RPP opts out of Bagmati power game, says no deal without central nod

RPP opts out of Bagmati power game, says no deal without central nod

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided not to join the Bagmati provincial government or any power-sharing arrangement without a directive from its central leadership, complicating efforts by rival parties to form a new government.

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided not to join the Bagmati provincial government or any power-sharing arrangement without a directive from its central leadership, complicating efforts by rival parties to form a new government.

Nepal 07 Aug, 2026

Kathmandu Valley reports highest injuries; Lumbini records most deaths

Kathmandu Valley reports highest injuries; Lumbini records most deaths

Seven people were killed and 104 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal in a 24-hour period, according to police data covering Thursday, August 6.

Seven people were killed and 104 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal in a 24-hour period, according to police data covering Thursday, August 6.

Nepal 07 Aug, 2026

NADA Auto Show to begin September 25 with 50% early-bird ticket discount

NADA Auto Show to begin September 25 with 50% early-bird ticket discount

The Nepal Automobile Association of Nepal (NADA) will organise the 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre in Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14, coinciding with its 50th anniversary.

The Nepal Automobile Association of Nepal (NADA) will organise the 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Centre in Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14, coinciding with its 50th anniversary.

Nepal 07 Aug, 2026

Seven arrested in Birgunj for allegedly stealing fuel from tankers

Seven arrested in Birgunj for allegedly stealing fuel from tankers

Police have arrested seven people, including the operator of a petrol station, for allegedly stealing petroleum products from a tanker that had entered Nepal through the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Birgunj and illegally selling the fuel.

Police have arrested seven people, including the operator of a petrol station, for allegedly stealing petroleum products from a tanker that had entered Nepal through the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Birgunj and illegally selling the fuel.

Nepal 07 Aug, 2026

Badimalika's high-altitude appeal grows beyond the annual pilgrimage

Badimalika's high-altitude appeal grows beyond the annual pilgrimage

Badimalika in Bajura is drawing visitors well before its annual Janai Purnima pilgrimage, with more than 100 people now reportedly reaching the high-altitude religious and tourism destination on an average day.

Badimalika in Bajura is drawing visitors well before its annual Janai Purnima pilgrimage, with more than 100 people now reportedly reaching the high-altitude religious and tourism destination on an average day.

Nepal 07 Aug, 2026

Tea gardens turn remote Ramechhap village into emerging agri-tourism destination

Tea gardens turn remote Ramechhap village into emerging agri-tourism destination

What was once a barren, shrub-covered hillside in Ramechhap has been transformed into a lush tea estate that is now drawing a growing number of visitors, with local farmers increasingly combining tea cultivation with tourism to diversify their income.

What was once a barren, shrub-covered hillside in Ramechhap has been transformed into a lush tea estate that is now drawing a growing number of visitors, with local farmers increasingly combining tea cultivation with tourism to diversify their income.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

'Mystery Beast' that terrorised Rautahat villages turns out to be hunting dog

'Mystery Beast' that terrorised Rautahat villages turns out to be hunting dog

Weeks of fear over a mysterious animal that repeatedly attacked goats and other livestock in several Rautahat villages came to an end after forest officials identified the predator as a hunting dog caught in a specially installed trap.

Weeks of fear over a mysterious animal that repeatedly attacked goats and other livestock in several Rautahat villages came to an end after forest officials identified the predator as a hunting dog caught in a specially installed trap.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

Floodwaters swamp Postal Highway, Rautahat residents forced to risk dangerous crossing

Floodwaters swamp Postal Highway, Rautahat residents forced to risk dangerous...

Residents and commuters in Rautahat have been forced to risk crossing floodwaters after the swollen Lalbakaiya River inundated a section of the Postal Highway, disrupting movement in Rajpur Municipality.

Residents and commuters in Rautahat have been forced to risk crossing floodwaters after the swollen Lalbakaiya River inundated a section of the Postal Highway, disrupting movement in Rajpur Municipality.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

Petrol tanker bursts into flames after serving to avoid deer in Rautahat

Petrol tanker bursts into flames after serving to avoid deer in Rautahat

A petrol tanker was engulfed in flames after it overturned while attempting to avoid a deer that suddenly crossed the East-West Highway in Rautahat early Thursday, although no human casualties were reported.

A petrol tanker was engulfed in flames after it overturned while attempting to avoid a deer that suddenly crossed the East-West Highway in Rautahat early Thursday, although no human casualties were reported.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

Sudurpaschim clears four hospitals as teaching centres, paving way for medical education

Sudurpaschim clears four hospitals as teaching centres, paving way for medical...

The Sudurpaschim Provincial Government has approved four provincial hospitals to serve as teaching hospitals for the Martyr Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences (MDCUHS), clearing a major hurdle for the launch of medical education programmes in the province.

