UML keeps Thapaliya as parliamentary leader, backs Kiran Thapa for Bagmati CM

UML keeps Thapaliya as parliamentary leader, backs Kiran Thapa for Bagmati CM

The CPN-UML has resolved its internal dispute in Bagmati Province by retaining Jagannath Thapaliya as parliamentary party leader while agreeing to put forward Kiran Thapa as its candidate for chief minister.

The CPN-UML has resolved its internal dispute in Bagmati Province by retaining Jagannath Thapaliya as parliamentary party leader while agreeing to put forward Kiran Thapa as its candidate for chief minister.

Nepal 31 m ago

Three arrested in Sarlahi with 22.82 kg of marijuana

Three arrested in Sarlahi with 22.82 kg of marijuana

Sarlahi Police have arrested an auto-rickshaw driver and two women with 22.82 kg of marijuana, police said.

Sarlahi Police have arrested an auto-rickshaw driver and two women with 22.82 kg of marijuana, police said.

Nepal 2 h ago

Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

Landslide creeps towards Dhankuta settlement, dozens of families at risk

A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.

A landslide that has been expanding for years in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 is now creeping towards homes, forcing a dozen families from their houses and leaving 26 more at risk of displacement.

Nepal 4 h ago

Youth killed in scooter accident in Hetauda

Youth killed in scooter accident in Hetauda

A youth died after the scooter he was riding met with an accident near Campadanda in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-5, Makawanpur, on Wednesday morning.

A youth died after the scooter he was riding met with an accident near Campadanda in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-5, Makawanpur, on Wednesday morning.

Nepal 5 h ago

Bagmati parties get until Thursday to stake claim for new govt

Bagmati parties get until Thursday to stake claim for new govt

The race to form a new government in Bagmati Province has entered a deadline-driven phase, with parties and lawmakers given until 4:00pm Thursday to demonstrate that they can command a majority in the provincial assembly.

The race to form a new government in Bagmati Province has entered a deadline-driven phase, with parties and lawmakers given until 4:00pm Thursday to demonstrate that they can command a majority in the provincial assembly.

Nepal 6 h ago

Birgunj High Court Chief Justice among six injured as SUV plunges 60 metres in Makawanpur

Birgunj High Court Chief Justice among six injured as SUV plunges 60 metres in...

A vehicle carrying the chief justice and registrar of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning, leaving six people injured.

A vehicle carrying the chief justice and registrar of the High Court Birgunj plunged about 60 metres into a ravine in Makawanpur on Tuesday morning, leaving six people injured.

Nepal 7 h ago

15 years, three bridges, and Rautahat residents still cross rivers by boat

15 years, three bridges, and Rautahat residents still cross rivers by boat

Fifteen years after the foundation stone was laid for a bridge over the Lalbakaiya River at Tikulia Ghat, residents of Rautahat are still crossing the river by boata reminder of how stalled infrastructure projects continue to keep communities at risk.

Fifteen years after the foundation stone was laid for a bridge over the Lalbakaiya River at Tikulia Ghat, residents of Rautahat are still crossing the river by boata reminder of how stalled infrastructure projects continue to keep communities at risk.

Nepal 23 h ago

Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth conferred Honorary General rank of Nepali Army

Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth conferred Honorary General rank of Nepali Army

A decades-old Nepal-India military tradition was renewed on Monday as President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth.

A decades-old Nepal-India military tradition was renewed on Monday as President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth.

Nepal 1d ago

Bagmati CM Baniya resigns as UML-NCP prepare to form govt

Bagmati CM Baniya resigns as UML-NCP prepare to form govt

Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya resigned on Monday without facing the confidence vote scheduled in the provincial assembly, paving the way for a change of government.

Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya resigned on Monday without facing the confidence vote scheduled in the provincial assembly, paving the way for a change of government.

Nepal 1d ago

Minority Bagmati govt faces collapse; RPP, NWPP yet to commit support

Minority Bagmati govt faces collapse; RPP, NWPP yet to commit support

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya is scheduled to face a confidence vote today, as his minority government struggles to secure the numbers needed to survive.

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya is scheduled to face a confidence vote today, as his minority government struggles to secure the numbers needed to survive.

Nepal 1d ago

Nine road sections blocked, overnight travel curbs on key routes

Nine road sections blocked, overnight travel curbs on key routes

Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity across the country, with nine road sections fully blocked by landslides, road subsidence and river erosion, while two key routes have imposed overnight travel restrictions due to rising risks.

Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity across the country, with nine road sections fully blocked by landslides, road subsidence and river erosion, while two key routes have imposed overnight travel restrictions due to rising risks.

Nepal 1d ago

Prithvi Highway in Dhading resumes two-way traffic after landslide

Prithvi Highway in Dhading resumes two-way traffic after landslide

The Prithvi Highway has resumed two-way traffic after a dry landslide blocked the road at Chalise in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2, Dhading, on Monday morning.

The Prithvi Highway has resumed two-way traffic after a dry landslide blocked the road at Chalise in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2, Dhading, on Monday morning.

Nepal 1d ago

4G tower at Badimalika uncertain despite helicopter delivery of equipment

4G tower at Badimalika uncertain despite helicopter delivery of equipment

Millions of rupees worth of equipment for a Nepal Telecom 4G tower has already been flown to the remote Badimalika area by a Nepal Army helicopter, but the tower itself remains uncertain with no date fixed for the return of the technical team.

Millions of rupees worth of equipment for a Nepal Telecom 4G tower has already been flown to the remote Badimalika area by a Nepal Army helicopter, but the tower itself remains uncertain with no date fixed for the return of the technical team.

Nepal 1d ago

Nag Panchami marks start of Nepal's main festival season

Nag Panchami marks start of Nepal's main festival season

Nepal’s main Hindu festival season gets under way with Nag Panchami, as devotees across the country worship serpents at homes, temples and traditional naga sites on Monday.

Nepal’s main Hindu festival season gets under way with Nag Panchami, as devotees across the country worship serpents at homes, temples and traditional naga sites on Monday.

Nepal 1d ago

Indian Army Chief Seth arrives in Nepal, to receive honorary rank

Indian Army Chief Seth arrives in Nepal, to receive honorary rank

The longstanding military tradition between Nepal and India will take centre stage this week as Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth begins a four-day official visit to Nepal, during which he is set to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.

The longstanding military tradition between Nepal and India will take centre stage this week as Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth begins a four-day official visit to Nepal, during which he is set to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.

Nepal 1d ago

Sudurpaschim CM Bhatt struggles to complete Cabinet amid NCP disputes

Sudurpaschim CM Bhatt struggles to complete Cabinet amid NCP disputes

Newly appointed Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatt is facing a difficult task completing his Cabinet, with competing claims within the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) delaying the appointment of his party’s ministers.

Newly appointed Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatt is facing a difficult task completing his Cabinet, with competing claims within the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) delaying the appointment of his party’s ministers.

Nepal 2d ago

Govt moves to terminate Darchula Hospital contract, blacklist firm

Govt moves to terminate Darchula Hospital contract, blacklist firm

The government has moved to terminate the contract for the under-construction Darchula District Hospital building after prolonged delays, with the contractor also facing possible blacklisting.

The government has moved to terminate the contract for the under-construction Darchula District Hospital building after prolonged delays, with the contractor also facing possible blacklisting.

Nepal 2d ago

25 arrested in drug crackdown across 10 districts

25 arrested in drug crackdown across 10 districts

Police have arrested 25 people across 10 districts in a series of drug-related operations, seizing suspected brown heroin, tapentadol, cannabis, tramadol, pregabalin and other drugs.

Police have arrested 25 people across 10 districts in a series of drug-related operations, seizing suspected brown heroin, tapentadol, cannabis, tramadol, pregabalin and other drugs.

Nepal 2d ago

Patient disappears from BPKIHS bed after treatment for head injury

Patient disappears from BPKIHS bed after treatment for head injury

A 40-year-old man admitted to the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan after suffering a serious head injury has gone missing from the hospital.

A 40-year-old man admitted to the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan after suffering a serious head injury has gone missing from the hospital.

Nepal 2d ago

A year after Ramechhap landslide, survivors still in tin shelters

A year after Ramechhap landslide, survivors still in tin shelters

A year after a devastating landslide killed 10 people in Ramechhap’s Lekharka, survivors are still living in temporary shelters and say even ordinary rainfall brings back the fear of another disaster.

A year after a devastating landslide killed 10 people in Ramechhap’s Lekharka, survivors are still living in temporary shelters and say even ordinary rainfall brings back the fear of another disaster.

Nepal 2d ago