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 12 h ago

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 12 h ago

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 15 h ago

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 16 h ago

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 18 h ago

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 18 h ago

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 18 h ago

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 1d ago

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 1d ago

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 1d ago

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 1d ago

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 1d ago

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 1d ago

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 2d ago

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 2d ago

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 2d ago

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 2d ago

Nine road sections blocked, overnight travel curbs on key routes

Nine road sections blocked, overnight travel curbs on key routes

Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity across the country, with nine road sections fully blocked by landslides, road subsidence and river erosion, while two key routes have imposed overnight travel restrictions due to rising risks.

Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity across the country, with nine road sections fully blocked by landslides, road subsidence and river erosion, while two key routes have imposed overnight travel restrictions due to rising risks.

Nepal 2d ago

Prithvi Highway in Dhading resumes two-way traffic after landslide

Prithvi Highway in Dhading resumes two-way traffic after landslide

The Prithvi Highway has resumed two-way traffic after a dry landslide blocked the road at Chalise in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2, Dhading, on Monday morning.

The Prithvi Highway has resumed two-way traffic after a dry landslide blocked the road at Chalise in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2, Dhading, on Monday morning.

Nepal 2d ago

4G tower at Badimalika uncertain despite helicopter delivery of equipment

4G tower at Badimalika uncertain despite helicopter delivery of equipment

Millions of rupees worth of equipment for a Nepal Telecom 4G tower has already been flown to the remote Badimalika area by a Nepal Army helicopter, but the tower itself remains uncertain with no date fixed for the return of the technical team.

Millions of rupees worth of equipment for a Nepal Telecom 4G tower has already been flown to the remote Badimalika area by a Nepal Army helicopter, but the tower itself remains uncertain with no date fixed for the return of the technical team.

Nepal 2d ago