Four arrested with 916 kg of marijuana in Sunsari

Four arrested with 916 kg of marijuana in Sunsari

Police have arrested four people after recovering 915.68 kilogrammes of marijuana from a house in Gyanodaya Tol, Inaruwa Municipality-4, Sunsari, on Sunday morning.

Police have arrested four people after recovering 915.68 kilogrammes of marijuana from a house in Gyanodaya Tol, Inaruwa Municipality-4, Sunsari, on Sunday morning.

Nepal 19 Oct, 2026

Three dead, three missing as vehicle plunges into Sunkoshi River in Sindhuli

Three dead, three missing as vehicle plunges into Sunkoshi River in Sindhuli

Three people died and three others went missing after a Tata Sumo carrying 10 passengers from Kathmandu to Khotang plunged into the Sunkoshi River at Nagthan in Fikkal Rural Municipality-6, Sindhuli, this morning.

Three people died and three others went missing after a Tata Sumo carrying 10 passengers from Kathmandu to Khotang plunged into the Sunkoshi River at Nagthan in Fikkal Rural Municipality-6, Sindhuli, this morning.

Nepal 18 Oct, 2026

Maha Ashtami being observed today

Maha Ashtami being observed today

Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today with prayers to Goddess Durga and rituals at temples and homes.

Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today with prayers to Goddess Durga and rituals at temples and homes.

Nepal 18 Oct, 2026

Fulpati marks peak Dashain festivities as leaders extend greetings

Fulpati marks peak Dashain festivities as leaders extend greetings

Fulpati, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today, with people preparing to return to their ancestral homes for family reunions and receive blessings from elders during the country's biggest Hindu festival.

Fulpati, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, is being observed across Nepal today, with people preparing to return to their ancestral homes for family reunions and receive blessings from elders during the country's biggest Hindu festival.

Nepal 17 Oct, 2026

Indian Flapshell Turtle rescued and released into wetland

Indian Flapshell Turtle rescued and released into wetland

A rare Indian flapshell turtle, locally known as the 'butterfly turtle,' found in Urlabari, has been rescued and safely released into the Beteni Wetland area.

A rare Indian flapshell turtle, locally known as the 'butterfly turtle,' found in Urlabari, has been rescued and safely released into the Beteni Wetland area.

Nepal 16 Oct, 2026

Dashain exodus tops 348,000 as damaged highways test travel network

Dashain exodus tops 348,000 as damaged highways test travel network

More than 348,000 people have already left the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, with the biggest travel rush still ahead as damaged highways, landslides and bridge failures complicate journeys across the country.

More than 348,000 people have already left the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, with the biggest travel rush still ahead as damaged highways, landslides and bridge failures complicate journeys across the country.

Nepal 16 Oct, 2026

25 children rescued at Gaddachauki Border while being taken to India

25 children rescued at Gaddachauki Border while being taken to India

Twenty-five children under the age of 10 were rescued at the Gaddachauki border after they were reportedly being taken to Dehradun, India, to study the Tibetan language, prompting an investigation by Nepali authorities.

Twenty-five children under the age of 10 were rescued at the Gaddachauki border after they were reportedly being taken to Dehradun, India, to study the Tibetan language, prompting an investigation by Nepali authorities.

Nepal 16 Oct, 2026

Most-wanted fugitive linked to Justice Bam murder captured after year on run

Most-wanted fugitive linked to Justice Bam murder captured after year on run

One of Nepal's most-wanted fugitives, convicted in the murder of former Supreme Court justice Ran Bahadur Bam, has been arrested more than a year after escaping from prison, with police recovering pistols, ammunition and cash from his home in Sarlahi.

One of Nepal's most-wanted fugitives, convicted in the murder of former Supreme Court justice Ran Bahadur Bam, has been arrested more than a year after escaping from prison, with police recovering pistols, ammunition and cash from his home in Sarlahi.

Nepal 15 Oct, 2026

Yeti Airlines launches festive campaign with Rs 571,000 scooter as grand prize

Yeti Airlines launches festive campaign with Rs 571,000 scooter as grand prize

Yeti Airlines has launched a 39-day festive campaign offering passengers a chance to win a Pooja Django 125 scooter worth Rs 571,000 and weekly mountain flights.

Yeti Airlines has launched a 39-day festive campaign offering passengers a chance to win a Pooja Django 125 scooter worth Rs 571,000 and weekly mountain flights.

Nepal 15 Oct, 2026

India, Nepal reaffirm commitment for cooperation

India, Nepal reaffirm commitment for cooperation

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met his Indian counterpart, Amit Shah, on the sidelines of the First Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met his Indian counterpart, Amit Shah, on the sidelines of the First Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.

