Shankar Group vice chair Sulav Agrawal arrested in money laundering case

Shankar Group vice chair Sulav Agrawal arrested in money laundering case

Sulav Agrawal, vice chairperson of Shankar Group, has been arrested on charges of money laundering.

Sulav Agrawal, vice chairperson of Shankar Group, has been arrested on charges of money laundering.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

Four arrested for foreign employment fraud

Four arrested for foreign employment fraud

Nepal Police have arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding people by promising lucrative foreign employment opportunities.

Nepal Police have arrested four individuals on charges of defrauding people by promising lucrative foreign employment opportunities.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

Chinese national arrested in Kathmandu for illegal cryptocurrency transactions

Chinese national arrested in Kathmandu for illegal cryptocurrency transactions

Nepal Police have arrested a Chinese national on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and online fraud.

Nepal Police have arrested a Chinese national on charges of involvement in illegal cryptocurrency transactions and online fraud.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed

Dol Prasad Aryal elected House Speaker unopposed

Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament.

Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the 10th Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties

NBCCI hosts felicitation, networking event to boost Nepal–UK economic ties

The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation.

The Nepal Britain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NBCCI) organized a felicitation and networking event in Kathmandu on Wednesday, bringing together business leaders, diplomats and government representatives to strengthen Nepal–UK economic cooperation.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker

Parliament meets today; Aryal set to be elected Speaker

Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker.

Both houses of the Federal Parliament are meeting today, with the House of Representatives scheduled to elect Dol Prasad Aryal as Speaker.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities

226 arrested in four-day police crackdown on illegal activities

The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour.

The Nepal Police has arrested 226 individuals over four days as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities, including hooliganism, illegal brokering and indecent behaviour.

Kathmandu 05 Apr, 2026

DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud

DoFE publicises list of 352 accused in foreign employment fraud

The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment.

The Department of Foreign Employment has made public details of individuals accused of defrauding job seekers aspiring for foreign employment.

Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026

Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert

Journalist Deepa Dahal appointed PM Shah's press and research expert

Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert.

Deepa Dahal, an investigative journalist, writer and lecturer, has been appointed as Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah’s press and research expert.

Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026

CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal

CIB arrest Jagdamba group chair Shankar Agrawal

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Jagdamba group chairperson Shankar Agrawal this evening in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2026

Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy

Minister Shrestha begins discussion on energy policy

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy.

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has initiated an internal discussion on energy policy.

Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026

11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on Israel–Iran conflict

11 Nepalis detained in Gulf countries for spreading misleading content on...

The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion.

The ministry also said that the rescue of individuals stranded at transit points is nearing completion.

Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026

NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation

NMA urges probe into Everest allegations, warns against misinformation

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation.

The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has expressed serious concern over recent media reports alleging food poisoning and misuse of Diamox during expeditions in the Everest region, urging authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation.

Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026

RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker

RSP's Aryal files nomination for HoR Speaker

Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday.

Vice-chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday.

Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2026

Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days

Court extends custody of Oli, Lekhak by two more days

Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes.

Earlier, on March 29, Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha had allowed their custody for five days for investigative purposes.

Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026

RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate

RSP picks Aryal as HoR Speaker candidate

The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker.

The HoR is scheduled to convene at 11:00 am on Sunday (April 5) to elect the Speaker.

Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026

We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane

We will pay back voters by fulfilling our responsibility: RSP President Lamichhane

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that they will pay back for the 'debt of the electoral mandate' given them by the people through fulfillment of responsibility.

Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026

Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader Angdembe

Rekindling hope and trust among citizens through good governance is a must: NC leader...

Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance.

Nepali Congress (NC) leader Bhishma Raj Angdembe has highlighted the need to rekindle hope and trust among citizens through consensus, collaboration and good governance.

Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026

India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million

India to fund seven community development projects worth Rs 473 million

Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India.

Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday for the implementation of seven High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal with grant assistance from the Government of India.

Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026

CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting

CPN (UML) raises Oli, Lekhak arrest in first HoR meeting

Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak.

Lawmakers of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) drew the government’s attention in the first session of the House of Representatives on Thursday, protesting the arrest of party chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak.

Kathmandu 02 Apr, 2026