Kathmandu — Today2 Jun 2026, 25years since one of the most tragic and controversial events in Nepal’s modern history: the Royal Palace massacre at Narayanhiti Palace.

On the evening of June 1, 2001 (corresponding to Jestha 19, 2058 B.S.), a devastating incident inside the Narayanhiti Royal Palace led to the deaths of most members of the then Nepalese royal family, including His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.

Those who lost their lives in the incident included Queen Aishwarya... [Read more]