Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Ahead of return, Deuba calls for unity to defend democracy

Ahead of return, Deuba calls for unity to defend democracy

Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he will soon return to Nepal after medical treatment abroad, while urging democratic forces to unite in defence of democracy, constitutionalism and national interests.

Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he will soon return to Nepal after medical treatment abroad, while urging democratic forces to unite in defence of democracy, constitutionalism and national interests.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Mechanisation speeds rice planting as oxen vanish from Banke fields

Mechanisation speeds rice planting as oxen vanish from Banke fields

The familiar sight of oxen ploughing muddy paddy fields is rapidly disappearing from Banke, where tractors and power tillers have become the preferred tools for land preparation during the rice planting season.

The familiar sight of oxen ploughing muddy paddy fields is rapidly disappearing from Banke, where tractors and power tillers have become the preferred tools for land preparation during the rice planting season.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Nepali Army officer becomes first third-generation Sandhurst graduate

Nepali Army officer becomes first third-generation Sandhurst graduate

A Nepali Army officer has become the first third-generation officer from Nepal to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the United Kingdom's prestigious military training institution.

A Nepali Army officer has become the first third-generation officer from Nepal to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the United Kingdom's prestigious military training institution.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Floods, landslides disrupt traffic on 19 highways across Nepal

Floods, landslides disrupt traffic on 19 highways across Nepal

Continuous rainfall and monsoon-induced floods and landslides have disrupted vehicular movement on 19 highways across the country, with seven routes completely blocked and 12 operating partially, according to the Department of Roads (DoR).

Continuous rainfall and monsoon-induced floods and landslides have disrupted vehicular movement on 19 highways across the country, with seven routes completely blocked and 12 operating partially, according to the Department of Roads (DoR).

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Two Nepali farmers jailed in India for bringing fertiliser across border

Two Nepali farmers jailed in India for bringing fertiliser across border

Two brothers from Sarlahi have been jailed in India after being arrested for allegedly transporting fertiliser across the border, highlighting the recurring shortage of chemical fertilisers in Nepal during the paddy plantation season.

Two brothers from Sarlahi have been jailed in India after being arrested for allegedly transporting fertiliser across the border, highlighting the recurring shortage of chemical fertilisers in Nepal during the paddy plantation season.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Woman, five goats killed by electrocution in Gorkha

Woman, five goats killed by electrocution in Gorkha

A woman and five goats were killed after coming into contact with a live electric pole while grazing livestock in Arughat Rural Municipality-2 of Gorkha district on Monday.

A woman and five goats were killed after coming into contact with a live electric pole while grazing livestock in Arughat Rural Municipality-2 of Gorkha district on Monday.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

NRNA USA Knowledge Convention highlights diaspora expertise in science and innovation

NRNA USA Knowledge Convention highlights diaspora expertise in science and innovation

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA organised the NRNA Knowledge Convention 2026 in Austin, Texas, bringing together Nepali professionals from diverse fields to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) USA organised the NRNA Knowledge Convention 2026 in Austin, Texas, bringing together Nepali professionals from diverse fields to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Indian tourists power record-breaking 508,000 visits to Annapurna region

Indian tourists power record-breaking 508,000 visits to Annapurna region

The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) recorded a historic surge in foreign tourist arrivals in the last fiscal year, attracting 508,476 visitors from 169 countries, according to official data.

The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) recorded a historic surge in foreign tourist arrivals in the last fiscal year, attracting 508,476 visitors from 169 countries, according to official data.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Two Bajura jeep crash victims die during treatment

Two Bajura jeep crash victims die during treatment

Two people injured in a jeep accident in Bajura's Himali Rural Municipality on Monday have died while undergoing treatment, police said.

Two people injured in a jeep accident in Bajura's Himali Rural Municipality on Monday have died while undergoing treatment, police said.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Two arrested for the charge of rape in Chitwan

Two arrested for the charge of rape in Chitwan

Police in Chitwan have arrested two individuals on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.

Police in Chitwan have arrested two individuals on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.

