CIAA files graft case against 16 over passport procurement, cites Rs 10.13 billion loss

CIAA files graft case against 16 over passport procurement, cites Rs 10.13 billion...

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against 16 individuals, including senior officials of the Department of Passports and representatives of two foreign companies, alleging irregularities in the procurement of e-passport systems and booklets that caused a loss of more than Rs 10.13 billion to the state.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against 16 individuals, including senior officials of the Department of Passports and representatives of two foreign companies, alleging irregularities in the procurement of e-passport systems and booklets that caused a loss of more than Rs 10.13 billion to the state.

Kathmandu 22 Jun, 2026

Over Rs 1.53 million collected in traffic fines across Kathmandu valley

Over Rs 1.53 million collected in traffic fines across Kathmandu valley

Traffic police booked 2,076 vehicles for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, collecting more than Rs 1.53 million in fines.

Traffic police booked 2,076 vehicles for violating traffic rules across the Kathmandu Valley in the past 24 hours, collecting more than Rs 1.53 million in fines.

Kathmandu 22 Jun, 2026

Jawalakhel Central Zoo closes indefinitely due to bird flu outbreak

Jawalakhel Central Zoo closes indefinitely due to bird flu outbreak

The Central Zoo at Jawalakhel has been closed indefinitely after bird flu infections were detected among animals inside the facility.

The Central Zoo at Jawalakhel has been closed indefinitely after bird flu infections were detected among animals inside the facility.

Kathmandu 19 Jun, 2026

Property Probe Commission will not interfere with CIAA: Finance Minister Wagle

Property Probe Commission will not interfere with CIAA: Finance Minister Wagle

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the newly formed Property Probe Commission will not interfere with the constitutional jurisdiction of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the newly formed Property Probe Commission will not interfere with the constitutional jurisdiction of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).

Kathmandu 19 Jun, 2026

FM says disputes exist on northern border too

FM says disputes exist on northern border too

After successive visits to neighbouring India and China in a fortnight, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Thursday told Parliament that his ministry is prioritising border management, security of Nepali migrant workers abroad and advancement of economic diplomacy.

After successive visits to neighbouring India and China in a fortnight, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Thursday told Parliament that his ministry is prioritising border management, security of Nepali migrant workers abroad and advancement of economic diplomacy.

Kathmandu 19 Jun, 2026

KMC opens final online application for Class 11 scholarships

KMC opens final online application for Class 11 scholarships

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has opened the final nomination (wrap-up) online application for Class 11 and 12 scholarships for the academic session 2026/27, allowing eligible students to once again select their preferred subjects and educational institutions.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has opened the final nomination (wrap-up) online application for Class 11 and 12 scholarships for the academic session 2026/27, allowing eligible students to once again select their preferred subjects and educational institutions.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

Rs 88.33bn allocated for Intensive Urban Programme: Minister Lamsal

Rs 88.33bn allocated for Intensive Urban Programme: Minister Lamsal

Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has said the government has allocated Rs 88.33 billion for the Intensive Urban Programme aimed at systematically developing and managing market areas in around 300 towns across the country.

Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has said the government has allocated Rs 88.33 billion for the Intensive Urban Programme aimed at systematically developing and managing market areas in around 300 towns across the country.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

CIAA summons Arzu Rana in passport procurement corruption case

CIAA summons Arzu Rana in passport procurement corruption case

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former Foreign Minister and Nepali Congress leader Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the alleged corruption in the e-passport procurement case.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former Foreign Minister and Nepali Congress leader Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the alleged corruption in the e-passport procurement case.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

Foreign Employment Department intensifies action against fraud, worker grievances

Foreign Employment Department intensifies action against fraud, worker grievances

The Department of Foreign Employment has stepped up enforcement and grievance-handling measures in response to rising complaints in the foreign employment sector.

The Department of Foreign Employment has stepped up enforcement and grievance-handling measures in response to rising complaints in the foreign employment sector.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

Bangladesh envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal

Bangladesh envoy pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal

Bangladesh Ambassador Md. Shafiqur Rahman paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

Bangladesh Ambassador Md. Shafiqur Rahman paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

FM Khanal returns from China, calls visit instrumental in deepening Nepal-China ties

FM Khanal returns from China, calls visit instrumental in deepening Nepal-China ties

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned home on Wednesday after concluding a four-day official visit to China, during which Nepal and China discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, trade, investment, tourism, technology and border management.

