Three-year-old's murder protests shut East-West Highway in Bara Three-year-old's murder protests shut East-West Highway in Bara Protests over the death of a three-year-old girl have brought traffic on the East-West Highway and the main Hetauda-Birgunj road to a complete halt, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded in Bara. Protests over the death of a three-year-old girl have brought traffic on the East-West Highway and the main Hetauda-Birgunj road to a complete halt, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded in Bara. Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
Midnight arrest in Rautahat leaves elderly woman, teen injured Midnight arrest in Rautahat leaves elderly woman, teen injured A 70-year-old woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter were injured during a midnight security operation to arrest two brothers accused of attacking an Armed Police Force inspector in Rautahat. A 70-year-old woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter were injured during a midnight security operation to arrest two brothers accused of attacking an Armed Police Force inspector in Rautahat. Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
BPKIHS gets 33 applications for registrar, director and rector BPKIHS gets 33 applications for registrar, director and rector The race for three key administrative positions at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has drawn 33 applications, with the registrar's post attracting the highest number of candidates. The race for three key administrative positions at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has drawn 33 applications, with the registrar's post attracting the highest number of candidates. Nepal 20 Aug, 2026
Sudurpaschim CM Khag Raj Bhatta wins confidence vote with 31 lawmakers Sudurpaschim CM Khag Raj Bhatta wins confidence vote with 31 lawmakers Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatta secured a vote of confidence on Wednesday, winning the support of 31 lawmakers in the 53-member Provincial Assembly. Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatta secured a vote of confidence on Wednesday, winning the support of 31 lawmakers in the 53-member Provincial Assembly. Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government. The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government. Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away. A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away. Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing. A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing. Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project. Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project. Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal. The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal. Nepal 19 Aug, 2026
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 18 Aug, 2026
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 18 Aug, 2026
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 18 Aug, 2026
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 18 Aug, 2026
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 18 Aug, 2026
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 18 Aug, 2026
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 17 Aug, 2026
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 17 Aug, 2026
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 17 Aug, 2026
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 17 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.