Bulldozers return as Birgunj intensifies drive against road encroachment

Bulldozers return as Birgunj intensifies drive against road encroachment

Authorities have stepped up their campaign to clear road encroachments in Birgunj, redeploying bulldozers in the Gandak area to remove structures built within the road right-of-way.

Authorities have stepped up their campaign to clear road encroachments in Birgunj, redeploying bulldozers in the Gandak area to remove structures built within the road right-of-way.

Nepal 03 Jul, 2026

Major drug haul in Dhankuta: Police seize over 830 kg of marijuana in a week, arrest seven

Major drug haul in Dhankuta: Police seize over 830 kg of marijuana in a week, arrest...

Police in Dhankuta have seized a large quantity of narcotics and arrested seven people in a series of anti-drug operations carried out over the past week, highlighting intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking along the district's transit routes.

Police in Dhankuta have seized a large quantity of narcotics and arrested seven people in a series of anti-drug operations carried out over the past week, highlighting intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking along the district's transit routes.

Nepal 03 Jul, 2026

Nepal's school students to undergo military-style cadet training under new bill registered in parliament

Nepal's school students to undergo military-style cadet training under new bill...

Tens of thousands of school students across Nepal could soon undergo structured military-style training as part of a revamped National Cadet Corps, under a new bill registered in the Federal Parliament by Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah.

Tens of thousands of school students across Nepal could soon undergo structured military-style training as part of a revamped National Cadet Corps, under a new bill registered in the Federal Parliament by Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah.

Nepal 03 Jul, 2026

Nepal welcomes over 91,000 foreign tourists in June, up 19.5% year-on-year

Nepal welcomes over 91,000 foreign tourists in June, up 19.5% year-on-year

Nepal's tourism sector continued its strong recovery in June, with the country recording 91,363 international visitor arrivals (IVAs), marking a 19.5 percent increase compared to 76,425 arrivals during the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

Nepal's tourism sector continued its strong recovery in June, with the country recording 91,363 international visitor arrivals (IVAs), marking a 19.5 percent increase compared to 76,425 arrivals during the same month last year, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

Nepal 02 Jul, 2026

Sarlahi man held for murdering father over family dispute

Sarlahi man held for murdering father over family dispute

Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly murdering his father in Sarlahi, saying the crime was driven by a family dispute and followed by an attempt to mislead investigators.

Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly murdering his father in Sarlahi, saying the crime was driven by a family dispute and followed by an attempt to mislead investigators.

Nepal 02 Jul, 2026

One dead as passenger bus plunges into Karnali River in Dailekh; around 14 feared onboard

One dead as passenger bus plunges into Karnali River in Dailekh; around 14 feared...

A passenger bus carrying an estimated 14 people plunged into the Karnali River in Dailekh on Thursday, leaving one person dead, police said.

A passenger bus carrying an estimated 14 people plunged into the Karnali River in Dailekh on Thursday, leaving one person dead, police said.

Nepal 02 Jul, 2026

India to fund Rs 30 million school building in Jhapa

India to fund Rs 30 million school building in Jhapa

The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Jan Adarsha Secondary School in Shivasatakshi Municipality-6, Jhapa, was laid on Tuesday under a project funded by the Government of India.

The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Jan Adarsha Secondary School in Shivasatakshi Municipality-6, Jhapa, was laid on Tuesday under a project funded by the Government of India.

Nepal 02 Jul, 2026

Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls

Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls

Around Rs 200 million allocated for the blacktopping of the Martadi-Kolti road section in Bajura is likely to remain unspent this fiscal year after the contractor failed to carry out construction work, according to the Infrastructure Development Office, Achham.

Around Rs 200 million allocated for the blacktopping of the Martadi-Kolti road section in Bajura is likely to remain unspent this fiscal year after the contractor failed to carry out construction work, according to the Infrastructure Development Office, Achham.

Nepal 02 Jul, 2026

Nepali Buddhist leader receives Myanmar's highest religious honour

Nepali Buddhist leader receives Myanmar's highest religious honour

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has conferred the 2026 religious title of "Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja" on Most Venerable Khenpo Chimed Tsering (Dr. Lharkyal Lama) in recognition of his contributions to Buddhism.

The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has conferred the 2026 religious title of "Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja" on Most Venerable Khenpo Chimed Tsering (Dr. Lharkyal Lama) in recognition of his contributions to Buddhism.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

NEPSE rebounds, jumps 44.59 points after days of losses

NEPSE rebounds, jumps 44.59 points after days of losses

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recovered on Wednesday after several sessions of decline, with the benchmark index climbing 44.59 points, or 1.70 percent, to close at 2,652.93.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recovered on Wednesday after several sessions of decline, with the benchmark index climbing 44.59 points, or 1.70 percent, to close at 2,652.93.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

210,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser to arrive by mid-August

210,000 tonnes of chemical fertiliser to arrive by mid-August

The government has launched its largest-ever chemical fertiliser procurement programme so far this year, aiming to import around 210,000 metric tonnes by mid-August to meet demand during the ongoing paddy cultivation season.

