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Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will arrive in Kathmandu today at 4 pm for his first foreign visit since taking charge. The visit is expected to focus on Nepal-India defence cooperation and long-standing military ties.
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The government has fixed new monthly salaries for Nepal's judges and constitutional officials, with the Chief Justice receiving Rs 112,522 per month and Supreme Court judges receiving Rs 93,547. The revised rates, effective from Shrawan 1, 2083, also cover High Court and District Court judges, constitutional officeholders and senior Federal Parliament officials.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says Nepal must increase domestic revenue, expand the tax base and reduce dependence on loans under the Rs 2.124 trillion budget.
Nepal government confirms the two-day weekly holiday will continue for now, citing work-life balance, cost savings, administrative efficiency and domestic tourism.
Nepali Congress faces a fresh leadership crisis as Gagan Thapa leads the Central Committee in Sanepa while Sher Bahadur Deuba returns to Nepal and is welcomed as president in Chundevi.
Nepali calisthenics athlete and Guinness World Record holder Sunil Khadka missed the 2026 Calisthenics World Championship in Riga, Latvia, after his visa was rejected, despite being prepared to represent Nepal in the Endurance category. The setback has renewed concerns over whether Nepali athletes receive enough institutional support for visas and international travel when opportunities depend on reaching competitions on time.
The remains of legendary Nepali mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja have arrived in the UK ahead of his funeral later this month. NRNA UK says he is expected to receive a guard of honour and is again urging Nepal to declare him a national hero.
A global study by Michigan State University ranked Nepal fourth among countries with the highest average narcissism scores. But researchers clarify that the findings reflect population-level personality traits, not individual diagnoses. Here is what the study reveals and how narcissism differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Gatlang, Rasuwa has transformed a wildfire-damaged forest into an open-air digital library where visitors can scan QR codes to learn about forest restoration, biodiversity, and local heritage. The innovative project led by Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Forestry aims to preserve knowledge and inspire future generations through technology and nature.
Nepal Police has requested legal powers to intercept telephone calls and digital communications in real time during serious criminal investigations. While police argue the move is necessary to fight technology-based crimes, lawyers and rights advocates warn that such powers could threaten citizens’ constitutional right to privacy without strong safeguards.
The government has announced five key cabinet decisions, including tax exemptions for electric ambulances, martyr status for four protest victims, Ncell report publication and new appointments.
Nepali mountaineer Mingma G Sherpa has shared a deeply personal tribute to his longtime friend and climbing partner Kili Pemba Sherpa, known as Kilu, following his death in the Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan. Remembering their years together in the mountains, Mingma described Kilu as a dependable and fearless companion whose legacy includes all 14 eight-thousanders, the historic winter ascent of K2 and years of guiding climbers across the Himalayas.
Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.
The government has formed an expert task force to assess the condition of the historic Biratnagar Jute Mill and explore options for bringing it back into operation. The committee will review its assets, machinery, liabilities and previous studies before submitting a revival strategy within one month.
A 22-foot-tall Shaligram sculpture now stands on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River in Jomsom, Mustang, after being unveiled in May as part of an initiative to strengthen the area's religious and cultural tourism. Created from a large Kali Gandaki stone during a sculpture initiative involving dozens of artists, the monument connects Jomsom's growing tourism identity with the centuries-old spiritual importance of Shaligram stones, which Hindus revere as manifestations of Lord Vishnu.
Former Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said recruitment of Nepali Gorkhas into the Indian Army can only happen under the Agnipath scheme and that the decision now rests with Nepal. The recruitment process has remained suspended since 2022 after disagreements over the new four-year military service system.
Nepal’s University Grants Commission has introduced the Academic Credit Bank Establishment and Operation Directive, 2082, creating a common framework for storing, verifying and transferring academic credits between recognized higher education institutions. Students may carry eligible credits to another institution or program instead of losing their previous academic work, but transfers depend on subject equivalency, institutional approval and limits set by the directive.
Nirmal Purja’s body could not be brought to Nepal for a final tribute despite efforts by his family and officials. Diplomatic, flight and technical difficulties prevented the planned Kathmandu stop before his body was sent to the UK for the final funeral.
