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The Rs 53.66 billion figure is best presented as an NEA estimate/projection, not as a guaranteed saving. The available reporting also makes clear that replacing heavy diesel vehicles, particularly long-distance trucks, remains a significant technical and infrastructure challenge.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has introduced grants of up to Rs. 40 lakh and a 90% fee discount to encourage the preservation and restoration of traditional Newari-style buildings in historic settlements.
Nepal Airlines Corporation will increase Kathmandu-Narita-Kathmandu flights to four times a week from September 18, citing rising passenger demand and the upcoming festival season. The airline’s widebody aircraft Annapurna has also returned to regular service after completing major maintenance.
A technical problem in Nepal’s National ID Management Information System has disrupted verification services across 16 government agencies, including the Department of Passports.
Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.
Medical Education Commission leadership vacancies have delayed the application process for MBBS, BDS, nursing and other bachelor level medical programs, while college monitoring, seat allocation and several key academic decisions have also been affected.
Kathmandu District Administration has ordered hotels and restaurants to allow smoking and hookah only in designated enclosed smoking areas. Surprise inspections and strict legal action await violators.
Nepal has canceled the 17th International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) Conference following a government request. The event was expected to bring 720 delegates from 39 countries to Kathmandu.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.
Nepal Government is preparing to increase the VAT-free electricity consumption limit from 50 to 150 units. The proposal could benefit over 46 lakh households by reducing monthly electricity bills.
Parliament Receives Long-Awaited Bill to Strengthen Passenger Rights, Airline Accountability, and Insurance Coverage
Nepal is preparing to amend its child labour law, proposing that children aged 13 and above may perform certain light work outside school hours under strict safety rules.
India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.
Nepal welcomed 71,775 international visitors in July 2026, with tourist arrivals increasing 2.3 percent compared to the same month last year. South Asia contributed the highest share of visitors, while Nepal’s tourism recovery reached 95.8 percent of the pre-pandemic level.
Danfe Airlines is preparing to enter Nepal’s domestic aviation market with ATR 72-600 aircraft after acquiring and rebranding Makalu Air, but final operations still depend on certification and approval.
Lost in Mandala, an original animated feature film by Incessant Rain Studios and NIMB Ace Capital, aims to bring Nepal's stories, culture, and Himalayan heritage to audiences worldwide while showcasing the country's growing creative industry.
Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja MBE was a legendary Nepali mountaineer who redefined high-altitude climbing through record-breaking achievements, including completing all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days and leading the first winter ascent of K2. His journey from a Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier to a global mountaineering icon, author and inspiration for millions continues to represent courage, resilience and the belief that nothing is impossible.
Nima Sherpa, a senior Elite Exped guide from Sankhuwasabha, rose from a farming family to become a trusted high altitude climber and completed four 8,000 metre summits in 2026 alone. His climbing journey ended in the July 30 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, where he died alongside Nirmal Purja, Pur Bahadur Gurung and other members of the expedition.
Domestic airline passengers in Nepal could gain stronger compensation rights under a proposed law requiring airlines to pay when delays or cancellations result from the company’s own negligence.
Gyalu Sherpa was a veteran Nepali high altitude guide from Okhaldhunga who built an impressive career climbing Everest, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu and several other major peaks, including a remarkable three Kanchenjunga summits in a single season. After more than a decade in professional mountaineering, his journey ended in the July 30, 2026 Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan, alongside some of Nepal’s most accomplished climbers.
