Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped Money laundering, organised crime charges against all accused dropped The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has decided to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused in the cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President and former home minister Rabi Lamichhane. Preparations are being made to withdraw the organised crime and money laundering cases filed against all of the accused following a controversy in which only Lamichhane’s case was withdrawn. Nepal 17 Jan, 2026
Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Iranian climber missing, sherpa dead after Makalu winter summit Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak. Search and rescue teams are scouring Mount Makalu's upper slopes for an Iranian mountaineer who vanished during descent, while a Sherpa climber's body has been located at 7,500 meters following Thursday's winter ascent of the world's fifth-highest peak. Nepal 17 Jan, 2026
Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang Leopard attack kills 17 sheep in Mustang At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. At least 17 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Marpha of Mustang district early Friday morning, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Jomsom. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Aryal stresses on preparedness to reduce earthquake damage Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that preparedness is necessary to reduce earthquake damage. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near EC outlines duties of returning officers as HoR polls near With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers. With 48 days remaining for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March, the Election Commission (EC) has specified the roles, responsibilities, and authority of returning officers. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
National Earthquake Safety Day observed today National Earthquake Safety Day observed today The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness. The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed across the country today to raise public awareness on earthquake risks and preparedness. Nepal 16 Jan, 2026
Everyone's role key to peace and harmony, says PM Karki Everyone's role key to peace and harmony, says PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that everyone can play a vital role in fostering mutual harmony, cooperation, peace, and national unity. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that everyone can play a vital role in fostering mutual harmony, cooperation, peace, and national unity. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week Three killed in tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan within week Three people have been killed in separate tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan districts over the past week, spreading fear among local residents living near forest areas. Three people have been killed in separate tiger attacks in Surkhet and Salyan districts over the past week, spreading fear among local residents living near forest areas. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari. This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights. Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights. Nepal 15 Jan, 2026
Finland, UNDP promote clean energy and home-grown school meals in Nepal Finland, UNDP promote clean energy and home-grown school meals in Nepal In a significant step toward advancing clean energy, strengthening food systems and improving child nutrition in Nepal, the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for additional funding of EUR 619,986 (estimated NPR 103.79 million) to scale up the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project In a significant step toward advancing clean energy, strengthening food systems and improving child nutrition in Nepal, the Government of Finland and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an agreement for additional funding of EUR 619,986 (estimated NPR 103.79 million) to scale up the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project Nepal 14 Jan, 2026
Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Time for unity and national prosperity, says Dahal Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity. Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, said that the time has come for major political parties to acknowledge their past mistakes and unite for the nation’s prosperity. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections 175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. A total of 175 candidates representing 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire Party set to reach consensus by tonight, says NC leader Ghimire “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact. “Discussions are ongoing. We believe a consensus will be reached by tonight,” he said, adding that the party would be kept intact. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints. Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
85 PR candidates withdraw names 85 PR candidates withdraw names A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said. A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said. Nepal 13 Jan, 2026
NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha NMA cannot be given a monopoly: Minister Sinha Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anil Kumar Sinha, has ruled out granting any form of monopoly to the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta Police seize ambulance carrying nearly 460 kg of marijuana in Dhankuta Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district. Police have seized an ambulance carrying a large quantity of marijuana from Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta district. Nepal 12 Jan, 2026
Nepal Services disrupted in Budhiganga Municipality as seven employees suspended Service delivery at Budhiganga Municipality in Bajura has come to a standstill after seven employees were suspended in connection with a corruption case related to the construction of the municipal administrative building.
Nepal President Paudel, Japanese PM Takaichi hold talks in Tokyo Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel in Tokyo on Tuesday evening during the latter’s official working visit to Japan.
Health HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer begins nationwide The Child Health and Immunization Service Section under the Family Welfare Division of the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the launch of a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer.
Nepal One dead, three injured in Sarlahi car accident One person was killed and three others injured when a car met with an accident in Banke Jungle of Sarlahi along the East–West Highway early Wednesday morning.
Nepal PM initiates steps to address health insurance concerns Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated efforts to address growing public concerns related to the health insurance scheme.
Nepal More women than men in PR closed list for HoR elections With 29 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) elections, political parties have submitted closed lists for the proportional representation (PR) system showing a higher number of women candidates than men.
Business Gold up Rs 14,400 per tola, silver gains Rs 265 Gold price in the domestic market rebounded strongly on Wednesday after days of decline, rising by Rs 14,400 per tola.
Environment Fog in Terai, light snowfall possible in high hills Fog and mist are likely in parts of the Terai region today, while high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will remain generally cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025 The interim government has decided to withdraw one of the most contentious bills proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration, the Social Media Act Bill 2025
