80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections 80,000 army personnel to be mobilized in upcoming HoR elections The government has endorsed the Integrated Security Plan, and the National Security Council has approved the deployment of the army for election-related security. The government has endorsed the Integrated Security Plan, and the National Security Council has approved the deployment of the army for election-related security. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice seeking a written response in a writ petition demanding the provision of reservation quotas for the Nishad caste. The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday issued a show cause notice seeking a written response in a writ petition demanding the provision of reservation quotas for the Nishad caste. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
Banke issues first-ever citizenship certificate under mother's name Banke issues first-ever citizenship certificate under mother's name The District Administration Office, Banke, has issued a citizenship certificate under the mother's name for the first time in the district. The District Administration Office, Banke, has issued a citizenship certificate under the mother's name for the first time in the district. Nepal 08 Jan, 2026
Govt appoints investigator to probe Buddha Air accident Govt appoints investigator to probe Buddha Air accident The government has appointed a senior captain to investigate the Buddha Air aircraft accident that occurred at Chandragadhi (Bhadrapur) Airport in Jhapa earlier this month. The government has appointed a senior captain to investigate the Buddha Air aircraft accident that occurred at Chandragadhi (Bhadrapur) Airport in Jhapa earlier this month. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Dog attacks injure 50 people in Rautahat in a single day Dog attacks injure 50 people in Rautahat in a single day At least 50 people were injured in a series of dog attacks in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Wednesday, triggering fear among local residents. At least 50 people were injured in a series of dog attacks in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Wednesday, triggering fear among local residents. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Nine rhinos die in and around Chitwan National Park in six months Nine rhinos die in and around Chitwan National Park in six months Nine one-horned rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and its surrounding areas over the past six months, park authorities said. Nine one-horned rhinos have died in Chitwan National Park and its surrounding areas over the past six months, park authorities said. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Birgunj regaining normalcy after lifting of curfew Birgunj regaining normalcy after lifting of curfew The normal life in Birgunj, Parsa district is gradually regaining normalcy from today after an all-party and all-sides meeting settled the dispute erupted involving two communities of differing social and religious faith. The normal life in Birgunj, Parsa district is gradually regaining normalcy from today after an all-party and all-sides meeting settled the dispute erupted involving two communities of differing social and religious faith. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
US imposes visa bond requirement on Nepali visitors US imposes visa bond requirement on Nepali visitors Nepali nationals applying for US tourist and business visas will now be required to deposit a visa bond, as Nepal has been added to the list of countries subject to the United States’ visa bond pilot programme, according to the US Department of State. Nepali nationals applying for US tourist and business visas will now be required to deposit a visa bond, as Nepal has been added to the list of countries subject to the United States’ visa bond pilot programme, according to the US Department of State. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Home Ministry issues 10-point directive to all 77 district offices Home Ministry issues 10-point directive to all 77 district offices The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a 10-point circular to all 77 district administration offices (DAOs), directing them to submit reports on measures taken to promote religious tolerance and social harmony at the district level. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a 10-point circular to all 77 district administration offices (DAOs), directing them to submit reports on measures taken to promote religious tolerance and social harmony at the district level. Nepal 07 Jan, 2026
Energy Minister Ghising calls for prioritizing solar energy Energy Minister Ghising calls for prioritizing solar energy Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kul Man Ghising, has underscored the need to prioritize solar energy in the coming days. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kul Man Ghising, has underscored the need to prioritize solar energy in the coming days. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Curfew lifted in Birgunj after all-party meeting reaches consensus Curfew lifted in Birgunj after all-party meeting reaches consensus Following the consensus reached at the meeting convened today under the leadership of the District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa, the curfew imposed since Monday was lifted at 3:30 pm today. Following the consensus reached at the meeting convened today under the leadership of the District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa, the curfew imposed since Monday was lifted at 3:30 pm today. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Pokhara rolls out QR-based storytelling at 24 tourist sites Pokhara rolls out QR-based storytelling at 24 tourist sites The Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) has launched a QR-based digital storytelling system at 24 major tourist destinations across Pokhara, allowing visitors to access site-specific information by scanning QR codes. The Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) has launched a QR-based digital storytelling system at 24 major tourist destinations across Pokhara, allowing visitors to access site-specific information by scanning QR codes. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Cyber Bureau busts major online scam targeting over 70,000 users Cyber Bureau busts major online scam targeting over 70,000 users The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested 11 individuals, including a Chinese national, for their alleged involvement in a large-scale online scam operated through the “SMC” mobile application, which targeted more than 70,000 people nationwide. The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested 11 individuals, including a Chinese national, for their alleged involvement in a large-scale online scam operated through the “SMC” mobile application, which targeted more than 70,000 people nationwide. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa A wild elephant was found dead at Dandagaun of Buddhashanti rural municipality-3 in Jhapa district this morning. A wild elephant was found dead at Dandagaun of Buddhashanti rural municipality-3 in Jhapa district this morning. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Over 526,000 receive police clearance certificates this fiscal year Over 526,000 receive police clearance certificates this fiscal year Nepal Police has issued police clearance certificates to 526,355 individuals through online services so far in the current fiscal year, from mid-July to January 4, according to official data. Nepal Police has issued police clearance certificates to 526,355 individuals through online services so far in the current fiscal year, from mid-July to January 4, according to official data. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Schools closed for three days in Kanchanpur due to cold wave Schools closed for three days in Kanchanpur due to cold wave Three local levels in Kanchanpur district have shut all academic institutions for three days as a precaution against excessive cold. Three local levels in Kanchanpur district have shut all academic institutions for three days as a precaution against excessive cold. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
Curfew in Birgunj extended till 1 pm Curfew in Birgunj extended till 1 pm The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, has extended the curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan City until 1:00 pm on Tuesday. The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, has extended the curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan City until 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Nepal 06 Jan, 2026
District Administration imposes curfew in Birgunj District Administration imposes curfew in Birgunj The District Administration Office, Parsa, has imposed a curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan City, effective from 6:00 pm today until 8:00 am tomorrow. The District Administration Office, Parsa, has imposed a curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan City, effective from 6:00 pm today until 8:00 am tomorrow. Nepal 05 Jan, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in EV van collision on Postal Highway in Rautahat Motorcyclist killed in EV van collision on Postal Highway in Rautahat A motorcyclist was killed after an electric van collided with a motorcycle at Bhuwali Chowk along the Postal Highway in Rautahat on Monday morning. A motorcyclist was killed after an electric van collided with a motorcycle at Bhuwali Chowk along the Postal Highway in Rautahat on Monday morning. Nepal 05 Jan, 2026
Bhimphedi jeep accident: Identities of five deceased persons established Bhimphedi jeep accident: Identities of five deceased persons established Identities of five out of six persons deceased in the Bhimphedi jeep accident have been established so far. Identities of five out of six persons deceased in the Bhimphedi jeep accident have been established so far. Nepal 05 Jan, 2026
Nepal Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
