-real-estate-in-fy-2026-27-budget 2026-05-30T12:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/241 Nepal Revises Capital Gains Taxes on Shares and Real Estate in FY 2026/27 Budget Nepal’s Finance Bill for FY 2026/27 raises capital gains taxes on share trading and real estate, signaling a sharper revenue push from financial and property markets. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kavrepalanchok-flags-479-settlements-at-high-risk-as-monsoon-threat-grows 2026-06-02T07:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/477 Kavrepalanchok Flags 479 Settlements at High Risk as Monsoon Threat Grows Kavrepalanchok has identified 479 settlements across 13 local levels as highly exposed to floods and landslides, while officials warn that relocation is not yet practical and rescue gear remains in short supply. https://applenepal.com/en/news/siraha-destroys-nearly-500-phones-seized-in-see-cheating-crackdown 2026-06-04T20:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/710 Siraha Destroys Nearly 500 Phones Seized in SEE Cheating Crackdown Authorities in Siraha district have destroyed 496 mobile phones and five smartwatches confiscated during the SEE exam, reinforcing Nepal’s tougher stance on digital cheating. https://applenepal.com/en/news/christian-eriksen-collapses-during-denmark-match-as-ukraine-friendly-is-abandoned 2026-06-08T07:01:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/954 Christian Eriksen Collapses During Denmark Match as Ukraine Friendly Is Abandoned Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense, but the Danish Football Association says he is conscious and stable after the match was abandoned. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dry-landslide-snarls-nepal-s-karnali-corridor-in-humla-cutting-off-vehicular-traffic 2026-05-28T06:31:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/35 Dry Landslide Snarls Nepal's Karnali Corridor in Humla, Cutting Off Vehicular Traffic A dry landslide has blocked the Khachcha section of the Karnali Corridor in Humla, stopping vehicle movement and prompting efforts to bring in heavy equipment for clearance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rapti-river-boating-is-becoming-sauraha-s-new-must-do-jungle-experience 2026-05-30T12:30:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/242 Rapti River Boating Is Becoming Sauraha’s New Must-Do Jungle Experience Boating on the Rapti River is giving tourists in Sauraha, Chitwan a fresh way to explore wildlife, river scenery, and the edge of Chitwan National Park. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bear-attack-in-jumla-leaves-8-sheep-dead-5-missing-in-overnight-shed-raid 2026-06-02T07:11:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/478 Bear Attack in Jumla Leaves 8 Sheep Dead, 5 Missing in Overnight Shed Raid A bear attacked a sheep shed in Thambada village, Jumla, killing eight sheep owned by local farmer Narendra Adhikari and leaving five more missing, according to local police. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-puts-singapore-s-development-playbook-under-the-spotlight 2026-06-04T21:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/711 Nepali Congress Puts Singapore’s Development Playbook Under the Spotlight At its Sanepa headquarters, Nepali Congress used its Green Table forum to examine Singapore’s development model with analyst Leong Sze Hian, signaling fresh interest in infrastructure, governance, and economic strategy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-puts-gandaki-and-pokhara-in-the-spotlight 2026-05-30T12:30:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/243 Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget Puts Gandaki and Pokhara in the Spotlight Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle’s new federal budget directs major resources toward Gandaki Province, with infrastructure, tourism, and long-delayed international flights from Pokhara Airport emerging as key priorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sunsari-crowned-champion-of-koshi-province-president-running-shield-selection-tournament 2026-06-02T07:16:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/479 Sunsari Crowned Champion of Koshi Province President Running Shield Selection Tournament Sunsari district topped the 16th Koshi Province President Running Shield selection tournament in Itahari with 21 gold medals, edging Jhapa, which finished second with 18 golds. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jhapa-fishing-tragedy-highlights-ongoing-dangers-of-illegal-electric-fishing 2026-06-04T21:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/712 Jhapa Fishing Tragedy Highlights Ongoing Dangers of Illegal Electric Fishing A 44-year-old man died in Jhapa after being electrocuted while fishing in Hile Khola, underscoring the deadly risks of using electricity to catch fish. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-begins-four-day-public-holiday-for-bakra-eid-pausing-services-nationwide 2026-05-28T06:31:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/36 Nepal Begins Four-Day Public Holiday for Bakra Eid, Pausing Services Nationwide Nepal has entered a four-day public holiday stretch for Bakra Eid, with government offices, schools, and public institutions shut through Sunday. https://applenepal.com/en/news/judge-orders-trump-s-name-removed-from-the-kennedy-center-in-landmark-branding-ruling 2026-05-30T12:30:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/244 Judge Orders Trump’s Name Removed from the Kennedy Center in Landmark Branding Ruling A federal judge in Washington, D.C. says the Kennedy Center violated federal law by adding Donald Trump’s name to the building, ordering it removed and reaffirming the venue’s original congressional name. https://applenepal.com/en/news/birgunj-mayor-rajeshman-singh-arrested-in-parsa-after-court-warrant-in-forgery-case 2026-06-02T07:26:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/480 Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh Arrested in Parsa After Court Warrant in Forgery Case Police have arrested Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh in Parsa’s Thori area after an arrest warrant issued by the District Court of Parsa in a document forgery case. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-push-for-bigger-trade-tourism-and-infrastructure-bets-at-gorakhpur-forum 2026-06-04T22:11:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/713 Nepal and India Push for Bigger Trade, Tourism, and Infrastructure Bets at Gorakhpur Forum At the India-Nepal Economic Cooperation Forum-2026, leaders from both countries backed stronger trade ties, better air connectivity to Lumbini, border-area industrial growth, and deeper private sector cooperation in energy and infrastructure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-s-nabindra-raj-joshi-memorial-chess-event-draws-226-players-from-five-countries 2026-05-30T12:31:03+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/245 Kathmandu’s Nabindra Raj Joshi Memorial Chess Event Draws 226 Players From Five Countries Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward 24 has kicked off the Nabindra Raj Joshi Memorial Third FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament, bringing 226 players from five countries to the board in a tribute to the late leader and a boost for competitive chess. https://applenepal.com/en/news/businessman-agrawal-arrested-in-gold-smuggling-probe-as-police-seize-contraband-worth-nearly-rs-3-crore 2026-06-02T07:26:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/481 Businessman Agrawal Arrested in Gold Smuggling Probe as Police Seize Contraband Worth Nearly Rs 3 Crore Police have detained businessman Agrawal after a targeted anti-smuggling operation uncovered illegal gold valued at around Rs 3 crore, triggering a wider investigation into the network behind the consignment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cyclist-killed-in-bharatpur-after-bus-collision-sparks-tension-near-bijayanagar-chowk 2026-06-04T22:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/714 Cyclist Killed in Bharatpur After Bus Collision Sparks Tension Near Bijayanagar Chowk A cyclist died at the scene after being struck by an Oxford College bus in Bharatpur, triggering tension in the local area and renewed concern over road safety. https://applenepal.com/en/news/unseasonal-rainfall-triggers-landslide-risk-for-26-houses-in-panchthar-s-chyangthapu 2026-05-28T06:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/37 Unseasonal Rainfall Triggers Landslide Risk for 26 Houses in Panchthar’s Chyangthapu Landslides in Yangwarak Rural Municipality have put 26 houses at high risk in Chyangthapu, with six settlements affected and local officials racing to assess damage and protect families. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ward-member-keshavraj-paudel-killed-in-parbat-jeep-crash-as-two-others-are-injured 2026-06-02T07:56:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/482 Ward Member Keshavraj Paudel Killed in Parbat Jeep Crash as Two Others Are Injured A jeep plunged 500 meters off a road in Kushma Municipality-14, Parbat, killing ward member Keshavraj Paudel and injuring two others in a serious mountain-road accident. https://applenepal.com/en/news/baburam-bhattarai-says-nepal-s-politics-has-moved-on-and-can-t-go-back 2026-06-04T22:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/715 Baburam Bhattarai Says Nepal's Politics Has Moved On and Can't Go Back Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai says Nepali politics has entered a generational shift, urging leaders to let the current government finish its term and focus on people's basic needs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/progressive-democratic-party-sets-9-point-agenda-for-expanded-secretariat-meeting-in-lalitpur 2026-05-30T12:31:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/246 Progressive Democratic Party Sets 9-Point Agenda for Expanded Secretariat Meeting in Lalitpur The Progressive Democratic Party’s Central Convention Secretariat is meeting in Kupondole, Lalitpur, with nine agendas on political developments, future tasks, and tributes to martyrs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/one-dead-two-injured-in-parbat-jeep-accident-as-authorities-probe-crash-cause 2026-06-02T07:56:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/483 One Dead, Two Injured in Parbat Jeep Accident as Authorities Probe Crash Cause A jeep accident in Arthur, Parbat district, left one local ward member dead and two others injured, while police investigate what caused the crash. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-bureaucratic-shakeup-secretary-krishna-hari-pushkar-detained-for-questioning-over-direct-pm-message 2026-06-04T23:25:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/716 Nepal’s Bureaucratic Shakeup: Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar Detained for Questioning Over Direct PM Message Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar was detained for six to seven hours in Kathmandu as investigators examined claims that he bypassed the chain of command by messaging Prime Minister Balen Shah for personal interests. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vice-president-yadav-sends-eid-ul-adha-wishes-highlights-brotherhood-and-social-harmony-in-nepal 2026-05-28T06:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/38 Vice President Yadav Sends Eid-ul-Adha Wishes, Highlights Brotherhood and Social Harmony in Nepal Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav marked Eid-ul-Adha with a message focused on sacrifice, dedication, social harmony, and unity across Nepal’s diverse communities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jeep-falls-200-meters-off-mid-hill-highway-in-achham-killing-two-and-injuring-three 2026-05-30T12:31:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/247 Jeep Falls 200 Meters Off Mid-Hill Highway in Achham, Killing Two and Injuring Three A jeep carrying passengers on the Mid-Hill Highway in Achham plunged about 200 meters off the road, leaving two dead and three injured in a devastating crash. https://applenepal.com/en/news/birgunj-mayor-rajeshman-singh-arrested-in-high-profile-forgery-and-citizenship-probe 2026-06-02T08:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/484 Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh Arrested in High-Profile Forgery and Citizenship Probe Police arrested Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh after a court warrant in a case tied to alleged document forgery and illegal citizenship. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-world-environment-day-2026-with-a-call-for-climate-action-and-community-led-solutions 2026-06-05T05:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/717 Nepal Marks World Environment Day 2026 With a Call for Climate Action and Community-Led Solutions Across Nepal, World Environment Day 2026 spotlighted climate action, biodiversity loss, and nature-based solutions, with experts in Kathmandu urging community-led environmental action. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-leaders-mark-bakra-eid-with-calls-for-harmony-humanity-and-charity 2026-05-28T06:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/39 Nepali Leaders Mark Bakra Eid With Calls for Harmony, Humanity and Charity National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal and Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa marked Bakra Eid by spotlighting tolerance, charity and Nepal’s tradition of social cohesion. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sanjel-s-trishit-man-brings-haiku-and-senryu-back-into-the-kathmandu-spotlight 2026-05-30T12:31:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/248 Sanjel’s 'Trishit Man' Brings Haiku and Senryu Back Into the Kathmandu Spotlight A new poetry collection titled 'Trishit Man' has launched in Kathmandu, underscoring the rising appeal of Haiku and Senryu in Nepali literature and among modern readers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/himalaya-airlines-is-adding-a-direct-kathmandu-shenzhen-route 2026-06-02T08:11:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/485 Himalaya Airlines Is Adding a Direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen Route Himalaya Airlines will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Kathmandu and Shenzhen on June 4, strengthening air links between Nepal and one of China’s biggest tech hubs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-world-environment-day-2026-with-a-big-push-for-climate-and-nature-friendly-development 2026-06-05T06:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/718 Nepal Marks World Environment Day 2026 With a Big Push for Climate- and Nature-Friendly Development Nepal is celebrating World Environment Day 2026 with week-long events, a central ceremony in Lalitpur, and a theme that puts climate resilience and nature-friendly development at the center of the conversation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-army-soldier-killed-in-nawalparasi-motorcycle-crash-three-others-hurt 2026-05-28T07:16:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/40 Nepali Army Soldier Killed in Nawalparasi Motorcycle Crash, Three Others Hurt A deadly motorcycle collision in Nawalparasi left a Nepali Army soldier dead and three others injured after a crash on the East-West Highway in Devchuli Municipality. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bear-attack-in-jumla-leaves-eight-sheep-dead-five-more-missing 2026-06-02T08:11:50+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/486 Bear Attack in Jumla Leaves Eight Sheep Dead, Five More Missing A bear entered a cattle enclosure in Thambada village, Jumla, overnight, killing eight sheep and leaving local farmers counting additional losses. https://applenepal.com/en/news/president-paudel-urges-nepal-to-embrace-a-nature-friendly-lifestyle 2026-06-05T06:30:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/719 President Paudel Urges Nepal to Embrace a Nature-Friendly Lifestyle President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on citizens to adopt nature-oriented habits, linking environmental protection with sustainable development and a healthier future. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-bakra-eid-with-mass-prayers-public-holiday-and-nationwide-greetings 2026-05-28T07:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/41 Nepal Marks Bakra Eid with Mass Prayers, Public Holiday, and Nationwide Greetings Muslim communities across Nepal are celebrating Bakra Eid, also known as Idul Zoha, with mosque prayers, family gatherings, and a government-declared public holiday. https://applenepal.com/en/news/prachanda-hospitalized-in-lalitpur-after-fever-cough-pneumonia-diagnosis 2026-05-30T12:40:57+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/249 Prachanda Hospitalized in Lalitpur After Fever, Cough, Pneumonia Diagnosis Former Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has been admitted to Mediciti Hospital after three days of fever and cough, with doctors diagnosing pneumonia and a blood infection. https://applenepal.com/en/news/lebanon-says-hezbollah-agreed-to-a-u-s-backed-truce-as-israel-warns-it-will-keep-striking-if-civilians-are-targeted 2026-06-02T08:11:56+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/487 Lebanon Says Hezbollah Agreed to a U.S.-Backed Truce as Israel Warns It Will Keep Striking if Civilians Are Targeted Lebanon says Hezbollah has accepted a U.S.-backed proposal to stop attacks on Israel in exchange for an end to Israeli strikes on Beirut, as both sides signal the fragile deal could still unravel. https://applenepal.com/en/news/motorcycle-truck-collision-on-nepal-s-east-west-highway-leaves-one-dead-another-injured 2026-06-05T07:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/720 Motorcycle-Truck Collision on Nepal’s East-West Highway Leaves One Dead, Another Injured A fatal crash in Devchuli Municipality-14, Nawalparasi, killed 51-year-old Om Narayan Gurau and left another person seriously injured after a motorcycle collided with a truck on the East-West Highway. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mp-mingma-david-sherpa-climbs-everest-with-nepal-parliament-logo-in-a-symbolic-house-to-the-peak-ascent 2026-05-28T08:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/42 MP Mingma David Sherpa Climbs Everest With Nepal Parliament Logo in a Symbolic 'House to the Peak' Ascent Nepali MP and mountaineer Mingma David Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest carrying the federal parliament’s logo, turning a personal achievement into a symbolic national statement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhatauli-khola-bridge-reaches-final-stage-in-ramechhap-as-local-connectivity-push-nears-completion 2026-05-30T12:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/250 Bhatauli Khola Bridge Reaches Final Stage in Ramechhap as Local Connectivity Push Nears Completion The concrete bridge over Bhatauli Khola linking Manthali Municipality-7 and Khandadevi Rural Municipality-4 is in its final construction phase, with completion expected by mid-June after years of delays and design revisions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/from-volunteer-coach-to-badminton-star-maker-bibek-thapa-s-rise-in-bangalore 2026-06-02T08:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/488 From Volunteer Coach to Badminton Star Maker: Bibek Thapa’s Rise in Bangalore Bibek Thapa, known as Vicky, turned limited opportunities in Nepal into a thriving badminton coaching career in Bangalore, where he now trains hundreds of players and earns a strong monthly income. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-recapture-two-kanchanpur-prison-escapees-after-nine-months-on-the-run 2026-06-05T07:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/721 Nepal Police Recapture Two Kanchanpur Prison Escapees After Nine Months on the Run Nepal Police have arrested two inmates who escaped from Kanchanpur Prison during the Gen Z movement, bringing renewed focus to the long-running nationwide manhunt for fugitives from mass jailbreaks. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-mp-mingma-david-sherpa-reaches-everest-summit-with-parliament-logo-in-bold-from-parliament-to-the-peak-climb 2026-05-28T08:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/43 Nepal MP Mingma David Sherpa Reaches Everest Summit With Parliament Logo in Bold ‘From Parliament to the Peak’ Climb Mingma David Sherpa, a member of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, has reached the summit of Mount Everest while carrying the parliament’s official logo in a symbolic nine-day climb. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-slams-nepal-s-new-5-vat-on-electricity-above-50-units 2026-05-30T13:10:35+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/251 Kulman Ghising Slams Nepal’s New 5% VAT on Electricity Above 50 Units Former energy minister Kulman Ghising is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a new 5% VAT on electricity use above 50 units, warning it could discourage domestic power consumption and burden households. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-clears-28-candidates-for-public-service-broadcasting-chairperson-race 2026-06-02T08:56:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/489 Nepal Clears 28 Candidates for Public Service Broadcasting Chairperson Race The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has approved 28 applicants for chairperson of Nepal’s Public Service Broadcasting Institution, moving the newly formed body closer to leadership selection. https://applenepal.com/en/news/truck-collision-in-nawalparasi-leaves-one-dead-another-critically-injured 2026-06-05T07:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/722 Truck Collision in Nawalparasi Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured A road accident in Nawalparasi has left one person dead and another in critical condition after a truck collision, with police impounding the vehicle and detaining the driver for investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-moves-to-fill-key-ranks-with-new-promotion-recommendations 2026-05-28T08:41:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/44 Nepal Police Moves to Fill Key Ranks With New Promotion Recommendations Nepal Police has recommended multiple officers for promotion across technical and general groups, including 4 officers for SSP, 13 DSPs for SP, and 14 senior sub-inspectors for inspector posts. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-prepares-second-phase-petroleum-deal-as-dailekh-drilling-reaches-a-new-turning-point 2026-05-30T13:12:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/252 Nepal Prepares Second-Phase Petroleum Deal as Dailekh Drilling Reaches a New Turning Point Nepal’s Department of Mines and Geology is moving toward a second-phase agreement with the China Geological Survey after finishing drilling and exploration work in Dailekh’s Jaljale area, raising hopes for commercial petroleum production. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-25-years-since-the-narayanhiti-palace-massacre-the-tragedy-that-changed-the-monarchy-forever 2026-06-02T09:11:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/490 Nepal Marks 25 Years Since the Narayanhiti Palace Massacre, the Tragedy That Changed the Monarchy Forever Nepal remembers the 2001 Narayanhiti Palace massacre as the 25th anniversary reignites debate over the deaths of King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and eight other royals. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-long-sealed-india-report-gets-a-new-push-as-foreign-minister-takes-the-key 2026-06-05T07:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/723 Nepal’s Long-Sealed India Report Gets a New Push as Foreign Minister Takes the Key Nepal’s foreign minister has shown fresh interest in the long-delayed EPG report on Nepal-India relations, ahead of an upcoming trip to India that could revive one of the region’s most sensitive diplomatic documents. https://applenepal.com/en/news/idf-evacuation-orders-push-lebanon-crisis-into-a-new-more-dangerous-phase 2026-05-28T08:41:28+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/45 IDF Evacuation Orders Push Lebanon Crisis Into a New, More Dangerous Phase Israel has ordered civilians in large parts of southern Lebanon to evacuate as it prepares for renewed strikes against Hezbollah, sharply raising fears of escalation along the border. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nma-con-2026-opens-in-chitwan-as-nepal-s-doctors-focus-on-smarter-more-equitable-healthcare 2026-05-30T13:41:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/253 NMA CON 2026 Opens in Chitwan as Nepal’s Doctors Focus on Smarter, More Equitable Healthcare The Nepal Medical Association has launched its 30th national medical conference in Chitwan, bringing together experts from Nepal and abroad to discuss primary care reform, digital health, rural access, and health equity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-cabinet-meets-at-singha-durbar-today-to-tackle-key-national-and-ministerial-issues 2026-06-02T09:27:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/491 Nepal’s Cabinet Meets at Singha Durbar Today to Tackle Key National and Ministerial Issues The Council of Ministers is set to meet at noon at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, with national priorities and ministerial agendas on the table. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gandaki-province-school-cricket-championship-set-to-light-up-pokhara-this-friday 2026-06-05T07:31:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/724 Gandaki Province School Cricket Championship Set to Light Up Pokhara This Friday The Gandaki Province National School Cricket Championship begins at Pokhara Stadium, aiming to uncover young talent and strengthen the game across rural and district-level schools. https://applenepal.com/en/news/farmer-dies-of-electrocution-in-saptari-while-powering-water-motor-for-rice-planting 2026-05-30T13:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/254 Farmer Dies of Electrocution in Saptari While Powering Water Motor for Rice Planting A 48-year-old farmer died after being electrocuted while connecting wires to an electric motor in Saptari, highlighting the risks farmers face when using electricity in the field. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-calls-for-a-new-nepal-india-playbook-centered-on-development-diplomacy 2026-06-02T09:27:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/492 Rabi Lamichhane Calls for a New Nepal-India Playbook Centered on Development Diplomacy During his India visit, Rabi Lamichhane used a Hindustan Times article to argue that Nepal and India should move beyond traditional geopolitics and build a deeper economic partnership for mutual growth. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-vice-president-puts-clean-energy-front-and-center-on-world-environment-day 2026-06-05T07:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/725 Nepal’s Vice President Puts Clean Energy Front and Center on World Environment Day Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav urged Nepal to prioritize eco-friendly resources, cleaner technology, and collective action to protect the environment in a World Environment Day message from Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/makalu-barun-opens-one-month-yarsagumba-harvest-window-starting-june-7 2026-05-28T08:41:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/46 Makalu Barun Opens One-Month Yarsagumba Harvest Window Starting June 7 Makalu Barun National Park in Sankhuwasabha has opened a one-month permit period for Yarsagumba collection, with harvest access available from June 7 through designated offices. https://applenepal.com/en/news/armed-police-rescue-20-people-stranded-by-sudden-floods-in-kanchanpur 2026-05-30T13:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/255 Armed Police Rescue 20 People Stranded by Sudden Floods in Kanchanpur A rapid-response rescue in Nepal’s Kanchanpur district saved 20 people, including five women, after rising floodwaters from the Doda River and Bahun Khola cut off local residents in Punarbas. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balendra-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-in-singha-durbar-as-political-spotlight-returns-to-government-operations 2026-06-02T10:03:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/493 Balendra Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting in Singha Durbar as Political Spotlight Returns to Government Operations Prime Minister Balendra Shah has summoned a Cabinet meeting for Tuesday at 12:00 PM in Singha Durbar, with the agenda expected to focus on government operations and current political issues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/zelensky-puts-direct-putin-meeting-on-the-table-as-ukraine-pushes-for-ceasefire-talks 2026-06-05T07:41:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/726 Zelensky Puts Direct Putin Meeting on the Table as Ukraine Pushes for Ceasefire Talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin, arguing that direct engagement and a full ceasefire are the clearest path toward ending the war. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-closer-to-commercial-petroleum-production-in-dailekh-with-china-geological-survey-deal 2026-05-30T14:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/256 Nepal Moves Closer to Commercial Petroleum Production in Dailekh With China Geological Survey Deal Nepal’s Department of Mines and Geology is preparing a second-phase agreement with the China Geological Survey that could shift the Dailekh petroleum project from exploration toward commercial production. https://applenepal.com/en/news/motorcycle-crash-in-udayapur-leaves-one-dead-another-seriously-injured 2026-06-02T10:03:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/494 Motorcycle Crash in Udayapur Leaves One Dead, Another Seriously Injured A late-night motorcycle crash in Triyuga Municipality-12, Udayapur, killed 24-year-old Hemanta Sada and left another rider seriously injured after the bike struck a brick wall at Buddhachowk. https://applenepal.com/en/news/senior-citizen-park-in-dharan-is-turning-tradition-into-a-must-visit-tourist-stop 2026-06-05T07:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/727 Senior Citizen Park in Dharan Is Turning Tradition Into a Must-Visit Tourist Stop A new park under construction in Dharan, Nepal is drawing attention for its elderly-friendly design, rural heritage displays, and scenic cultural attractions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bakra-eid-brings-nepal-together-as-muslims-mark-eid-ul-adha-with-prayers-greetings-and-a-national-holiday 2026-05-28T08:41:41+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/47 Bakra Eid Brings Nepal Together as Muslims Mark Eid-ul-Adha with Prayers, Greetings, and a National Holiday Muslim communities across Nepal are celebrating Bakra Eid today with special prayers, mosque gatherings, family greetings, and a nationwide public holiday declared by the government. https://applenepal.com/en/news/truck-carrying-afghan-returnees-overturns-in-eastern-afghanistan-killing-18 2026-05-30T14:31:55+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/257 Truck Carrying Afghan Returnees Overturns in Eastern Afghanistan, Killing 18 A truck carrying Afghan families back from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18 people including 10 children and injuring 29 others, according to provincial officials. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhojpur-farmers-get-hands-on-training-to-build-modern-beehives 2026-06-02T10:37:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/495 Bhojpur Farmers Get Hands-On Training to Build Modern Beehives A seven-day program in Timma trained 20 farmers in modern beehive construction, pest control, honey production, and market management to support commercial beekeeping. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhojpur-farmers-are-turning-oranges-into-a-bigger-business-than-grain 2026-06-05T08:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/728 Bhojpur Farmers Are Turning Oranges Into a Bigger Business Than Grain Farmers in Chinamkhu, Bhojpur are shifting from cereals to commercial orange farming as traders come to their orchards, incomes rise, and citrus trees deliver long-term returns. https://applenepal.com/en/news/israel-expands-evacuation-orders-in-southern-lebanon-as-tensions-surge 2026-05-28T08:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/48 Israel Expands Evacuation Orders in Southern Lebanon as Tensions Surge The IDF has ordered residents in large parts of southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, signaling a major escalation in operations against Hezbollah despite a ceasefire. https://applenepal.com/en/news/myanmar-president-min-aung-hlaing-begins-first-official-india-visit-to-reset-bilateral-ties 2026-05-30T14:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/258 Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Begins First Official India Visit to Reset Bilateral Ties Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has arrived in New Delhi for his first official visit to India, with talks set to focus on diplomacy, trade, and regional cooperation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/viral-fever-outbreak-hits-overcrowded-bharatpur-prison-sickening-at-least-50-inmates 2026-06-05T08:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/729 Viral Fever Outbreak Hits Overcrowded Bharatpur Prison, Sickening At Least 50 Inmates A viral fever outbreak has affected at least 50 inmates at Bharatpur Prison in Chitwan, where overcrowding is worsening the challenge of containing the illness. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chitwan-and-rupandehi-welcome-nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-with-cautious-optimism 2026-05-30T15:16:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/259 Chitwan and Rupandehi Welcome Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget With Cautious Optimism Business leaders, educators, and political figures in Chitwan and Rupandehi are welcoming Nepal’s FY 2083/84 federal budget, calling it hopeful for industry and citizens, while stressing that execution will decide its impact. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-takes-india-outreach-to-ayodhya-after-delhi-political-meetings 2026-06-05T08:41:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/730 Rabi Lamichhane Takes India Outreach to Ayodhya After Delhi Political Meetings Nepali politician Rabi Lamichhane has arrived in Ayodhya during his five-day India visit, following high-level political and diplomatic engagements in New Delhi. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting-to-map-out-strategy-on-key-political-issues 2026-05-28T09:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/49 Nepali Congress Calls Parliamentary Party Meeting to Map Out Strategy on Key Political Issues The Nepali Congress is set to hold a parliamentary party meeting at Lhotse Hall in Baneshwor to discuss current political developments, parliamentary strategy, and internal party matters. https://applenepal.com/en/news/psg-vs-arsenal-champions-league-final-sets-up-a-historic-night-in-budapest 2026-05-30T15:25:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/260 PSG vs Arsenal: Champions League Final Sets Up a Historic Night in Budapest Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal meet in the UEFA Champions League final at Puskás Aréna, with PSG chasing back-to-back glory and Arsenal chasing a long-awaited first crown. https://applenepal.com/en/news/how-a-26-year-old-farmer-turned-barren-land-in-myagdi-into-a-thriving-fruit-orchard 2026-06-05T08:41:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/731 How a 26-Year-Old Farmer Turned Barren Land in Myagdi Into a Thriving Fruit Orchard Sujan Chokhal transformed 30 ropanis of unused land in Beni into a productive fruit orchard, building a growing agricultural business with oranges, lemons, walnuts, and kiwi. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-cooperative-sector-faces-a-reckoning-after-damning-inquiry-report 2026-05-28T09:27:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/50 Nepal’s cooperative sector faces a reckoning after damning inquiry report A new government inquiry in Kathmandu says public trust in Nepal’s cooperative sector has eroded because of financial mismanagement, misuse of depositors’ funds, and weak oversight, pushing urgent reform to the top of the agenda. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-women-s-rights-push-enters-a-critical-reform-moment-says-kamala-parajuli 2026-05-30T15:26:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/261 Nepal’s Women’s Rights Push Enters a Critical Reform Moment, Says Kamala Parajuli National Women Commission Chairperson Kamala Parajuli says Nepal’s biggest women’s rights challenge is not the constitution itself, but implementation, access, and stronger gender sensitivity in legal reform. https://applenepal.com/en/news/why-june-5-matters-for-the-oceans-the-global-push-to-stop-illegal-fishing 2026-06-05T08:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/732 Why June 5 Matters for the Oceans: The Global Push to Stop Illegal Fishing June 5 marks the UN-led International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, spotlighting threats to marine biodiversity, food security, and coastal livelihoods. https://applenepal.