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned home on Wednesday after concluding a four-day official visit to China, during which Nepal and China discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, trade, investment, tourism, technology and border management.

Kathmandu 18 Jun, 2026

Germany pledges €37.6 million for Nepal's development

Germany pledges €37.6 million for Nepal's development

Germany has pledged €37.6 million in technical and financial assistance to Nepal over the next two years, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening development cooperation with the country.

Germany has pledged €37.6 million in technical and financial assistance to Nepal over the next two years, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening development cooperation with the country.

Kathmandu 17 Jun, 2026

Nagdhunga Tunnel set to open from mid-July

Nagdhunga Tunnel set to open from mid-July

Nepal's first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Naubise Tunnel, is being prepared for operation from next month, promising to ease traffic congestion on the main gateway to Kathmandu.

Nepal's first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Naubise Tunnel, is being prepared for operation from next month, promising to ease traffic congestion on the main gateway to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 17 Jun, 2026

Medical Education Commission approves Scholarship Grant Procedure

Medical Education Commission approves Scholarship Grant Procedure

The Medical Education Commission has approved and decided to implement the Scholarship Grant Procedures, 2083 BS, paving the way for resolving long-standing legal and administrative hurdles related to scholarship funding in medical education.

The Medical Education Commission has approved and decided to implement the Scholarship Grant Procedures, 2083 BS, paving the way for resolving long-standing legal and administrative hurdles related to scholarship funding in medical education.

Kathmandu 16 Jun, 2026

Prime Minister Shah's post 'team to build nation' enters House

Prime Minister Shah's post 'team to build nation' enters House

Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah’s post yesterday embracing two of his favourite ministers — Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal — has remained a hot topic of discussion.

Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah’s post yesterday embracing two of his favourite ministers — Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal — has remained a hot topic of discussion.

Kathmandu 16 Jun, 2026

Opposition MPs raise sovereignty, border issues in HoR session

Opposition MPs raise sovereignty, border issues in HoR session

Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday pressed the government to take national sovereignty and border-related concerns more seriously, demanding clarifications on recent political statements and cross-border incidents.

Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday pressed the government to take national sovereignty and border-related concerns more seriously, demanding clarifications on recent political statements and cross-border incidents.

Kathmandu 15 Jun, 2026

Pakistan Embassy, PNAN organise free medical camp in Nagarjun

Pakistan Embassy, PNAN organise free medical camp in Nagarjun

The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal, in collaboration with the Pakistan Nepal Alumni Network (PNAN), organised a free medical camp at Ward No. 4 of Nagarjun Municipality on Saturday.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal, in collaboration with the Pakistan Nepal Alumni Network (PNAN), organised a free medical camp at Ward No. 4 of Nagarjun Municipality on Saturday.

Kathmandu 15 Jun, 2026

ISKCON-Budhanilkantha operator in custody

ISKCON-Budhanilkantha operator in custody

The Nepal Police have arrested an operator of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Budhanilkantha Municipality-5 for a case related to a child sexual abuse incident.

The Nepal Police have arrested an operator of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Budhanilkantha Municipality-5 for a case related to a child sexual abuse incident.

Kathmandu 15 Jun, 2026

Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion in new fiscal policy

Kathmandu Metro pitches smart city vision, heritage push and social welfare expansion...

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has unveiled its policy and programme for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) under the theme "Cultural City, Prosperous Metropolis," laying out an ambitious agenda spanning governance reform, heritage conservation, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and social welfare.

Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026

Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit

Foreign Minister Khanal departs for four-day China visit

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both.

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal departed for Beijing today on a four-day official visit to China, his second major diplomatic trip in as many weeks after a visit to India earlier this month, a back-to-back engagement with Nepal's two giant neighbours that underscores the new government's push to reframe Kathmandu's relationships with both.

Kathmandu 14 Jun, 2026