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No Festive Fare Shock: Nepal’s Airlines Keep Prices Down as Roads Remain Disrupted

Nepal's domestic airlines are holding back the demand-driven fare increases often seen during the busy festival travel season as flood-damaged and disrupted roads push more passengers toward flights. Buddha Air says it will operate at minimum fares through Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, while Shree Airlines has introduced fixed fares on its domestic routes until the situation returns to normal.

Kathmandu After Dark Could Get Easier: 28 Night Buses and Six New Routes Proposed Across the Valley

Kathmandu Valley’s night bus network could become much bigger, with a study committee recommending an expansion from seven to 28 buses and six new routes connecting hospitals, business areas and major entry points. The proposal follows a three-month trial used by 66,952 passengers, although the service currently loses an average of Rs 1,690 per bus each day

Nepali Athletes Receive VIP Airport Access for the First Time as Karate Team Leaves for Asian Games

Nepali athletes representing the country at the 20th Asian Games have received VIP access at Tribhuvan International Airport for the first time, as the national karate team departed for Japan.

Five Dead After Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes and Overruns Runway at Miami International Airport

Five people have died and five others were injured after an Amazon Air cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles on the ground and triggering a major emergency response.

Nepal Government Says 9,435 Rescued And 781 Bodies Recovered After Bhotekoshi Floods As Large Scale Relief Operations Continue

Nepal Government Says 9,435 People Have Been Rescued And 781 Bodies Recovered After The Devastating Bhotekoshi Floods, With Over 20,000 Security Personnel Deployed, 26 Relief Centres Operating And Billions Of Rupees In Aid Being Collected As Search, Rescue, Treatment And Road Restoration Efforts Continue

Nepal Government Introduces One-Door System for Bhotekoshi Flood Relief to Centralise Donations and Prevent Unauthorised Fundraising

Nepal introduces a one-door system for Bhotekoshi flood relief, centralising cash and material donations and warning against unauthorised fundraising.

World’s Largest Battery-Electric Aircraft Flies For 27 Minutes Using Just $5 Of Electricity

Heart Aerospace's full-scale X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, staying airborne for 27 minutes and reaching 1,100 feet while using approximately $5 worth of electricity, according to the company. The battery-electric aircraft is a technology demonstrator for Heart's planned 30-seat ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner, which is currently targeted to enter commercial service in 2031.

Nepal Cabinet Approves 11 Major Decisions, Including Rs 5,000 Pay Rise and Rs 2.73 Billion Japan Grant

Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.

Nepal Manpower Agencies Begin Nationwide Shutdown, Worker Departures And Recruitment Services Stopped

Nepali Congress Leadership Rift Deepens as Deuba Returns to Chundevi While Gagan Leads Central Committee Meeting in Sanepa

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.

Fake Love, Real Loss: Kaski Woman Loses Rs 3.1 Million (रु 31 Lakh) in Romance Scam

A woman in Kaski reportedly lost Rs 3.1 million (रु 31 lakh) after an online relationship that began on Facebook developed into an elaborate scam involving a supposed wealthy British man and callers posing as Indian police. Police say the case highlights how online fraudsters increasingly exploit emotions, trust and fear alongside techniques such as fake identities, OTP theft and fraudulent foreign opportunities.

Three-Day Search Ends in Tragedy: Former Kapilvastu Mayor Kiran Singh Found Dead

Former Kapilvastu Municipality mayor and Nepali Congress leader Kiran Singh, 65, was found dead in the Gorusinge forest area on Sunday after being out of contact since Friday. His motorcycle had earlier been discovered about eight kilometres inside the forest from the East-West Highway, prompting an extensive search involving police, local residents and a trained search dog.

Nepal Airlines To Increase Japan Flights To Four Times A Week From September

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.

Nepal Proposes Major Aviation Reform with Rs 15.2 Million Compensation for Domestic Plane Crash Victims

Parliament Receives Long-Awaited Bill to Strengthen Passenger Rights, Airline Accountability, and Insurance Coverage

15-Year-Old Fake Refugee Case Returns As CIB Arrests Foreign Ministry Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai

A long-running fake refugee investigation has resurfaced after CIB arrested Foreign Ministry Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai over allegations that travel documents issued during his time at the passport division were misused.

CIAA Alleges Airport Contract Bribes Were Used To Buy Land, Files Corruption Case Against Former CAAN Chief Pradeep Adhikari

CIAA has filed a corruption case against former CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari, alleging that money collected from airport construction contractors was used to purchase land in his wife's name.

