Under power lines but in the dark, 38 Bara families get a chance to switch on Under power lines but in the dark, 38 Bara families get a chance to switch on For 38 Dalit and extremely poor families in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City-18, electricity lines nearby have long been a reminder of what they could not afford to have at home. For 38 Dalit and extremely poor families in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City-18, electricity lines nearby have long been a reminder of what they could not afford to have at home. Nepal 25 Aug, 2026
Symbol of decentralisation in Koshi now reduced to signboard Symbol of decentralisation in Koshi now reduced to signboard Seven years after the Koshi provincial government established a Chief Minister’s contact office in Dhankuta as a symbol of decentralisation, the office has reportedly become virtually non-functional, with only an office assistant remaining and no regular public services being provided. Seven years after the Koshi provincial government established a Chief Minister’s contact office in Dhankuta as a symbol of decentralisation, the office has reportedly become virtually non-functional, with only an office assistant remaining and no regular public services being provided. Nepal 25 Aug, 2026
Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case ​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement. ​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
Doctors resign as superintendent pushes discipline in Udayapur Doctors resign as superintendent pushes discipline in Udayapur Three contract doctors have resigned from Udayapur District Hospital within a week of a new medical superintendent taking charge and launching a drive to improve discipline and services. Three contract doctors have resigned from Udayapur District Hospital within a week of a new medical superintendent taking charge and launching a drive to improve discipline and services. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
199 kg marijuana seized from tipper in Udayapur, driver arrested 199 kg marijuana seized from tipper in Udayapur, driver arrested Police have seized 199 kilograms of marijuana from a tipper truck in Udayapur's Katari and arrested its 21-year-old driver. Police have seized 199 kilograms of marijuana from a tipper truck in Udayapur's Katari and arrested its 21-year-old driver. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
Two killed, three injured in Udayapur auto-bus collision Two killed, three injured in Udayapur auto-bus collision Two women died and three others were injured after an auto-rickshaw collided with a school bus in Belaka Municipality-5 of Udayapur on Monday morning. Two women died and three others were injured after an auto-rickshaw collided with a school bus in Belaka Municipality-5 of Udayapur on Monday morning. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
Shopkeeper found dead under culvert in Sarlahi, family suspects murder Shopkeeper found dead under culvert in Sarlahi, family suspects murder The death of a 46-year-old grocery shopkeeper found beneath a culvert in Sarlahi has raised suspicion after his family alleged that he may have been killed while returning from a feast on Sunday night. The death of a 46-year-old grocery shopkeeper found beneath a culvert in Sarlahi has raised suspicion after his family alleged that he may have been killed while returning from a feast on Sunday night. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
Cyclist dies after being hit by motorcycle in Udayapur Cyclist dies after being hit by motorcycle in Udayapur A 58-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a motorcycle at Karamgachhi in Triyuga Municipality-10, Udayapur, on Sunday afternoon. A 58-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a motorcycle at Karamgachhi in Triyuga Municipality-10, Udayapur, on Sunday afternoon. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards Parsa tiger population rises 73% as park pursues global standards Parsa National Park’s tiger population has risen by nearly 73 per cent in four years, prompting the park to begin a process to bring its conservation management in line with international standards. Parsa National Park’s tiger population has risen by nearly 73 per cent in four years, prompting the park to begin a process to bring its conservation management in line with international standards. Nepal 24 Aug, 2026
Ujyalo Nepal Party launches campaign to remove VAT on electricity Ujyalo Nepal Party launches campaign to remove VAT on electricity The Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a nationwide signature campaign demanding that the government remove VAT on electricity and recover outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line users. The Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a nationwide signature campaign demanding that the government remove VAT on electricity and recover outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line users. Nepal 23 Aug, 2026
KOICA-funded INSPIRE project marks one year of advancing digital learning in Madhesh KOICA-funded INSPIRE project marks one year of advancing digital learning in Madhesh The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, aimed at promoting digital learning, practical skills and inclusive education in Madhesh Province, has completed its first year of implementation. The KOICA-funded INSPIRE project, aimed at promoting digital learning, practical skills and inclusive education in Madhesh Province, has completed its first year of implementation. Nepal 23 Aug, 2026
Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship documents Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship documents Police have arrested a father and son in Udayapur after complaints that photocopies of citizens’ identity documents were allegedly misused to open eSewa and bank accounts and conduct transactions. Police have arrested a father and son in Udayapur after complaints that photocopies of citizens’ identity documents were allegedly misused to open eSewa and bank accounts and conduct transactions. Nepal 21 Aug, 2026
Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support Shangri-La Nepal Foundation today organised a ‘Livelihood Support Relief Fund Handover Program’ for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Shangri-La Nepal Foundation today organised a ‘Livelihood Support Relief Fund Handover Program’ for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Nepal 21 Aug, 2026
Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy Nepal has set its sights on making basic broadband more affordable and raising digital literacy to 85 percent within the next decade under a new integrated telecommunications policy proposed by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). Nepal has set its sights on making basic broadband more affordable and raising digital literacy to 85 percent within the next decade under a new integrated telecommunications policy proposed by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). Nepal 21 Aug, 2026
Body of last missing girl found three days after Makawanpur flood Body of last missing girl found three days after Makawanpur flood The body of an 11-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwaters while returning from school in Makawanpur was found on Friday, three days after she went missing. The body of an 11-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwaters while returning from school in Makawanpur was found on Friday, three days after she went missing. Nepal 21 Aug, 2026
Two elderly arrested with 744kg marijuana in Sarlahi Two elderly arrested with 744kg marijuana in Sarlahi Police have arrested two elderly people with 743.98 kg of marijuana in Lalbandi Municipality of Sarlahi and destroyed marijuana plants cultivated on about two katthas of public land. Police have arrested two elderly people with 743.98 kg of marijuana in Lalbandi Municipality of Sarlahi and destroyed marijuana plants cultivated on about two katthas of public land. Nepal 21 Aug, 2026
Kiran Thapa Magar appointed Bagmati chief minister Kiran Thapa Magar appointed Bagmati chief minister Kiran Thapa Magar of the CPN-UML has been appointed chief minister of Bagmati Province, taking charge at the head of a coalition involving the NCP, UML and Rastriya Prajatantra Party. Kiran Thapa Magar of the CPN-UML has been appointed chief minister of Bagmati Province, taking charge at the head of a coalition involving the NCP, UML and Rastriya Prajatantra Party. Nepal 21 Aug, 2026
Rs 138m hospital opens in Bajura after 18-month delay Rs 138m hospital opens in Bajura after 18-month delay A 10-bed hospital built at a cost of Rs 138.49 million has finally started operating in remote Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura, about 18 months after its construction was completed. A 10-bed hospital built at a cost of Rs 138.49 million has finally started operating in remote Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura, about 18 months after its construction was completed. Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
Kiran Thapa to take oath as Bagmati chief minister today Kiran Thapa to take oath as Bagmati chief minister today CPN-UML leader Kiran Thapa is scheduled to take oath as the new chief minister of Bagmati Province at 4:20 pm today. CPN-UML leader Kiran Thapa is scheduled to take oath as the new chief minister of Bagmati Province at 4:20 pm today. Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
Sarlahi Police seize 300 kg of marijuana hidden in house Sarlahi Police seize 300 kg of marijuana hidden in house Sarlahi Police have seized 300 kg of marijuana hidden in a mud house in Laxmipur of Kaudena Rural Municipality-1, police said. Sarlahi Police have seized 300 kg of marijuana hidden in a mud house in Laxmipur of Kaudena Rural Municipality-1, police said. Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
Nepal Sherpa Foundation provides Rs 4 million to PMDRF The Sherpa Foundation has provided a financial donation to the government's relief fund to support communities affected by the recent floods.
Kathmandu Foreign minister Khanal leaves for COP31 in Türkiye Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal left for Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 9-20.
Kathmandu Indian Ambassador Dalela among three envoys accredited to Nepal Three newly appointed ambassadors, including India's new envoy Sudhakar Dalela, formally assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in Nepal after presenting their letters of credence to President Ramchandra Paudel at a special ceremony in Kathmandu on Friday.
Nepal Nepal approves first National Standard for High-Altitude Sickness Management The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved a national standard aimed at improving the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of high-altitude sickness, a condition that affects trekkers, mountaineers and residents in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Nepal As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade Despite the growth of permanent shops, supermarkets and road connectivity across Dhankuta, traditional weekly markets that began more than a century ago continue to play a central role in local commerce, linking farmers directly with consumers and preserving a long-standing rural trading culture.
Kathmandu Passengers can now track luggage movement at Tribhuvan Airport International passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport will now be able to monitor the movement of their checked baggage in real time after authorities introduced a live-feed system aimed at improving transparency and passenger service.
Nepal Police seize 2.82 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur Police have seized 2,820.5 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a field in Udayapur, one of the largest recent drug recoveries in the district, and launched an investigation to identify those behind the consignment.
Environment UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.
Opinion Nepal should not only negotiate the consequences; it should confront the cause at COP31 The government of Nepal has outlined four core national priorities to highlight at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to be held from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.