The government has launched its largest-ever chemical fertiliser procurement programme so far this year, aiming to import around 210,000 metric tonnes by mid-August to meet demand during the ongoing paddy cultivation season.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

Bailey bridge opens over Dansanghu River, easing monsoon travel in Bajura

Bailey bridge opens over Dansanghu River, easing monsoon travel in Bajura

A Bailey bridge has come into operation over the Dansanghu River in Budhinanda Municipality-2, improving road connectivity for residents of eastern and northern Bajura, particularly during the monsoon season.

A Bailey bridge has come into operation over the Dansanghu River in Budhinanda Municipality-2, improving road connectivity for residents of eastern and northern Bajura, particularly during the monsoon season.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

Saudi Arabia pardons 33 Nepali inmates

Saudi Arabia pardons 33 Nepali inmates

Saudi Arabia has granted a royal pardon to 33 Nepali inmates, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia has granted a royal pardon to 33 Nepali inmates, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

SC demands answers on billions lost in Chinese aircraft deal

SC demands answers on billions lost in Chinese aircraft deal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the government, asking why no investigation has been launched into Nepal Airlines Corporation’s controversial purchase of Chinese-made MA60 and Y12E aircraft that have remained grounded for years despite costing the state billions of rupees.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the government, asking why no investigation has been launched into Nepal Airlines Corporation’s controversial purchase of Chinese-made MA60 and Y12E aircraft that have remained grounded for years despite costing the state billions of rupees.

Nepal 01 Jul, 2026

Less land, more rice: Urbanisation eats into paddy land in Gandaki

Less land, more rice: Urbanisation eats into paddy land in Gandaki

The area under paddy cultivation in Gandaki Province continues to shrink every year as urban expansion, land fragmentation and growing fallow farmland reduce agricultural land, according to provincial agriculture officials.

The area under paddy cultivation in Gandaki Province continues to shrink every year as urban expansion, land fragmentation and growing fallow farmland reduce agricultural land, according to provincial agriculture officials.

Nepal 30 Jun, 2026

Only 63% of Nepal's farmland has irrigation as delayed monsoon disrupts paddy planting

Only 63% of Nepal's farmland has irrigation as delayed monsoon disrupts paddy...

As delayed monsoon rains slow paddy transplantation across the country, government data show that nearly four out of every 10 hectares of irrigable farmland in Nepal still lack irrigation facilities, leaving farmers heavily dependent on rainfall.

As delayed monsoon rains slow paddy transplantation across the country, government data show that nearly four out of every 10 hectares of irrigable farmland in Nepal still lack irrigation facilities, leaving farmers heavily dependent on rainfall.

Nepal 30 Jun, 2026

Elephants at the door: Wild herds terrorise villages in Udayapur and Jhapa as human-wildlife conflict deepens

Elephants at the door: Wild herds terrorise villages in Udayapur and Jhapa as...

In Udayapur, six families woke up to find their homes destroyed. In Jhapa, farmers have abandoned their rice fields to spend their days chasing elephants away from their villages.

In Udayapur, six families woke up to find their homes destroyed. In Jhapa, farmers have abandoned their rice fields to spend their days chasing elephants away from their villages.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

775 kg of marijuana seized from mini truck on Koshi Highway, driver arrested

775 kg of marijuana seized from mini truck on Koshi Highway, driver arrested

Police have seized 775 kilograms of marijuana concealed inside a mini truck on the Koshi Highway in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Kolbote, Dhankuta, and arrested the driver.

Police have seized 775 kilograms of marijuana concealed inside a mini truck on the Koshi Highway in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Kolbote, Dhankuta, and arrested the driver.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

Seven killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in past 24 hours

Seven killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in past 24 hours

At least seven people were killed and 105 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to Nepal Police.

At least seven people were killed and 105 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to Nepal Police.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026

Nepal marks Paddy Day amid planting delays

Nepal marks Paddy Day amid planting delays

Nepal is celebrating the 23rd National Paddy Day on Sunday with traditional rice planting, folk songs, and the customary feast of dahi-chiura (curd and beaten rice), even as delayed monsoon rains have slowed rice transplantation across much of the country.

Nepal is celebrating the 23rd National Paddy Day on Sunday with traditional rice planting, folk songs, and the customary feast of dahi-chiura (curd and beaten rice), even as delayed monsoon rains have slowed rice transplantation across much of the country.

Nepal 29 Jun, 2026