Nepal Proposes Compensation For Passengers If Airlines Delay Or Cancel Flights Due To Their Own Fault

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.

The Border That Millions Cross Without a Passport

The Nepal India open border supports millions of crossings for work, trade, healthcare, education, and family visits. However, trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration remain concerns, requiring stronger cooperation and modern security.

Home Ministry Recalls Sunsari CDO and Senior Security Officials After Deadly Dewanganj Clash Leaves One Dead

The Home Ministry has recalled the Sunsari CDO and several senior security officials after a deadly clash in Dewanganj left one person dead and 24 injured. A high-level investigation has been launched, and curfew has been imposed.

Buddha Air Brings Nepal’s First ATR 72-600, Signalling a New Phase in Domestic Aviation

Buddha Air has added Nepal’s first ATR 72-600 to its fleet, bringing a modern glass cockpit, advanced navigation tools, digital flight controls and upgraded safety technology to the country’s domestic aviation sector. The aircraft is expected to enter regular passenger service next month once all required inspections, certifications and regulatory procedures are completed.

Why Was Nazir Hussain Pulled Aside Again At Delhi Airport? Actor Questions Repeated Security Screening

Nepali actor Nazir Hussain says he was taken to a separate room for security screening at Delhi airport for the second time while returning to Nepal, even though other passengers completed the normal process. He has questioned whether his full name, Mohammad Nazir Hussain, played a role in the repeated questioning and has sought clarification from the Nepali Embassy in India, the Government of Nepal, and the concerned Indian authorities, while no official response has yet been issued.

Nepal Waives Airport Fees to Attract International Airlines to Pokhara

The Nepal government has announced a major incentive package for international airlines operating from Pokhara International Airport. The decision includes full waivers on several airport charges and discounted ground handling fees to encourage regular international flights, with Fly Dubai set to launch daily direct services from Pokhara to Dubai.

Nepal Cabinet Announces Six Major Decisions, Scraps Education And Health Equity Fees

The Nepal government has announced six major Cabinet decisions, including the removal of education and health equity fees, incentives for international airlines, appointments to key judicial posts, and a judicial probe into the Ganesh Nepali self-immolation case.

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad Dies At 74, Leaving A Legacy That Reached Thousands Of Nepali Families

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74 after spending nearly two decades guiding Qatar through major economic, political and social transformation. His rule also influenced Nepal by expanding employment opportunities in Qatar and strengthening diplomatic and labour relations between the two countries.

Sajha Confirms Blue Bus Service Will Use Green Buses

Sajha Yatayat has confirmed that its upcoming Blue Bus service will continue operating with its signature green buses, dismissing viral AI-generated and edited images showing blue-painted buses. The women-friendly service is set to begin from Shrawan 1 with free travel for women on eight electric buses equipped with CCTV cameras.

Nepal Loves Football, So Why Is The World Cup Still A Distant Dream?

Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away

Home Minister Orders Immigration Staff To Wear Dhaka Topi At TIA

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has instructed immigration officers at Tribhuvan International Airport to wear the traditional Dhaka Topi while on duty, saying they represent Nepal's first impression to international visitors. The move is intended to strengthen Nepal's cultural identity while encouraging professional, respectful, and welcoming service at the country's main international gateway.

Kathmandu’s Blue Bus Plan: Free Electric Buses For Women Await Budget Approval

Sajha Yatayat is preparing to operate 8 electric “Blue Buses” for women in Kathmandu Valley, but the service will start only after the Ministry of Finance approves the cost proposal and a formal agreement is completed. The first-phase routes are expected to cover Lagankhel–Budhanilkantha, Thankot/Nagdhunga–Airport, and clockwise and anti-clockwise Ring Road services, while questions remain over yearly operating cost and passenger rules.

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

MP Anushka Shrestha Calls for Mandatory “Made in Nepal” Product Sales at Tribhuvan International Airport Shops

MP Anushka Shrestha Urges Government To Make Sale Of Nepali Products Mandatory At Tribhuvan International Airport To Promote Local Goods And Boost Small Entrepreneurs Through Airport Shops And International Passenger Exposure

Ticket Booking Opens As Pokhara-Dubai Regular International Flights Set To Begin From September 23

Pokhara International Airport is set to receive its first regular commercial international service, with Flydubai preparing daily Pokhara-Dubai flights from September 23, opening new opportunities for tourism, trade and global connectivity.