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-urges-citizens-to-ring-the-bell-on-corruption-and-misgovernance 2026-05-30T15:40:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/262 Speaker Aryal Urges Citizens to “Ring the Bell” on Corruption and Misgovernance Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has called on civil society and citizens to keep the government under constant pressure for good governance, warning that corruption and delay must be challenged immediately. https://applenepal.com/en/news/myagdi-road-corridor-gets-a-major-landslide-defense-upgrade 2026-06-05T08:56:42+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/733 Myagdi Road Corridor Gets a Major Landslide Defense Upgrade A new landslide prevention project has begun at Khambhittha in Myagdi to protect the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road with retaining walls, bio-engineering, and erosion control over a 300-meter stretch. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pauwadungma-s-mini-tiller-push-could-change-farming-for-hundreds-of-bhojpur-households 2026-05-28T09:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/51 Pauwadungma’s Mini-Tiller Push Could Change Farming for Hundreds of Bhojpur Households Pauwadungma Rural Municipality in Bhojpur has started distributing hand tractors to more than 300 farmers, with 170 mini-tillers handed out in the first phase to boost agricultural mechanization. https://applenepal.com/en/news/body-found-in-plastic-sack-under-damak-bridge-prompts-police-investigation-in-jhapa 2026-05-30T15:41:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/263 Body Found in Plastic Sack Under Damak Bridge Prompts Police Investigation in Jhapa Police in Jhapa are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a plastic sack in the Ratuwa River near Damak, raising urgent questions about the circumstances of the death. https://applenepal.com/en/news/motorcyclist-injured-after-colliding-with-a-tiger-in-chitwan-s-madi 2026-06-05T08:56:47+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/734 Motorcyclist Injured After Colliding With a Tiger in Chitwan’s Madi A motorcyclist was injured in a rare road accident after crashing into a tiger in Madi Municipality, Chitwan, with the rider now under treatment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/suryabinayak-district-wide-chess-tournament-opens-in-bhaktapur-to-boost-grassroots-talent 2026-05-30T15:56:41+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/264 Suryabinayak District-Wide Chess Tournament Opens in Bhaktapur to Boost Grassroots Talent The Suryabinayak District-Wide Chess Tournament has kicked off in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, bringing together local players for a three-day competition aimed at strengthening grassroots sports and nurturing future national-level talent. https://applenepal.com/en/news/free-obstetrics-and-gynecology-camp-in-myagdi-serves-614-residents-in-two-days 2026-05-28T09:41:47+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/52 Free Obstetrics and Gynecology Camp in Myagdi Serves 614 Residents in Two Days A free two-day obstetrics and gynecology health camp in Darbang, Myagdi, delivered specialized care to 614 people, highlighting the role of local health outreach in expanding access for rural residents. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-courts-thai-travelers-with-a-bangkok-tourism-push 2026-05-30T15:56:49+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/265 Nepal Courts Thai Travelers With a Bangkok Tourism Push Nepal’s embassy in Thailand has launched a tourism promotion drive in Bangkok to revive falling Thai visitor numbers and deepen cultural ties between the two countries. https://applenepal.com/en/news/zelenskyy-s-open-letter-to-putin-raises-the-prospect-of-direct-peace-talks 2026-06-05T09:26:31+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/735 Zelenskyy’s Open Letter to Putin Raises the Prospect of Direct Peace Talks Ukraine’s president has proposed a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin to push for immediate negotiations, and Moscow has reportedly signaled openness to dialogue. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-women-s-rights-day-message-empowerment-is-essential-to-national-prosperity 2026-05-30T16:26:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/266 Nepal’s Women’s Rights Day Message: Empowerment Is Essential to National Prosperity Minister Sita Wadi says Nepal cannot achieve lasting prosperity without the substantive empowerment and participation of women, calling out patriarchy and discrimination as key barriers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/everest-color-limited-opens-ipo-for-the-public-655-700-shares-now-on-offer 2026-06-05T09:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/736 Everest Color Limited Opens IPO for the Public: 655,700 Shares Now on Offer Everest Color Limited has opened its IPO for the general public, offering 655,700 shares at a face value of NPR 100 as investors get one more chance to apply before June 10, 2026. https://applenepal.com/en/news/muglin-pokhara-road-upgrade-faces-another-delay-as-june-2026-deadline-slips-out-of-reach 2026-05-28T09:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/53 Muglin-Pokhara Road Upgrade Faces Another Delay as June 2026 Deadline Slips Out of Reach The western stretch of Nepal’s Muglin-Pokhara road expansion is unlikely to finish by the latest June 2026 deadline, with officials blaming fuel shortages and rising costs for the slowdown. https://applenepal.com/en/news/453-nepali-citizens-rescued-from-india-in-cross-border-anti-trafficking-operation 2026-05-30T16:26:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/267 453 Nepali Citizens Rescued from India in Cross-Border Anti-Trafficking Operation A major rescue operation brought 453 Nepali citizens home from Kushinagar, India, after police said they were lured with fake job promises and held captive. https://applenepal.com/en/news/harka-sampang-injured-in-motorcycle-accident-health-reported-stable 2026-06-05T09:56:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/737 Harka Sampang Injured in Motorcycle Accident, Health Reported Stable Shram Sanskriti Party chairman Harka Sampang sustained minor hand injuries in a motorcycle accident while traveling to a program in Belaka, with party leaders saying his condition is stable and improving. https://applenepal.com/en/news/israel-orders-mass-evacuations-in-southern-lebanon-as-strikes-intensify 2026-05-28T10:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/54 Israel Orders Mass Evacuations in Southern Lebanon as Strikes Intensify Israel has issued sweeping evacuation orders across southern Lebanon amid a sharp escalation of strikes, deepening fears for civilians in border communities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-civil-service-park-unveils-statue-of-chandra-bahadur-thapa-in-kathmandu 2026-05-30T16:41:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/268 Nepal’s Civil Service Park unveils statue of Chandra Bahadur Thapa in Kathmandu A new statue of Chandra Bahadur Thapa has been unveiled at Civil Service Park in Gokarna, adding a major milestone to Nepal’s long-running Civil Service Memorial project in Jagdol Community Forest. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karnali-bets-big-on-cricket-with-permanent-grounds-planned-for-birendranagar 2026-06-05T10:12:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/738 Karnali Bets Big on Cricket With Permanent Grounds Planned for Birendranagar Karnali Province says it will build permanent cricket grounds in Birendranagar as Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel pushes for stronger sports infrastructure and faster progress on the 10th National Games. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-women-eye-semifinal-spot-as-they-face-indonesia-in-crucial-asian-games-qualifier-clash 2026-05-28T10:11:43+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/55 Nepal Women Eye Semifinal Spot as They Face Indonesia in Crucial Asian Games Qualifier Clash Nepal Women can book a place in the semifinals with a win over Indonesia in their second Asian Games Women’s T20 Qualifier match in Malaysia. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rajendra-prasad-pandey-blasts-nepal-government-over-squatter-evictions-and-marginalized-communities 2026-05-30T16:56:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/269 Rajendra Prasad Pandey Blasts Nepal Government Over Squatter Evictions and Marginalized Communities Nepali Communist Party leader Rajendra Prasad Pandey has sharply criticized the current government, accusing it of targeting landless squatters, the poor, and marginalized groups amid a broader eviction crackdown. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-energy-minister-puts-nea-on-deadline-mode-as-budget-season-looms 2026-06-05T10:12:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/739 Nepal’s Energy Minister Puts NEA on Deadline Mode as Budget Season Looms Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has told Nepal Electricity Authority officials to prepare a clear budget action plan, finish funded projects on time, and step up collection of overdue electricity tariff arrears. https://applenepal.com/en/news/muglin-pokhara-road-expansion-faces-another-delay-as-western-section-misses-july-deadline 2026-05-28T10:11:50+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/56 Muglin-Pokhara Road Expansion Faces Another Delay as Western Section Misses July Deadline Slow construction on the western section of Nepal’s Muglin-Pokhara road expansion has pushed the Jamune-to-Pokhara stretch beyond its planned July deadline, forcing officials to review a new completion schedule. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-takes-the-climate-fight-to-brussels-with-high-level-himalayas-dialogue 2026-05-30T17:12:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/270 Nepal Takes the Climate Fight to Brussels With High-Level Himalayas Dialogue At Mt. Everest Day in Brussels, Nepal, Belgium, and EU officials met at the EEAS to spotlight how climate change is reshaping the Himalayas and why the mountain region needs urgent action. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-civil-service-gets-a-3-day-deadline-to-return-or-face-legal-action 2026-06-05T10:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/740 Nepal’s Civil Service Gets a 3-Day Deadline to Return or Face Legal Action Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has given civil servants who failed to return after leave a three-day ultimatum, warning of legal action if they do not update their status or report back to work. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-switzerland-mark-70-years-of-ties-as-fifth-bilateral-consultation-wraps-in-kathmandu 2026-05-28T10:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/57 Nepal and Switzerland Mark 70 Years of Ties as Fifth Bilateral Consultation Wraps in Kathmandu Nepal and Switzerland held the fifth meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism in Kathmandu, using the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations to review cooperation and chart the next phase of their partnership. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-pushes-inclusivity-message-as-uday-shamsher-rana-backs-tharu-representation 2026-05-30T17:12:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/271 Nepali Congress Pushes Inclusivity Message as Uday Shamsher Rana Backs Tharu Representation At the Nepal Tharu Sangh’s first general convention, Nepali Congress leader Uday Shamsher Rana said the party is the most inclusive political force and reaffirmed its focus on Tharu community priorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rawabesi-rural-municipality-rolls-out-rs-2-6-million-in-modern-farm-equipment-for-local-farmers 2026-06-05T10:42:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/741 Rawabesi Rural Municipality Rolls Out Rs 2.6 Million in Modern Farm Equipment for Local Farmers Rawabesi Rural Municipality in Khotang has distributed modern agricultural equipment worth Rs 2.6 million under a 75 percent subsidy program to help farmers raise production and cut labor costs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/madhav-kumar-nepal-warns-party-cadre-not-to-back-down-as-rival-forces-surge 2026-05-30T17:12:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/272 Madhav Kumar Nepal Warns Party Cadre Not to Back Down as Rival Forces Surge Former Nepal PM Madhav Kumar Nepal urged party supporters in Kathmandu to stay confident, while accusing state institutions of enabling the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pokhara-journalists-take-gandaki-s-hidden-tourist-spots-to-the-spotlight 2026-06-05T10:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/742 Pokhara Journalists Take Gandaki’s Hidden Tourist Spots to the Spotlight A new three-day study tour led by Pokhara journalists is set to showcase lesser-known destinations across Gandaki Province, with support from the Nepal Tourism Board and a focus on domestic and international promotion. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-promotion-push-recommends-new-ranks-across-ssp-sp-and-dsp-levels 2026-05-28T10:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/58 Nepal Police Promotion Push Recommends New Ranks Across SSP, SP and DSP Levels Kathmandu's Home Ministry promotion committee has moved to fill key Nepal Police vacancies, recommending officers for advancement across senior, mid-level and technical ranks. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhishmaraj-angdembe-says-nepal-s-democracy-matters-more-than-parliamentary-numbers 2026-05-30T17:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/273 Bhishmaraj Angdembe Says Nepal’s Democracy Matters More Than Parliamentary Numbers Nepali Congress leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe argues that ideas, governance, and democratic values matter more than seat counts, urging the party and its parliamentary wing to move in lockstep. https://applenepal.com/en/news/xi-jinping-s-north-korea-visit-signals-a-new-phase-in-regional-power-politics 2026-06-05T11:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/743 Xi Jinping’s North Korea Visit Signals a New Phase in Regional Power Politics Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week for his first trip there since 2019, in a move that could reshape diplomatic signaling across East Asia. https://applenepal.com/en/news/barshaman-pun-says-social-media-driven-politics-won-t-last-targets-nepal-s-new-political-forces 2026-05-30T17:28:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/274 Barshaman Pun Says Social Media-Driven Politics Won’t Last, Targets Nepal’s New Political Forces CPN leader Barshaman Pun says political movements built on social media hype lack ideological depth and will eventually fade, as he urges established parties to keep steering the country. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karki-says-nepal-s-latest-election-is-a-global-case-study-as-ec-launches-review-workshop-in-kathmandu 2026-06-05T11:27:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/744 Karki Says Nepal’s Latest Election Is a Global Case Study as EC Launches Review Workshop in Kathmandu Former Prime Minister Sushila Karki inaugurated a central review workshop in Kathmandu as Nepal’s Election Commission begins a post-election assessment of the House of Representatives vote and looks ahead to future reforms. https://applenepal.com/en/news/security-tightens-as-sudurpaschim-chief-minister-opens-lamki-chuha-provincial-hospital-amid-local-tensions 2026-05-28T10:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/59 Security Tightens as Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Opens Lamki Chuha Provincial Hospital Amid Local Tensions Kamal Bahadur Shah inaugurated the Lamki Chuha Provincial Hospital in Kailali under heavy police presence, as local officials reportedly opposed the ceremony and a dispute over the hospital’s upgrade continued. https://applenepal.com/en/news/elderly-pedestrian-dies-after-bus-crash-in-tanahun-s-gunadi-on-prithvi-highway 2026-05-30T17:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/275 Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Bus Crash in Tanahun’s Gunadi on Prithvi Highway A 69-year-old pedestrian was killed in Gunadi, Tanahun, after being struck by a bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, prompting a police investigation into the crash. https://applenepal.com/en/news/viral-fever-outbreak-hits-overcrowded-bharatpur-jail-as-cases-climb-daily 2026-06-05T11:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/745 Viral Fever Outbreak Hits Overcrowded Bharatpur Jail as Cases Climb Daily Around 50 inmates at Bharatpur District Jail in Chitwan have fallen ill with viral fever, with fresh cases appearing every day in an overcrowded facility now housing 712 prisoners. https://applenepal.com/en/news/6-kilometer-baglung-road-gets-blacktop-opening-a-cleaner-route-to-niseldhor 2026-05-28T11:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/60 6-Kilometer Baglung Road Gets Blacktop, Opening a Cleaner Route to Niseldhor A 6-kilometer road linking Nisikhola Rural Municipality-5 to Niseldhor in Baglung has been blacktopped, improving access to a key tourist destination near Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-s-1-186-missing-cooperatives-put-nepal-s-savings-sector-under-pressure 2026-05-30T17:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/276 Kathmandu’s 1,186 Missing Cooperatives Put Nepal’s Savings Sector Under Pressure Kathmandu Metropolitan City says 1,186 cooperatives are out of contact, while only 726 continue filing required annual reports, prompting legal action and new monitoring efforts. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leader-angdembe-calls-for-collective-action-on-world-environment-day 2026-06-05T11:42:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/746 Nepali Congress Leader Angdembe Calls for Collective Action on World Environment Day Bhishmaraj Angdembe marks World Environment Day with a warning on climate change, deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss, urging collective action for a greener future. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-targets-iran-s-strait-of-hormuz-fee-collector-in-fresh-sanctions-push 2026-05-28T11:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/61 US Targets Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Fee Collector in Fresh Sanctions Push The United States has sanctioned an Iranian maritime entity accused of collecting fees from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on Tehran and tightening scrutiny on global shipping lanes. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-embassy-in-oman-turns-everest-day-into-a-beach-cleanup-and-unity-drive 2026-05-30T18:10:53+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/277 Nepal’s Embassy in Oman Turns Everest Day Into a Beach Cleanup and Unity Drive The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat marked Mt. Everest Day with a peace walk and beach-cleaning campaign at Qurum Beach, blending tourism promotion, environmental awareness, and community unity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-vigilance-crackdown-exposes-a-bigger-office-discipline-problem 2026-06-05T12:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/747 Nepal’s Vigilance Crackdown Exposes a Bigger Office Discipline Problem The National Vigilance Centre has widened surprise inspections across government offices in Nepal, flagging thousands of employees for late check-ins and weak workplace compliance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-budget-bets-big-on-capital-spending-to-wake-up-the-private-sector 2026-05-30T18:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/278 Nepal’s Budget Bets Big on Capital Spending to Wake Up the Private Sector Anjan Shrestha says Nepal’s upcoming budget can revive business confidence if it prioritizes capital expenditure, infrastructure, and market-moving public investment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gita-chaudhary-puts-nepal-s-climate-future-at-the-center-of-development 2026-06-05T12:26:43+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/748 Gita Chaudhary Puts Nepal’s Climate Future at the Center of Development At World Environment Day 2026 in Kathmandu, Minister Gita Chaudhary called for development that protects nature while supporting economic growth, framing sustainability as essential to Nepal’s long-term resilience. https://applenepal.com/en/news/china-nepal-ties-take-center-stage-as-ambassador-zhang-meets-nepal-s-vice-president 2026-05-28T11:27:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/62 China-Nepal Ties Take Center Stage as Ambassador Zhang Meets Nepal’s Vice President Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming met Nepal’s Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, trade, tourism, infrastructure, and energy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fire-breaks-out-in-sankhuwasabha-damaging-property-worth-around-rs-400-000 2026-05-30T18:26:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/279 Fire Breaks Out in Sankhuwasabha, Damaging Property Worth Around Rs 400,000 A late-night fire in Dharmadevi Municipality-1, Sankhuwasabha, destroyed a home and belongings valued at about Rs 400,000, highlighting the ongoing risk of residential fires in rural Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dhangadhi-s-dairy-distribution-project-brings-in-rs-6-crore-as-local-demand-for-paneer-and-ice-cream-surges 2026-06-05T12:26:49+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/749 Dhangadhi’s Dairy Distribution Project Brings in Rs 6 Crore as Local Demand for Paneer and Ice Cream Surges The Dhangadhi Milk Distribution Project has earned Rs 6 crore in the first ten months of the fiscal year, powered by milk collection from Sudurpashchim cooperatives and sales of processed dairy products. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-army-stages-mahakali-river-rescue-drill-to-sharpen-monsoon-disaster-readiness 2026-05-28T11:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/63 Nepal Army Stages Mahakali River Rescue Drill to Sharpen Monsoon Disaster Readiness The Nepal Army's Abhyas Monsoon-6 simulation on the Mahakali River showed how rescue teams, local responders, and communities can work together to reduce flood damage during monsoon season. https://applenepal.com/en/news/lalitpur-s-journalism-legacy-gets-its-own-book 2026-05-30T18:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/280 Lalitpur’s Journalism Legacy Gets Its Own Book A new book, History of Lalitpur Journalism, was launched in Lalitpur, spotlighting the district’s media evolution and honoring seven journalists for their contributions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-begins-new-tiger-prey-survey-across-chitwan-parsa-landscape 2026-06-02T14:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/517 Nepal Begins New Tiger Prey Survey Across Chitwan-Parsa Landscape A new prey species survey has started in Chitwan and Parsa national parks to measure how much food is available for Nepal's growing tiger population. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-30-000-mw-power-ambition-won-t-work-without-private-investors-says-ippan-chief 2026-06-05T12:26:56+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/750 Nepal’s 30,000 MW Power Ambition Won’t Work Without Private Investors, Says IPPAN Chief Ganesh Karki says Nepal’s bold plan to generate 30,000 megawatts of electricity in 10 years depends on private sector participation, clearer rules, and a friendlier investment climate. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-rebels-move-to-oust-sudurpashchim-cm-kamal-bahadur-shah 2026-06-02T14:41:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/518 Nepali Congress Rebels Move to Oust Sudurpashchim CM Kamal Bahadur Shah Lawmakers in Sudurpashchim Province have filed a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah, setting up a sharp internal fight inside the Nepali Congress. https://applenepal.com/en/news/lumbini-s-chief-minister-puts-youth-at-the-center-of-democracy-and-provincial-progress 2026-06-05T12:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/751 Lumbini’s Chief Minister Puts Youth at the Center of Democracy and Provincial Progress At a youth conference in Bhalubang, Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya said young people are essential to protecting democracy, defending national sovereignty, and driving social transformation in Lumbini Province. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-hails-nepal-s-religious-harmony-in-bakra-eid-message 2026-05-28T11:41:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/64 KP Sharma Oli Hails Nepal’s Religious Harmony in Bakra Eid Message CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli marked Bakra Eid by praising Nepal’s religious diversity and calling the country a sacred land of mutual coexistence. https://applenepal.com/en/news/liverpool-parts-ways-with-arne-slot-after-title-win-and-a-sudden-drop-off 2026-05-30T18:31:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/281 Liverpool Parts Ways With Arne Slot After Title Win and a Sudden Drop-Off Liverpool have reportedly sacked Arne Slot after a fifth-place finish followed his Premier League triumph in his debut season, ending a brief but dramatic spell at Anfield. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-doctor-arrested-in-crypto-fraud-probe-after-police-seize-30-000-and-17-phones 2026-06-02T14:55:36+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/519 Nepal Doctor Arrested in Crypto Fraud Probe After Police Seize $30,000 and 17 Phones Police in Chitwan say a 29-year-old doctor was arrested in an alleged illegal crypto trading and digital fraud case, with cash and mobile phones seized during a raid. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-election-commission-says-holding-polls-within-six-months-was-a-major-win 2026-06-05T12:31:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/752 Nepal’s Election Commission Says Holding Polls Within Six Months Was a Major Win Ram Prasad Bhandari says Nepal’s House of Representatives election timeline after the Gen Z revolt was a significant achievement, underscoring the EC’s ability to deliver a peaceful vote during political transition. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-supreme-court-stays-open-part-time-during-holiday-shutdown-to-hear-habeas-corpus-cases 2026-05-28T11:56:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/65 Nepal’s Supreme Court Stays Open Part-Time During Holiday Shutdown to Hear Habeas Corpus Cases The Supreme Court of Nepal will operate limited benches for two days despite a four-day public holiday, ensuring urgent habeas corpus petitions can still be heard. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-mangoes-are-flooding-kathmandu-s-kuleshwor-market-as-imported-varieties-lose-ground 2026-06-05T12:47:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/753 Nepali Mangoes Are Flooding Kathmandu’s Kuleshwor Market as Imported Varieties Lose Ground Fresh mangoes from Nepal’s Terai are arriving in Kathmandu in strong volumes, cooling demand for Indian fruit and energizing the local market. https://applenepal.com/en/news/padma-aryal-says-republic-day-must-rebuild-hope-in-nepal-s-development-journey 2026-05-28T11:57:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/66 Padma Aryal Says Republic Day Must Rebuild Hope in Nepal’s Development Journey CPN-UML deputy parliamentary leader Padma Aryal marked Republic Day by urging collective confidence, stronger institutions, and renewed momentum for Nepal’s federal democratic republic. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-big-on-tunnels-as-major-highway-links-near-the-finish-line 2026-05-30T19:10:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/282 Nepal Bets Big on Tunnels as Major Highway Links Near the Finish Line Nepal’s latest budget puts tunnel infrastructure at the center of its transport strategy, with the Nagdhunga-Naubise and Siddhababa tunnels nearing completion and fresh work lined up for the Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-province-governor-pushes-financial-discipline-as-auditor-general-s-annual-report-lands-in-biratnagar 2026-06-02T15:01:41+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/520 Koshi Province Governor Pushes Financial Discipline as Auditor General's Annual Report Lands in Biratnagar Governor Parshuram Khapung received the Office of the Auditor General's eighth annual report for Koshi Province, urging strict follow-through on its recommendations to curb irregularities and strengthen fiscal discipline. https://applenepal.com/en/news/khil-raj-regmi-nepal-s-constitution-should-be-amended-not-rewritten 2026-06-05T12:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/754 Khil Raj Regmi: Nepal’s Constitution Should Be Amended, Not Rewritten Former Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi is urging Nepal’s constitutional task force to protect the document’s core structure, avoid rushed system changes, and keep religious provisions untouched. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-meets-nepal-s-vice-president-as-kathmandu-and-beijing-eye-deeper-ties 2026-05-28T12:10:35+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/67 Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming Meets Nepal’s Vice President as Kathmandu and Beijing Eye Deeper Ties Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming paid a courtesy call on Nepal’s Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, with both sides discussing long-term friendship, mutual respect, and stronger economic cooperation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bijay-baral-injured-in-horse-riding-accident-on-the-set-of-sindure-jatra 2026-05-30T19:10:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/283 Bijay Baral Injured in Horse-Riding Accident on the Set of 'Sindure Jatra' Actor Bijay Baral has suffered a fractured right wrist after a horse-riding accident during filming of Sindure Jatra in Parbat, forcing the production to pause. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-chief-minister-kamal-bahadur-shah-faces-party-revolt-as-nepali-congress-rift-deepens 2026-06-02T15:25:51+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/521 Sudurpashchim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah Faces Party Revolt as Nepali Congress Rift Deepens A leadership crisis is unfolding in Sudurpashchim Province as a majority of Nepali Congress provincial lawmakers move to remove Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah as parliamentary party leader. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rajesh-hamal-weighs-in-on-nepal-india-border-debate-calls-for-mature-leadership 2026-06-05T13:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/755 Rajesh Hamal Weighs In on Nepal-India Border Debate, Calls for Mature Leadership Nepali actor Rajesh Hamal has sparked attention online after commenting on the Nepal-India border dispute, stressing the difference between individual encroachment and state-backed land claims while pointing to a leadership gap behind the controversy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-recover-three-illegal-muzzle-loading-guns-hidden-in-salyan-community-forest 2026-05-28T12:31:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/68 Police Recover Three Illegal Muzzle-Loading Guns Hidden in Salyan Community Forest Police in Salyan say they recovered three illegal muzzle-loading guns hidden in Siddhagufa Community Forest and have launched an investigation to find who stored them there. https://applenepal.com/en/news/63-year-old-fisherman-dies-after-drowning-in-mahakali-river-in-kanchanpur 2026-05-30T19:11:00+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/284 63-Year-Old Fisherman Dies After Drowning in Mahakali River in Kanchanpur A 63-year-old man from Dodhara Chandani Municipality-10 died after drowning while fishing in the Mahakali River, with police set to complete legal formalities before handing over the body to family. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-escalates-parliament-standoff-over-pm-shah-s-border-remarks 2026-06-02T15:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/522 Nepali Congress Escalates Parliament Standoff Over PM Shah’s Border Remarks The Nepali Congress says it will keep obstructing Parliament until Prime Minister Balendra Shah apologizes for comments critics say mischaracterized the Nepal-India border dispute. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-arrest-six-in-women-trafficking-probe 2026-06-05T13:11:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/756 Kathmandu Police Arrest Six in Women Trafficking Probe Kathmandu Valley investigators have arrested six suspects in a human trafficking case tied to the illegal sending of women abroad, highlighting the capital’s growing crackdown on cross-border exploitation networks. https://applenepal.com/en/news/yamkumari-sapkota-quits-cpn-uml-after-reportedly-joining-rastriya-swatantra-party-earlier 2026-05-28T12:31:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/69 Yamkumari Sapkota quits CPN-UML after reportedly joining Rastriya Swatantra Party earlier Yamkumari Sapkota, a key women’s movement figure and UML district committee member in Bara, has resigned from the party, with reports saying she joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party two months earlier. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-moves-to-finalize-its-second-five-year-development-blueprint 2026-05-30T19:11:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/285 Sudurpashchim Moves to Finalize Its Second Five-Year Development Blueprint Sudurpashchim Province has approved the draft of its second five-year plan, setting out a development roadmap focused on growth, infrastructure, and long-term provincial priorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-s-india-visit-puts-nepal-s-new-political-bridge-in-the-spotlight 2026-06-02T16:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/523 Rabi Lamichhane’s India Visit Puts Nepal’s New Political Bridge in the Spotlight RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane is set to meet Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi as part of a five-day India visit focused on bilateral ties, security cooperation, and democratic exchange. https://applenepal.com/en/news/xi-jinping-s-planned-north-korea-visit-signals-a-new-diplomatic-reset-in-east-asia 2026-06-05T13:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/757 Xi Jinping’s Planned North Korea Visit Signals a New Diplomatic Reset in East Asia Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make his first visit to North Korea since 2019, in a move expected to deepen ties with Kim Jong Un and reshape regional diplomacy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kalanjhar-hill-gets-a-new-high-altitude-guest-house-to-boost-tourism-in-parbat 2026-05-28T12:31:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/70 Kalanjhar Hill Gets a New High-Altitude Guest House to Boost Tourism in Parbat A newly built guest house at Kalanjhar Hill in Parbat district aims to make the 3,300-meter Himalayan viewpoint easier to explore for tourists and researchers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pokhara-hotels-hit-90-occupancy-as-holiday-travel-and-indian-visitors-pack-lakeside 2026-05-30T19:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/286 Pokhara Hotels Hit 90% Occupancy as Holiday Travel and Indian Visitors Pack Lakeside Pokhara’s hotel scene is booming, with occupancy climbing to around 90% thanks to a four-day holiday and a surge of Indian tourists escaping the summer heat. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-punches-its-ticket-to-the-asian-games-after-dominant-qualifying-run 2026-06-02T16:16:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/524 Nepal Punches Its Ticket to the Asian Games After Dominant Qualifying Run Nepal's men's cricket team has secured Asian Games qualification after a commanding win over China and a favorable result for Malaysia in Singapore. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-moves-to-challenge-nepal-rights-commission-report-in-court 2026-06-05T13:27:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/758 CPN-UML Moves to Challenge Nepal Rights Commission Report in Court CPN-UML says it will seek legal action over a National Human Rights Commission report on the Gen-Z movement, calling the findings biased and malicious. https://applenepal.com/en/news/muktinath-temple-sees-holiday-crowds-surge-as-pilgrims-flock-to-mustang 2026-05-30T19:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/287 Muktinath Temple Sees Holiday Crowds Surge as Pilgrims Flock to Mustang A four-day public holiday has sent visitor numbers soaring at Muktinath Temple in Mustang, creating heavy crowd-management challenges as domestic and Indian pilgrims arrive in large numbers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-june-4-discipline-committee-meeting-amid-internal-party-tensions 2026-06-02T16:26:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/525 Nepali Congress Sets June 4 Discipline Committee Meeting Amid Internal Party Tensions The Nepali Congress has called a Central Discipline Committee meeting for June 4, 2026, at its Sanepa headquarters, signaling renewed focus on internal discipline and party unity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kumari-bank-marks-world-environment-day-2026-with-300-saplings-in-ilam-tea-gardens 2026-06-05T13:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/759 Kumari Bank Marks World Environment Day 2026 With 300 Saplings in Ilam Tea Gardens Kumari Bank planted 300 saplings in Ilam’s tea garden area through its Fikkal branch, joining local partners in a district-wide World Environment Day 2026 campaign focused on greener landscapes and ecological balance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/samsung-nepal-s-upgrade-to-galaxy-campaign-makes-switching-phones-easier-than-ever 2026-05-28T12:31:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/71 Samsung Nepal’s ‘Upgrade to Galaxy’ campaign makes switching phones easier than ever Samsung Nepal has launched its ‘Upgrade to Galaxy’ campaign, giving customers exchange bonuses, telecom perks, and zero percent down payment financing on Galaxy smartphones. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vietnam-prepares-to-free-10-000-prisoners-in-a-major-amnesty-drive 2026-05-30T20:16:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/288 Vietnam Prepares to Free 10,000 Prisoners in a Major Amnesty Drive Vietnam is set to release about 10,000 prisoners, including foreign nationals, in a large-scale amnesty tied to major national milestones. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-first-official-sky-run-heads-to-ramaroshan-in-2026 2026-06-02T16:30:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/526 Nepal’s First Official Sky Run Heads to Ramaroshan in 2026 The Nepal Adventure Running Federation has announced the Ramaroshan Sky Run 2026, a debut sky running event set for June 17 in Achham district to boost adventure sports and tourism in Sudurpashchim Province. https://applenepal.com/en/news/uber-officially-launches-in-nepal-with-car-and-bike-rides 2026-06-05T13:47:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/760 Uber officially launches in Nepal with car and bike rides Uber has entered Nepal for the first time, bringing both car and bike ride options and marking the company’s first South Asia expansion in more than a decade. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-slams-nepal-s-upcoming-budget-as-irresponsible-and-unrealistic 2026-05-30T20:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/289 CPN-UML Slams Nepal’s Upcoming Budget as Irresponsible and Unrealistic The CPN-UML says the government’s new budget fails to meet public expectations, calling it immature, unrealistic, and disconnected from the needs of poor and marginalized communities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/banke-s-scorching-heat-is-becoming-an-economic-and-health-crisis 2026-06-05T13:57:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/761 Banke’s Scorching Heat Is Becoming an Economic and Health Crisis Extreme heat in Banke is disrupting work, cutting incomes, and raising health risks for daily wage earners, farmers, and students. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhojpur-dingla-road-gets-blacktopped-as-key-17-km-stretch-moves-forward 2026-05-28T12:31:36+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/72 Bhojpur-Dingla Road Gets Blacktopped as Key 17-Km Stretch Moves Forward Blacktopping has begun on the Bhojpur-Dingla road, with work now focused on the 17-kilometer Panitanki-Tintale section and overall progress reaching about 55 percent. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rpp-unity-under-pressure-as-former-chairmen-warn-against-a-fresh-split 2026-05-30T21:01:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/290 RPP Unity Under Pressure as Former Chairmen Warn Against a Fresh Split Three former RPP chairmen have urged party members to stay united as reports grow that Dhawal Shamsher Rana is preparing to launch a breakaway faction. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-pauses-local-conventions-in-bagmati-and-madhesh-after-internal-election-complaints 2026-06-02T16:56:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/527 Rastriya Swatantra Party Pauses Local Conventions in Bagmati and Madhesh After Internal Election Complaints The Rastriya Swatantra Party has suspended local-level conventions in multiple districts of Bagmati and Madhesh provinces as it investigates disputes over its internal election process. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tikapur-to-host-high-level-inter-legislative-conference-as-nepal-s-parliament-pushes-for-deeper-federal-coordination 2026-06-05T14:12:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/762 Tikapur to Host High-Level Inter-Legislative Conference as Nepal’s Parliament Pushes for Deeper Federal Coordination A two-day inter-legislative conference will bring together Nepal’s federal and provincial lawmakers in Tikapur to strengthen coordination, share parliamentary practices, and discuss lawmaking challenges. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-trade-unions-take-budget-battle-to-the-streets-in-kathmandu 2026-05-28T12:47:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/73 Nepal’s trade unions take budget battle to the streets in Kathmandu The Nepal Trade Union Congress held a rally in Kathmandu, demanding a labor-friendly national budget and warning against any move to weaken trade union rights. https://applenepal.com/en/news/woman-dies-after-tube-well-electrocution-in-sarlahi-renewing-safety-concerns 2026-05-30T21:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/291 Woman Dies After Tube Well Electrocution in Sarlahi, Renewing Safety Concerns A 50-year-old woman died after being electrocuted by an electric motor attached to a tube well in Ramnagar, Sarlahi, highlighting persistent electrical safety risks in Madhesh. https://applenepal.com/en/news/australia-s-population-hits-28-million-as-growth-keeps-outpacing-old-forecasts 2026-06-02T16:56:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/528 Australia’s Population Hits 28 Million as Growth Keeps Outpacing Old Forecasts Australia has reached a population of 28 million, underscoring how quickly the country continues to grow through a mix of natural increase and overseas migration. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ram-chandra-paudel-calls-language-and-literature-nepal-s-core-identity 2026-06-05T14:27:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/763 Ram Chandra Paudel Calls Language and Literature Nepal’s Core Identity At a Kathmandu event honoring Yugakavi Siddhicharan Shrestha, Nepal’s president said language, literature, and culture are the country’s deepest sources of pride and social conscience. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-forest-cover-climbs-into-south-asia-s-top-two-new-survey-says 2026-05-28T12:57:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/74 Nepal’s Forest Cover Climbs Into South Asia’s Top Two, New Survey Says Nepal now ranks second in South Asia for forest coverage, according to the latest Economic Survey, with forests covering 45.31 percent of the country’s land area. https://applenepal.com/en/news/missing-76-year-old-purna-chhantyal-found-dead-in-myagdi-community-forest 2026-05-30T21:26:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/292 Missing 76-Year-Old Purna Chhantyal Found Dead in Myagdi Community Forest Police in Myagdi say the body of 76-year-old Purna Chhantyal, missing for about six weeks, was found in a community forest in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality. https://applenepal.com/en/news/crocodile-attack-in-chitwan-leaves-56-year-old-man-dead-near-rapti-river 2026-06-02T17:11:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/529 Crocodile Attack in Chitwan Leaves 56-Year-Old Man Dead Near Rapti River A 56-year-old man identified as Kul Bahadur Chokhal was killed in a crocodile attack in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-23, Chitwan, as authorities recovered his mutilated body near the Rapti River. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ward-chair-among-six-arrested-in-rukum-west-gambling-raid 2026-06-05T14:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/764 Ward Chair Among Six Arrested in Rukum West Gambling Raid Police arrested six people, including a ward chairperson, during a gambling raid in Rukum West, highlighting a high-profile local crackdown on illegal betting. https://applenepal.com/en/news/uml-s-shankar-pokharel-slams-vat-on-electricity-use-above-50-units 2026-05-30T21:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/293 UML’s Shankar Pokharel Slams VAT on Electricity Use Above 50 Units CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has criticized Nepal’s VAT on electricity consumption above 50 units, calling it a blow to domestic energy use and a burden on citizens already facing rising costs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/india-draws-a-hard-line-on-nepal-border-talks-no-third-party-will-be-involved 2026-06-02T17:41:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/530 India Draws a Hard Line on Nepal Border Talks: No Third Party Will Be Involved India has reiterated that the Kalapani-Lipulekh border dispute with Nepal is strictly bilateral, rejecting any third-party role after remarks by Balen Shah sparked fresh attention. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-vows-a-hard-line-on-policy-capture-and-corruption 2026-06-05T15:01:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/765 Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Vows a Hard Line on Policy Capture and Corruption Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says the government is moving aggressively to dismantle policy and institutional capture, with good governance and anti-corruption reforms at the center of its agenda. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-think-tank-forms-seven-thematic-subcommittees-to-sharpen-policy-agenda 2026-05-28T12:57:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/75 Nepali Congress Think Tank Forms Seven Thematic Subcommittees to Sharpen Policy Agenda The Nepali Congress's Central Policy, Research and Training Academy has created seven thematic subcommittees to strengthen research-driven policymaking on issues like the economy, climate change, labor, youth, and child rights. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-s-bhupadev-shah-says-the-party-is-ready-to-build-the-nation 2026-05-30T21:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/294 RSP’s Bhupadev Shah Says the Party Is Ready to “Build the Nation” At RSP’s first convention in Bharatpur, General Secretary Bhupadev Shah urged confidence in an RSP-led government and said the party remains committed to its election manifesto. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-escalates-pressure-with-parliament-committee-boycott-over-pm-shah-s-absence 2026-06-02T17:57:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/531 Nepali Congress Escalates Pressure With Parliament Committee Boycott Over PM Shah’s Absence Nepali Congress has intensified its standoff with the government by boycotting parliamentary committee meetings until June 8, demanding an apology from Prime Minister Balendra Shah in parliament. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tribhuvan-international-airport-doubles-free-pick-and-drop-window-to-15-minutes 2026-06-05T15:12:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/766 Tribhuvan International Airport Doubles Free Pick-and-Drop Window to 15 Minutes Tribhuvan International Airport is testing a new 15-minute free pick-and-drop allowance for private vehicles, aiming to ease passenger transfers and clamp down on unauthorized charging. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pokhara-clears-illegal-structures-at-prithvi-chowk-in-push-to-reclaim-public-land 2026-05-28T13:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/76 Pokhara Clears Illegal Structures at Prithvi Chowk in Push to Reclaim Public Land Pokhara Metropolitan City has demolished nine illegal structures at Prithvi Chowk bus park as part of a wider campaign to recover encroached government land for public use. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-real-estate-sector-is-calling-for-policy-clarity 2026-05-30T22:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/295 Nepal’s Real Estate Sector Is Calling for Policy Clarity At the Nepal Land and Housing Developers' Association AGM in Kathmandu, industry leader Deepak Kunwar urged the government to step in with clear rules to revive a real estate market weighed down by uncertainty. https://applenepal.com/en/news/child-missing-after-narayani-river-drowning-in-nawalpur-as-rescue-teams-search-gaidakot-bank 2026-06-02T18:01:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/532 Child Missing After Narayani River Drowning in Nawalpur as Rescue Teams Search Gaidakot Bank A swim turned tragic in Gaidakot-2, Nawalpur, after one child was rescued and another went missing in the Narayani River. Police have launched a search operation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-opens-high-level-probe-into-775-seized-evs-amid-tax-evasion-concerns 2026-06-05T15:16:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/767 Nepal Opens High-Level Probe Into 775 Seized EVs Amid Tax Evasion Concerns Nepal has formed a joint committee to investigate 775 electric vehicles seized at the Korala border, as officials probe possible customs duty evasion and revenue leakage tied to budget tax changes. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tragic-electrocution-of-12-year-old-girl-in-rautahat-highlights-hidden-electrical-risks-near-water-taps 2026-06-02T18:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/533 Tragic Electrocution of 12-Year-Old Girl in Rautahat Highlights Hidden Electrical Risks Near Water Taps A 12-year-old girl died in Rautahat after electric current leaked from a motor connected to a tap, underscoring the dangers of faulty wiring near water sources. https://applenepal.com/en/news/putin-hails-modi-and-india-s-independence-as-pressure-over-russia-ties-sparks-global-attention 2026-06-05T15:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/768 Putin Hails Modi and India’s Independence as Pressure Over Russia Ties Sparks Global Attention Vladimir Putin praised India as a great power and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s independent foreign policy, saying outside pressure on India over Russia cooperation would be harmful. https://applenepal.com/en/news/wild-elephant-calf-found-dead-in-sunsari-triggering-forest-and-police-investigation 2026-05-28T13:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/77 Wild Elephant Calf Found Dead in Sunsari, Triggering Forest and Police Investigation A wild elephant calf was discovered dead in Barahakshetra Municipality-2, Sunsari, after reportedly moving with a herd toward the forest on Wednesday night. Officials are now investigating what caused the animal’s death. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-uml-sets-kathmandu-workshop-to-reset-membership-drive-and-party-momentum 2026-05-30T23:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/296 CPN-UML Sets Kathmandu Workshop to Reset Membership Drive and Party Momentum CPN-UML will hold a two-day national workshop in Kathmandu on party membership renewal and motivation, bringing together leaders from across Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-property-investigation-commission-pushes-50-000-officials-to-declare-assets 2026-06-05T15:47:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/769 Nepal’s Property Investigation Commission Pushes 50,000 Officials to Declare Assets The Property Investigation Commission has called on current and former public officials to submit asset details by the end of Jeth, with filings accepted in person, through representatives, or by mail. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-ward-11-takes-125-seniors-on-a-pilgrimage-to-ease-isolation-and-boost-well-being 2026-05-30T23:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/297 Kathmandu Ward 11 Takes 125 Seniors on a Pilgrimage to Ease Isolation and Boost Well-Being Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward 11 organized a pilgrimage for 125 senior citizens aged 70 and above, turning a religious trip into a community-focused effort to support mental and social well-being. https://applenepal.com/en/news/siraha-police-seize-70-sacks-of-pumpkin-seeds-in-smuggling-crackdown 2026-06-02T18:11:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/534 Siraha Police Seize 70 Sacks of Pumpkin Seeds in Smuggling Crackdown Police in Siraha district seized 70 sacks of pumpkin seeds, valued at around Rs 1.96 million, after a raid on a home in Bariarpatti Rural Municipality exposed an alleged smuggling operation targeting India. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chitwan-s-power-grid-is-under-heat-stress-as-nea-urges-residents-to-cut-back-on-electricity-use 2026-06-05T15:57:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/770 Chitwan’s Power Grid Is Under Heat Stress as NEA Urges Residents to Cut Back on Electricity Use Rising temperatures and soaring demand are straining Chitwan’s power network, forcing the Nepal Electricity Authority to warn consumers to avoid non-essential appliances and help prevent further outages and equipment damage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-shuts-down-rumors-of-dropping-its-lottery-based-case-assignment-system 2026-05-27T23:43:25+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/5 Nepal Supreme Court Shuts Down Rumors of Dropping Its Lottery-Based Case Assignment System Nepal’s Supreme Court says it has no plans to replace the lottery system used to assign cases, pushing back against reports and social media speculation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pathao-nepal-takes-off-with-pathao-heli-bringing-helicopter-booking-to-its-super-app-push 2026-05-28T13:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/78 Pathao Nepal Takes Off With Pathao Heli, Bringing Helicopter Booking to Its Super App Push Pathao Nepal has launched Pathao Heli with Simrik Air, letting users book helicopter flights inside the app and on the web as the company expands beyond ground transport. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ashok-kumar-agrawal-takes-the-helm-at-nic-asia-bank-as-chairman 2026-06-02T18:17:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/535 Ashok Kumar Agrawal Takes the Helm at NIC Asia Bank as Chairman NIC Asia Bank has appointed Ashok Kumar Agrawal as chairman of its board for a four-year term, marking a notable leadership transition for one of Nepal’s major lenders. https://applenepal.com/en/news/probe-panel-submits-report-on-former-home-minister-sudan-gurung-after-public-scrutiny 2026-06-05T16:01:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/771 Probe Panel Submits Report on Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung After Public Scrutiny A high-level committee led by former High Court Judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari has submitted its report to Prime Minister Balen Shah after investigating allegations tied to Sudan Gurung’s assets and share investments. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-arrest-robbery-suspect-after-self-defense-shooting-in-jadibuti 2026-05-31T00:31:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/298 Kathmandu Police Arrest Robbery Suspect After Self-Defense Shooting in Jadibuti Police in Kathmandu arrested robbery suspect Ganesh Karki after opening fire during an arrest attempt near Royal Party Palace in Jadibuti, leaving him with a leg injury. https://applenepal.com/en/news/uml-s-shankar-pokhrel-pushes-for-a-5-000-person-kathmandu-mobilization-network 2026-06-02T18:27:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/536 UML’s Shankar Pokhrel Pushes for a 5,000-Person Kathmandu Mobilization Network CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has asked sister organizations to build a rapid mobilization mechanism in Kathmandu, signaling a sharper focus on party discipline, grassroots expansion, and public engagement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-says-nepal-needs-a-green-revolution-not-a-blue-one 2026-06-05T16:01:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/772 Kulman Ghising Says Nepal Needs a Green Revolution, Not a Blue One Kulman Ghising pushed back against the Rastriya Swatantra Party's 'Blue Revolution,' arguing that Nepal's real future lies in a sustainable Green Revolution built on environmental and economic resilience. https://applenepal.com/en/news/air-india-trims-flights-as-fuel-costs-surge-after-middle-east-tensions-shake-aviation 2026-05-27T23:44:01+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/6 Air India Trims Flights as Fuel Costs Surge After Middle East Tensions Shake Aviation Air India is cutting international and domestic flights as soaring jet fuel prices, airspace restrictions, and Middle East conflict disrupt its operations and squeeze airline margins. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-industrial-districts-hit-20-000-direct-jobs-as-manufacturing-footprint-deepens 2026-05-28T13:56:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/79 Nepal’s Industrial Districts Hit 20,000 Direct Jobs as Manufacturing Footprint Deepens Nepal’s latest Economic Survey shows 20,000 people employed directly across ten industrial districts, with most of the country’s 706 industries now operational. https://applenepal.com/en/news/altitude-sickness-kills-13-tourists-in-mustang-as-pilgrimage-season-turns-deadly 2026-05-31T06:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/299 Altitude Sickness Kills 13 Tourists in Mustang as Pilgrimage Season Turns Deadly A growing toll in Nepal’s Mustang district underscores the risks of high-altitude travel, with 13 tourists, including nine foreign nationals, dying from altitude sickness during the current fiscal year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-driver-arrested-after-officials-find-rs-5-47-million-hidden-in-a-cooking-pan 2026-06-02T18:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/537 Nepal Airlines Driver Arrested After Officials Find Rs 5.47 Million Hidden in a Cooking Pan A Nepal Airlines driver was arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport after authorities say they found domestic and foreign currency worth about Rs 5.47 million concealed in a cooking pan inside his luggage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-home-ministry-reshuffles-18-joint-secretaries-and-district-chiefs-in-fresh-administrative-shake-up 2026-06-05T16:31:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/773 Nepal’s Home Ministry Reshuffles 18 Joint Secretaries and District Chiefs in Fresh Administrative Shake-Up The Ministry of Home Affairs has moved 18 joint secretaries and reassigned chief district officers across 13 districts, including key postings in Kaski, Syangja, and Dhading. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-climbs-to-no-2-in-south-asia-for-forest-cover-new-survey-says 2026-05-28T14:01:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/80 Nepal Climbs to No. 2 in South Asia for Forest Cover, New Survey Says A new Economic Survey places Nepal second in South Asia for forest coverage, trailing only Bhutan and highlighting the country’s strong standing on land conservation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/altitude-sickness-claims-13-lives-in-nepal-this-fiscal-year-as-trekking-risks-persist 2026-05-31T06:55:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/300 Altitude Sickness Claims 13 Lives in Nepal This Fiscal Year as Trekking Risks Persist Nepal has reported 13 deaths from altitude sickness so far this fiscal year, including nine foreign tourists and four Nepali citizens, underscoring the ongoing danger of high-altitude travel in the Himalayas. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-ministry-moves-to-clean-up-cooperative-sector-with-formal-clarifications-for-14-officials 2026-06-02T19:56:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/538 Nepal Ministry Moves to Clean Up Cooperative Sector With Formal Clarifications for 14 Officials The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has launched a formal accountability drive after a commission report flagged alleged irregularities in cooperative registrations and branch expansions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-questions-rsp-s-future-as-nepal-s-opposition-politics-heats-up 2026-06-05T16:46:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/774 Kulman Ghising Questions RSP’s Future as Nepal’s Opposition Politics Heats Up Kulman Ghising says the Rastriya Swatantra Party will fail to meet public expectations, positioning his Ujyaalo Nepal Party as a fresh alternative in Nepal’s shifting political landscape. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-the-itu-push-for-a-more-inclusive-digital-future 2026-05-27T23:48:28+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/7 Nepal and the ITU Push for a More Inclusive Digital Future Nepal’s communications minister met with the ITU’s Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific representative in Kathmandu to discuss digital priorities, inclusive connectivity, and stronger tech infrastructure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/birgunj-s-fuel-bill-surges-to-rs-181-70-billion-as-nepal-s-main-trade-gateway-powers-up-imports 2026-05-28T14:26:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/81 Birgunj’s Fuel Bill Surges to Rs 181.70 Billion as Nepal’s Main Trade Gateway Powers Up Imports Petroleum imports through Birgunj customs climbed 16.35% in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, pushing import spending to Rs 181.70 billion and generating Rs 67.19 billion in revenue. https://applenepal.com/en/news/world-no-tobacco-day-puts-tobacco-s-global-toll-back-in-the-spotlight 2026-05-31T07:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/301 World No Tobacco Day puts tobacco’s global toll back in the spotlight World No Tobacco Day highlights the health risks of tobacco use, with WHO warning that 1.3 billion people use tobacco products and millions of deaths are linked to smoking and second-hand smoke. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bagmati-province-assembly-clears-policy-and-program-for-fy-2083-84-after-vote-on-amendments 2026-06-02T20:41:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/539 Bagmati Province Assembly Clears Policy and Program for FY 2083/84 After Vote on Amendments Bagmati Province’s annual policy and program for fiscal year 2083/84 passed the provincial assembly after lawmakers rejected multiple amendment proposals, with Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya presenting the plan in Hetauda. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fire-destroys-three-story-home-in-humla-leaving-rs-2-million-in-losses 2026-06-05T17:01:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/775 Fire Destroys Three-Story Home in Humla, Leaving Rs 2 Million in Losses A late-night fire in Simkot Rural Municipality-7, Humla destroyed a three-story house and burned gold, silver, and cash, with damage estimated at around Rs 2 million. https://applenepal.com/en/news/yogendra-kc-takes-charge-as-rsp-pokhara-committee-president-in-unanimous-vote 2026-05-31T07:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/302 Yogendra KC Takes Charge as RSP Pokhara Committee President in Unanimous Vote The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed a new Pokhara Metropolitan Committee, electing Yogendra KC as president and Sangita Timilsina Gautam as vice president during its first convention in Pokhara. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-upholds-acquittal-in-high-profile-marital-rape-case-involving-suspended-judge-bhuwan-giri 2026-06-02T20:56:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/540 Nepal Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in High-Profile Marital Rape Case Involving Suspended Judge Bhuwan Giri The Supreme Court of Nepal has upheld the acquittal of suspended District Judge Bhuwan Giri in a marital rape case, reinforcing a Patan High Court verdict and drawing attention to the country’s evolving legal treatment of sexual violence within marriage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-home-ministry-moves-18-joint-secretaries-in-major-bureaucratic-reshuffle 2026-06-05T17:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/776 Nepal Home Ministry Moves 18 Joint Secretaries in Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred and posted 18 first-class joint secretaries, while naming new Chief District Officers across multiple districts to sharpen local administration. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-rights-commission-targets-top-ex-leaders-in-gen-z-protest-fallout 2026-05-27T23:58:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/8 Nepal Rights Commission Targets Top Ex-Leaders in Gen-Z Protest Fallout A new human rights report has placed former Nepali leaders KP Sharma Oli, Ramesh Lekhak, and Prithvi Subba Gurung at the center of the Gen-Z protest crackdown debate, urging fresh laws to prosecute violations. https://applenepal.com/en/news/toyota-s-middle-east-exports-collapse-91-7-as-regional-conflict-ripples-through-japan-s-auto-supply-chain 2026-05-28T14:41:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/82 Toyota’s Middle East Exports Collapse 91.7% as Regional Conflict Ripples Through Japan’s Auto Supply Chain Toyota’s April vehicle exports to the Middle East plunged 91.7% to just 2,418 units, underscoring how regional conflict is disrupting Japanese automakers’ trade and production plans. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kushal-bhurtel-stuns-china-with-35-ball-t20i-century-and-six-sixes-in-an-over 2026-05-31T08:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/303 Kushal Bhurtel Stuns China With 35-Ball T20I Century and Six Sixes in an Over Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel produced a blistering century against China in Singapore, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls and smashing six sixes in a single over during an Asian Games Qualifier match. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-vape-gold-smuggling-case-deepens-as-customs-officer-sent-to-judicial-custody 2026-06-05T17:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/777 Nepal’s Vape Gold Smuggling Case Deepens as Customs Officer Sent to Judicial Custody A Special Court bench has ordered judicial custody for Tribhuvan International Airport Customs officer Revanta Khadka in a gold smuggling case involving gold hidden inside electronic cigarettes. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-university-power-race-heats-up-as-189-candidates-clear-the-vice-chancellor-screening 2026-05-27T23:58:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/9 Nepal’s University Power Race Heats Up as 189 Candidates Clear the Vice-Chancellor Screening The Education Ministry has approved 189 applicants for vice-chancellor posts across eight universities, narrowing a competitive leadership race that will shape Nepal’s major public campuses. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mustang-s-high-altitude-tourism-is-facing-a-deadly-reality-check 2026-05-31T08:41:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/304 Mustang’s High-Altitude Tourism Is Facing a Deadly Reality Check Thirteen tourists, including foreign visitors and Nepalis, have died from altitude sickness in Mustang this fiscal year, highlighting the urgent need for safer travel planning in Nepal’s mountain gateway. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-court-hands-suspended-madhesh-lawmaker-saroj-kumar-singh-4-year-jail-term-in-corruption-case 2026-06-02T21:46:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/541 Nepal Court Hands Suspended Madhesh Lawmaker Saroj Kumar Singh 4-Year Jail Term in Corruption Case A Special Court in Nepal has sentenced suspended Madhesh Province lawmaker Saroj Kumar Singh to four years in prison and fined him 3.8 million rupees after finding him guilty in a corruption case. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bagmati-dominates-athletics-as-three-junior-national-records-fall-at-the-16th-central-president-running-shield 2026-06-05T17:56:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/778 Bagmati Dominates Athletics as Three Junior National Records Fall at the 16th Central President Running Shield Bagmati Province topped the athletics medal table at the 16th Central President Running Shield in Kathmandu, winning 11 gold medals as three junior national records were set across 26 events. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-foreign-minister-wants-diplomacy-to-deliver-growth-investment-and-stability 2026-05-28T15:12:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/83 Nepal’s Foreign Minister Wants Diplomacy to Deliver Growth, Investment, and Stability Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal’s foreign policy should be used as a tool for development, stronger national interests, and fresh investment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/banke-students-are-studying-under-tin-roofs-in-a-brutal-heat-wave 2026-05-31T08:41:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/305 Banke Students Are Studying Under Tin Roofs in a Brutal Heat Wave Extreme temperatures in Nepalgunj are turning classrooms into ovens, with Banke students facing health risks, power cuts, and falling attendance as schools struggle without adequate cooling. https://applenepal.com/en/news/former-shah-family-members-mark-25-years-since-nepal-s-royal-palace-massacre 2026-06-02T22:40:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/542 Former Shah Family Members Mark 25 Years Since Nepal’s Royal Palace Massacre Former royal family members gathered at Narayanhiti Palace to honor King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya on the 25th anniversary of the 2001 palace massacre. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tia-extends-free-pick-and-drop-parking-to-15-minutes-in-passenger-friendly-trial 2026-06-05T18:16:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/779 TIA Extends Free Pick-and-Drop Parking to 15 Minutes in Passenger-Friendly Trial Tribhuvan International Airport has doubled its free pick-and-drop parking window to 15 minutes on a trial basis, aiming to ease congestion and improve passenger convenience at Kathmandu’s busiest airport. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ncell-wins-iso-9001-and-iso-14001-certifications-boosting-quality-and-green-credentials 2026-05-27T23:58:46+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/10 Ncell Wins ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certifications, Boosting Quality and Green Credentials Ncell has earned ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, signaling stronger quality management and a more serious approach to environmental responsibility. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gchq-says-nearly-500-000-russian-soldiers-have-been-killed-in-ukraine-war 2026-05-28T15:17:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/84 GCHQ Says Nearly 500,000 Russian Soldiers Have Been Killed in Ukraine War Britain’s intelligence chief says new intelligence suggests Russia has lost almost half a million soldiers in Ukraine, while accusing Moscow of escalating hybrid warfare against the UK and NATO. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-greenlights-rebuild-of-six-flood-destroyed-suspension-bridges-in-kavrepalanchok 2026-05-31T08:41:35+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/306 Nepal Greenlights Rebuild of Six Flood-Destroyed Suspension Bridges in Kavrepalanchok The Ministry of Finance has secured funding to rebuild six suspension bridges destroyed by floods and landslides in Kavrepalanchok, with reconstruction expected to take about two years. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-bust-alleged-app-based-extortion-ring-run-by-two-chinese-nationals 2026-06-03T06:16:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/543 Kathmandu Police Bust Alleged App-Based Extortion Ring Run by Two Chinese Nationals Nepal police arrested two Chinese nationals in Kathmandu after allegedly uncovering an app-based extortion operation that used photos of foreign women to scam victims. https://applenepal.com/en/news/deadly-dormitory-fire-at-utumishi-girls-school-leaves-kenya-in-shock 2026-05-28T15:25:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/85 Deadly Dormitory Fire at Utumishi Girls School Leaves Kenya in Shock A fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, Kenya has killed at least 16 female students and injured dozens more, triggering rescue efforts and an urgent investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tiktoker-tulsi-adhikari-arrested-in-thailand-over-fraud-allegations-brought-back-to-kathmandu 2026-05-31T09:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/307 TikToker Tulsi Adhikari Arrested in Thailand Over Fraud Allegations, Brought Back to Kathmandu Nepali TikTok personality Tulsi Adhikari, known for Tulasa Collection, has been arrested in Thailand and returned to Kathmandu amid fraud allegations tied to her business activities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/35-candidates-enter-the-race-for-gorkhapatra-sansthan-s-top-job 2026-06-03T06:31:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/544 35 Candidates Enter the Race for Gorkhapatra Sansthan’s Top Job Gorkhapatra Sansthan has drawn 35 applications for its vacant General Manager post after the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology opened the role to open competition. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-tackle-monkey-and-wildlife-crop-damage-with-public-consultation 2026-06-05T18:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/780 Nepal Moves to Tackle Monkey and Wildlife Crop Damage With Public Consultation Nepal has opened a public consultation on a growing wildlife-crop conflict affecting farmers, as officials seek practical solutions for monkeys, wild boars, blue bulls, and porcupines. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-rights-commission-pushes-criminal-probe-over-ravi-lamichhane-jail-exit 2026-05-28T00:02:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/11 Nepal Rights Commission Pushes Criminal Probe Over Ravi Lamichhane Jail Exit A new human rights commission report has recommended a criminal investigation into Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane and other lawmakers over the Nakkhu Jail exit during the Gen-Z protest events. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ravi-kiran-hamal-backs-nhrc-report-pushes-for-immediate-probe-into-gen-z-movement-incidents 2026-05-28T15:27:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/86 Ravi Kiran Hamal backs NHRC report, pushes for immediate probe into Gen-Z movement incidents Gen-Z movement leader Ravi Kiran Hamal has called for immediate implementation of the National Human Rights Commission’s report and urged an impartial investigation into the incidents tied to the protest movement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fly-dubai-eyes-pokhara-a-potential-new-gateway-for-nepal-tourism 2026-06-03T06:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/545 Fly Dubai Eyes Pokhara: A Potential New Gateway for Nepal Tourism Fly Dubai is exploring international service to Pokhara, a move that could boost tourism, trade, and connectivity through Pokhara International Airport. https://applenepal.com/en/news/durga-prasai-and-dhawal-shamsher-rana-unveil-11-point-push-for-a-new-political-party-in-nepal 2026-06-05T18:30:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/781 Durga Prasai and Dhawal Shamsher Rana Unveil 11-Point Push for a New Political Party in Nepal Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai and RPP leader Dhawal Shamsher Rana have signed an 11-point agreement to build a new political party and merge their political movements into one structure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-public-enterprises-are-still-a-mixed-bag-27-profitable-16-in-the-red-2-shut-down 2026-05-28T00:02:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/12 Nepal’s Public Enterprises Are Still a Mixed Bag: 27 Profitable, 16 in the Red, 2 Shut Down Nepal’s latest public enterprise review shows a split picture: 27 state-owned firms are profitable, 16 are losing money, two are closed, and total assets have climbed to 32.06 trillion rupees. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gauthali-teaser-sets-the-stage-for-a-powerful-nepali-drama-about-choice-family-and-education 2026-05-28T15:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/87 Gauthali Teaser Sets the Stage for a Powerful Nepali Drama About Choice, Family, and Education The official teaser for Gauthali has arrived, hinting at an emotional Nepali film about domestic struggle, early marriage, and a mother’s fight for her daughter’s future ahead of its July release. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kushal-bhurtel-powers-nepal-with-a-blistering-century-against-china 2026-05-31T09:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/308 Kushal Bhurtel Powers Nepal with a Blistering Century Against China Nepali opener Kushal Bhurtel delivered a dominant century against China, helping Nepal pile up 313 and set a daunting 314-run target. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-press-council-chair-race-heats-up-as-33-candidates-enter-the-field 2026-06-03T06:46:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/546 Nepal’s Press Council Chair Race Heats Up as 33 Candidates Enter the Field The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has released a shortlist of 33 applicants for the vacant Press Council Nepal chairperson post, setting up a competitive selection process for one of the country’s key media oversight roles. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-create-a-dedicated-authority-for-the-budhigandaki-mega-dam-push 2026-06-05T18:32:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/782 Nepal moves to create a dedicated authority for the Budhigandaki mega-dam push The Nepali government is preparing a new authority to steer the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project as a multi-purpose development, aiming to speed up investment and improve execution. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fncci-backs-nepal-s-contractors-as-construction-crisis-deepens 2026-05-28T15:41:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/88 FNCCI Backs Nepal’s Contractors as Construction Crisis Deepens Nepal’s construction sector is under intense pressure from fuel spikes, material shortages, and price shocks, prompting FNCCI to back contractors and call for government intervention. https://applenepal.com/en/news/truck-driver-killed-after-vehicle-plunges-off-bridge-on-kanti-lokpath-in-makwanpur 2026-05-31T09:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/309 Truck Driver Killed After Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge on Kanti Lokpath in Makwanpur A 30-year-old truck driver died after his vehicle fell off a bridge over Baguwa Khola while carrying construction materials to the Bagmati Hydropower Project. https://applenepal.com/en/news/at-70-a-myagdi-woman-finally-gets-the-citizenship-certificate-that-unlocks-her-rights 2026-06-03T06:55:57+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/547 At 70, a Myagdi Woman Finally Gets the Citizenship Certificate That Unlocks Her Rights Rammaya Khatri of Myagdi has received her Nepali citizenship certificate for the first time at age 70, opening access to state benefits, social security, and legal identity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-turns-to-the-un-to-fast-track-digital-governance-and-cybersecurity 2026-06-05T18:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/783 Nepal Turns to the UN to Fast-Track Digital Governance and Cybersecurity Nepal’s information minister met UN representatives in Kathmandu to discuss digital governance, cyber security, and stronger public service delivery through platforms like Nagarik App and the Government Integrated Office Management System. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-army-helicopter-airlifts-critically-ill-postpartum-woman-from-remote-gorkha 2026-05-28T00:04:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/13 Nepal Army Helicopter Airlifts Critically Ill Postpartum Woman from Remote Gorkha A 24-year-old woman from Dharche Rural Municipality in Gorkha was airlifted to Kathmandu after developing severe eclampsia, highlighting the vital role of emergency helicopter rescues in Nepal's remote regions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bangladesh-rescues-viral-albino-buffalo-nicknamed-donald-trump-from-eid-sacrifice 2026-05-28T15:41:27+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/89 Bangladesh Rescues Viral Albino Buffalo Nicknamed Donald Trump From Eid Sacrifice A rare 700-kilogram albino buffalo in Bangladesh went viral for its blond tuft and unusual nickname, prompting a last-minute government intervention that spared it from Eid al-Adha slaughter. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-stuns-china-with-a-mammoth-314-in-asian-games-qualifier-opener 2026-05-31T09:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/310 Nepal Stuns China With a Mammoth 314 in Asian Games Qualifier Opener Nepal exploded to 314 in 20 overs against China in their Asian Games men's cricket qualifier opener, powered by a blistering 129 from Kushal Bhurtel. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-lawmaker-sagar-dhakal-involved-in-car-accident-in-gulmi-no-serious-injuries-reported 2026-06-05T18:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/784 RSP Lawmaker Sagar Dhakal Involved in Car Accident in Gulmi, No Serious Injuries Reported Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Sagar Dhakal was involved in a vehicle accident in Gulmi district, but officials say the situation is normal and no serious injuries have been reported. https://applenepal.com/en/news/world-no-tobacco-day-2026-puts-the-spotlight-on-the-industry-s-newest-addiction-playbook 2026-05-31T10:40:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/311 World No Tobacco Day 2026 puts the spotlight on the industry’s newest addiction playbook WHO’s 2026 World No Tobacco Day campaign is targeting the tobacco industry’s tactics to hook young people, from flavors and packaging to digital marketing and synthetic nicotine. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhojpur-police-release-five-after-rs-2-lakh-fine-in-illegal-herbs-case 2026-06-03T07:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/548 Bhojpur Police Release Five After Rs 2 Lakh Fine in Illegal Herbs Case Five people arrested in Bhojpur over the illegal sale and distribution of herbs have been released after paying a Rs 2 lakh fine, following police action in the Panitanki area of Bhojpur Municipality-9. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-launches-probe-into-satellite-service-procurement-irregularities-at-public-broadcaster 2026-06-05T19:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/785 Nepal Launches Probe Into Satellite Service Procurement Irregularities at Public Broadcaster A new high-level committee will investigate alleged financial and procedural irregularities in satellite service procurement at Nepal's public service broadcasting institution after complaints and audit findings raised red flags. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ashika-tamang-pushes-back-on-human-rights-report-over-gen-z-movement-remarks 2026-05-28T00:04:41+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/14 Ashika Tamang Pushes Back on Human Rights Report Over Gen-Z Movement Remarks RSP MP Ashika Tamang has rejected a National Human Rights Commission report that recommended investigating her over alleged provocative remarks during the Gen-Z protests, demanding proof of any incitement to violence. https://applenepal.com/en/news/boat-capsizes-in-bihar-s-ganges-leaving-3-dead-and-5-missing 2026-05-28T16:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/90 Boat Capsizes in Bihar's Ganges, Leaving 3 Dead and 5 Missing A boat capsized in the Ganges River near Patna, Bihar, killing at least three people and leaving five others missing as rescue teams continue the search. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-man-dies-on-turkish-airlines-flight-while-returning-home-from-the-us 2026-05-31T11:11:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/312 Nepali Man Dies on Turkish Airlines Flight While Returning Home from the US A 73-year-old Nepali passenger, Shyamhari Marahatta, died onboard a Turkish Airlines flight as it landed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after traveling from the United States with his wife. https://applenepal.com/en/news/robbery-attempt-turns-violent-in-mahottari-as-couple-is-shot-during-home-invasion 2026-06-03T07:56:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/549 Robbery Attempt Turns Violent in Mahottari as Couple Is Shot During Home Invasion A late-night robbery attempt in Sonama Rural Municipality-3, Mahottari, left a couple injured after intruders opened fire when the victims resisted the break-in. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-smart-driving-license-rollout-hits-4-1-million-as-the-country-pushes-deeper-into-digital-transport 2026-05-28T00:04:53+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/15 Nepal’s Smart Driving License Rollout Hits 4.1 Million as the Country Pushes Deeper Into Digital Transport Nepal’s driving system is moving fast toward digitization, with more than 4.1 million smart licenses issued, 87,014 embossed number plates distributed, and 6.2 million vehicle registrations recorded in the latest Economic Survey. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-hospital-adds-its-own-blood-bank-and-optical-shop-in-a-practical-expansion-for-biratnagar-patients 2026-05-28T16:27:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/91 Koshi Hospital Adds Its Own Blood Bank and Optical Shop in a Practical Expansion for Biratnagar Patients Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar has expanded its services with a new blood bank and optical shop, aiming to ease blood shortages and make eye care more accessible for thousands of daily visitors. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-health-minister-nisha-mehta-urges-citizens-to-quit-tobacco-on-world-no-tobacco-day 2026-05-31T11:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/313 Nepal Health Minister Nisha Mehta Urges Citizens to Quit Tobacco on World No-Tobacco Day Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta called on the public to stop tobacco use immediately, highlighting the health benefits of quitting and the challenge of overcoming addiction. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gopal-baraili-elected-president-of-nepal-s-national-dalit-journalists-association 2026-06-03T08:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/550 Gopal Baraili Elected President of Nepal’s National Dalit Journalists Association The National Dalit Journalists Association Nepal has elected Gopal Baraili as president at its second national convention in Kathmandu, naming a new 45-member executive team. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bp-highway-night-closure-extended-as-landslide-risk-grows-in-kavrepalanchok 2026-06-05T19:57:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/786 BP Highway Night Closure Extended as Landslide Risk Grows in Kavrepalanchok Authorities have extended the BP Highway’s overnight closure in Kavrepalanchok as unseasonal rainfall keeps triggering landslide risks along vulnerable sections of the route. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-turns-up-pressure-on-pm-balen-shah-over-parliament-absence 2026-05-28T16:32:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/92 Nepali Congress Turns Up Pressure on PM Balen Shah Over Parliament Absence Nepali Congress is accusing Prime Minister Balen Shah of avoiding accountability after he skipped a key parliamentary moment, triggering fresh political tension in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-immigration-warns-foreign-job-travelers-don-t-head-to-the-airport-without-final-labor-approval 2026-05-31T11:26:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/314 Nepal Immigration Warns Foreign Job Travelers: Don’t Head to the Airport Without Final Labor Approval Nepal’s Department of Immigration is reminding migrant workers to complete labor approval before going to Tribhuvan International Airport, aiming to reduce last-minute travel disruptions and confusion. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bipin-karki-s-kaji-brings-an-intimate-love-story-to-1988-nepal 2026-06-03T08:11:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/551 Bipin Karki’s Kaji Brings an Intimate Love Story to 1988 Nepal The Nepali film Kaji, starring Bipin Karki and Keki Adhikari, explores love, sacrifice, and the emotional weight of an arranged marriage set against the social backdrop of 1988. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-orders-manpower-agencies-to-watch-migrant-workers-abroad-more-closely 2026-06-05T20:57:00+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/787 Nepal Orders Manpower Agencies to Watch Migrant Workers Abroad More Closely Nepal’s government is pushing recruitment agencies to monitor migrant workers overseas, as complaints rise over unpaid wages, poor housing, and unsafe working conditions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-raid-dairy-development-corporation-amid-500-million-farmer-payment-row 2026-05-28T00:05:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/16 Nepal Police Raid Dairy Development Corporation Amid ₹500 Million Farmer Payment Row Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau has raided the Dairy Development Corporation office in Kathmandu, seizing key records as investigators probe alleged financial irregularities and unpaid dues to farmers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-cricket-team-gets-a-farewell-send-off-as-asian-games-qualifier-challenge-awaits-in-singapore 2026-05-28T16:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/93 Nepal Cricket Team Gets a Farewell Send-Off as Asian Games Qualifier Challenge Awaits in Singapore The Cricket Association of Nepal held a farewell ceremony in Kathmandu for the men’s national team before its departure to Singapore for the Asian Games Cricket Qualifier, where Nepal will face Malaysia in Group A. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-arrest-26-in-coordinated-drug-raids-across-the-country 2026-05-31T11:26:26+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/315 Nepal Police Arrest 26 in Coordinated Drug Raids Across the Country Nepal Police detained 26 people in coordinated anti-drug operations across multiple districts, seizing pharmaceutical drugs and brown sugar as investigators move ahead with legal action. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-insurance-premiums-surge-past-rs-160-billion-as-life-insurance-leads-the-charge 2026-05-28T16:42:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/94 Nepal’s Insurance Premiums Surge Past Rs 160 Billion as Life Insurance Leads the Charge Nepal’s insurance market posted strong growth, with life insurance premiums reaching Rs 127.69 billion and non-life premiums adding Rs 32.53 billion by mid-March, signaling deeper market penetration and rising financial awareness. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-indigenous-film-festival-wraps-with-11-awards-celebrating-native-storytelling 2026-06-03T08:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/552 Nepal’s Indigenous Film Festival Wraps With 11 Awards Celebrating Native Storytelling The Sixth Nepal Indigenous Film Festival 2083 closed in Khotang with awards across 11 categories, spotlighting acting, directing, cinematography and the growing reach of indigenous cinema. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-fill-eight-top-university-leadership-posts-with-vc-shortlist 2026-06-05T20:57:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/788 Nepal moves to fill eight top university leadership posts with VC shortlist The Ministry of Education has moved forward with the appointment process for vice-chancellors at eight public universities in Nepal, narrowing the field of applicants for key academic leadership roles. https://applenepal.com/en/news/motorcyclist-killed-in-chandranigahpur-bus-crash-as-police-launch-investigation 2026-05-28T00:05:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/17 Motorcyclist Killed in Chandranigahpur Bus Crash as Police Launch Investigation A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after a passenger bus struck his bike on the Mahendra Highway in Chandranigahpur, Rautahat. Police have taken the driver and vehicle into custody as the investigation continues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/iran-eyes-fifa-visa-help-ahead-of-2026-world-cup-travel-hurdles 2026-05-28T17:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/95 Iran Eyes FIFA Visa Help Ahead of 2026 World Cup Travel Hurdles Iran’s football federation says it expects FIFA to help secure multiple-entry visas for the national team as it prepares for a World Cup split across North America. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-women-s-cricket-team-falls-just-short-of-2026-asian-games-berth-after-heartbreak-against-china 2026-05-31T11:40:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/316 Nepal Women’s Cricket Team Falls Just Short of 2026 Asian Games Berth After Heartbreak Against China Nepal’s women’s cricket team exited the 2026 Asian Games qualifying race after a tense third-place playoff loss to China in Kathmandu, ending a dramatic run in the tournament. https://applenepal.com/en/news/damauli-women-turn-corn-husks-into-handicrafts-and-new-income 2026-06-03T09:11:05+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/553 Damauli Women Turn Corn Husks Into Handicrafts and New Income A training program in Damauli, Tanahun is teaching local women how to transform discarded corn husks into marketable handicrafts, turning agricultural waste into opportunity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/teen-missing-after-falling-into-trishuli-river-during-fishing-incident-in-tanahun 2026-06-05T21:16:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/789 Teen Missing After Falling Into Trishuli River During Fishing Incident in Tanahun A 15-year-old boy is missing after slipping into Nepal’s Trishuli River while trying to pull a fishing line in Tanahun, as police and local responders continue the search. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tehrathum-steps-up-tobacco-checks-in-myanglung-on-world-no-tobacco-day 2026-05-31T11:42:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/317 Tehrathum Steps Up Tobacco Checks in Myanglung on World No Tobacco Day District officials in Myanglung, Tehrathum, carried out a market monitoring visit to raise awareness about tobacco sales rules and health risks as part of World No Tobacco Day efforts. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-border-infrastructure-push-gains-momentum-as-top-leaders-inspect-kanchanpur-dry-port 2026-06-05T21:16:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/790 Nepal’s Border Infrastructure Push Gains Momentum as Top Leaders Inspect Kanchanpur Dry Port Speaker of the House Dol Prasad Aryal and National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal inspected the under-construction dry port in Dodhara Chandani, underscoring the growing political focus on border trade infrastructure in western Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/harka-sampang-walks-out-of-parliament-after-clashing-with-speaker-over-pm-shah-s-attendance 2026-05-28T00:05:26+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/18 Harka Sampang Walks Out of Parliament After Clashing With Speaker Over PM Shah's Attendance Harka Sampang boycotted a House of Representatives meeting after demanding Prime Minister Balen Shah's presence and urging Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to either summon him or expel Sampang from the session. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabindra-dhant-s-road-to-ufc-moment-could-make-nepali-mma-history-in-macau 2026-05-28T17:46:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/96 Rabindra Dhant’s Road to UFC Moment Could Make Nepali MMA History in Macau Nepali bantamweight Rabindra Dhant is one win away from a breakthrough shot at the UFC as he prepares to face Kimbert Alintozon in Road to UFC Season 5 in Macau. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gandaki-province-bets-on-domestic-tourism-with-first-home-then-abroad-drive 2026-06-03T09:11:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/554 Gandaki Province Bets on Domestic Tourism With ‘First Home, Then Abroad’ Drive Gandaki Province has unveiled its fiscal 2026/27 policies and programs, spotlighting domestic tourism campaigns designed to strengthen local travel and the regional economy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-big-bet-a-100-billion-economy-within-a-decade 2026-06-05T21:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/791 Nepal’s Big Bet: A $100 Billion Economy Within a Decade CNI President Binod Raj Pandey says Nepal could scale to a $100 billion economy by 2033 at current prices, backed by a joint study with Investment Board Nepal and a push for long-term economic reform. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-2082-83-economic-survey-points-to-3-85-growth-despite-fiscal-strains 2026-05-28T00:05:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/19 Nepal’s 2082/83 Economic Survey Points to 3.85% Growth Despite Fiscal Strains Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has presented Nepal’s Economic Survey for FY 2082/83, projecting 3.85% growth while highlighting revenue concentration, strong reserves, and a widening budget deficit. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gandaki-province-sets-official-fares-for-ride-sharing-making-nepal-s-first-fully-regulated-market 2026-05-31T11:42:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/318 Gandaki Province Sets Official Fares for Ride-Sharing, Making Nepal’s First Fully Regulated Market Gandaki Province has become Nepal’s first province to formally legalize and price ride-sharing services, setting structured fares for two-wheelers and four-wheelers under a new regulatory framework. https://applenepal.com/en/news/armed-robbery-in-mahottari-leaves-couple-injured-as-police-launch-investigation 2026-06-03T09:26:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/555 Armed Robbery in Mahottari Leaves Couple Injured as Police Launch Investigation An armed gang reportedly shot and injured a husband and wife during a late-night robbery in Sonama Rural Municipality-3, Mahottari, while police continue their investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jumla-farmers-race-to-plant-kali-marsi-rice-as-demand-for-the-high-altitude-grain-grows 2026-06-05T21:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/792 Jumla Farmers Race to Plant Kali Marsi Rice as Demand for the High-Altitude Grain Grows Farmers across Jumla are planting Kali Marsi rice in every local level, driven by strong market demand for Nepal’s rare high-altitude rice. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rakshya-bam-pushes-back-as-nepal-s-gen-z-movement-faces-fresh-political-heat 2026-05-28T00:05:49+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/20 Rakshya Bam Pushes Back as Nepal’s Gen-Z Movement Faces Fresh Political Heat Gen-Z activist Rakshya Bam is challenging the government’s handling of the National Human Rights Commission report, accusing officials of using it to criminalize youth-led dissent instead of pursuing accountability. https://applenepal.com/en/news/un-to-honor-nepali-peacekeepers-posthumously-in-new-york-ceremony 2026-05-28T17:56:52+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/97 UN to Honor Nepali Peacekeepers Posthumously in New York Ceremony The United Nations will posthumously honor Nepali peacekeepers during the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, recognizing their sacrifice and service under the UN flag. https://applenepal.com/en/news/khoksik-begins-playground-upgrade-as-bhojpur-doubles-down-on-local-sports 2026-05-31T11:55:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/319 Khoksik Begins Playground Upgrade as Bhojpur Doubles Down on Local Sports A new sports ground upgrade has started in Khoksik, Bhojpur, with funding from the provincial government and the Prime Minister Employment Program to improve facilities for local youth. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pokhara-faces-a-critical-blood-shortage-as-ab-positive-stocks-run-thin 2026-06-03T09:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/556 Pokhara Faces a Critical Blood Shortage as AB Positive Stocks Run Thin Pokhara’s Regional Blood Transfusion Service is sounding the alarm over a sharp blood shortage, with AB positive in especially high demand and no regular donation drives scheduled this week. https://applenepal.com/en/news/lumbini-province-powers-past-apf-to-win-nepal-s-national-tug-of-war-title 2026-06-05T21:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/793 Lumbini Province Powers Past APF to Win Nepal’s National Tug of War Title Lumbini Province defeated the Armed Police Force 2-1 in the final to claim the Fourth National Tug of War Championship in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vaibhav-suryavanshi-turns-ipl-2026-into-his-personal-highlight-reel-with-record-six-hitting-feat 2026-05-28T00:11:55+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/21 Vaibhav Suryavanshi Turns IPL 2026 Into His Personal Highlight Reel With Record Six-Hitting Feat Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten IPL history by smashing a record number of sixes in a single season, surpassing Chris Gayle and underlining his rise as cricket’s most explosive young batter. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-indigenous-filmmakers-set-kathmandu-for-a-3-day-cultural-showcase 2026-05-28T18:11:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/98 Nepal’s Indigenous Filmmakers Set Kathmandu for a 3-Day Cultural Showcase The sixth Nepal Indigenous Film Festival will run from May 31 to June 2 in Kathmandu, featuring films from Limbu, Newar, Gurung, and Tamang communities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/truck-driver-killed-in-kanti-highway-crash-in-makwanpur 2026-05-31T11:55:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/320 Truck Driver Killed in Kanti Highway Crash in Makwanpur A truck driver died after a road accident at the Baguwa River bridge on the Kanti Highway in Makwanpur while transporting construction materials for the Bagmati Hydropower Project. https://applenepal.com/en/news/alcohol-fueled-domestic-dispute-turns-deadly-in-dailekh-as-father-arrested-in-son-s-killing 2026-06-03T10:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/557 Alcohol-Fueled Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Dailekh as Father Arrested in Son's Killing A domestic argument in Narayan Municipality-9, Dailekh allegedly escalated into a fatal attack, with police arresting a 70-year-old father in connection with his 45-year-old son's death. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-secretary-krishnahari-pushkar-to-pmo-reserve-group-after-police-interrogation 2026-06-05T22:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/794 Nepal Moves Secretary Krishnahari Pushkar to PMO Reserve Group After Police Interrogation Krishnahari Pushkar has been transferred from the Office of the Vice President to the Prime Minister’s Office and placed in the reserve group after police questioning over a message reportedly sent to Prime Minister Balendra Shah. https://applenepal.com/en/news/janata-samajbadi-party-nepal-opens-merger-talks-with-a-3-member-team 2026-05-28T18:26:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/99 Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal Opens Merger Talks With a 3-Member Team Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal has formed a three-member committee to begin merger talks with like-minded political forces, signaling a new push for opposition unity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/china-s-shenzhou-21-crew-returns-after-record-210-days-in-orbit 2026-05-31T12:10:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/321 China’s Shenzhou-21 Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Orbit Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Beijing after a 210-day mission aboard the Tiangong space station, marking another major step for China’s human spaceflight program. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-lands-a-major-un-role-as-first-committee-chair-at-the-81st-un-general-assembly 2026-06-03T10:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/558 Nepal lands a major UN role as First Committee chair at the 81st UN General Assembly Nepal has been elected to chair the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, giving the country a central role in global disarmament and international security talks at a time of rising geopolitical tension. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-reassigns-technical-officers-in-major-internal-shake-up 2026-06-05T22:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/795 Nepal Police Reassigns Technical Officers in Major Internal Shake-Up Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has approved a new round of transfers inside Nepal Police, moving technical officers across engineering, medical, IT, and research units. https://applenepal.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-allegedly-posing-as-police-officer-with-fake-id 2026-05-28T00:12:56+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/22 Man Arrested in Kathmandu for Allegedly Posing as Police Officer With Fake ID Police in Kathmandu arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer and using a fake identity card to intimidate local business owners in the Chabahil area. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabindra-dhant-makes-history-with-knockout-win-at-road-to-ufc-season-5 2026-05-28T18:27:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/100 Rabindra Dhant Makes History with Knockout Win at Road to UFC Season 5 Nepali MMA fighter Rabindra Dhant knocked out Kimbert Alintozon in Macau to reach the semifinals of Road to UFC Season 5, becoming the first Nepali fighter to win a match in the tournament. https://applenepal.com/en/news/world-bank-backs-rs-12-billion-push-to-turn-greater-lumbini-into-a-global-buddhist-tourism-hub 2026-05-31T12:10:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/322 World Bank backs Rs 12 billion push to turn Greater Lumbini into a global Buddhist tourism hub Nepal has launched a major World Bank-backed project to upgrade Greater Lumbini with new tourism infrastructure, heritage preservation, and local job creation across key Buddhist sites. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-76-years-since-annapurna-i-became-the-first-8-000-meter-peak-to-be-climbed 2026-06-03T10:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/559 Nepal Marks 76 Years Since Annapurna I Became the First 8,000-Meter Peak to Be Climbed Myagdi is commemorating the 76th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I, the historic 8,091-meter peak that became the world’s first eight-thousander climbed and helped shape Nepal’s adventure tourism identity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-opens-probe-into-electric-vehicle-imports-seized-at-korala-border 2026-06-05T22:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/796 Nepal Opens Probe Into Electric Vehicle Imports Seized at Korala Border A three-member committee has reached Mustang to investigate the import of electric vehicles through the Korala border point after a seizure by the Armed Police Force. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kist-hospital-honors-217-organ-donors-in-a-moving-tribute-to-the-gift-of-life 2026-05-28T18:46:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/101 KIST Hospital Honors 217 Organ Donors in a Moving Tribute to the Gift of Life KIST Teaching Hospital and its transplant center held a special ceremony to honor 217 organ donors, including an 80-year-old woman, with civic leaders and health experts paying tribute to their life-saving contribution. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-diplomat-sarah-b-rogers-lands-in-kathmandu-for-high-level-nepal-talks 2026-05-31T12:30:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/323 US Diplomat Sarah B. Rogers Lands in Kathmandu for High-Level Nepal Talks Sarah B. Rogers has arrived in Kathmandu for a three-day official visit focused on bilateral ties, diplomatic cooperation, and continued US-Nepal engagement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/annapurna-ascent-day-spotlights-gandaki-s-tourism-ambition-and-himalayan-legacy 2026-06-03T11:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/560 Annapurna Ascent Day Spotlights Gandaki’s Tourism Ambition and Himalayan Legacy June 3 marks Annapurna Ascent Day, honoring the first successful climb of Annapurna I and reinforcing Pokhara and Gandaki Province’s place on the global tourism map. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-braces-for-monsoon-in-a-week-as-forecasters-warn-of-hotter-drier-season 2026-06-06T00:30:50+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/797 Nepal Braces for Monsoon in a Week as Forecasters Warn of Hotter, Drier Season Nepal’s monsoon is expected to arrive within days, with meteorologists warning of higher temperatures and below-average rainfall this year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-nhrc-targets-top-security-chiefs-over-gen-z-protest-crackdown 2026-05-28T00:13:05+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/23 Nepal’s NHRC Targets Top Security Chiefs Over Gen-Z Protest Crackdown The National Human Rights Commission has recommended departmental action against Nepal Police IG Dan Bahadur Karki and APF IG Narayan Datta Paudel after probing alleged rights abuses during the September Gen-Z protests. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-military-fires-missile-at-cargo-ship-in-iran-waters-raising-the-stakes-at-sea 2026-05-31T12:30:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/324 US Military Fires Missile at Cargo Ship in Iran Waters, Raising the Stakes at Sea A US military strike disabled a cargo ship’s engine room as it tried to push toward Iran, marking a sharp escalation in maritime blockade enforcement and regional tensions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-problematic-cooperatives-face-a-new-recovery-push-as-committee-hunts-hidden-assets 2026-06-03T11:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/561 Nepal’s Problematic Cooperatives Face a New Recovery Push as Committee Hunts Hidden Assets A government committee has published names of operators from 23 problematic cooperatives and is seeking information on assets hidden under relatives’ names to help repay depositors. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dhulikhel-s-water-lifeline-is-back-after-devastating-2024-flood-damage 2026-06-06T06:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/798 Dhulikhel’s Water Lifeline Is Back After Devastating 2024 Flood Damage The Dhulikhel Drinking Water Project in Kavrepalanchok has been fully reconstructed after floods and landslides damaged its source area and pipeline network in 2024, restoring a critical water supply system for local communities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nhrc-sparks-backlash-after-recommending-probe-into-nischal-basnet-over-gen-z-protest-role 2026-05-28T00:13:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/24 NHRC Sparks Backlash After Recommending Probe Into Nischal Basnet Over Gen-Z Protest Role Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission has urged the government to investigate filmmaker Nischal Basnet and other public figures over the Gen-Z protests, triggering a sharp response from Basnet himself. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-signals-broad-consultation-on-draft-nrna-bill-as-diaspora-stakeholders-step-in 2026-05-28T18:57:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/102 Nepal Signals Broad Consultation on Draft NRNA Bill as Diaspora Stakeholders Step In Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal will hold wide-ranging talks with stakeholders on the draft NRNA Bill, highlighting a push for broader input on diaspora policy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dhulikhel-khawa-road-upgrade-slows-as-material-shortage-hits-final-stretch 2026-05-31T12:30:49+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/325 Dhulikhel-Khawa Road Upgrade Slows as Material Shortage Hits Final Stretch The Dhulikhel-Khawa section of the Araniko Highway is nearing completion, but a shortage of construction materials has slowed blacktopping and left commuters dealing with dust and congestion. https://applenepal.com/en/news/four-uml-ministers-quit-lumbini-cabinet-as-province-prepares-for-fresh-appointments 2026-06-03T11:56:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/562 Four UML Ministers Quit Lumbini Cabinet as Province Prepares for Fresh Appointments Four CPN (UML) ministers in Lumbini Province have resigned, clearing the way for a cabinet reshuffle as Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya prepares new appointments. https://applenepal.com/en/news/social-worker-rewards-see-star-students-in-myagdi-with-rs-120-000-prize-pool 2026-06-06T06:31:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/799 Social Worker Rewards SEE Star Students in Myagdi with Rs 120,000 Prize Pool Kamal Shahi has awarded cash prizes to top-performing SEE students from three community schools in Raghuganga Rural Municipality, aiming to inspire academic excellence in Myagdi's Piple and Rakhu areas. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vaibhav-suryavanshi-s-97-off-29-balls-powers-rajasthan-royals-to-massive-243-8-vs-srh 2026-05-28T00:13:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/25 Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 97 Off 29 Balls Powers Rajasthan Royals to Massive 243/8 vs SRH Rajasthan Royals posted 243/8 in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, driven by a blistering 97 off 29 balls from Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Mullanpur. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-health-ministry-wins-approval-for-1-808-federal-posts-to-boost-care-delivery 2026-05-28T18:57:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/103 Nepal’s Health Ministry Wins Approval for 1,808 Federal Posts to Boost Care Delivery Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population has secured approval for 1,808 positions under the federal bridge structure, paving the way for new specialist doctors and health staff to be hired soon. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tehrathum-steps-up-tobacco-sales-checks-on-world-no-tobacco-day 2026-05-31T12:30:55+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/326 Tehrathum Steps Up Tobacco Sales Checks on World No Tobacco Day District officials in Tehrathum carried out market monitoring to enforce tobacco sale rules and raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco products. https://applenepal.com/en/news/four-uml-ministers-quit-lumbini-as-province-politics-shifts-again 2026-06-03T12:11:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/563 Four UML Ministers Quit Lumbini as Province Politics Shifts Again Four CPN (UML) ministers in Lumbini Province have resigned collectively, signaling another sharp turn in the province’s already volatile political landscape. https://applenepal.com/en/news/egg-prices-climb-again-in-nepal-as-poultry-association-raises-farm-rates 2026-06-06T06:56:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/800 Egg Prices Climb Again in Nepal as Poultry Association Raises Farm Rates Nepal’s Layer Poultry Association has increased farm support prices for eggs, with new crate rates set above previous levels amid shifting market conditions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-digital-ambitions-get-a-boost-as-minister-timilsina-meets-itu-s-regional-representative 2026-05-28T00:13:31+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/26 Nepal’s Digital Ambitions Get a Boost as Minister Timilsina Meets ITU’s Regional Representative Nepal is sharpening its digital priorities after Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina met with the ITU’s Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific regional representative in Kathmandu to discuss inclusive connectivity, sustainable tech, and stronger ICT cooperation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-urges-nepalis-abroad-to-prepare-for-a-return-as-nepal-s-domestic-climate-improves 2026-05-28T19:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/104 Speaker Aryal Urges Nepalis Abroad to Prepare for a Return as Nepal’s Domestic Climate Improves Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says Nepal is becoming more stable and calls on Nepalis overseas to get ready to come home, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to the constitution and law. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karnali-gets-big-promises-in-nepal-s-new-budget-but-the-numbers-still-don-t-add-up 2026-05-31T12:31:02+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/327 Karnali Gets Big Promises in Nepal's New Budget, But the Numbers Still Don't Add Up Nepal's FY 2083/84 federal budget highlights roads, energy, and tourism in Karnali Province, but missing allocation details are fueling concerns over whether the projects will ever move beyond the announcement stage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mustang-s-tourism-boom-tops-142-000-visitors-in-five-months-as-may-crowd-surges 2026-06-03T12:11:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/564 Mustang’s Tourism Boom Tops 142,000 Visitors in Five Months as May Crowd Surges Mustang drew more than 142,000 foreign tourists in the first five months of 2026, with a huge May spike underscoring the district’s growing appeal as a Himalayan travel hotspot. https://applenepal.com/en/news/minister-sobita-gautam-calls-on-legal-officers-to-turn-law-into-a-tool-for-solutions 2026-06-06T07:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/801 Minister Sobita Gautam Calls on Legal Officers to Turn Law Into a Tool for Solutions Nepal’s Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam urged legal officers in Lalitpur to overcome obstacles, strengthen public trust, and reshape the image of law as a force for solutions rather than delays. https://applenepal.com/en/news/finance-minister-briefs-president-on-nepal-s-upcoming-fy-2083-84-budget-ahead-of-parliament-presentation 2026-05-28T19:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/105 Finance Minister Briefs President on Nepal’s Upcoming FY 2083/84 Budget Ahead of Parliament Presentation Dr. Swarnim Wagle has briefed President Ram Chandra Paudel on the objectives, principles, and revenue outlook for Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget, with the formal presentation set for Jestha 15. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-rescue-shobha-pathak-after-disturbing-last-video-post-triggers-search-in-kathmandu 2026-05-31T12:31:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/328 Police Rescue Shobha Pathak After Disturbing 'Last Video' Post Triggers Search in Kathmandu Shobha Pathak was found safe in Banasthali after a social media video titled 'Last Video' raised urgent concerns and prompted a swift police search in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-brings-its-cultural-heritage-to-new-york-in-undsc-exhibition 2026-06-03T12:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/565 Nepal Brings Its Cultural Heritage to New York in UNDSC Exhibition Nepal showcased its cultural heritage at an international exhibition in New York hosted by the UN Delegations Spouses Club, using art and symbols to promote friendship, diversity, and global unity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mustang-s-jomsom-hospital-is-feeling-the-summer-tourist-surge 2026-06-06T07:41:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/802 Mustang's Jomsom Hospital Is Feeling the Summer Tourist Surge Provincial Hospital Jomsom in Mustang is seeing a sharp rise in daily patients as summer travel picks up, exposing a growing bed shortage at the 25-bed facility. https://applenepal.com/en/news/air-india-trims-flights-as-middle-east-tensions-push-fuel-costs-higher 2026-05-28T00:13:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/27 Air India Trims Flights as Middle East Tensions Push Fuel Costs Higher Air India is scaling back international and domestic flights as soaring jet fuel prices, airspace restrictions, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis squeeze operations. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dishhome-internet-renews-divya-rayamajhi-as-brand-ambassador-to-deepen-youth-appeal 2026-05-28T20:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/106 DishHome Internet Renews Divya Rayamajhi as Brand Ambassador to Deepen Youth Appeal DishHome Internet has renewed its brand ambassador agreement with actress Divya Rayamajhi, aiming to strengthen its connection with younger audiences and reinforce its digital brand identity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-parliament-moves-to-debate-house-rules-draft-amid-constitutional-backlash 2026-05-31T12:31:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/329 Nepal Parliament Moves to Debate House Rules Draft Amid Constitutional Backlash The House of Representatives is set to debate and potentially approve its new regulations draft in Kathmandu, but the proposal is already drawing scrutiny over constitutional amendment rules and dozens of proposed changes. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepalgunj-hosts-national-conference-on-technology-for-transformation 2026-06-06T07:41:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/803 Nepalgunj Hosts National Conference on Technology for Transformation A two-day national conference in Nepalgunj is bringing together educators and technologists to explore how technical knowledge can address social challenges and drive practical change. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-clarifies-it-is-not-replacing-the-case-lottery-system 2026-05-28T00:13:51+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/28 Nepal Supreme Court Clarifies It Is Not Replacing the Case Lottery System The Supreme Court of Nepal has denied reports that it is planning to scrap the lottery-based system for assigning cases, saying the 2021 process is still in force. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-everest-film-festival-sets-its-sights-on-china-s-massive-movie-market 2026-05-28T20:16:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/107 Nepal’s Everest Film Festival Sets Its Sights on China’s Massive Movie Market The 2026 Everest Film Festival is positioning Nepali cinema as a cross-border cultural force, with organizers aiming to build stronger ties with China’s huge film audience. https://applenepal.com/en/news/father-allegedly-kills-son-in-nepal-domestic-dispute-police-open-homicide-probe 2026-05-31T12:31:43+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/330 Father Allegedly Kills Son in Nepal Domestic Dispute, Police Open Homicide Probe A domestic dispute in Gaidakot Municipality-15 turned deadly after a father allegedly attacked his son with a khurpa, leaving the victim dead and the suspect in custody. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-turns-to-local-innovators-to-fix-broken-hospital-equipment 2026-06-03T12:26:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/566 Nepal Turns to Local Innovators to Fix Broken Hospital Equipment Nepal’s health ministry is partnering with the National Innovation Center to repair unused medical equipment in government hospitals, aiming to restore critical public health infrastructure with local expertise. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-gen-z-protest-report-puts-top-officials-under-the-spotlight 2026-05-28T00:14:00+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/29 Nepal’s Gen Z Protest Report Puts Top Officials Under the Spotlight The National Human Rights Commission’s explosive Gen Z protest report points to security failures, alleged rights violations, and calls for legal action against senior officials. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-job-registry-hits-7-45-lakh-as-employment-program-spreads-across-736-local-levels 2026-05-28T20:16:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/108 Nepal’s Job Registry Hits 7.45 Lakh as Employment Program Spreads Across 736 Local Levels The latest Economic Survey shows massive demand for Nepal’s National Employment Promotion Program, with 745,435 unemployed people registered and 55,151 already getting work through the government initiative. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-73-years-since-everest-s-first-ascent-with-celebration-in-kuala-lumpur 2026-05-31T12:31:51+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/331 Nepal Marks 73 Years Since Everest’s First Ascent With Celebration in Kuala Lumpur The Embassy of Nepal in Kuala Lumpur commemorated International Mt. Everest Day with cultural programs, a ministerial video message, and a renewed push to spotlight Nepal’s mountain tourism and Himalayan heritage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tiktok-personality-nepali-bro-arrested-after-wife-s-fatal-assault-in-kathmandu 2026-06-06T07:41:28+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/804 TikTok Personality 'Nepali Bro' Arrested After Wife's Fatal Assault in Kathmandu Police in Kathmandu have arrested a man known online as 'Nepali Bro' after authorities say a domestic dispute turned deadly in Balaju, leaving his wife dead. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-film-bill-2082-moves-closer-to-reality-as-parliament-debates-industry-overhaul 2026-05-28T00:14:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/30 Nepal’s Film Bill 2082 Moves Closer to Reality as Parliament Debates Industry Overhaul Nepal’s House of Representatives has begun debating the Film Bill 2082, a major step toward modernizing the country’s film sector with updated regulation, broader industry support, and a more contemporary legal framework. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-pick-ambassadors-by-open-competition-for-the-first-time 2026-05-28T21:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/109 Nepal Moves to Pick Ambassadors by Open Competition for the First Time Nepal’s foreign ministry is preparing to fill ambassador posts through open competition, a historic break from political patronage that could reshape how the country staffs key diplomatic missions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/teacher-arrested-in-hetauda-after-alleged-student-assault-shakes-local-school-community 2026-05-31T12:31:56+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/332 Teacher Arrested in Hetauda After Alleged Student Assault Shakes Local School Community Police in Makwanpur have detained a private school teacher in Hetauda after he was accused of physically assaulting a student, triggering an investigation and renewed concern over school safety. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bishnu-paudel-says-uml-must-reconnect-with-the-public-after-historic-election-setback 2026-06-03T12:26:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/567 Bishnu Paudel Says UML Must Reconnect With the Public After Historic Election Setback CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Paudel says the party suffered its biggest historical setback in the February elections and must rebuild trust by reconnecting with the public. https://applenepal.com/en/news/baglung-police-crack-down-on-loud-motorcycles-after-rising-noise-complaints 2026-06-06T08:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/805 Baglung Police Crack Down on Loud Motorcycles After Rising Noise Complaints Authorities in Baglung have seized ten modified motorcycles in a two-day enforcement drive targeting excessive exhaust noise and nighttime disturbance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-health-insurance-shake-up-private-hospitals-lose-coverage-except-for-emergencies 2026-05-28T00:14:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/31 Nepal’s Health Insurance Shake-Up: Private Hospitals Lose Coverage Except for Emergencies Nepal’s Health Insurance Board is suspending insurance services at private hospitals and medical colleges from May 29, leaving only emergency care available as the program faces a deepening financial crisis. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-u-s-reaffirm-ties-in-first-high-level-call-after-khanal-s-appointment 2026-05-28T21:11:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/110 Nepal and U.S. Reaffirm Ties in First High-Level Call After Khanal's Appointment Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and U.S. Under Secretary Allison Hooker held a congratulatory phone call focused on continued cooperation and Nepal’s development partnership with Washington. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-national-assembly-delayed-as-parliament-awaits-key-bill-decisions 2026-05-31T12:46:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/333 Nepal’s National Assembly Delayed as Parliament Awaits Key Bill Decisions A scheduled National Assembly session in Kathmandu was delayed on Sunday morning, putting two major bills, including the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Bill, 2083, on hold. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mahanagar-yatayat-adds-16-new-electric-buses-to-kathmandu-s-ring-road-fleet 2026-06-03T12:31:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/568 Mahanagar Yatayat Adds 16 New Electric Buses to Kathmandu's Ring Road Fleet Mahanagar Yatayat has expanded its electric bus service with 16 new China-sourced EV buses for Kathmandu's Ring Road, promising cleaner and higher-capacity public transport. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cpn-saptari-moves-to-remove-10-local-representatives-over-election-allegations 2026-06-06T08:41:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/806 CPN Saptari Moves to Remove 10 Local Representatives Over Election Allegations Nepal’s CPN Saptari district committee has recommended removing ten local representatives, including a rural municipality vice chairperson, after party leaders accused them of working against the party in the House of Representatives elections. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-dao-s-5-point-order-triggers-leadership-reset-at-foreign-employment-association 2026-05-28T00:11:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/32 Kathmandu DAO’s 5-Point Order Triggers Leadership Reset at Foreign Employment Association Kathmandu’s District Administration Office has dissolved the current committee of the Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association after mass resignations, paving the way for a special general assembly and fresh elections on June 6. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-health-minister-calls-for-a-tobacco-free-reset-on-world-no-tobacco-day 2026-05-31T12:46:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/334 Nepal’s Health Minister Calls for a Tobacco-Free Reset on World No-Tobacco Day Health Minister Nisha Mehta has urged people to quit tobacco on World No-Tobacco Day, linking the call to broader global efforts to fight nicotine addiction and protect public health. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-marks-world-bicycle-day-with-a-high-energy-cycle-rally 2026-06-03T12:31:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/569 Kathmandu Marks World Bicycle Day With a High-Energy Cycle Rally Cycling enthusiasts, environmental advocates, and MPs joined a vibrant rally in Kathmandu to celebrate World Bicycle Day and push for cleaner urban transport. https://applenepal.com/en/news/flash-floods-expose-weak-links-in-panchthar-s-road-network-as-monsoon-looms 2026-06-06T08:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/807 Flash Floods Expose Weak Links in Panchthar’s Road Network as Monsoon Looms Temporary diversions in Panchthar have been washed away by floodwaters, disrupting travel on the Tamor Corridor and exposing the fragile state of road connectivity in eastern Nepal ahead of peak monsoon season. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-opens-an-unusual-open-call-for-ambassador-jobs-including-top-posts-in-the-us-india-and-china 2026-05-28T21:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/111 Nepal Opens an Unusual Open Call for Ambassador Jobs, Including Top Posts in the US, India and China Nepal’s Foreign Ministry has launched its first open competition for ambassador and permanent representative posts, inviting eligible citizens to apply for diplomatic roles in nearly 18 countries. https://applenepal.com/en/news/psg-win-sparks-chaos-in-france-as-more-than-400-are-arrested-after-champions-league-celebrations-turn-violent 2026-05-31T13:01:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/335 PSG Win Sparks Chaos in France as More Than 400 Are Arrested After Champions League Celebrations Turn Violent Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory was overshadowed by riots, with police detaining more than 400 people across France after celebrations spiraled into violence in Paris and other cities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dhading-farmers-clear-marigold-fields-as-off-season-prices-fall 2026-06-06T09:41:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/808 Dhading Farmers Clear Marigold Fields as Off-Season Prices Fall Farmers in Dhunibesi Municipality-2 are shifting from marigolds to rice and vegetables after off-season flower prices dropped, underscoring the risks of Nepal’s seasonal floriculture market. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-woman-dies-in-russia-while-searching-for-missing-husband-leaving-three-children-behind 2026-05-28T21:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/112 Nepali Woman Dies in Russia While Searching for Missing Husband, Leaving Three Children Behind Indira Thapa Magar’s death in Russia has deepened a family tragedy already marked by a missing husband, three stranded children, and a difficult effort to bring her body home. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-school-employees-push-back-as-2083-84-budget-leaves-key-demands-unanswered 2026-05-31T13:01:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/336 Nepal’s School Employees Push Back as 2083/84 Budget Leaves Key Demands Unanswered Community school employees and ECD teachers in Nepal are criticizing the 2083/84 budget for ignoring salary, job security, and social security demands. https://applenepal.com/en/news/four-uml-ministers-quit-lumbini-as-nepal-s-province-politics-shifts-again 2026-06-03T12:31:56+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/570 Four UML Ministers Quit Lumbini as Nepal’s Province Politics Shifts Again Four CPN-UML ministers have resigned from the Lumbini Province government, underscoring fresh turbulence in Nepal’s coalition politics as power equations shift between the Nepali Congress and the UML. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-constable-dies-in-sunsari-road-crash-on-east-west-highway 2026-06-06T09:55:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/809 Police Constable Dies in Sunsari Road Crash on East-West Highway A 32-year-old police constable, Randip Paudel, died after a motorcycle collision with a city safari on the East-West Highway in Sunsari while traveling on official duty. https://applenepal.com/en/news/shivashankar-thapa-brings-emotion-and-humor-to-paleti-s-21-year-musical-stage 2026-05-31T13:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/337 Shivashankar Thapa Brings Emotion and Humor to Paleti's 21-Year Musical Stage At Nepalaya's R Shala in Kathmandu, lyricist Shivashankar Thapa took center stage in Paleti’s latest session, blending emotional and humorous songs in a program that has championed Nepali modern music for more than two decades. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-pushes-harder-on-heat-action-plan-as-nepal-faces-rising-heatwave-risk 2026-06-03T12:32:04+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/571 Kathmandu Pushes Harder on Heat Action Plan as Nepal Faces Rising Heatwave Risk Stakeholders in Kathmandu are calling for stronger early warning systems and faster rollout of the Heat Action Plan as heatwaves intensify and climate risks rise. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-kicks-off-district-conventions-across-nepal-with-66-districts-on-the-agenda-in-two-days 2026-06-06T10:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/810 RSP kicks off district conventions across Nepal, with 66 districts on the agenda in two days The Rastriya Swatantra Party has begun district conventions nationwide, setting up a major organizational push across 77 districts while leaving out Manang and Mustang for now. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-economic-census-surpasses-1-million-business-establishments-as-officials-track-real-business-health 2026-05-28T21:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/113 Nepal’s Economic Census Surpasses 1 Million Business Establishments as Officials Track Real Business Health Nepal’s National Statistics Office has gathered data from more than 1.02 million business establishments in the second phase of its economic census, aiming to map income, expenses, and the true state of the country’s commerce landscape. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ai-is-quietly-steadying-global-trade-as-geopolitical-risks-rise 2026-06-06T11:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/811 AI Is Quietly Steadying Global Trade as Geopolitical Risks Rise A new WTO report says global goods trade stayed resilient in early 2026, with AI-related demand helping offset disruptions from conflict in West Asia and the Middle East. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-arrest-mother-in-tanahun-after-infant-daughter-found-buried-in-backyard 2026-05-28T22:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/114 Police Arrest Mother in Tanahun After Infant Daughter Found Buried in Backyard Authorities in Tanahun have arrested a 37-year-old woman after the body of her 31-day-old daughter was discovered buried behind a rented home in Shuklagandaki Municipality. https://applenepal.com/en/news/two-missing-on-mahakali-river-banks-in-dadeldhura-as-search-efforts-continue 2026-05-31T13:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/338 Two Missing on Mahakali River Banks in Dadeldhura as Search Efforts Continue An Armed Police Force personnel and a local resident have gone missing near the Mahakali River in Dadeldhura, prompting an active search by authorities. https://applenepal.com/en/news/four-uml-ministers-resign-in-lumbini-as-cabinet-shake-up-looms 2026-06-03T12:46:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/572 Four UML Ministers Resign in Lumbini as Cabinet Shake-Up Looms Four CPN (UML) ministers in Nepal’s Lumbini Province have stepped down together, signaling a fresh political realignment and an expected cabinet reshuffle. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-bets-on-ai-and-it-as-the-fastest-route-to-jobs-and-economic-growth 2026-06-06T11:11:19+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/812 Nepal Bets on AI and IT as the Fastest Route to Jobs and Economic Growth Rajendra Malla says Nepal must turn artificial intelligence and information technology into core economic engines to create jobs, strengthen the national economy, and slow youth migration. https://applenepal.com/en/news/two-missing-in-dadeldhura-after-mahakali-river-tube-recovered-police-suspect-drowning 2026-05-31T13:41:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/339 Two Missing in Dadeldhura After Mahakali River Tube Recovered, Police Suspect Drowning An Armed Police Force personnel and a local resident have gone missing in Dadeldhura, with officials suspecting they may have drowned after a tube was found by the Mahakali River. https://applenepal.com/en/news/madhesh-province-is-baking-under-a-brutal-heatwave-as-life-slows-to-a-halt 2026-06-03T12:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/573 Madhesh Province Is Baking Under a Brutal Heatwave as Life Slows to a Halt Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius have pushed daily life in Madhesh Province to the brink, with warnings of dangerous heatwave conditions and urgent advice to stay hydrated, cool, and indoors whenever possible. https://applenepal.com/en/news/prabhu-shamsher-and-raji-rana-fund-boosts-central-zoo-with-fresh-support-for-chimpanzees-and-museum-upkeep 2026-06-06T11:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/813 Prabhu Shamsher and Raji Rana Fund boosts Central Zoo with fresh support for chimpanzees and museum upkeep The Prabhu Shamsher and Raji Rana Fund has donated Rs 1 million for chimpanzee care and Rs 1.5 million to run the Central Zoo's Historical 3D Lion Cage Museum, extending its support for a fourth straight year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/14-year-old-boy-dies-after-drowning-in-pokhara-river-during-swim 2026-05-29T00:26:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/115 14-Year-Old Boy Dies After Drowning in Pokhara River During Swim A 14-year-old boy from Damside died after drowning in Phusre Khola in Pokhara, with APF personnel recovering the body after a search operation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-national-assembly-delays-start-then-hits-pause-again-in-kathmandu 2026-05-31T13:41:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/340 Nepal’s National Assembly Delays Start, Then Hits Pause Again in Kathmandu The National Assembly meeting in Kathmandu opened late on Sunday and was quickly adjourned for 20 minutes, keeping pre-budget discussions and other legislative business on hold. https://applenepal.com/en/news/japan-adds-fresh-loan-support-to-push-nepal-s-nagdhunga-tunnel-over-the-finish-line 2026-06-03T12:57:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/574 Japan Adds Fresh Loan Support to Push Nepal’s Nagdhunga Tunnel Over the Finish Line Japan has approved an additional loan of 5.7 billion yen to help complete the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project, a key road link expected to ease congestion and improve access to Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-finally-faces-parliament-after-weeks-of-mounting-pressure 2026-05-31T13:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/341 PM Balendra Shah finally faces Parliament after weeks of mounting pressure Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed Nepal’s House of Representatives, responding to lawmakers after sustained criticism over his absence from Parliament and questions about government performance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/typhoon-jangmi-hits-western-japan-as-flood-warnings-rise-across-the-country 2026-06-03T13:01:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/575 Typhoon Jangmi Hits Western Japan as Flood Warnings Rise Across the Country Typhoon Jangmi has made landfall in western Japan, triggering flood warnings and urgent safety alerts as heavy rain and storm impacts spread. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-pakistan-use-everest-day-to-deepen-mountain-tourism-ties 2026-06-06T11:56:04+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/814 Nepal and Pakistan Use Everest Day to Deepen Mountain Tourism Ties Nepal’s 73rd International Everest Day in Islamabad spotlighted Everest’s legacy, mountain tourism, and a growing push for closer Nepal-Pakistan cooperation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-hit-by-sudden-cloudburst-like-downpour-roads-flooded-in-minutes 2026-05-29T00:30:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/116 Kathmandu Valley Hit by Sudden Cloudburst-Like Downpour, Roads Flooded in Minutes Heavy rain slammed Kathmandu Valley overnight, with Lalitpur’s Khumaltar station logging 54.8 mm in an hour and widespread waterlogging reported across key roads. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dry-landslide-blocks-khandbari-kimathanka-road-halting-traffic-in-sankhuwasabha 2026-05-31T13:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/342 Dry Landslide Blocks Khandbari-Kimathanka Road, Halting Traffic in Sankhuwasabha A dry landslide in Bhotkhola has fully blocked the Khandbari-Kimathanka section of the Koshi Highway, bringing transportation in Sankhuwasabha to a standstill as authorities work to clear the debris. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-warns-government-this-anarchy-won-t-last-long-as-political-tensions-rise 2026-06-03T13:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/576 KP Sharma Oli Warns Government: 'This Anarchy Won't Last Long' as Political Tensions Rise CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli has warned Nepal’s current government and state institutions against lawlessness, saying political chaos is temporary and urging authorities to act within legal bounds. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-health-minister-pushes-to-ease-medicine-shortages-with-cancer-drugs-a-top-priority 2026-06-06T12:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/815 Nepal Health Minister Pushes to Ease Medicine Shortages, With Cancer Drugs a Top Priority Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta has ordered officials to speed up inspections, approvals, and supply management to prevent shortages of critical medicines, including cancer treatments. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-escalates-lipulekh-push-with-diplomatic-notes-to-india-china-and-the-uk 2026-05-31T14:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/343 Nepal Escalates Lipulekh Push with Diplomatic Notes to India, China, and the UK Nepal has renewed its claim over Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura by sending diplomatic notes to India and China, while also seeking historical records from the UK as the border dispute returns to the spotlight. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-calls-february-elections-a-drama-demands-ink-probe 2026-06-03T13:27:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/577 KP Sharma Oli Calls February Elections a ‘Drama,’ Demands Ink Probe CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli has alleged that Nepal’s February elections were predetermined and urged an investigation into concerns over voting ink quality. https://applenepal.com/en/news/deadly-coal-mine-blast-in-central-colombia-kills-at-least-seven-miners 2026-06-06T12:11:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/816 Deadly Coal Mine Blast in Central Colombia Kills at Least Seven Miners A coal mine explosion in central Colombia has left at least seven miners dead, with authorities blaming a likely underground gas buildup and launching an investigation into the disaster. https://applenepal.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-prosperity-and-good-governance-are-nepal-s-top-national-priorities 2026-05-29T06:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/117 President Paudel Says Prosperity and Good Governance Are Nepal’s Top National Priorities In a Republic Day message, President Ram Chandra Paudel called good governance, development, and prosperity a national necessity, urging collective action for inclusive progress and stronger public services. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-vehicle-registry-hits-6-25-million-as-motorcycles-cross-5-million 2026-05-31T14:11:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/344 Nepal’s Vehicle Registry Hits 6.25 Million as Motorcycles Cross 5 Million Nepal’s vehicle registry has climbed to 6,249,732 by mid-March, with motorcycles and scooters now making up the overwhelming majority of registered vehicles. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-warns-state-against-reckless-action-as-property-probe-row-deepens 2026-06-03T13:27:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/578 KP Sharma Oli Warns State Against 'Reckless' Action as Property Probe Row Deepens KP Sharma Oli has accused Nepal’s state machinery of discrimination and political bias, warning that power should not be misused as debate intensifies over property investigations and selective justice. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-73rd-everest-day-in-islamabad-turning-a-mountain-into-a-message-of-national-identity 2026-06-06T12:11:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/817 Nepal Marks 73rd Everest Day in Islamabad, Turning a Mountain Into a Message of National Identity The Embassy of Nepal in Islamabad celebrated the 73rd International Everest Day with a special program spotlighting Everest as a symbol of Nepal’s pride, heritage, and global identity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-19th-republic-day-with-nationwide-celebrations-and-a-renewed-democratic-resolve 2026-05-29T06:11:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/118 Nepal Marks 19th Republic Day With Nationwide Celebrations and a Renewed Democratic Resolve Nepal is celebrating its 19th Republic Day with events across the country, reflecting on the abolition of the monarchy in 2008 and the nation’s journey as a federal democratic republic. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pm-shah-says-nepal-will-review-commission-reports-in-one-sweep-eyeing-legal-action-on-pending-cases 2026-05-31T14:11:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/345 PM Shah Says Nepal Will Review Commission Reports in One Sweep, Eyeing Legal Action on Pending Cases Prime Minister Balendra Shah told Parliament the government will examine reports from multiple commissions together, including the National Human Rights Commission’s findings on the Gen Z movement, before moving toward legal action. https://applenepal.com/en/news/uml-needs-a-full-reset-bishnu-paudel-says-as-party-launches-reorganization-push 2026-06-03T13:27:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/579 UML Needs a Full Reset, Bishnu Paudel Says as Party Launches Reorganization Push CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Paudel says the party cannot continue in its current form and needs a full reorganization, with a task force now preparing a formal proposal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ncp-holds-kathmandu-workshop-to-sharpen-lawmakers-parliamentary-performance 2026-06-06T12:31:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/818 NCP Holds Kathmandu Workshop to Sharpen Lawmakers' Parliamentary Performance Nepal Communist Party leaders gathered in Kathmandu for a one-day orientation workshop aimed at improving lawmakers' effectiveness, attendance, and conduct during Federal Parliament sessions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/one-dead-two-seriously-injured-after-jeep-crash-in-nuwakot 2026-05-29T06:11:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/119 One Dead, Two Seriously Injured After Jeep Crash in Nuwakot A jeep accident in Nuwakot has left one man dead and two others seriously injured, highlighting the ongoing dangers on Nepal’s rural roads. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balen-shah-steps-into-parliament-as-pressure-mounts-over-government-accountability 2026-05-31T14:11:26+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/346 Balen Shah Steps Into Parliament as Pressure Mounts Over Government Accountability Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah appeared before the House of Representatives to face questions from lawmakers after days of criticism over his absence from parliamentary debate. https://applenepal.com/en/news/messi-trains-alone-as-argentina-begins-world-cup-prep-in-kansas-city 2026-06-03T13:27:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/580 Messi Trains Alone as Argentina Begins World Cup Prep in Kansas City Argentina opened its World Cup training camp in Kansas City with Lionel Messi working separately as he recovers from hamstring fatigue, while the reigning champions aim to have him ready for their opener against Algeria. https://applenepal.com/en/news/shankar-pokharel-s-7-point-reset-plan-signals-a-major-push-to-rebuild-uml 2026-06-06T12:31:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/819 Shankar Pokharel’s 7-Point Reset Plan Signals a Major Push to Rebuild UML CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has unveiled a seven-point transformation agenda focused on self-reflection, committee revival, collective leadership, and stronger public outreach as internal leadership debates intensify. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vice-president-yadav-says-nepal-must-deepen-democracy-through-inclusion-equality-and-justice 2026-05-29T06:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/120 Vice President Yadav Says Nepal Must Deepen Democracy Through Inclusion, Equality, and Justice Nepal’s Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav says Republic Day should be a moment for self-evaluation, urging citizens to strengthen democracy by upholding constitutional rights and inclusive ideals. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-takes-lipulekh-row-to-the-uk-as-balen-shah-revives-a-colonial-era-border-debate 2026-05-31T14:11:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/347 Nepal Takes Lipulekh Row to the UK as Balen Shah Revives a Colonial-Era Border Debate Prime Minister Balendra Shah says Nepal has opened talks with the UK over the Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura dispute, arguing the colonial-era origins of the border question make Britain part of the conversation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ncp-uses-mp-orientation-training-to-sharpen-legislative-focus-and-party-coordination 2026-06-06T12:31:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/820 NCP Uses MP Orientation Training to Sharpen Legislative Focus and Party Coordination The Nepal Communist Party has held an orientation session for its lawmakers, aiming to clarify responsibilities, improve coordination, and strengthen parliamentary performance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/un-peacekeeping-gets-a-fresh-warning-shot-as-global-conflicts-intensify 2026-05-29T07:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/121 UN Peacekeeping Gets a Fresh Warning Shot as Global Conflicts Intensify The UN is renewing its call for investment in peacekeeping as wars, instability, and funding pressure strain one of the world’s most important conflict-management tools. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-border-dispute-takes-a-sharp-turn-as-pm-balendra-shah-says-encroachment-happened-on-both-sides 2026-05-31T14:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/348 Nepal’s Border Dispute Takes a Sharp Turn as PM Balendra Shah Says Encroachment Happened on Both Sides Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said Nepal has also encroached on Indian land in some areas, while reaffirming that disputed border issues with India will be handled through diplomatic dialogue. https://applenepal.com/en/news/japan-adds-5-7-billion-yen-more-to-nepal-s-nagdhunga-tunnel-pushing-the-project-closer-to-the-finish-line 2026-06-03T13:27:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/581 Japan Adds 5.7 Billion Yen More to Nepal’s Nagdhunga Tunnel, Pushing the Project Closer to the Finish Line Japan has approved an additional 5.7 billion yen loan for Nepal’s Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, raising total Japanese support to about 22.3 billion yen and strengthening the push to complete the country’s first major road tunnel. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-and-bjp-foreign-affairs-chief-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-on-strengthening-ties 2026-06-06T12:31:31+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/821 Nepal and BJP Foreign Affairs Chief Hold Talks in New Delhi on Strengthening Ties Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met BJP Foreign Affairs Department chief Vijay Chauthaiwale in New Delhi, with both sides discussing Nepal-India relations, party-level engagement, and people-to-people ties. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhandari-pushes-nepal-toward-a-self-reliant-economy-on-republic-day 2026-05-29T07:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/122 Bhandari Pushes Nepal Toward a Self-Reliant Economy on Republic Day Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari marked Nepal’s 19th Republic Day by urging Nepalis to unite behind a self-reliant economy and a more results-driven democratic republic. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balen-shah-says-kathmandu-s-squatter-crisis-won-t-be-solved-in-35-minutes 2026-05-31T14:26:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/349 Balen Shah Says Kathmandu’s Squatter Crisis Won’t Be Solved in 35 Minutes Nepal’s prime minister says riverbank settlers in Kathmandu Valley are being relocated safely, with the government promising long-term resettlement, land identification, and a phased fix for genuine squatters. https://applenepal.com/en/news/phewa-lake-becomes-pokhara-s-cool-down-escape-as-sup-draws-young-adventurers 2026-06-03T13:30:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/582 Phewa Lake Becomes Pokhara’s Cool-Down Escape as SUP Draws Young Adventurers Tourists are flocking to Phewa Lake in Pokhara to beat the heat, with Stand Up Paddle Boarding emerging as a standout attraction for younger visitors seeking a scenic summer escape. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-embassy-in-doha-steps-up-worker-awareness-as-qatar-law-session-highlights-key-risks 2026-06-06T12:31:36+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/822 Nepali Embassy in Doha Steps Up Worker Awareness as Qatar Law Session Highlights Key Risks The Nepali Embassy in Doha held an awareness programme for migrant workers, with a legal expert from Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee explaining local laws and the risks Nepali workers should know before and during their stay. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-iran-preliminary-deal-draft-sends-diplomacy-into-high-gear 2026-05-29T07:41:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/123 US-Iran Preliminary Deal Draft Sends Diplomacy Into High Gear A preliminary US-Iran agreement is reportedly on the table, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying President Trump will make the final call on whether to sign it. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-vehicle-import-bill-hits-rs-31-31-billion-as-customs-revenue-climbs 2026-05-31T14:40:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/350 Nepal’s Vehicle Import Bill Hits Rs 31.31 Billion as Customs Revenue Climbs Nepal imported vehicles and spare parts worth Rs 31.31 billion in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, generating Rs 20.52 billion in customs revenue. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-escalates-attack-on-nepal-s-president-calls-him-a-government-rubber-stamp 2026-06-03T13:41:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/583 KP Sharma Oli Escalates Attack on Nepal’s President, Calls Him a Government Rubber Stamp CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli has accused President Ram Chandra Paudel of enabling unconstitutional actions and undermining Nepal’s constitutional order. https://applenepal.com/en/news/prakash-sharan-mahat-says-nepal-s-new-budget-is-too-ambitious-and-underfunded 2026-06-06T12:31:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/823 Prakash Sharan Mahat Says Nepal’s New Budget Is Too Ambitious and Underfunded Former Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat says Nepal’s proposed Rs 2.124 trillion budget lacks assured funding and sets an unrealistic 7% growth target. https://applenepal.com/en/news/annapurna-s-76th-ascent-day-set-to-spotlight-narchyang-as-nepal-s-alpine-heritage-hub 2026-05-29T07:56:03+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/124 Annapurna’s 76th Ascent Day Set to Spotlight Narchyang as Nepal’s Alpine Heritage Hub Narchyang in Myagdi is gearing up for the 76th Annapurna Ascent Day with cultural events, promotional programs, and renewed attention on the historic route to Annapurna I. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-province-flags-38-child-marriage-reports-with-morang-leading-the-count 2026-06-03T13:41:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/584 Koshi Province Flags 38 Child Marriage Reports, With Morang Leading the Count Child Helpline 1098 logged 38 child marriage reports in Koshi Province in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, with Morang district recording the most cases and child protection gaps still in focus. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-international-everest-day-with-tributes-to-hillary-tenzing-and-the-himalayas 2026-05-29T08:12:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/125 Nepal Marks International Everest Day with Tributes to Hillary, Tenzing and the Himalayas Nepal is celebrating International Everest Day with programs honoring the first ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, and the mountain’s lasting role in national pride and tourism. https://applenepal.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-clashes-with-lawmakers-over-parliamentary-decorum-in-heated-house-session 2026-05-31T14:41:53+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/351 Speaker Aryal Clashes With Lawmakers Over Parliamentary Decorum in Heated House Session Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal warned Ain Bahadur Mahar, Dhruva Raj Rai, and Aren Rai after they disrupted Nepal’s House of Representatives by demanding floor time without permission. https://applenepal.com/en/news/iranian-drone-strike-hits-kuwait-international-airport-triggering-fire-and-flight-suspension 2026-06-03T13:41:27+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/585 Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport, Triggering Fire and Flight Suspension Kuwait International Airport was hit by an Iranian drone attack that sparked a major fire, damaged terminal infrastructure, injured several people, and forced an immediate suspension of flights. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dr-ashok-kumar-baskota-where-orthopedic-science-meets-spiritual-purpose 2026-06-06T12:31:44+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/824 Dr. Ashok Kumar Baskota: Where Orthopedic Science Meets Spiritual Purpose A closer look at Dr. Ashok Kumar Baskota, a senior orthopedic surgeon whose work blends medical excellence, spirituality, and selfless service into a rare and influential career. https://applenepal.com/en/news/lionel-messi-set-for-record-breaking-sixth-world-cup-as-argentina-confirm-2026-squad-role 2026-05-29T08:12:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/126 Lionel Messi Set for Record-Breaking Sixth World Cup as Argentina Confirm 2026 Squad Role Argentina has confirmed Lionel Messi for the 2026 World Cup, setting up a historic sixth tournament appearance as the defending champions prepare to chase another title. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balen-shah-orders-crackdown-on-visit-visa-misuse-as-nepal-eyes-easier-visa-conversion-abroad 2026-05-31T14:56:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/352 Balen Shah Orders Crackdown on Visit Visa Misuse as Nepal Eyes Easier Visa Conversion Abroad Prime Minister Balen Shah says strict new directives are in place to stop visit visa abuse, while the Labour Ministry explores visa conversion options abroad to help workers who find jobs without returning to Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-raises-border-customs-exemption-to-rs-500-after-backlash-over-rs-100-limit 2026-06-03T13:41:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/586 Nepal Raises Border Customs Exemption to Rs 500 After Backlash Over Rs 100 Limit Nepal’s government has increased the customs exemption limit for personal goods carried across land borders from Rs 100 to Rs 500, easing pressure on travelers after widespread criticism of the earlier rule. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-finance-ministry-rejects-ev-customs-allegations-as-probe-widens 2026-06-06T12:41:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/825 Nepal’s Finance Ministry Rejects EV Customs Allegations as Probe Widens The Finance Ministry has pushed back against claims linking Dr. Swarnim Wagle to a controversial EV customs clearance case, saying a formal investigation is underway and nine officials have already been relieved of duty. https://applenepal.com/en/news/madhav-kumar-nepal-returns-to-kathmandu-after-russia-communist-conference 2026-05-29T08:16:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/127 Madhav Kumar Nepal Returns to Kathmandu After Russia Communist Conference Former Nepal prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has returned home after attending an international communist conference in Russia, where he spoke about the global reach and challenges of communist ideology. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balendra-shah-bets-on-exports-to-lift-nepal-s-revenue-and-push-development-goals 2026-05-31T14:56:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/353 Balendra Shah Bets on Exports to Lift Nepal’s Revenue and Push Development Goals Nepal’s Prime Minister says the government is focusing on export growth, tax exemptions, and trade-led revenue expansion as the country works toward developing-nation status. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-refuses-to-submit-property-details-says-the-government-can-collect-the-ashes 2026-06-03T13:41:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/587 KP Sharma Oli Refuses to Submit Property Details, Says the Government Can “Collect the Ashes” CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has rejected a government request to disclose his property details, arguing that his assets were destroyed in past incidents and leaving little left to declare. https://applenepal.com/en/news/russia-says-it-shot-down-25-drones-near-st-petersburg-as-economic-forum-goes-on 2026-06-06T12:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/826 Russia Says It Shot Down 25 Drones Near St. Petersburg as Economic Forum Goes On Russia claims it intercepted 25 drones near St. Petersburg while the city hosted a major economic forum, underscoring the growing reach of the Ukraine-Russia drone war. https://applenepal.com/en/news/in-rural-nepal-a-living-barter-economy-still-trades-vegetables-for-grain 2026-05-29T08:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/128 In Rural Nepal, a Living Barter Economy Still Trades Vegetables for Grain In Pipladi, Kanchanpur, villagers still swap seasonal vegetables for wheat and rice, keeping an ancient barter system alive in a modern cash economy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-congress-demands-proof-after-balen-shah-s-border-remark-sparks-parliament-row 2026-05-31T14:56:27+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/354 Nepali Congress Demands Proof After Balen Shah’s Border Remark Sparks Parliament Row Nepal’s main opposition has demanded clarification from Prime Minister Balen Shah after his claim that Nepal also encroached on Indian land triggered a heated parliamentary challenge. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-refuses-asset-probe-dares-government-to-take-the-ashes-instead 2026-06-03T13:56:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/588 KP Sharma Oli Refuses Asset Probe, Dares Government to Take the “Ashes” Instead CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has rejected cooperation with a government asset investigation commission, escalating a fresh political showdown in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-federalism-test-speaker-aryal-calls-for-better-coordination-in-lawmaking 2026-06-06T13:26:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/827 Nepal’s Federalism Test: Speaker Aryal Calls for Better Coordination in Lawmaking Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says Nepal’s federal system depends on tighter cooperation between federal and provincial lawmakers to avoid legal overlap and strengthen implementation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-study-overseas-voting-rights-for-its-global-diaspora 2026-05-31T14:56:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/355 Nepal Moves to Study Overseas Voting Rights for Its Global Diaspora Prime Minister Balendra Shah says Nepal will study technology-friendly ways to let citizens abroad vote, as the government weighs legal and technical hurdles for future elections. https://applenepal.com/en/news/oli-doubles-down-on-internal-unity-as-uml-pushes-through-membership-renewal-drive 2026-06-03T14:01:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/589 Oli Doubles Down on Internal Unity as UML Pushes Through Membership Renewal Drive CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli says party unity should not depend on sacrificing leadership posts, as he frames the general convention as the fix for internal tensions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/apihimal-finally-joins-the-road-network-opening-a-new-chapter-for-darchula-s-remote-north 2026-06-06T13:55:47+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/828 Apihimal Finally Joins the Road Network, Opening a New Chapter for Darchula's Remote North Apihimal Rural Municipality in Darchula has officially been connected to the road network after the route reached Gaudyakhola in Ward No. 3, a milestone that could reshape mobility, services, and tourism in Nepal's far-western hills. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-mental-health-crisis-is-centering-on-anxiety-and-depression 2026-05-29T08:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/129 Nepal’s Mental Health Crisis Is Centering on Anxiety and Depression A new coordination meeting in Birendranagar spotlighted a troubling mental health picture in Nepal, with anxiety and depression emerging as the country’s most pressing challenges. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sri-lanka-hikes-fuel-prices-again-as-imf-reform-pressure-builds 2026-05-31T14:56:42+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/356 Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices Again as IMF Reform Pressure Builds Sri Lanka has raised petrol and diesel prices by about 6%, a move tied to IMF-backed reforms and the gradual removal of fuel subsidies amid an ongoing economic squeeze. https://applenepal.com/en/news/myanmar-s-drone-war-spills-into-thailand-killing-3-migrant-workers 2026-06-03T14:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/590 Myanmar’s Drone War Spills Into Thailand, Killing 3 Migrant Workers A suspected military drone from Myanmar crashed and exploded in Thailand’s Tak province, killing three migrant workers and injuring two others in a stark cross-border spillover of the civil war. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rain-triggered-landslide-cuts-off-panchkhapan-chainpur-road-in-sankhuwasabha 2026-06-06T14:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/829 Rain-Triggered Landslide Cuts Off Panchkhapan-Chainpur Road in Sankhuwasabha Continuous rainfall has sparked a landslide in Sankhuwasabha, washing away part of the Bhibare-Bhaisichok-Pipaldanda road and disrupting travel between Panchkhapan and Chainpur as floodwaters add to the damage. https://applenepal.com/en/news/narayan-prasad-dahal-says-nepal-s-republic-must-evolve-not-be-replaced 2026-05-29T09:10:46+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/130 Narayan Prasad Dahal Says Nepal’s Republic Must Evolve, Not Be Replaced On Republic Day in Kathmandu, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal argued that the only alternative to Nepal’s republic is a stronger, more prosperous version of it. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balen-shah-s-first-year-gamble-nepal-s-new-government-puts-corruption-on-notice 2026-05-31T15:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/357 Balen Shah’s First-Year Gamble: Nepal’s New Government Puts Corruption on Notice Prime Minister Balendra Shah says his government is fully committed to eliminating corruption and irregularities, with good governance set as the defining mission of its first year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/japan-moves-to-tighten-social-media-rules-for-teens-with-new-age-verification-push 2026-06-03T14:11:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/591 Japan Moves to Tighten Social Media Rules for Teens With New Age Verification Push A Japanese government panel is proposing stricter age verification and default safety filters for minor social media users, signaling a bigger shift in how platforms protect teenagers online. https://applenepal.com/en/news/from-malaysia-to-mango-groves-how-laxmi-prasad-adhikari-turned-return-migration-into-a-farming-success-story 2026-06-06T14:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/830 From Malaysia to Mango Groves: How Laxmi Prasad Adhikari Turned Return Migration into a Farming Success Story After six years of foreign employment in Malaysia, Laxmi Prasad Adhikari returned to Bhojpur and built a thriving fruit farm that is now inspiring local youth to see agriculture as a real business opportunity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/un-peacekeepers-day-2026-nepal-s-role-a-legacy-of-service-and-a-tribute-to-the-fallen 2026-05-29T09:10:54+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/131 UN Peacekeepers Day 2026: Nepal’s Role, a Legacy of Service, and a Tribute to the Fallen The UN marks International Day of Peacekeepers with a tribute to 1948’s first mission, Nepal’s leading contribution of security personnel, and a posthumous Dag Hammarskjöld Medal ceremony for fallen peacekeepers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/deadly-tourist-bus-crash-in-turkey-leaves-8-dead-33-injured 2026-05-31T15:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/358 Deadly Tourist Bus Crash in Turkey Leaves 8 Dead, 33 Injured A tourist bus crash in western Turkey has killed at least eight people and injured 33 others, triggering a major emergency response and hospital evacuations. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fast-rescue-response-brings-stranded-worker-kailash-adhikari-home-from-saudi-arabia 2026-06-03T14:16:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/592 Nepal’s Fast Rescue Response Brings Stranded Worker Kailash Adhikari Home from Saudi Arabia A Nepali worker stranded in Saudi Arabia was rescued and returned home within 12 hours after a complaint triggered swift action from Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office. https://applenepal.com/en/news/social-security-fund-tops-111-billion-rupees-eyes-hydropower-and-renewable-energy-bets 2026-06-06T14:26:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/831 Social Security Fund Tops 111 Billion Rupees, Eyes Hydropower and Renewable Energy Bets Nepal’s Social Security Fund has crossed 111.07 billion rupees in contributions and is now targeting hydropower, transmission lines, and renewable energy as priority investment sectors. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-republic-day-with-national-celebrations-military-parade-in-kathmandu 2026-05-29T09:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/132 Nepal Marks Republic Day With National Celebrations, Military Parade in Kathmandu Nepal is celebrating Republic Day nationwide, with the main official ceremony at Army Pavilion in Tundikhel featuring dignitaries, cultural displays, and military parades. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-pm-pledges-free-education-and-health-care-for-the-underprivileged-amid-economic-transition 2026-05-31T15:26:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/359 Nepal’s PM Pledges Free Education and Health Care for the Underprivileged Amid Economic Transition Prime Minister Balendra Shah says the government is planning free education and health services for underprivileged citizens while Nepal navigates its shift to developing nation status. https://applenepal.com/en/news/oli-says-september-8-9-violence-was-a-preplanned-conspiracy-cites-rights-report 2026-06-03T14:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/593 Oli Says September 8-9 Violence Was a Preplanned Conspiracy, Cites Rights Report CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli says the September 8-9 unrest was not a revolution but a planned political conspiracy aimed at toppling his government. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ebola-outbreak-in-congo-worsens-as-cdc-warns-cases-could-surge-past-20-000 2026-06-06T14:26:27+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/832 Ebola Outbreak in Congo Worsens as CDC Warns Cases Could Surge Past 20,000 Health officials warn the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating, with slow isolation of infected people raising fears of a wider spread across Africa. https://applenepal.com/en/news/heavy-winds-topple-large-tree-at-nepal-airlines-premises-in-kathmandu-damaging-gate-and-wall 2026-05-29T09:41:07+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/133 Heavy Winds Topple Large Tree at Nepal Airlines Premises in Kathmandu, Damaging Gate and Wall A storm in Kathmandu brought down a large tree inside the Nepal Airlines Corporation premises, damaging the gate and boundary wall but causing no injuries. https://applenepal.com/en/news/us-tech-takes-on-everest-nepal-tourism-summit-puts-safety-and-innovation-center-stage 2026-05-31T16:01:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/360 US Tech Takes on Everest: Nepal Tourism Summit Puts Safety and Innovation Center Stage At The Ascent Summit in Kathmandu, US Under Secretary Sarah B. Rogers highlighted how American technology could improve mountaineering safety and deepen Nepal-US cooperation in tourism and innovation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/modi-signals-deeper-ties-with-nepal-after-meeting-rabi-lamichhane-in-new-delhi 2026-06-03T14:41:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/594 Modi Signals Deeper Ties With Nepal After Meeting Rabi Lamichhane in New Delhi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India is ready to strengthen its multifaceted relationship with Nepal after meeting Rabi Lamichhane, in a visit aimed at boosting political dialogue and bilateral cooperation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-health-minister-orders-crackdown-on-essential-medicine-shortages-including-cancer-drugs 2026-06-06T14:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/833 Nepal Health Minister Orders Crackdown on Essential Medicine Shortages, Including Cancer Drugs Health Minister Nisha Mehta has ordered authorities in Kathmandu to urgently fix shortages of essential medicines, including cancer treatments, and strengthen medicine management and distribution to protect supply across the market. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-lawmakers-push-diplomacy-as-border-tensions-with-india-resurface 2026-06-03T14:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/595 Nepal Lawmakers Push Diplomacy as Border Tensions With India Resurface National Assembly members are calling for dialogue, historical evidence, and peaceful diplomacy to resolve long-running Nepal-India border issues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/see-supplementary-results-set-for-a-fast-turnaround-as-nepal-s-class-10-students-await-july-9-release 2026-06-06T15:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/834 SEE Supplementary Results Set for a Fast Turnaround as Nepal’s Class 10 Students Await July 9 Release Nepal’s National Examination Board says SEE supplementary exam results will be published within two weeks of the test window, with officials expecting a July 9 release. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-uses-republic-day-to-defend-nepal-s-democratic-journey 2026-05-29T09:41:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/134 KP Sharma Oli Uses Republic Day to Defend Nepal’s Democratic Journey CPN-UML chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli says Nepal will learn the difference between democratic systems and populist slogans through experience, calling the republic a deep shift in national consciousness. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-lawmakers-push-for-faster-disaster-relief-and-a-plan-to-reduce-human-wildlife-conflict 2026-05-31T16:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/361 Nepal Lawmakers Push for Faster Disaster Relief and a Plan to Reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict House lawmakers in Nepal are urging immediate relief for disaster-hit communities and a stronger national strategy to address recurring wildlife attacks, with Bajura emerging as a flashpoint. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepali-film-stree-locks-november-26-theatrical-release-with-new-poster-reveal 2026-06-03T14:57:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/596 Nepali Film 'Stree' Locks November 26 Theatrical Release With New Poster Reveal The upcoming Nepali film Stree, directed by Jiban Shahi and produced by Samir Rai, is heading to theaters on November 26 with a newly unveiled poster and cast lineup. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sushila-karki-wants-a-new-identity-beyond-courtrooms-and-politics 2026-06-06T15:11:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/835 Sushila Karki Wants a New Identity Beyond Courtrooms and Politics At the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival in Lalitpur, former Chief Justice and former Prime Minister Sushila Karki said she does not want to be defined only by her judicial and political past, adding that literature will shape her next chapter. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-marks-17th-international-everest-day-with-morning-procession-honoring-hillary-and-tenzing 2026-05-29T09:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/135 Kathmandu Marks 17th International Everest Day with Morning Procession Honoring Hillary and Tenzing Nepal celebrated the 17th International Everest Day in Kathmandu with a morning procession and commemorative events honoring the historic first ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. https://applenepal.com/en/news/purba-yatayat-brings-online-ticketing-gps-and-cctv-to-kathmandu-eastern-nepal-buses 2026-05-31T16:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/362 Purba Yatayat Brings Online Ticketing, GPS and CCTV to Kathmandu-Eastern Nepal Buses Purba Yatayat Management Pvt Ltd has rolled out online ticketing and added GPS tracking and CCTV cameras across its buses, signaling a major step toward safer, more modern public transport in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/deadly-delhi-hotel-fire-in-malviya-nagar-leaves-at-least-21-dead 2026-06-03T15:26:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/597 Deadly Delhi Hotel Fire in Malviya Nagar Leaves at Least 21 Dead A fast-moving blaze at a hotel and restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has killed at least 21 people, injured dozens more, and triggered a major investigation into the cause. https://applenepal.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-links-republic-day-to-constitutional-protection-and-nepal-s-economic-future 2026-05-29T10:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/136 Gagan Thapa Links Republic Day to Constitutional Protection and Nepal’s Economic Future Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa marked Republic Day by urging stronger constitutional protection, deeper republican institutionalization, and a more prosperous Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-chamber-says-fy-2083-84-budget-could-reignite-the-economy-if-execution-delivers 2026-05-31T16:27:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/363 Nepal Chamber Says FY 2083/84 Budget Could Reignite the Economy If Execution Delivers The Nepal Chamber of Commerce says the FY 2083/84 budget can support recovery and lift economic momentum, but only if the government turns ambitious promises into effective implementation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-traffic-police-return-41-stolen-two-wheelers-to-owners-in-heartwarming-handover 2026-06-03T15:41:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/598 Kathmandu Traffic Police Return 41 Stolen Two-Wheelers to Owners in Heartwarming Handover Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police handed back 41 recovered motorcycles and scooters to their owners in a ceremony at Baggikhana, where grateful recipients honored officers with khadas. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-social-security-fund-hits-111-billion-rupees-as-officials-plan-bigger-investment-bets 2026-06-06T15:11:25+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/836 Nepal’s Social Security Fund Hits 111 Billion Rupees as Officials Plan Bigger Investment Bets Nepal’s Social Security Fund has crossed 111 billion rupees in contributions, and authorities are now moving to widen investment channels to improve returns and long-term sustainability. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-marks-19th-republic-day-as-celebrations-roll-across-the-country 2026-05-29T10:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/137 Nepal Marks 19th Republic Day as Celebrations Roll Across the Country Nepal is observing its 19th Republic Day with nationwide programs honoring the end of the monarchy, while the President extends greetings and PM Balen reportedly skips the scheduled address. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-2083-84-budget-is-smaller-balanced-and-built-around-implementation-capacity 2026-05-31T16:46:01+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/364 Nepal’s 2083/84 budget is smaller, balanced, and built around implementation capacity Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget is deliberately smaller, balanced, and aligned with the state’s ability to execute it. https://applenepal.com/en/news/chief-justice-manoj-kumar-sharma-pledges-a-stronger-more-modern-nepal-judiciary 2026-06-03T16:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/599 Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma Pledges a Stronger, More Modern Nepal Judiciary At a Kathmandu event, Nepal’s Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma promised to make the judiciary more advanced and robust, calling for teamwork across judges and court staff to improve dispute resolution. https://applenepal.com/en/news/madhav-kumar-nepal-pushes-nepal-to-put-jobs-first-stop-driving-workers-abroad 2026-06-06T15:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/837 Madhav Kumar Nepal Pushes Nepal to Put Jobs First: “Stop Driving Workers Abroad” Former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal says Nepal must prioritize production, domestic employment, and policies that support businesses instead of pushing workers to leave the country. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhattarai-and-oli-mark-nepal-republic-day-with-calls-for-sovereignty-inclusion-and-better-governance 2026-05-29T10:26:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/138 Bhattarai and Oli Mark Nepal Republic Day With Calls for Sovereignty, Inclusion, and Better Governance Former Prime Ministers Baburam Bhattarai and KP Sharma Oli marked Nepal’s 19th Republic Day with messages highlighting citizen supremacy, democratic transformation, and the need for inclusive governance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/uml-slams-pm-s-border-remarks-demands-apology-amid-rising-political-tension 2026-05-31T16:55:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/365 UML Slams PM’s Border Remarks, Demands Apology Amid Rising Political Tension CPN-UML has denounced the Prime Minister’s parliamentary comments on border issues as irresponsible and contrary to national interests, demanding a public apology over claims that Nepal encroached on others’ borders. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-information-minister-says-the-government-is-cracking-down-on-corruption-and-middlemen 2026-06-06T15:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/838 Nepal's Information Minister Says the Government Is Cracking Down on Corruption and Middlemen Dr. Bikram Timilsina says the government is ending corruption, irregular practices, and middlemen influence in state agencies while pushing for a new political culture. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-19th-republic-day-in-kathmandu-puts-tundikhel-back-in-the-spotlight 2026-05-29T10:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/139 Nepal’s 19th Republic Day in Kathmandu Puts Tundikhel Back in the Spotlight Nepal marked its 19th Republic Day with a ceremonial gathering at Sainik Manch Tundikhel, where top state leaders and the country’s security forces took center stage in a highly visible national observance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-parliament-pushes-through-two-key-election-bills-clearing-the-way-for-voting-reforms 2026-05-31T17:01:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/366 Nepal’s Parliament Pushes Through Two Key Election Bills, Clearing the Way for Voting Reforms Nepal’s National Assembly has approved two major election-related bills, including changes to voter registration timing and debate over disability candidacy requirements, as the government moves election reform forward. https://applenepal.com/en/news/four-arrested-in-nepal-over-illegal-yarsagumba-harvesting-in-protected-forest 2026-06-03T16:26:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/600 Four Arrested in Nepal Over Illegal Yarsagumba Harvesting in Protected Forest Police detained four people in Tehrathum district after a tip-off about unauthorized Yarsagumba collection in a community forest, recovering fungus pieces and motorcycles. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fatal-accident-at-baglung-hydropower-site-raises-fresh-safety-concerns 2026-06-06T15:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/839 Fatal Accident at Baglung Hydropower Site Raises Fresh Safety Concerns A 20-year-old worker died after being crushed by an iron pipe at an under-construction hydropower project in Baglung, spotlighting ongoing safety risks at major infrastructure sites. https://applenepal.com/en/news/prachanda-calls-for-unity-on-nepal-s-republic-day-urges-politics-to-serve-national-renewal 2026-05-29T10:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/140 Prachanda Calls for Unity on Nepal’s Republic Day, Urges Politics to Serve National Renewal On Republic Day, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' called on political forces and citizens to rise above division, protect Nepal’s constitution, and make dialogue a lasting political culture. https://applenepal.com/en/news/baglung-women-turn-traditional-dhaka-weaving-into-a-steady-income-stream 2026-05-31T17:26:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/367 Baglung Women Turn Traditional Dhaka Weaving Into a Steady Income Stream In Tamankhola Rural Municipality, 16 women are earning up to Rs 50,000 a month by producing traditional Dhaka textiles, with support from the local government. https://applenepal.com/en/news/teen-athletes-shatter-junior-national-records-at-nepal-s-running-shield 2026-06-03T16:26:31+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/601 Teen Athletes Shatter Junior National Records at Nepal’s Running Shield Avinash Sunar and Bhagwati Khadka set new junior national records at the 16th Central President’s Running Shield in Kathmandu, highlighting rising talent in Nepal’s youth athletics. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-pushes-rsp-beyond-alternative-status-in-bid-for-national-leadership 2026-06-06T15:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/840 Rabi Lamichhane Pushes RSP Beyond ‘Alternative’ Status in Bid for National Leadership Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane says the party’s goal is no longer just to be an alternative force, but a credible political leader capable of running the country. https://applenepal.com/en/news/storm-blows-down-tree-at-nepal-airlines-premises-in-kathmandu-damaging-gate-and-wall 2026-05-29T10:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/141 Storm Blows Down Tree at Nepal Airlines Premises in Kathmandu, Damaging Gate and Wall A large tree collapsed inside Nepal Airlines Corporation premises in Kathmandu after Thursday evening winds and rain, damaging the gate and boundary wall but causing no injuries. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pilgrims-injured-after-maruti-eco-van-crashes-in-dhading 2026-06-03T16:56:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/602 Pilgrims Injured After Maruti Eco Van Crashes in Dhading A Maruti Eco van carrying pilgrims returning from Nrisinghadham crashed near Taribesi in Dhading, injuring seven people, including the driver. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bagmati-province-publishes-names-of-114-major-borrowers-in-troubled-cooperatives-crackdown 2026-06-06T16:25:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/841 Bagmati Province Publishes Names of 114 Major Borrowers in Troubled Cooperatives Crackdown Bagmati Province has released a public list of 114 major borrowers linked to five troubled savings and credit cooperatives, escalating pressure to recover lost funds and hold defaulters accountable. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-marks-73rd-international-sagarmatha-day-with-a-renewed-call-to-protect-the-himalayas 2026-05-29T11:26:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/142 Kathmandu Marks 73rd International Sagarmatha Day With a Renewed Call to Protect the Himalayas Kathmandu celebrated the 73rd International Sagarmatha Day with ceremonies honoring Everest’s historic first ascent and urgent appeals for global action on Himalayan conservation and climate risk. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-under-12-tobacco-alarm-exposes-a-growing-youth-nicotine-crisis 2026-05-31T17:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/368 Nepal’s Under-12 Tobacco Alarm Exposes a Growing Youth Nicotine Crisis A new Nepal Health Research Council study says children under 12 are increasingly using tobacco, underscoring a wider youth addiction problem across the country. https://applenepal.com/en/news/five-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-stolen-elephant-tusks-taken-from-shital-niwas 2026-06-03T17:01:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/603 Five Arrested in Kathmandu Over Stolen Elephant Tusks Taken From Shital Niwas Kathmandu police say five suspects were arrested after elephant tusks vanished from the President's Office during the Gen Z movement and were later recovered in Manamaiju, with illegal drugs also seized in the operation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/floodwaters-tear-through-khotang-s-mid-hill-highway-stranding-travelers-and-severing-a-vital-route 2026-06-06T16:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/842 Floodwaters Tear Through Khotang’s Mid-Hill Highway, Stranding Travelers and Severing a Vital Route Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Pankhu Khola that washed away part of the Mid-Hill Highway in Khotang, halting traffic and leaving passengers stranded as crews work to reopen the route. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-sets-virtual-secretariat-meeting-for-sunday-evening-as-party-eyes-key-internal-decisions 2026-05-31T18:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/369 RSP Sets Virtual Secretariat Meeting for Sunday Evening as Party Eyes Key Internal Decisions The Rastriya Swatantra Party is holding a virtual secretariat meeting Sunday evening to discuss contemporary politics, disciplinary issues, Election Commission nominations, and preparations for its general convention. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-cricket-heads-to-jersey-for-crucial-league-2-build-up-in-july-2026 2026-06-03T17:26:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/604 Nepal Cricket Heads to Jersey for Crucial League 2 Build-Up in July 2026 Nepal will travel to Jersey for two one-day practice matches as it sharpens its preparation for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 and the upcoming tri-series in the Netherlands. https://applenepal.com/en/news/shram-sanskriti-party-protests-pm-balendra-shah-s-border-remark-in-kathmandu 2026-06-06T16:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/843 Shram Sanskriti Party Protests PM Balendra Shah’s Border Remark in Kathmandu The Shram Sanskriti Party staged a protest at Maitighar Mandala, opposing Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s parliamentary remark on the border and demanding protection of Nepali territory. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vance-says-a-u-s-iran-strategic-deal-is-close-raising-stakes-for-the-strait-of-hormuz 2026-05-29T11:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/143 Vance Says a U.S.-Iran Strategic Deal Is Close, Raising Stakes for the Strait of Hormuz JD Vance says Washington is nearing a comprehensive strategic agreement with Iran, a move that could reshape regional security and trade through the Strait of Hormuz. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-launches-main-organizing-committee-as-lamichhane-poises-for-first-big-convention 2026-05-31T18:56:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/370 RSP Launches Main Organizing Committee as Lamichhane Poises for First Big Convention Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed its main organizing committee for the first general convention, with Rabi Lamichhane leading preparations and top party figures joining the effort. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-arrest-health-foundation-chairman-in-alleged-shell-company-loan-scam 2026-06-03T17:26:26+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/605 Nepal Police Arrest Health Foundation Chairman in Alleged Shell Company Loan Scam Nepal Police have arrested Om Prasad Pandey, chairman of Ram Janaki Health Foundation, over allegations that he used a shell company and inflated collateral to secure and misuse bank loans. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-political-reset-minister-bikram-timilsina-calls-for-a-new-culture-of-public-service 2026-06-06T16:41:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/844 Nepal’s Political Reset: Minister Bikram Timilsina Calls for a New Culture of Public Service Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina says Nepal is entering a new political culture, urging parties to break with old habits and rebuild public trust. https://applenepal.com/en/news/vienna-court-hands-15-year-sentence-to-man-behind-foiled-taylor-swift-concert-attack-plot 2026-05-29T11:41:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/144 Vienna Court Hands 15-Year Sentence to Man Behind Foiled Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot An Austrian court has sentenced a 21-year-old man to 15 years in prison for helping plan a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift’s canceled Vienna Eras Tour shows, a plot reportedly stopped after a CIA tip-off. https://applenepal.com/en/news/yarsagumba-harvest-turns-deadly-in-dolpa-as-collector-dies-of-altitude-sickness 2026-05-31T19:01:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/371 Yarsagumba Harvest Turns Deadly in Dolpa as Collector Dies of Altitude Sickness A 43-year-old man from Jajarkot died in Dolpa while collecting Yarsagumba, underscoring the dangerous conditions faced by Himalayan harvesters during the lucrative herb season. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ceasefire-on-paper-war-in-practice-why-gaza-lebanon-and-iran-stay-volatile 2026-06-03T17:26:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/606 Ceasefire on Paper, War in Practice: Why Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran Stay Volatile Despite ceasefire declarations, fighting across Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran remains intense, with Israeli forces reportedly expanding control in Gaza and peace still out of reach. https://applenepal.com/en/news/terence-lewis-lands-in-kathmandu-for-the-grand-finale-of-world-of-dance-nepal 2026-06-06T16:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/845 Terence Lewis Lands in Kathmandu for the Grand Finale of World of Dance Nepal Renowned Indian choreographer Terence Lewis has arrived in Kathmandu to serve as celebrity judge for the grand finale of World of Dance Nepal, bringing star power to the competition's final night. https://applenepal.com/en/news/netanyahu-orders-idf-to-push-control-of-gaza-to-70-percent-raising-new-ceasefire-fears 2026-05-29T11:56:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/145 Netanyahu Orders IDF to Push Control of Gaza to 70 Percent, Raising New Ceasefire Fears Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel now controls 60 percent of Gaza and has directed the IDF to expand that to 70 percent, a move that appears to clash with the October 2025 ceasefire framework. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-house-committee-splits-into-6-subcommittees-to-speed-up-oversight-on-health-education-and-tech 2026-06-03T17:32:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/607 Nepal’s House Committee Splits into 6 Subcommittees to Speed Up Oversight on Health, Education, and Tech The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee of Nepal’s House of Representatives has created six thematic subcommittees, approved their operating rules, and assigned lawmakers to sharpen oversight across key public sectors. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-pushes-rsp-from-me-to-us-as-party-eyes-internal-unity 2026-06-06T17:10:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/846 Rabi Lamichhane Pushes RSP From "Me" to "Us" as Party Eyes Internal Unity RSP chairman Rabi Lamichhane is urging members to move beyond personal ambitions and embrace collective leadership, internal democracy, and people-focused politics as the party expands. https://applenepal.com/en/news/under-construction-bridge-collapses-in-uttar-pradesh-killing-6-workers 2026-05-29T12:11:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/146 Under-Construction Bridge Collapses in Uttar Pradesh, Killing 6 Workers A bridge collapse in Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh, killed six laborers and injured three others, triggering a local investigation into the cause of the structural failure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/iran-draws-a-red-line-in-us-talks-as-negotiator-rejects-any-deal-without-rights-guaranteed 2026-05-31T19:01:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/372 Iran Draws a Red Line in US Talks as Negotiator Rejects Any Deal Without ‘Rights’ Guaranteed Iran’s top negotiator says Tehran will not accept a deal with the United States unless its rights are fully secured, raising fresh doubts over fragile peace efforts and escalating tensions in the Middle East. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-pushes-to-untangle-its-communications-sector-with-a-three-level-government-reset 2026-06-03T18:01:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/608 Nepal Pushes to Untangle Its Communications Sector With a Three-Level Government Reset Federal, provincial, and local leaders in Nepal are moving to restructure the communications sector, streamline laws, and modernize service delivery through coordinated digital reform. https://applenepal.com/en/news/india-s-gdp-outlook-jumps-to-7-7-as-growth-momentum-stays-hot 2026-06-06T17:12:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/847 India’s GDP Outlook Jumps to 7.7% as Growth Momentum Stays Hot India is projected to post 7.7% GDP growth in FY2025-26, outpacing last year’s 7.1% and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rpp-chairman-rajendra-lingden-urges-nepal-government-to-act-on-human-rights-commission-report 2026-05-29T12:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/147 RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden Urges Nepal Government to Act on Human Rights Commission Report Rajendra Lingden has called on the Nepal government to immediately implement the National Human Rights Commission’s latest report, framing human rights protections as an urgent national priority. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhim-rawal-says-pm-balen-shah-has-no-moral-right-to-stay-in-office-after-border-remarks 2026-05-31T19:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/373 Bhim Rawal Says PM Balen Shah Has 'No Moral Right' to Stay in Office After Border Remarks CPN leader Bhim Rawal has sharply criticized Prime Minister Balen Shah over controversial remarks in Parliament on Nepal's border issue with India, escalating political tensions in Kathmandu. https://applenepal.com/en/news/igp-dan-bahadur-karki-pushes-nepal-police-toward-cleaner-tech-driven-service 2026-06-03T18:01:47+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/609 IGP Dan Bahadur Karki pushes Nepal Police toward cleaner, tech-driven service Nepal Police chief Dan Bahadur Karki has told newly transferred senior officers to focus on institutional strengthening, transparent service, and better use of technology for citizens. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fewa-lake-s-summer-surge-kayaking-and-sup-turn-pokhara-into-a-water-sports-hotspot 2026-06-06T17:41:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/848 Fewa Lake’s Summer Surge: Kayaking and SUP Turn Pokhara Into a Water-Sports Hotspot Rising temperatures are driving tourists and locals to Fewa Lake in Pokhara, where kayaking and stand up paddle boarding are becoming the season’s most popular escape. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ujyaalo-nepal-party-and-hamro-party-nepal-merge-to-build-a-shared-political-force 2026-05-29T12:30:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/148 Ujyaalo Nepal Party and Hamro Party Nepal merge to build a shared political force Ujyaalo Nepal Party and Hamro Party Nepal have signed a seven-point merger agreement in Kathmandu, uniting around national service, social justice, and inclusion. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-storms-into-saff-women-s-championship-semifinals-after-perfect-group-run 2026-05-31T19:11:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/374 Nepal Storms Into SAFF Women’s Championship Semifinals After Perfect Group Run Nepal defeated Sri Lanka in Goa to lock up the top spot in its group and advance to the SAFF Women’s Championship semifinals with a perfect six points. https://applenepal.com/en/news/yogesh-bhattarai-s-bus-story-adds-a-sharp-twist-to-cpn-uml-s-leadership-drama 2026-06-03T18:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/610 Yogesh Bhattarai’s Bus Story Adds a Sharp Twist to CPN-UML’s Leadership Drama CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai’s symbolic bus story is being read as a pointed jab at KP Sharma Oli’s refusal to step aside, adding fresh heat to the party’s internal leadership debate. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudan-gurung-visits-balaju-police-circle-demands-tough-action-in-ishwari-bhujel-murder-case 2026-06-06T17:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/849 Sudan Gurung Visits Balaju Police Circle, Demands Tough Action in Ishwari Bhujel Murder Case Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung has called for a thorough investigation into the murder of Nepal Army member Ishwari Bhujel, urging police to take strict legal action in the Tarakeshwar killing case. https://applenepal.com/en/news/philippines-releases-64-chinese-nationals-as-steel-plant-detention-case-moves-toward-resolution 2026-05-29T12:31:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/149 Philippines Releases 64 Chinese Nationals as Steel Plant Detention Case Moves Toward Resolution Philippine authorities have released 64 Chinese nationals detained at a steel plant in Misamis Oriental, while six more remain in the release process, according to the Chinese Embassy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/young-worker-dies-after-suffocating-while-digging-a-well-in-nepal-s-mahottari-district 2026-05-31T19:11:22+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/375 Young Worker Dies After Suffocating While Digging a Well in Nepal’s Mahottari District A 22-year-old laborer died during well-digging in Mahottari after losing consciousness underground, highlighting the deadly risks faced by manual excavation workers. https://applenepal.com/en/news/truck-motorcycle-collision-in-parbat-leaves-two-dead 2026-06-03T18:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/611 Truck-Motorcycle Collision in Parbat Leaves Two Dead A fatal collision in Armadi, Kushma Municipality-2, claimed the lives of two motorcycle riders after a truck and bike crashed on the Pokhara-Mustang route. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-s-next-growth-push-provincial-leader-urges-joint-action-on-water-and-forest-wealth 2026-06-06T18:31:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/850 Sudurpashchim's Next Growth Push: Provincial Leader Urges Joint Action on Water and Forest Wealth Nazir Miya says Sudurpashchim Province can turn its natural resources into lasting prosperity if local and provincial governments work together. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bhishmaraj-angdembe-says-nepal-s-republic-has-no-dynastic-alternative 2026-05-29T12:31:25+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/150 Bhishmaraj Angdembe Says Nepal’s Republic Has No Dynastic Alternative Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe marked Republic Day by calling Nepal’s republican system the only legitimate path forward, saying it made citizens the true masters of the state. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-new-vat-lottery-aims-to-turn-every-bill-into-a-chance-at-cash 2026-05-31T19:46:58+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/376 Nepal's New VAT Lottery Aims to Turn Every Bill Into a Chance at Cash Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a bold lottery plan tied to VAT bills and remittances, aiming to boost tax compliance and reward consumers across Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepathya-brings-its-folk-rock-legacy-to-malaysia-for-a-historic-kuala-lumpur-debut 2026-06-03T18:16:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/612 Nepathya Brings Its Folk-Rock Legacy to Malaysia for a Historic Kuala Lumpur Debut Nepali folk-rock band Nepathya played its first concert in Malaysia at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, marking a major milestone in its 35-year journey and deepening its connection with the Nepali diaspora in Southeast Asia. https://applenepal.com/en/news/shark-attack-off-western-australia-leaves-35-year-old-man-dead-near-albany 2026-06-06T18:31:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/851 Shark Attack Off Western Australia Leaves 35-Year-Old Man Dead Near Albany A 35-year-old man died after a shark attack off Western Australia’s south coast near Albany, despite immediate rescue efforts and attempts to revive him. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-political-message-goes-beyond-power-paudel-calls-for-a-deeper-change-in-state-conduct 2026-05-29T12:31:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/151 Nepal’s Political Message Goes Beyond Power: Paudel Calls for a Deeper Change in State Conduct President Ram Chandra Paudel says political change alone is not enough, arguing that real progress depends on transforming the character and behavior of state power and political leadership. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-clarifies-pm-balendra-shah-s-border-remarks-as-debate-over-no-man-s-land-heats-up 2026-05-31T20:26:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/377 Nepal Clarifies PM Balendra Shah’s Border Remarks as Debate Over No Man’s Land Heats Up Nepal’s Foreign Ministry says Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s Parliament remarks referred to cross-border occupation and encroachment in Dashgaja areas, while reaffirming the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli as the basis of the country’s boundary. https://applenepal.com/en/news/years-pass-in-darchula-s-malikarjun-but-the-water-still-has-not-arrived 2026-06-03T19:16:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/613 Years Pass in Darchula’s Malikarjun, But the Water Still Has Not Arrived Residents of Bajani, Sirad, Shrirad, and Thing in Darchula’s Malikarjun Rural Municipality have spent years battling a severe drinking water shortage, with women, children, and the elderly carrying the heaviest burden. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-says-it-is-ready-to-reset-ties-with-india-through-a-new-diplomatic-approach 2026-06-06T18:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/852 Nepal Says It Is Ready to Reset Ties With India Through a New Diplomatic Approach Nepal’s foreign minister says Kathmandu is ready to deepen and expand relations with India, highlighting mutual security sensitivities, an open border, and the rapid rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. https://applenepal.com/en/news/everest-day-in-kathmandu-puts-climate-crisis-at-the-center-of-the-mountain-story 2026-05-29T12:31:42+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/152 Everest Day in Kathmandu Puts Climate Crisis at the Center of the Mountain Story International Everest Day in Kathmandu highlighted a powerful shift in the way Nepal wants the world to see Everest: not as a peak to conquer, but a fragile ecosystem to protect. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-border-row-escalates-as-pm-balen-shah-faces-backlash-over-india-remarks 2026-05-31T20:30:36+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/378 Nepal’s Border Row Escalates as PM Balen Shah Faces Backlash Over India Remarks Critics in Nepal are pressing Prime Minister Balen Shah over comments on the Nepal-India border, calling the remarks unverified, inappropriate, and potentially harmful to diplomacy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/school-bus-and-motorcycle-collision-in-jhapa-leaves-two-dead 2026-06-03T19:45:39+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/614 School Bus and Motorcycle Collision in Jhapa Leaves Two Dead A school bus crash in Mechinagar Municipality-7, Jhapa has left two motorcycle riders dead, according to local police. Authorities identified the victims and confirmed the bus belonged to Holybell School. https://applenepal.com/en/news/trump-says-iran-still-has-about-22-of-its-missile-power-left 2026-06-06T19:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/853 Trump Says Iran Still Has About 22% of Its Missile Power Left Donald Trump claimed Iran has only a fraction of its missile capability remaining, saying significant damage has been done but the arsenal has not been fully wiped out. https://applenepal.com/en/news/blue-origin-s-new-glenn-explodes-during-florida-test-dealing-a-major-blow-to-bezos-s-moonshot-rocket 2026-05-29T12:31:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/153 Blue Origin’s New Glenn Explodes During Florida Test, Dealing a Major Blow to Bezos’s Moonshot Rocket Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket suffered a dramatic explosion during a hot fire test at Cape Canaveral, damaging launch pad infrastructure but leaving all personnel safe. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-parliament-erupts-as-opposition-forces-15-minute-adjournment 2026-05-31T20:30:42+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/379 Nepal Parliament Erupts as Opposition Forces 15-Minute Adjournment Opposition lawmakers disrupted Nepal’s House of Representatives session, forcing a 15-minute adjournment after demanding deeper review of the draft regulations. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-recovers-over-rs-100-million-in-study-leave-misuse-crackdown 2026-06-03T20:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/615 Tribhuvan University Recovers Over Rs 100 Million in Study Leave Misuse Crackdown Tribhuvan University has recovered more than Rs 100 million from professors who misused study leave, as the fallout from a wider investigation into hundreds of absent academics continues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/langtang-trail-run-2026-kicks-off-in-rasuwa-to-spotlight-adventure-tourism 2026-06-06T19:46:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/854 Langtang Trail Run 2026 kicks off in Rasuwa to spotlight adventure tourism The second Langtang Trail Run has begun in Rasuwa, turning the Kyanjin Gumba to Syabrubesi route into a showcase for Himalayan endurance, local tourism, and trail development. https://applenepal.com/en/news/student-groups-ignite-street-protests-after-balen-shah-s-border-remarks-spark-outrage-in-kathmandu 2026-05-31T21:16:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/380 Student Groups Ignite Street Protests After Balen Shah’s Border Remarks Spark Outrage in Kathmandu Student and youth organizations marched through Kathmandu with torch rallies after Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s comments on the Nepal-India border triggered accusations of anti-national and surrenderist rhetoric. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-medical-education-commission-moves-to-reissue-past-directives-after-legal-review 2026-06-03T20:16:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/616 Nepal’s Medical Education Commission moves to reissue past directives after legal review The Medical Education Commission has decided to reissue all previous directives and procedures through proper legal processes, signaling a fresh compliance push in Nepal’s medical education sector. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-whip-prakash-chandra-pariyar-urges-party-workers-to-stay-focused-on-public-service 2026-06-06T20:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/855 RSP Whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar Urges Party Workers to Stay Focused on Public Service Prakash Chandra Pariyar told Rastriya Swatantra Party members in Sunsari that the party’s mission is to transform Nepal through service, discipline, and people-first politics. https://applenepal.com/en/news/koshi-cm-hikmat-kumar-karki-warns-against-populism-as-province-marks-republic-day 2026-05-29T12:31:55+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/154 Koshi CM Hikmat Kumar Karki Warns Against Populism as Province Marks Republic Day Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki called for unity to strengthen Nepal’s federal democratic republic, warning that populist politics could erode the gains of the country’s democratic struggle. https://applenepal.com/en/news/parsa-police-arrest-suspect-in-alleged-wife-killing-after-manhunt-across-districts 2026-05-31T21:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/381 Parsa Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged Wife Killing After Manhunt Across Districts Police in Parsa have arrested Ram Narayan Das Tatma over the alleged killing of his wife, Halsiya Kumari Devi, after he fled to Mahottari following the attack. https://applenepal.com/en/news/31-magar-families-in-khotang-finally-get-clean-water-through-nepal-s-growing-one-house-one-tap-push 2026-06-03T20:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/617 31 Magar Families in Khotang Finally Get Clean Water Through Nepal's Growing 'One House, One Tap' Push A new water supply project in Salle, Halesi Tuwachung Municipality has brought clean drinking water to 31 Magar families, ending years of struggle with shortages through a lifting-based system supported by the Gorkha Welfare Trust. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-blacktops-492-km-of-two-lane-roads-as-major-highway-push-gains-pace 2026-06-06T20:16:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/856 Nepal Blacktops 492 Km of Two-Lane Roads as Major Highway Push Gains Pace Nepal’s Department of Roads says 492 kilometers of two-lane roads have been blacktopped so far this fiscal year, alongside major gains in wider highway and rigid pavement projects. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-fy-2083-84-budget-is-hours-away-here-s-what-s-happening-in-kathmandu 2026-05-29T13:02:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/155 Nepal’s FY 2083/84 Budget Is Hours Away - Here’s What’s Happening in Kathmandu Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is set to present Nepal’s FY 2083/84 budget at 4 PM, after Cabinet approval in a 2:30 PM meeting at Singha Durbar. https://applenepal.com/en/news/police-arrest-suspect-in-myagdi-child-rape-case-as-court-grants-five-day-remand 2026-06-01T06:01:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/382 Police Arrest Suspect in Myagdi Child Rape Case as Court Grants Five-Day Remand Authorities in Myagdi have arrested a 53-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl, with the district court approving five days of remand for further investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-tightens-ebola-watch-at-airports-and-borders-as-africa-outbreak-raises-alarm 2026-06-03T20:56:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/618 Nepal Tightens Ebola Watch at Airports and Borders as Africa Outbreak Raises Alarm Nepal’s health authorities have stepped up Ebola surveillance at Tribhuvan International Airport and key border points after new infection reports in Africa, signaling a preventive approach to a disease that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids. https://applenepal.com/en/news/yadunath-adhikari-clinches-kaski-rsp-presidency-in-a-nail-biter-by-one-vote 2026-06-06T20:16:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/857 Yadunath Adhikari Clinches Kaski RSP Presidency in a Nail-Biter by One Vote Yadunath Adhikari has been elected district president of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party in Kaski after edging out Ekraj Neupane by a single vote, ending the party’s local leadership selection process in the region. https://applenepal.com/en/news/india-backed-five-bed-hospital-project-breaks-ground-in-manang-s-thoche 2026-05-29T13:13:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/156 India-backed five-bed hospital project breaks ground in Manang’s Thoche A new five-bed hospital is set to rise in Thoche, Manang, with most of the funding coming from the Government of India and local leaders calling it a major boost for remote mountain healthcare. https://applenepal.com/en/news/myagdi-s-todke-just-got-easier-to-reach-as-road-upgrade-aims-to-boost-tourism 2026-06-01T06:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/383 Myagdi’s Todke Just Got Easier to Reach as Road Upgrade Aims to Boost Tourism A newly upgraded road section connecting Todke via Beni Municipality-10 in Myagdi is set to improve access to the popular hill destination and support local tourism and livelihoods. https://applenepal.com/en/news/president-paudel-opens-kathmandu-s-16th-president-running-shield-with-a-message-on-unity-and-the-future-of-sport 2026-06-03T20:56:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/619 President Paudel Opens Kathmandu’s 16th President Running Shield With a Message on Unity and the Future of Sport President Ram Chandra Paudel inaugurated the 16th President Running Shield in Kathmandu, stressing that sport strengthens national unity, brotherhood, and international ties while calling for a secure future for athletes. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bimstec-turns-29-as-pm-balendra-shah-pushes-for-a-more-connected-bay-of-bengal-region 2026-06-06T20:16:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/858 BIMSTEC Turns 29 as PM Balendra Shah Pushes for a More Connected Bay of Bengal Region Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah marked BIMSTEC’s 29th anniversary by calling the bloc a dynamic platform for regional cooperation and urging stronger transport, trade, and digital links. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ujyaalo-nepal-party-and-hamro-nepal-party-merge-in-kathmandu-after-seven-point-deal 2026-05-29T13:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/157 Ujyaalo Nepal Party and Hamro Nepal Party Merge in Kathmandu After Seven-Point Deal Ujyaalo Nepal Party and Hamro Nepal Party have formally unified after signing a seven-point agreement in Kathmandu, signaling another shift in Nepal’s fast-moving political landscape. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-update-its-election-rules-as-president-paudel-authenticates-two-key-bills 2026-06-01T07:00:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/384 Nepal Moves to Update Its Election Rules as President Paudel Authenticates Two Key Bills President Ram Chandra Paudel has authenticated two election-related bills, including amendments to the House of Representatives election law and the voter list law, advancing Nepal’s electoral framework under Article 113(2) of the Constitution. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rabies-vaccine-shortage-in-sudurpashchim-is-forcing-patients-into-costly-private-care 2026-06-03T21:11:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/620 Rabies Vaccine Shortage in Sudurpashchim Is Forcing Patients Into Costly Private Care Government hospitals in Sudurpashchim Province are running short of anti-rabies vaccines, pushing bite victims toward expensive private treatment and exposing major gaps in emergency public health response. https://applenepal.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-s-growth-push-nazir-miya-calls-for-local-provincial-cooperation 2026-06-06T20:46:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/859 Sudurpaschim’s Growth Push: Nazir Miya Calls for Local-Provincial Cooperation Sudurpaschim Province Chief Nazir Miya is urging stronger coordination between local and provincial governments to unlock the region’s water, forest, and tourism potential. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-exports-climb-to-rs-88-22-billion-in-10-months-signaling-a-healthier-trade-trend 2026-05-29T13:42:14+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/158 Nepal's Exports Climb to Rs 88.22 Billion in 10 Months, Signaling a Healthier Trade Trend Nepal exported goods and services worth Rs 88.22 billion in the first ten months of the fiscal year, up from Rs 83.25 billion a year earlier, pointing to steady improvement in export performance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dallas-event-puts-nepal-s-future-under-the-diaspora-spotlight 2026-06-01T07:15:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/385 Dallas Event Puts Nepal’s Future Under the Diaspora Spotlight Non-resident Nepalis gathered in Dallas to debate Nepal’s political direction, development priorities, and whether the government is making full use of its public mandate. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tragic-electrocution-at-rautahat-ice-factory-highlights-everyday-electrical-risks 2026-06-03T21:26:06+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/621 Tragic Electrocution at Rautahat Ice Factory Highlights Everyday Electrical Risks A 35-year-old man died after being electrocuted while working on wiring at his own ice factory in Rautahat, underscoring the serious dangers of unsafe electrical work. https://applenepal.com/en/news/apf-rescues-12-tourists-stranded-by-sudden-windstorm-on-fewa-lake 2026-06-06T21:40:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/860 APF Rescues 12 Tourists Stranded by Sudden Windstorm on Fewa Lake A sudden windstorm left 12 domestic and foreign tourists stranded in the middle of Fewa Lake in Pokhara, prompting a swift rescue by Nepal's Armed Police Force. https://applenepal.com/en/news/six-award-winning-chinese-films-set-for-kathmandu-screening-in-cultural-exchange-push 2026-05-29T13:42:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/159 Six Award-Winning Chinese Films Set for Kathmandu Screening in Cultural Exchange Push A new Tiantan Award Panorama event will bring six award-winning films from the Beijing International Film Festival to Kathmandu from June 2 to 4, spotlighting cinema as a bridge between Nepal and China. https://applenepal.com/en/news/press-council-nepal-logs-176-complaints-over-false-news-as-pressure-on-newsroom-accountability-grows 2026-06-01T07:40:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/386 Press Council Nepal logs 176 complaints over false news as pressure on newsroom accountability grows Press Council Nepal says it has received 176 complaints about false news this fiscal year, highlighting rising concern over misinformation, defamation, and responsible journalism in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pokhara-jomsom-flights-suspended-for-three-months-as-monsoon-hits-mustang-travel 2026-06-03T21:41:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/622 Pokhara-Jomsom Flights Suspended for Three Months as Monsoon Hits Mustang Travel Private carriers Tara Air and Summit Air have paused regular Pokhara-Jomsom flights for about three months, citing monsoon weather and the off-season, leaving Mustang travel more dependent on roads and costly helicopter options. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-police-recapture-prison-escapee-after-nine-months-on-the-run-in-myagdi 2026-06-06T21:41:49+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/861 Nepal Police Recapture Prison Escapee After Nine Months on the Run in Myagdi Krishna Bahadur Sarki, who escaped from Kaski Prison during Gen-Z movement protests, has been arrested in Myagdi and returned to prison to finish his seven-year rape sentence. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cg-holdings-unifies-its-hospitality-arm-under-cg-hotels-and-resorts 2026-05-29T13:47:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/160 CG Holdings Unifies Its Hospitality Arm Under CG Hotels and Resorts CG Holdings has rebranded its diverse hotel and resort portfolio under one umbrella, CG Hotels and Resorts, in a move designed to simplify operations and strengthen its hospitality identity. https://applenepal.com/en/news/two-die-in-bajura-cliff-falls-as-dangerous-terrain-claims-more-lives 2026-06-01T08:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/387 Two Die in Bajura Cliff Falls as Dangerous Terrain Claims More Lives A tragic day in Badimalika Municipality, Bajura, left two people dead after separate cliff falls while gathering grass and fodder in remote hillside villages. https://applenepal.com/en/news/tractor-overturn-in-bhaktapur-leaves-two-workers-dead-nine-injured 2026-06-04T00:31:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/623 Tractor Overturn in Bhaktapur Leaves Two Workers Dead, Nine Injured A tractor carrying laborers overturned in Kalamsi, Bhaktapur, killing two workers and injuring nine others after they returned from a construction site. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-strengthens-its-myagdi-base-with-new-district-leadership 2026-06-06T21:56:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/862 Rastriya Swatantra Party Strengthens Its Myagdi Base With New District Leadership The Rastriya Swatantra Party has elected a fresh working committee in Myagdi, with Yubaraj Roka taking the top role as the party continues to build its district-level organization. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-metro-scholarship-exam-sees-14-057-students-clear-the-test-for-grade-11-seats 2026-06-01T08:55:37+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/388 Kathmandu Metro Scholarship Exam Sees 14,057 Students Clear the Test for Grade 11 Seats Kathmandu Metropolitan City has released scholarship exam results for Grade 11, with 14,057 students passing the selection test designed to expand access to merit-based education. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pokhara-cracks-down-on-illegal-riverside-buildings-to-protect-phirke-khola-and-phewa-lake 2026-06-04T00:31:21+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/624 Pokhara Cracks Down on Illegal Riverside Buildings to Protect Phirke Khola and Phewa Lake Pokhara Metropolitan City has removed 160 illegal permanent and temporary structures along Phirke Khola in a major demolition drive aimed at restoring the river corridor and protecting downstream Phewa Lake. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-economic-census-hits-bagmati-hardest-karnali-lowest-as-data-drive-reaches-80 2026-06-06T22:16:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/863 Nepal’s Economic Census Hits Bagmati Hardest, Karnali Lowest as Data Drive Reaches 80% Nepal’s national economic census has now captured data from 282,000 establishments in Bagmati Province, while Karnali trails far behind with 52,000. Officials say the nationwide effort is nearly 80% complete, revealing a sharp provincial divide in the country’s formal and informal economy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ten-applicants-vie-for-vice-chairperson-post-at-nepal-s-medical-education-commission 2026-05-29T13:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/161 Ten Applicants Vie for Vice-Chairperson Post at Nepal’s Medical Education Commission Ten candidates have applied for the vacant Vice-Chairperson role at the Medical Education Commission, including former officeholder Prof. Dr. Anjani Kumar Jha, as the government-backed selection process moves forward. https://applenepal.com/en/news/shivanarayan-mahato-gurau-unanimously-elected-to-lead-nepal-tharu-sangh 2026-06-01T09:10:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/389 Shivanarayan Mahato Gurau Unanimously Elected to Lead Nepal Tharu Sangh Nepal Tharu Sangh has chosen Shivanarayan Mahato Gurau as its new president after a unanimous vote at the organization’s first convention in Sanepa. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-votes-counted-in-kathmandu-leadership-race-as-sapkota-and-shakya-compete 2026-06-06T22:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/864 Rastriya Swatantra Party Votes Counted in Kathmandu Leadership Race as Sapkota and Shakya Compete The Rastriya Swatantra Party is counting votes after its first Kathmandu district convention, with Suresh Sapkota and Raju Shakya competing for district chairman. https://applenepal.com/en/news/home-ministry-team-reaches-simkot-to-probe-humla-bajura-border-clash 2026-06-01T09:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/390 Home Ministry Team Reaches Simkot to Probe Humla-Bajura Border Clash A Home Ministry committee has arrived in Simkot to investigate the Humla-Bajura border dispute after tensions escalated into a clash between local residents. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rautahat-starts-doorstep-passport-delivery-through-post-office-in-a-first-for-local-service-access 2026-06-04T06:26:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/625 Rautahat Starts Doorstep Passport Delivery Through Post Office in a First for Local Service Access The District Administration Office Rautahat has launched a new passport delivery service that sends documents directly to citizens’ homes through the District Post Office, with 21 passports already dispatched in the first phase. https://applenepal.com/en/news/dholthan-s-forgotten-royal-legacy-in-myagdi-is-vanishing-in-plain-sight 2026-06-07T00:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/865 Dholthan’s Forgotten Royal Legacy in Myagdi Is Vanishing in Plain Sight Dholthan in Myagdi was once the summer administrative center of the Parvate kings and the capital of Parbat State, but weak infrastructure and little promotion are leaving the historic site overlooked. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-protest-puts-nepal-s-democracy-on-trial-as-civil-society-presses-for-accountability 2026-05-29T13:57:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/162 Kathmandu Protest Puts Nepal’s Democracy on Trial as Civil Society Presses for Accountability The Human Rights and Peace Society staged a demonstration in Kathmandu on Nepal’s 19th Republic Day, calling on state institutions to strengthen democracy and stay accountable to the public. https://applenepal.com/en/news/harka-sampang-slams-pm-s-parliament-remarks-says-nepal-s-image-was-tarnished 2026-06-01T09:41:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/391 Harka Sampang Slams PM’s Parliament Remarks, Says Nepal’s Image Was Tarnished Shram Sanskriti Party chairman Harka Sampang has sharply criticized the Prime Minister’s recent Parliament remarks on Nepal-India relations, calling them anti-national and a distraction from public issues. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ram-chandra-paudel-says-laws-alone-won-t-end-caste-discrimination-in-nepal 2026-06-04T06:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/626 Ram Chandra Paudel Says Laws Alone Won't End Caste Discrimination in Nepal Nepal’s president marks the National Day for the Abolition of Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability with a call for social awareness, unity, and collective action. https://applenepal.com/en/news/jb-bruges-fall-short-in-rain-affected-eu-t20-league-opener-as-nepali-trio-make-their-mark 2026-06-07T00:31:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/866 JB Bruges Fall Short in Rain-Affected EU T20 League Opener as Nepali Trio Make Their Mark JB Bruges were beaten by 27 runs via DLS in the opening match of the inaugural EU T20 League in Belgium, but the debut of three Nepali cricketers added a major storyline to the tournament's first game. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mount-everest-s-deadly-queue-problem-is-getting-worse-and-climbers-are-running-out-of-time 2026-05-29T14:11:35+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/163 Mount Everest’s Deadly Queue Problem Is Getting Worse - And Climbers Are Running Out of Time Overcrowding on Mount Everest is turning summit season into a dangerous bottleneck, with experts warning that traffic jams, route delays, and weak infrastructure are putting climbers at growing risk. https://applenepal.com/en/news/two-dead-in-separate-cliff-falls-in-nepal-s-bajura-district 2026-06-01T10:11:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/392 Two Dead in Separate Cliff Falls in Nepal’s Bajura District A 60-year-old man and a six-year-old girl died in separate cliff-fall incidents in Badimalika Municipality, highlighting the risks of everyday life in Bajura’s rugged terrain. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-leaders-renew-push-to-end-caste-discrimination-and-untouchability 2026-06-04T06:31:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/627 Nepal’s Leaders Renew Push to End Caste Discrimination and Untouchability President Ram Chandra Paudel and the Vice President have urged collective action, stronger laws, and social awareness to eliminate caste-based discrimination and untouchability in Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/mirra-andreeva-stuns-roland-garros-wins-first-grand-slam-at-19 2026-06-07T06:15:30+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/867 Mirra Andreeva Stuns Roland Garros, Wins First Grand Slam at 19 The Russian teen beat Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her maiden Grand Slam title and become the youngest French Open women’s champion since Monica Seles. https://applenepal.com/en/news/arjun-narsingh-kc-discharged-after-sudden-illness-during-parliament-session 2026-06-01T10:11:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/393 Arjun Narsingh KC Discharged After Sudden Illness During Parliament Session Senior Nepali Congress leader and lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC has been discharged from HAMS Hospital after falling ill during a House of Representatives Q&A session. Doctors say his condition is now stable and normal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bardibas-shuts-schools-for-two-days-as-heat-wave-puts-students-at-risk 2026-06-04T06:46:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/628 Bardibas Shuts Schools for Two Days as Heat Wave Puts Students at Risk Bardibas Municipality in Mahottari has ordered a two-day closure of all schools after soaring temperatures raised health concerns for students. https://applenepal.com/en/news/newa-festival-turns-mangalbazar-into-a-living-showcase-of-patan-s-heritage 2026-05-29T14:13:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/164 Newa Festival Turns Mangalbazar Into a Living Showcase of Patan’s Heritage Yal Newa Samaj Lalitpur has launched a two-day Newa Festival in Mangalbazar, celebrating Newar language, art, handicrafts, and cuisine with a vibrant cultural exhibition. https://applenepal.com/en/news/home-ministry-team-reaches-humla-to-probe-fresh-border-dispute-with-bajura 2026-06-01T10:41:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/394 Home Ministry Team Reaches Humla to Probe Fresh Border Dispute With Bajura A Ministry of Home Affairs fact-finding committee has arrived in Simkot, Humla, to investigate the contested Lampata area and assess the latest inter-district border clashes with Bajura. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-anti-discrimination-push-gets-a-fresh-boost-as-leaders-call-for-social-awareness-and-justice 2026-06-04T06:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/629 Nepal’s Anti-Discrimination Push Gets a Fresh Boost as Leaders Call for Social Awareness and Justice Nepali leaders are renewing calls to end caste-based discrimination, framing equality, education, and legal enforcement as essential to building a prosperous nation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/udayapur-farmers-face-a-rice-crisis-as-drought-and-extreme-heat-dry-up-seedlings 2026-06-07T06:26:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/868 Udayapur Farmers Face a Rice Crisis as Drought and Extreme Heat Dry Up Seedlings A prolonged dry spell in Udayapur is leaving rice seedlings parched just as transplanting season approaches, putting farmers in Triyuga and Chaudandigadhi municipalities under pressure. https://applenepal.com/en/news/russian-drone-crash-in-romania-raises-fresh-nato-border-security-alarm 2026-05-29T14:25:46+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/165 Russian Drone Crash in Romania Raises Fresh NATO Border Security Alarm A Russian drone reportedly struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, injuring two civilians and highlighting the risks of spillover from the war in Ukraine. https://applenepal.com/en/news/fifa-s-2026-world-cup-gets-stricter-collina-moves-to-shut-down-time-wasting 2026-06-01T10:41:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/395 FIFA’s 2026 World Cup Gets Stricter: Collina Moves to Shut Down Time-Wasting Pierluigi Collina is backing new 2026 World Cup rules designed to keep matches moving, curb tactical delays, and tighten VAR and throw-in enforcement. https://applenepal.com/en/news/domestic-violence-in-bhaktapur-turns-deadly-after-husband-allegedly-kills-wife-with-khukuri 2026-06-04T08:01:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/630 Domestic Violence in Bhaktapur Turns Deadly After Husband Allegedly Kills Wife with Khukuri A domestic dispute in Bhaktapur ended in tragedy after a husband allegedly fatally attacked his wife and injured their eight-year-old son, prompting a police investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/how-vegetable-farming-is-turning-barahakshetra-s-empty-land-into-real-income 2026-06-07T06:30:34+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/869 How Vegetable Farming Is Turning Barahakshetra’s Empty Land Into Real Income Farmers in Barahakshetra Municipality, Sunsari, are transforming barren land into productive vegetable fields, creating stronger livelihoods and local self-reliance. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-cooperative-economy-hits-32-325-institutions-with-trillions-in-savings-and-82-000-jobs 2026-05-29T14:27:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/166 Nepal’s Cooperative Economy Hits 32,325 Institutions, With Trillions in Savings and 82,000 Jobs Nepal’s latest Economic Survey shows the cooperative sector has grown into a major financial and employment engine, with 32,325 registered cooperatives, 10.29 trillion rupees in savings, and more than 82,000 direct jobs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-opposition-parties-move-to-unite-as-parliament-tensions-rise 2026-06-01T11:11:13+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/396 Nepal’s Opposition Parties Move to Unite as Parliament Tensions Rise Opposition leaders in Nepal are holding a joint meeting in Kathmandu to coordinate strategy on parliamentary proceedings and government accountability amid growing political friction. https://applenepal.com/en/news/domestic-dispute-turns-deadly-in-bhaktapur-leaving-a-mother-dead-and-child-injured 2026-06-04T08:11:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/631 Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Bhaktapur, Leaving a Mother Dead and Child Injured A domestic conflict in Chhaling, Bhaktapur, ended in tragedy after a man allegedly attacked his wife with a khukuri, killing her and injuring their eight-year-old son. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-s-bhaktapur-district-convention-elects-rameshwar-basnet-to-lead-new-committee 2026-06-07T06:30:41+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/870 RSP’s Bhaktapur District Convention Elects Rameshwar Basnet to Lead New Committee Rastriya Swatantra Party has wrapped up its first district convention in Bhaktapur with Rameshwar Basnet elected as district president and Smriti Bhattarai chosen as vice president unopposed. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-prosperity-starts-in-the-fields-president-paudel-says 2026-05-29T14:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/167 Nepal’s Prosperity Starts in the Fields, President Paudel Says President Ram Chandra Paudel says national prosperity depends on respecting farmers and putting agriculture at the center of development policy. https://applenepal.com/en/news/rsp-builds-a-18-team-convention-machine-as-nepal-s-political-upstart-prepares-for-its-first-big-test 2026-06-01T11:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/397 RSP builds a 18-team convention machine as Nepal’s political upstart prepares for its first big test Rastriya Swatantra Party has set up 18 subcommittees to run its first general convention, signaling a serious push to manage logistics, finance, legal work, and communications at scale. https://applenepal.com/en/news/alcohol-fueled-hotel-argument-in-bajura-turns-deadly-after-stone-attack 2026-06-04T08:26:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/632 Alcohol-Fueled Hotel Argument in Bajura Turns Deadly After Stone Attack A dispute between two men at a local hotel in Budhinanda Municipality, Bajura, escalated after drinking and ended with one man dead and police launching an immediate investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/humla-s-kailash-pilgrimage-boom-sends-tourist-traffic-surging-through-simkot-airport 2026-06-07T06:30:48+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/871 Humla’s Kailash Pilgrimage Boom Sends Tourist Traffic Surging Through Simkot Airport More than 2,700 foreign tourists, mostly Indian pilgrims, have entered Humla in just three weeks, turning the quiet border district into a busy gateway to Kailash and Mansarovar. https://applenepal.com/en/news/balendra-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-as-nepal-moves-to-lock-in-its-annual-budget 2026-05-29T15:11:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/168 Balendra Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting as Nepal Moves to Lock in Its Annual Budget Prime Minister Balendra Shah has convened a Cabinet meeting at Singha Durbar to finalize fiscal decisions and budget allocations before the annual budget is presented. https://applenepal.com/en/news/opposition-parties-rally-in-singha-durbar-to-forge-a-common-house-strategy 2026-06-01T11:56:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/398 Opposition Parties Rally in Singha Durbar to Forge a Common House Strategy Opposition lawmakers in Nepal are meeting at the Nepali Congress parliamentary party office to coordinate a united response in Parliament and sharpen their strategy for upcoming House sessions. https://applenepal.com/en/news/kathmandu-steps-up-scrutiny-of-thamel-spas-in-child-protection-drive 2026-06-04T08:26:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/633 Kathmandu Steps Up Scrutiny of Thamel Spas in Child Protection Drive Kathmandu Metropolitan City carried out a monitoring drive on massage centers and spas in Thamel, joining local anti-trafficking leaders, Anahat Nepal, and police to help stop child labor and child sexual exploitation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/humla-village-faces-water-crisis-as-road-construction-dries-up-local-springs 2026-06-07T06:56:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/872 Humla Village Faces Water Crisis as Road Construction Dries Up Local Springs Residents of Baulyana in Nepal’s Humla district are trekking long distances for drinking water after road construction and heavy machinery disrupted natural springs, leaving students and families under growing strain. https://applenepal.com/en/news/surkhet-lands-first-national-women-s-cricket-tournament-as-nepal-eyes-the-2027-u-19-world-cup 2026-05-29T15:26:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/169 Surkhet Lands First National Women’s Cricket Tournament as Nepal Eyes the 2027 U-19 World Cup Surkhet will host a national-level women’s cricket tournament for the first time on June 4, with selection stakes tied to Nepal’s build-up for the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup. https://applenepal.com/en/news/deadly-blast-at-explosives-storage-site-in-myanmar-leaves-dozens-dead-and-injured 2026-06-01T11:56:23+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/399 Deadly Blast at Explosives Storage Site in Myanmar Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured A powerful explosion at an explosives storage building in northeast Myanmar has killed at least 55 people and injured dozens more, devastating homes near the China border. https://applenepal.com/en/news/house-moves-to-rein-in-trump-s-war-powers-in-iran-clash 2026-06-04T08:26:24+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/634 House Moves to Rein In Trump’s War Powers in Iran Clash The U.S. House has passed a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s authority for further military action against Iran, setting up a high-stakes confrontation over war powers in Congress. https://applenepal.com/en/news/ruby-valley-locals-build-a-new-trekking-trail-to-unlock-hidden-himalayan-lakes 2026-06-07T06:56:17+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/873 Ruby Valley Locals Build a New Trekking Trail to Unlock Hidden Himalayan Lakes Residents of Dhading’s Ruby Valley Rural Municipality have completed a new trekking trail connecting Kalo Lake and Seto Lake toward Harchi Pass, improving access to one of Nepal’s most remote adventure corridors. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pigeons-may-be-using-their-liver-as-an-internal-compass-study-suggests 2026-05-29T15:56:33+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/170 Pigeons May Be Using Their Liver as an Internal Compass, Study Suggests A new study points to an unexpected navigation system in homing pigeons: iron-rich liver cells that may detect Earth’s magnetic field and help birds find their way home. https://applenepal.com/en/news/malaysia-s-under-16-social-media-ban-kicks-in-forcing-big-platforms-to-verify-every-user 2026-06-01T12:11:12+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/400 Malaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Kicks In, Forcing Big Platforms to Verify Every User Malaysia has started enforcing a new rule that blocks children under 16 from owning social media accounts, pushing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to roll out age verification systems. https://applenepal.com/en/news/hiv-stigma-in-kanchanpur-shows-the-fight-is-still-social-not-just-medical 2026-06-04T08:26:32+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/635 HIV Stigma in Kanchanpur Shows the Fight Is Still Social, Not Just Medical Despite progress in HIV treatment, people living with HIV/AIDS in Kanchanpur still face stigma, exclusion, and misinformation that damage mental health and block support. https://applenepal.com/en/news/world-food-safety-day-2026-spotlights-a-simple-truth-safe-food-is-a-global-tech-problem 2026-06-07T07:41:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/874 World Food Safety Day 2026 Spotlights a Simple Truth: Safe Food Is a Global Tech Problem World Food Safety Day 2026 focuses on turning foodborne disease data into action, as the WHO says contaminated food still makes hundreds of millions of people sick every year. https://applenepal.com/en/news/karnali-province-s-project-bank-hits-11-262-registered-projects-as-infrastructure-planning-gets-a-digital-boost 2026-06-01T12:11:20+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/401 Karnali Province’s Project Bank Hits 11,262 Registered Projects as Infrastructure Planning Gets a Digital Boost Karnali Province’s project bank now lists 11,262 registered projects, with 930 under processing and 2,062 tied to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development as the government sharpens next year’s development planning. https://applenepal.com/en/news/un-day-spotlights-children-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-war 2026-06-04T08:41:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/636 UN Day Spotlights Children Caught in the Crossfire of War The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression puts the focus on children facing violence, abduction, and lost access to education and healthcare in conflict zones. https://applenepal.com/en/news/flood-cut-mid-hill-highway-link-reopens-in-khotang-after-emergency-cleanup 2026-06-07T07:56:08+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/875 Flood-Cut Mid-Hill Highway Link Reopens in Khotang After Emergency Cleanup Heavy rains had blocked the Diktel-Chakhewa Bhanjyang section of Nepal’s Mid-Hill Highway, but local authorities have now cleared the debris and restored the vital road link for Khotang district. https://applenepal.com/en/news/pradip-paudel-slams-nepal-s-squatter-clearance-drive-as-cruel-and-inhumane 2026-05-29T15:56:40+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/171 Pradip Paudel Slams Nepal’s Squatter Clearance Drive as Cruel and Inhumane Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Paudel has condemned the government’s handling of squatter settlement removals, warning that forceful evictions are deepening hardship and psychosocial distress among Kathmandu’s urban poor. https://applenepal.com/en/news/cni-s-binod-raj-pandey-says-nepal-s-new-budget-could-reset-the-economy 2026-06-01T12:11:29+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/402 CNI’s Binod Raj Pandey Says Nepal’s New Budget Could Reset the Economy CNI President Binod Raj Pandey says Nepal’s latest budget offers a fresh direction for the economy, with measures he believes could lift demand, improve private sector confidence, and support growth. https://applenepal.com/en/news/man-arrested-after-fatal-domestic-dispute-leaves-wife-dead-and-son-injured 2026-06-04T08:56:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/637 Man Arrested After Fatal Domestic Dispute Leaves Wife Dead and Son Injured Authorities say a man has been arrested after a domestic dispute turned deadly, leaving his wife dead and their minor son injured while trying to intervene. https://applenepal.com/en/news/bharat-raj-kandel-wins-morang-leadership-race-as-rastriya-swatantra-party-builds-local-muscle 2026-06-07T08:16:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/876 Bharat Raj Kandel wins Morang leadership race as Rastriya Swatantra Party builds local muscle Bharat Raj Kandel has been elected chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s Morang district committee after a closely watched first convention in Biratnagar, signaling a key organizational step for the party in eastern Nepal. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-budget-day-gets-a-cultural-twist-as-finance-minister-arrives-with-indigenous-paper-file 2026-05-29T16:11:38+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/172 Nepal’s Budget Day Gets a Cultural Twist as Finance Minister Arrives With Indigenous Paper File Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle brought Nepal’s 2083/84 budget documents in a file made of indigenous Nepali paper, replacing the usual briefcase and adding a symbolic touch to a major fiscal moment. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-proposed-sunset-law-could-redefine-how-big-infrastructure-gets-built 2026-06-01T12:31:11+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/403 Nepal’s Proposed Sunset Law Could Redefine How Big Infrastructure Gets Built Nepal has drafted a proposed Sunset Law to cut legal bottlenecks in infrastructure development by amending key laws and speeding up project delivery. https://applenepal.com/en/news/seven-injured-in-prithvi-highway-ambulance-and-mini-truck-collision-in-tanahun 2026-06-04T09:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/638 Seven Injured in Prithvi Highway Ambulance and Mini Truck Collision in Tanahun A collision between an ambulance and a mini truck in Tanahun left seven people injured, including six ambulance passengers and the truck driver, with one person reported in serious condition. https://applenepal.com/en/news/israeli-strike-in-south-lebanon-kills-lebanese-army-brigadier-general-escalating-cross-border-tensions 2026-06-07T08:26:09+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/877 Israeli Strike in South Lebanon Kills Lebanese Army Brigadier General, Escalating Cross-Border Tensions An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a senior Lebanese army officer and two other soldiers, while the IDF said it is reviewing the incident amid a broader surge in hostilities along the border. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-cabinet-clears-the-national-budget-for-the-next-fiscal-year 2026-05-29T16:17:10+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/173 Nepal’s Cabinet Clears the National Budget for the Next Fiscal Year The Council of Ministers has approved Nepal’s national budget for the upcoming fiscal year, setting up a key parliamentary debate on spending, priorities, and economic direction. https://applenepal.com/en/news/nepal-s-car-market-could-get-cheaper-for-mid-range-buyers-after-new-budget-minister-says 2026-06-01T12:31:18+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/404 Nepal’s Car Market Could Get Cheaper for Mid-Range Buyers After New Budget, Minister Says Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says vehicle prices up to Rs 5 million will fall under the new budget, while tax hikes are aimed at luxury models and revamped EV incentives reflect changing market needs. https://applenepal.com/en/news/drunken-dispute-turns-deadly-in-bajura-as-local-eatery-fight-leaves-one-man-dead 2026-06-04T09:26:16+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/639 Drunken Dispute Turns Deadly in Bajura as Local Eatery Fight Leaves One Man Dead A violent altercation at a hotel in Budhinanda Municipality-6, Bajura, escalated after both men had been drinking, leaving one dead and prompting a police investigation. https://applenepal.com/en/news/who-unsafe-food-makes-hundreds-of-millions-sick-every-year 2026-06-07T08:26:15+05:45 https://applenepal.com/og-image/blog/878 WHO: Unsafe Food Makes Hundreds of Millions Sick Every Year Foodborne illness remains a massive global health threat, with WHO estimates showing hundreds of millions of people fall ill each year after eating contaminated food. https://applenepal.com/en 2026-05-27T22:58:16+05:45 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