Kathmandu News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Swiss firm ranks Kathmandu most polluted city in the world
Kathmandu, April 8: A Swiss firm, IQAir, has ranked Kathmandu as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday.
Forest fires in Nepal leave scores with severe burns, respiratory illness
Kathmandu, April 7: As Nepal chokes due to several incidents of forest fire, the number of burn cases has risen alarmingly in hospitals treating burn victims.
Increasing air pollution keeps Nepal's health sector and people's life expectancy at stake
By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Kathmandu, April 7: As the drone takes off, the skyline of Kathmandu is shrouded in a thick layer of polluted haze that has been lingering for weeks. Visibility has also dropped over the weeks, delaying the flights.rn
Kathmandu District administration denies permission to pro-monarchs for demonstration near administrative capital
Kathmandu, April 7: The District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu has denied permission to right-wing pro-monarchist- the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) to hold a show of power in Bhrikutimandap, near the administrative capital on April 8.
Nepal on high alert as air quality continues to deteriorate
Kathmandu, April 4: Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to take precautions as air pollution levels continue to remain unhealthy throughout the week.
Nepal: PM Oli warns of legal actions against pro-monarchy protestors, former king
Kathmandu, April 1: Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli warns of legal action against pro-monarchy supporters for leading the violent protests that engulfed the South Asian nation.
Kathmandu air quality deteriorates to 'Very Unhealthy' level, flight operations disrupted
Kathmandu, March 31: A thick layer of haze enveloped the Kathmandu Valley, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the 'Very Unhealthy' category on Monday.
Nepal: Govt calls for action against former King, pro-monarchy protestors warn against it
Kathmandu, March 30: Nepal's ruling party, the Nepali Congress, and opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) demanded action against the former King Gyanendra Shah, holding him responsible for the violent protests that engulfed Nepal.
Former Nepal King Gyanendra fined by Kathmandu civic body for vandalism
Kathmandu, March 30: Former King Gyanendra Shah was fined by Kathmandu's civic body following the damage caused to public property and environment during the pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital a day before.
Curfew lifted in Nepal, 51 pro-monarchy protesters arrested after deadly violence
Kathmandu, March 29: Curfew order, restricting movement, gatherings, and protests, was lifted in Nepal's Baneshwar-Tinkune stretch and surrounding areas on Saturday as tension eased.
Nepali lawmakers demand to investigate attempt to smuggle foreign currencies into China
Kathmandu, March 19: Nepali lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have demanded the formation of a high-level committee to investigate an attempt to smuggle foreign currencies to China.
Kathmandu turns rainbow-hued as locals and tourists unite for Holi
Kathmandu, March 13: The streets of Kathmandu transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors as locals and tourists joined forces to celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi at Durbar Square.
Gyanendra's homecoming: Thousands in Nepal rally for monarchy's revival
Kathmandu, March 9: Thousands of pro-monarchists on Sunday hit the streets of Kathmandu to welcome the former King Gyanendra Shah upon his arrival from Pokhara.
Indian Ambassador's Invitational Golf Tournament commences in Nepal
Kathmandu, March 9: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted the Ambassador's Invitational Golf Tournament 2025 at Gokarna Forest Resort on March 8.
Nepal: Thousands of teachers protest over delay in endorsing education bill
Kathmandu, March 8: Thousands of teachers took to the streets in Kathmandu on Saturday to protest the government's delay in endorsing the School Education Bill.
Nepal seeks India's assistance on Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line
Kathmandu, March 7: Nepal has sought India's financial, economic, technical inputs and suggestions on the viability of the 141km Raxaul-Kathmandu railway line that aims at establishing a direct link between the Indian border city and the Nepalese capital.
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal; tremors felt in Siliguri, Patna and other places in India
Kathmandu, Feb 28: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Friday, with tremors felt in Bihar, Siliguri, and other neighbouring areas in India, shaking homes and waking residents.
Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple comes alive with flow of devotees
Kathmandu, February 26: Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, the revered Hindu pilgrimage site, came alive with devotees and ascetics on Tuesday, the eve of Mahashivaratri.
Kathmandu govt buildings inundated while drinking water taps run dry
Kathmandu, February 12: Premises of Kathmandu District and Special Court along with other governmental offices were inundated on Wednesdsay as a drinking water supply pipeline ruptured, officials said.
India, Nepal review progress of post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal
Kathmandu, January 28: After the April 2015 earthquake in Nepal, India committed USD 250 million in grant assistance for post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said on Monday.
New Year begins early for Nepal's Indigenous Tamang Communities
Kathmandu, January 25: Nepal's Tamang community in the capital has begun early celebrations of their New Year, Lhosar, with dancing, singing, and exchanging greetings.
Nepal: Fire guts property worth millions in Kathmandu godown
Kathmandu, January 23: Properties worth millions were destroyed in a fire at a godown of home appliances in Kathmandu.
Passenger aircraft with 76 on board makes emergency landing in Nepal
Kathmandu, January 6: Buddha Air, a domestic passenger aircraft operating in Nepal on Monday morning made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after reporting "flame out" in the left engine.