Nepal 15 Oct, 2026

Wild elephant found dead in paddy field in Udayapur

Wild elephant found dead in paddy field in Udayapur

An adult male wild elephant that had been living around the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for about a year was found dead in a paddy field in Udayapur, with authorities yet to determine the cause of its death.

An adult male wild elephant that had been living around the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for about a year was found dead in a paddy field in Udayapur, with authorities yet to determine the cause of its death.

Nepal 14 Oct, 2026

Post-disaster recovery bill tops Rs 559 billion as govt forwards 504 projects

Post-disaster recovery bill tops Rs 559 billion as govt forwards 504 projects

The government has proposed more than Rs 559.7 billion for reconstruction and recovery projects after floods, landslides and other monsoon disasters damaged infrastructure across Nepal, making it one of the country's largest post-disaster rebuilding efforts.

The government has proposed more than Rs 559.7 billion for reconstruction and recovery projects after floods, landslides and other monsoon disasters damaged infrastructure across Nepal, making it one of the country's largest post-disaster rebuilding efforts.

Nepal 14 Oct, 2026

Nepal elected to UN Human Rights Council for third term

Nepal elected to UN Human Rights Council for third term

Nepal has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after winning 173 votes in the General Assembly, the highest among countries elected from the Asia-Pacific group.

Nepal has secured a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after winning 173 votes in the General Assembly, the highest among countries elected from the Asia-Pacific group.

Nepal 14 Oct, 2026

Motorcyclist killed in truck collision in Hetauda

Motorcyclist killed in truck collision in Hetauda

A 55-year-old motorcyclist died after a truck travelling in the same direction struck his motorcycle near Gumba Chowk in Hetauda on Wednesday morning.

A 55-year-old motorcyclist died after a truck travelling in the same direction struck his motorcycle near Gumba Chowk in Hetauda on Wednesday morning.

Nepal 14 Oct, 2026

Sudurpaschim to probe budget irregularities, prepare supplementary budget

Sudurpaschim to probe budget irregularities, prepare supplementary budget

Sudurpaschim Province has agreed to investigate allegations of irregularities in its Rs 37.70 billion budget and prepare a supplementary budget based on the findings, a move that ended a three-month political deadlock and cleared the way for the budget's passage.

Sudurpaschim Province has agreed to investigate allegations of irregularities in its Rs 37.70 billion budget and prepare a supplementary budget based on the findings, a move that ended a three-month political deadlock and cleared the way for the budget's passage.

Nepal 14 Oct, 2026

Gorkha flood triggered by massive landslide, glacial debris in upper Budhi Gandaki, report says

Gorkha flood triggered by massive landslide, glacial debris in upper Budhi Gandaki,...

A massive landslide involving snow, water and glacial debris at an altitude of around 5,500–6,000 metres triggered successive destructive floods in the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district on October 11, according to a technical report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

A massive landslide involving snow, water and glacial debris at an altitude of around 5,500–6,000 metres triggered successive destructive floods in the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district on October 11, according to a technical report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Nepal 13 Oct, 2026

Police seize over 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in three days

Police seize over 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in three days

Police have seized more than 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in just three days, uncovering three separate shipments and arresting two suspects as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.

Police have seized more than 1.2 tonnes of marijuana in Udayapur in just three days, uncovering three separate shipments and arresting two suspects as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.

Nepal 13 Oct, 2026

Three held after stolen motorcycle found dismantled in Rautahat

Three held after stolen motorcycle found dismantled in Rautahat

Police have detained three people after recovering a stolen 200cc NS motorcycle in dismantled condition at a workshop in Gujara Municipality, Rautahat.

Police have detained three people after recovering a stolen 200cc NS motorcycle in dismantled condition at a workshop in Gujara Municipality, Rautahat.

Nepal 13 Oct, 2026

Province chiefs call for greater autonomy, coordination at inter-provincial summit

Province chiefs call for greater autonomy, coordination at inter-provincial summit

Chief ministers of Nepal’s seven provinces have called for stronger intergovernmental coordination, clearer constitutional powers and greater cooperation to strengthen federalism at an inter-provincial summit that began in Biratnagar on Tuesday.

Chief ministers of Nepal’s seven provinces have called for stronger intergovernmental coordination, clearer constitutional powers and greater cooperation to strengthen federalism at an inter-provincial summit that began in Biratnagar on Tuesday.

Nepal 13 Oct, 2026

Nepal expands digital monitoring of foreign nationals across country

Nepal expands digital monitoring of foreign nationals across country

Nepal has expanded a digital system that tracks the movements and stays of foreign nationals nationwide, a move authorities say will improve tourist safety, strengthen immigration oversight and help prevent crime.

Nepal has expanded a digital system that tracks the movements and stays of foreign nationals nationwide, a move authorities say will improve tourist safety, strengthen immigration oversight and help prevent crime.

Nepal 13 Oct, 2026