The Sudurpaschim Provincial Government has approved four provincial hospitals to serve as teaching hospitals for the Martyr Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences (MDCUHS), clearing a major hurdle for the launch of medical education programmes in the province.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

647 kg of marijuana seized, two held in Dhankuta

647 kg of marijuana seized, two held in Dhankuta

Police arrested two men and seized 647 kg of marijuana during a vehicle inspection at Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Dhankuta, early Thursday.

Police arrested two men and seized 647 kg of marijuana during a vehicle inspection at Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Dhankuta, early Thursday.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

20 kg suspected charas seized from two men in Chitwan

20 kg suspected charas seized from two men in Chitwan

Chitwan Police have arrested two men with 20 kg of suspected charas (cannabis resin) in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4, officials said on Thursday.

Chitwan Police have arrested two men with 20 kg of suspected charas (cannabis resin) in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4, officials said on Thursday.

Nepal 06 Aug, 2026

Seti Hospital cracks down on doctors skipping duty for private clinics

Seti Hospital cracks down on doctors skipping duty for private clinics

Seti Provincial Hospital has barred its doctors from working at private clinics and other health facilities during official working hours after receiving complaints that some were leaving their assigned duties, warning that violators will face disciplinary action.

Seti Provincial Hospital has barred its doctors from working at private clinics and other health facilities during official working hours after receiving complaints that some were leaving their assigned duties, warning that violators will face disciplinary action.

Nepal 05 Aug, 2026

Nearly half of Dhankuta court cases were divorce petitions last year

Nearly half of Dhankuta court cases were divorce petitions last year

Divorce petitions accounted for almost one in every two cases registered at the District Court in Dhankuta during the last fiscal year, highlighting a sharp shift in the district's legal caseload.

Divorce petitions accounted for almost one in every two cases registered at the District Court in Dhankuta during the last fiscal year, highlighting a sharp shift in the district's legal caseload.

Nepal 05 Aug, 2026

Vegetable truck crash in Makawanpur kills one, injures another

Vegetable truck crash in Makawanpur kills one, injures another

A man was killed and another injured after a truck carrying vegetables veered off the Tribhuvan Highway and plunged into a stream in Makawanpur early Wednesday, police said.

A man was killed and another injured after a truck carrying vegetables veered off the Tribhuvan Highway and plunged into a stream in Makawanpur early Wednesday, police said.

Nepal 05 Aug, 2026

Police seize 67 firearms nationwide, recover 55 abandoned guns in Dang forests

Police seize 67 firearms nationwide, recover 55 abandoned guns in Dang forests

A nationwide police crackdown on illegal firearms has led to the arrest of 84 people, the seizure of 67 firearms, and the recovery of 55 abandoned muzzle-loading guns hidden in community forests in Dang, underscoring the scale of illicit weapons scattered across the country.

A nationwide police crackdown on illegal firearms has led to the arrest of 84 people, the seizure of 67 firearms, and the recovery of 55 abandoned muzzle-loading guns hidden in community forests in Dang, underscoring the scale of illicit weapons scattered across the country.

Nepal 05 Aug, 2026

Man held with suspected brown heroin in Dhankuta

Man held with suspected brown heroin in Dhankuta

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of possessing brown heroin in Dhankuta, according to the District Police Office.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of possessing brown heroin in Dhankuta, according to the District Police Office.

Nepal 05 Aug, 2026

Woman swept away in Makwanpur stream dies during hospital treatment

Woman swept away in Makwanpur stream dies during hospital treatment

A woman who was injured after being swept away by a swollen stream while crossing it in Makwanpur district has died during treatment, police said.

A woman who was injured after being swept away by a swollen stream while crossing it in Makwanpur district has died during treatment, police said.

Nepal 05 Aug, 2026

Family refuses to accept body of Kaptaanganj shooting victim; Seeks equal govt deal before funeral

Family refuses to accept body of Kaptaanganj shooting victim; Seeks equal govt deal...

The family of Rabindra Meheta, who died while undergoing treatment after being shot by police during the Kaptaanganj incident in Sunsari, has refused to receive his body until the government agrees to its demands.

The family of Rabindra Meheta, who died while undergoing treatment after being shot by police during the Kaptaanganj incident in Sunsari, has refused to receive his body until the government agrees to its demands.

Nepal 04 Aug, 2026

Hamro Nepali Party joins Bagmati govt as coalition numbers shift

Hamro Nepali Party joins Bagmati govt as coalition numbers shift

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya on Tuesday inducted a minister from the Hamro Nepali Party into his Cabinet as he seeks to bolster support after his government slipped into a minority.

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya on Tuesday inducted a minister from the Hamro Nepali Party into his Cabinet as he seeks to bolster support after his government slipped into a minority.

Nepal 04 Aug, 2026