Nepal

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.

Nepal

Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack, embassy confirms

A Nepali national working as a driver in Kuwait was killed in a drone attack in the country's northern region, the Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait confirmed on Friday.

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FM Wagle in the spotlight: Promises and delivery challenges

Dr. Swarnim Wagle assumed the finance ministry on March 27, 2026. Drawing on his experience at the World Bank and the National Planning Commission, he struck a more hopeful tone upon taking office.

Nepal

Govt reaches seven-point agreement with families of Sunsari victims

The government on Thursday reached a seven-point agreement with the families of two men who died in the recent violence in Sunsari's Devanaganj, pledging compensation, an impartial investigation, employment support and the initiation of procedures to declare the deceased martyrs.

Nepal

Update: Tourism minister says four bodies recovered as Broad Peak rescue operation continues

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Friday after four bodies were recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak, where an avalanche swept through an international climbing team during a summit push.

Nepal

EOAN urges government to step up diplomatic efforts for missing climbers in Pakistan

The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) has urged the government to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts to support the search and rescue of Nepali climbers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan.

Nepal

Nims Purja among 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan

At least 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali British mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai", have gone missing after a massive avalanche struck the climbing route on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak since Thursday, expedition officials said.

Nepal

Nims Purja among 10 missing after Broad Peak avalanche; Search intensifies in Pakistan

Search-and-rescue operations intensified on Friday for renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai" and nine other climbers who went missing after a massive avalanche struck Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak during a summit push on Thursday.

Nepal

Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit Sunsari

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit Sunsari on Thursday following the recent violence in Dewanganj Rural Municipality that claimed two lives.

Nepal

Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a bullet during unrest in Golbazar, Siraha, on Thursday, as authorities continued enforcing an indefinite curfew in parts of the district.

Nepal

Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

A second person injured in the recent security incident at Kaptaan Ganj, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, has reportedly died Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment.

Nepal

Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Local administrations in Dhanusha and Siraha on Thursday imposed curfews in selected areas following security concerns after recent unrest in Sunsari, while authorities stepped up measures to maintain public order in parts of the eastern Tarai.