Nepal 21 Jul, 2026

Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards

Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards

Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal, with landslides and flooding causing complete and partial closures in several districts, Nepal Police said Monday.

Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal, with landslides and flooding causing complete and partial closures in several districts, Nepal Police said Monday.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years

Bajaj rolls out lower-EMI financing scheme, extends loan tenure to five years

HH Bajaj, the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a new financing scheme in partnership with Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited (HFL), offering lower monthly instalments and extended repayment periods to make motorcycle ownership more affordable.

HH Bajaj, the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched a new financing scheme in partnership with Hulas Finserv Hire Purchase Limited (HFL), offering lower monthly instalments and extended repayment periods to make motorcycle ownership more affordable.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

UML ministers put resignations on old in Bagmati amid uncertainty

UML ministers put resignations on old in Bagmati amid uncertainty

Ministers from the CPN-UML serving in the Bagmati Province government have put their resignations on hold, saying they will remain in office until receiving formal instructions from party leadership.

Ministers from the CPN-UML serving in the Bagmati Province government have put their resignations on hold, saying they will remain in office until receiving formal instructions from party leadership.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

All 17 women missing in Shuklaphanta found safe after overnight search

All 17 women missing in Shuklaphanta found safe after overnight search

All 17 women who went missing after entering Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur to collect wild mushrooms have been found safe following an overnight search operation involving security agencies and local residents.

All 17 women who went missing after entering Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur to collect wild mushrooms have been found safe following an overnight search operation involving security agencies and local residents.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

Wild deer collision in Manthali injures two; Animal dies on spot

Wild deer collision in Manthali injures two; Animal dies on spot

A scooter rider and a child were injured after their vehicle struck a wild deer on the Manthali–Ramechhap road section at Machhedanda in Manthali Municipality-1 on Monday morning.

A scooter rider and a child were injured after their vehicle struck a wild deer on the Manthali–Ramechhap road section at Machhedanda in Manthali Municipality-1 on Monday morning.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

Bird Flu closure costs Central Zoo Rs 30 million in lost revenue

Bird Flu closure costs Central Zoo Rs 30 million in lost revenue

Central Zoo in Jawalakhel suffered an estimated Rs 30 million loss after being closed to visitors for 27 days following the detection of bird flu infections.

Central Zoo in Jawalakhel suffered an estimated Rs 30 million loss after being closed to visitors for 27 days following the detection of bird flu infections.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

Jhawang landslide blocks Muglin–Kathmandu road again

Jhawang landslide blocks Muglin–Kathmandu road again

The Muglin–Kathmandu road section has been blocked again after a landslide accompanied by falling rocks struck the Jhawang Khola area in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10 of Dhading on Sunday.

The Muglin–Kathmandu road section has been blocked again after a landslide accompanied by falling rocks struck the Jhawang Khola area in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10 of Dhading on Sunday.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

Landslide blocks Prithvi Highway at Fishling, traffic comes to a standstill

Landslide blocks Prithvi Highway at Fishling, traffic comes to a standstill

​​​​​​​A major landslide triggered by incessant rainfall has completely blocked the Prithvi Highway at Fishling in Chitwan district, disrupting traffic on one of Nepal’s busiest road corridors linking Kathmandu with the rest of the country.

​​​​​​​A major landslide triggered by incessant rainfall has completely blocked the Prithvi Highway at Fishling in Chitwan district, disrupting traffic on one of Nepal’s busiest road corridors linking Kathmandu with the rest of the country.

Nepal 20 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain alert shuts key highways; Night traffic banned on Kathmandu–Narayangadh routes

Heavy rain alert shuts key highways; Night traffic banned on Kathmandu–Narayangadh...

Authorities have imposed a night-time traffic ban on major highways linking Kathmandu with central and western Nepal amid forecasts of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and heightened risks of landslides, floods and road blockages.

Authorities have imposed a night-time traffic ban on major highways linking Kathmandu with central and western Nepal amid forecasts of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and heightened risks of landslides, floods and road blockages.

Nepal 19 Jul, 2026