BIRGUNJ, Nepal – April 14, 2026 – The foundation stone for the construction of a new School and Library building at Shree Mahobani Padam Secondary School was jointly laid today in Pokhariya Municipality-6, Bara district, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The ceremony was led by Shri Devi Sahai Meena, Consul General of the Consulate General of India […]
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Nepal PM Balen Shah Holds Collective Meeting with Foreign Ambassadors; Seen as Routine Diplomatic Engagement
Kathmandu, 9 April: PM Balen Shah on Wednesday held a collective meeting with foreign ambassadors stationed in Nepal, offering a brief overview of the government’s priorities and its foreign policy outlook. The meeting took place at and was attended by senior government officials including Foreign Minister . During the interaction, Prime Minister Shah provided a short […]
Nepal’s Stock Market Falls Sharply, NEPSE Drops Nearly 300 Points in a Week
Kathmandu, 5 April, 026. — Nepal’s stock market has witnessed a continuous decline over the past week, with the dropping by nearly 300 points to reach 2,676 points by Sunday. During the same period, the total market capitalization shrank by around NPR 4.5 trillion. On Sunday alone, the index fell by 105.50 points (3.79%). Out […]
Shankar Group Chairman Shankar Agarwal Arrested in Money Laundering Investigation
Kathmandu, 5 April,026. Shankar Group Chairman Shankar Agarwal has been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to suspicious financial transactions between Shankar Group and Infinity Holdings. Earlier, Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Infinity Holdings chief Deepak Bhatt from Naxal, Kathmandu. Agarwal was detained the following day and is […]
From Nepal to the World Stage: How One Researcher is Reshaping the Future of AI
nepal-media-article Himalini report, 3 April 026. Saurav Jha’s journey from a small town in eastern Nepal to leading international AI research institutions offers an inspiring blueprint—and a sobering lesson about Nepal’s untapped potential. Decades ago, a seven-year-old boy in Jhumka, Sunsari, spent his days living with his grandparents and riding his first bicycle beside the […]
Nepal’s New Premier: A Shift in Power Amidst Unaddressed Grievances
Kathmandu, 30 march 026. Balendra Shah has been sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister in a grand ceremony, receiving blessings from representatives of various religious groups. His rise to power marks a significant shift, as he is the first figure from the Madhesh region to hold the office. His victory was particularly striking in Jhapa, […]
Conservation Project Wins Award of Merit
Kathmandu, February 26, 2026: The conservation project of the historic Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur has received the Award of Merit under the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, announced by UNESCO. The results, made public in February 2026, recognized the project for its excellence in conservation and its sustainable approach. The project was […]
India-Assisted School Building Inaugurated in Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal
Kathmandu, December 18, 2025 — A new school building at Diding Basic School in Chichila Rural Municipality-3, Sankhuwasabha District, Koshi Province, was jointly inaugurated today under the Government of India’s High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP). The inauguration ceremony was led by Mr. Basist Nandan, First Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, and […]
Nepal’s Renaissance: A Call to Reclaim Democracy : Dr. Vidhu Prakash Kayastha
Dr. Vidhu Prakash Kayastha, Kathmandu. Nepal is on the brink of a major transformation. After decades of political turmoil and a peace process that ended the violent insurgency, our new republic is still fragile. But beneath the fatigue of party strife and constant instability lies a great hope. This hope lies in the resilience of […]
Gen Z Revolt Must Be Fruitful (updated) It requires constant vigilance : Birendra P Mishra
Birendra P Mishra, Kathmandu, 12 Nov.PM Sushila Karki has expanded her cabinet for the third time by adding two more ministers on October 26, which still remains incomplete, as one nominee has refused to join the cabinet and another has been dropped due to his controversial past. So far, only one minister represents Gen Z, […]










