Six detained in Makawanpur murder probe after body found in Hetauda

Six detained in Makawanpur murder probe after body found in Hetauda

Police have detained six people for questioning in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old man whose bloodied body was found in Hetauda on Sunday.

Police have detained six people for questioning in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old man whose bloodied body was found in Hetauda on Sunday.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Fatal police shooting sparks violence; probe committee formed by govt

Fatal police shooting sparks violence; probe committee formed by govt

The government on Monday deployed the Nepal Army, formed a five-member probe committee and convened a Central Security Committee meeting after protests intensified across Sunsari despite an indefinite curfew imposed following a fatal police shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured.

The government on Monday deployed the Nepal Army, formed a five-member probe committee and convened a Central Security Committee meeting after protests intensified across Sunsari despite an indefinite curfew imposed following a fatal police shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Elderly man killed, family of three rescued as landslides hit Myagdi

Elderly man killed, family of three rescued as landslides hit Myagdi

An elderly man was killed while a family of three was rescued after separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall struck Myagdi district early Monday, Nepal Police said.

An elderly man was killed while a family of three was rescued after separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall struck Myagdi district early Monday, Nepal Police said.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Community school principals ordered back to classrooms in Udayapur municipality

Community school principals ordered back to classrooms in Udayapur municipality

Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has made it mandatory for principals of its community schools to teach at least two hours a day from next month as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes.

Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has made it mandatory for principals of its community schools to teach at least two hours a day from next month as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Man dies after self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi

Man dies after self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi

A man died on Monday while being taken to Kathmandu for treatment after sustaining critical burn injuries in an apparent self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi, police said.

A man died on Monday while being taken to Kathmandu for treatment after sustaining critical burn injuries in an apparent self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi, police said.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Curfew, prohibitory orders imposed in Sunsari

Curfew, prohibitory orders imposed in Sunsari

The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971.

The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays

Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays

More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.

More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme

India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme

The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.

The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

140 kg marijuana seized from orchard in Parsa

140 kg marijuana seized from orchard in Parsa

Police have recovered 140 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside an orchard in Parsa district during a targeted search operation based on a tip-off, officials said.

Police have recovered 140 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside an orchard in Parsa district during a targeted search operation based on a tip-off, officials said.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

Two motorcyclists killed in bus collision on Postal Highway in Kapilvastu

Two motorcyclists killed in bus collision on Postal Highway in Kapilvastu

Two motorcyclists died after a passenger bus collided head-on with their motorcycle along the Postal Highway in Shuddhodhan Rural Municipality-6, Kapilvastu, police said.

Two motorcyclists died after a passenger bus collided head-on with their motorcycle along the Postal Highway in Shuddhodhan Rural Municipality-6, Kapilvastu, police said.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

330 kg of marijuana seized from poultry farm in Sarlahi, one arrested

330 kg of marijuana seized from poultry farm in Sarlahi, one arrested

Police have seized 330 kilograms of marijuana from a poultry farm in Sarlahi and arrested one person in connection with the haul.

Police have seized 330 kilograms of marijuana from a poultry farm in Sarlahi and arrested one person in connection with the haul.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

Bara road deaths rise despite fewer traffic fines

Bara road deaths rise despite fewer traffic fines

Road accidents in Bara district increased in the last fiscal year despite a sharp decline in traffic rule violations and enforcement actions, according to the District Traffic Police Office.

Road accidents in Bara district increased in the last fiscal year despite a sharp decline in traffic rule violations and enforcement actions, according to the District Traffic Police Office.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

Three Indian nationals, hotel owner held over Telegram, WhatsApp scams

Three Indian nationals, hotel owner held over Telegram, WhatsApp scams

Police in Makwanpur have arrested four people, including three Indian nationals, on charges of operating an online fraud network through messaging applications.

Police in Makwanpur have arrested four people, including three Indian nationals, on charges of operating an online fraud network through messaging applications.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

Rautahat annuls illegal registration of 30 bighas land; Fraud, forgery cases to follow

Rautahat annuls illegal registration of 30 bighas land; Fraud, forgery cases to...

The Rautahat District Administration has annulled the illegal registration of more than 30 bighas of government land in the names of 40 individuals, ordering the property restored to state ownership and initiating legal action against those involved.

The Rautahat District Administration has annulled the illegal registration of more than 30 bighas of government land in the names of 40 individuals, ordering the property restored to state ownership and initiating legal action against those involved.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

'Go Back KC' slogans raised as security deployed outside Dharamshala

'Go Back KC' slogans raised as security deployed outside Dharamshala

A group of auto-rickshaw drivers staged a protest against medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC outside the Krishna Mandir Dharamshala in Dhangadhi on Saturday, where he has been on a hunger strike since Thursday.

A group of auto-rickshaw drivers staged a protest against medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC outside the Krishna Mandir Dharamshala in Dhangadhi on Saturday, where he has been on a hunger strike since Thursday.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

CIAA arrests two officials in Sarlahi over alleged Rs 750,000 bribe

CIAA arrests two officials in Sarlahi over alleged Rs 750,000 bribe

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested the chief of the Groundwater Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office in Sarlahi and a mechanical officer after recovering Rs 821,115, including Rs 750,000 allegedly received as a bribe, during a raid Friday evening.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested the chief of the Groundwater Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office in Sarlahi and a mechanical officer after recovering Rs 821,115, including Rs 750,000 allegedly received as a bribe, during a raid Friday evening.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

166 passports delivered to homes in Dhankuta under new govt service

166 passports delivered to homes in Dhankuta under new govt service

Residents of remote parts of Dhankuta no longer need to make repeated trips to government offices to collect their passports, with 166 people having received the travel document at their doorstep under a home delivery service.

Residents of remote parts of Dhankuta no longer need to make repeated trips to government offices to collect their passports, with 166 people having received the travel document at their doorstep under a home delivery service.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

'Where Is Hattimara?' protest puts spotlight on 'disappeared' River in Udayapur

'Where Is Hattimara?' protest puts spotlight on 'disappeared' River in Udayapur

Holding banners that read "Where Is Hattimara?", activists, students and local traders gathered at Gaighat's main square on Friday, launching a public campaign to reclaim what they say was once the Hattimara River but is now an encroached settlement.

Holding banners that read "Where Is Hattimara?", activists, students and local traders gathered at Gaighat's main square on Friday, launching a public campaign to reclaim what they say was once the Hattimara River but is now an encroached settlement.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

Woman killed in khukuri attack in Rautahat; Suspect beaten by locals

Woman killed in khukuri attack in Rautahat; Suspect beaten by locals

A woman was killed in a khukuri attack in Rautahat on Friday morning, while the alleged attacker was critically injured after being beaten by local residents following the incident.

A woman was killed in a khukuri attack in Rautahat on Friday morning, while the alleged attacker was critically injured after being beaten by local residents following the incident.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026