Scooter rider swept away by flash flood in Simkhola found dead

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood in Simkhola found dead

A man swept away along with his scooter by flash floods in Simkhola near the Kulekhani Dam in Makwanpur has been found dead, a day after his vehicle was recovered, police said.

A man swept away along with his scooter by flash floods in Simkhola near the Kulekhani Dam in Makwanpur has been found dead, a day after his vehicle was recovered, police said.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

UML withdraws support from Sudurpashchim govt

UML withdraws support from Sudurpashchim govt

The CPN-UML has withdrawn its support to the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah dismissed three UML ministers and one state minister from the Cabinet.

The CPN-UML has withdrawn its support to the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah dismissed three UML ministers and one state minister from the Cabinet.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

Chitwan's deadliest elephant 'Dhrube' tracked with GPS, tusks trimmed

Chitwan's deadliest elephant 'Dhrube' tracked with GPS, tusks trimmed

Chitwan National Park has fitted a satellite GPS radio collar to the notorious wild elephant 'Dhrube', linked to 25 human deaths in and around the park.

Chitwan National Park has fitted a satellite GPS radio collar to the notorious wild elephant 'Dhrube', linked to 25 human deaths in and around the park.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

India supports construction of monastery in Solukhumbu with Rs 33 million grant

India supports construction of monastery in Solukhumbu with Rs 33 million grant

The foundation stone for the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu district was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-funded community development project worth approximately Rs 33 million.

The foundation stone for the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu district was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-funded community development project worth approximately Rs 33 million.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Six arrested in Butwal with Rs 622,000 fake currency, printing gear

Six arrested in Butwal with Rs 622,000 fake currency, printing gear

Police have arrested six people from a shop in Butwal with counterfeit Nepali banknotes worth Rs 622,000 and equipment allegedly used to print fake currency.

Police have arrested six people from a shop in Butwal with counterfeit Nepali banknotes worth Rs 622,000 and equipment allegedly used to print fake currency.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Sudurpashchim CM sacks all UML ministers amid budget dispute

Sudurpashchim CM sacks all UML ministers amid budget dispute

Sudurpashchim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah on Tuesday dismissed all four ministers from the CPN-UML after the party failed to clarify its position on the provincial budget.

Sudurpashchim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah on Tuesday dismissed all four ministers from the CPN-UML after the party failed to clarify its position on the provincial budget.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Half of Nepal's paddy plantation completed

Half of Nepal's paddy plantation completed

Paddy plantation has been completed on about half of Nepal’s targeted farmland this season, with delayed monsoon rains slowing progress compared to last year, the Department of Agriculture said.

Paddy plantation has been completed on about half of Nepal’s targeted farmland this season, with delayed monsoon rains slowing progress compared to last year, the Department of Agriculture said.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Two arrested with 109 Kg marijuana in Makawanpur

Two arrested with 109 Kg marijuana in Makawanpur

Police arrested two people in possession of more than 109 kg of marijuana in Makwanpur, seizing the contraband from a jeep travelling along the East-West Highway.

Police arrested two people in possession of more than 109 kg of marijuana in Makwanpur, seizing the contraband from a jeep travelling along the East-West Highway.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Man sets himself on fire in Rautahat, referred to Kirtipur Burn Hospital

Man sets himself on fire in Rautahat, referred to Kirtipur Burn Hospital

A 28-year-old man sustained serious burn injuries after allegedly setting himself on fire by pouring petrol over his body in Rautahat's Garuda Municipality-9 early Wednesday morning, police said.

A 28-year-old man sustained serious burn injuries after allegedly setting himself on fire by pouring petrol over his body in Rautahat's Garuda Municipality-9 early Wednesday morning, police said.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Relief for cooperative victims; Bagmati starts refunding small depositors

Relief for cooperative victims; Bagmati starts refunding small depositors

The Bagmati Province government has begun refunding deposits to small savers of five cooperatives declared financially troubled, marking the first phase of relief for victims affected by Nepal's cooperative crisis.

The Bagmati Province government has begun refunding deposits to small savers of five cooperatives declared financially troubled, marking the first phase of relief for victims affected by Nepal's cooperative crisis.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Five members appointed to NTB Board

Five members appointed to NTB Board

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation appointed five new members to the Nepal Tourism Board on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation appointed five new members to the Nepal Tourism Board on Tuesday.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Talks with meter loan victims end without breakthrough as Cabinet orders action on past reports

Talks with meter loan victims end without breakthrough as Cabinet orders action on...

A second round of talks between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) ended without a breakthrough on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations after the government finalises its position on the victims' six-point charter of demands.

A second round of talks between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) ended without a breakthrough on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations after the government finalises its position on the victims' six-point charter of demands.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Rising Lalbakaiya River swamps road section, flood cuts off local route in Rautahat

Rising Lalbakaiya River swamps road section, flood cuts off local route in Rautahat

Rising water levels in the Lalbakaiya River and local streams following continuous rainfall have begun disrupting daily life in parts of Rautahat, with floodwaters inundating a road section and washing away a diversion road.

Rising water levels in the Lalbakaiya River and local streams following continuous rainfall have begun disrupting daily life in parts of Rautahat, with floodwaters inundating a road section and washing away a diversion road.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Nepal universities enforce 10% scholarship quota

Nepal universities enforce 10% scholarship quota

Nepal's universities have begun implementing a new government mandate requiring all affiliated campuses and colleges to reserve at least 10 percent of their student intake for full scholarships,

Nepal's universities have begun implementing a new government mandate requiring all affiliated campuses and colleges to reserve at least 10 percent of their student intake for full scholarships,

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Home Minister Gurung meets meter loan victims in Nijgadh during Justice March

Home Minister Gurung meets meter loan victims in Nijgadh during Justice March

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) in Nijgadh on Tuesday as they continued their march from Janakpur to Kathmandu demanding justice and government intervention.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) in Nijgadh on Tuesday as they continued their march from Janakpur to Kathmandu demanding justice and government intervention.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Bajura Court remands 10 in custody over Lampata violence

Bajura Court remands 10 in custody over Lampata violence

The Bajura District Court has ordered 10 people accused in the Lampata violence of Himali Rural Municipality-3 to be remanded in judicial custody pending trial. Eight others were released on bail of Rs 200,000 each, while three were freed on general date.

The Bajura District Court has ordered 10 people accused in the Lampata violence of Himali Rural Municipality-3 to be remanded in judicial custody pending trial. Eight others were released on bail of Rs 200,000 each, while three were freed on general date.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Kathmandu–Hetauda, Narayanghat–Muglin roads reopen after rain-induced closure

Kathmandu–Hetauda, Narayanghat–Muglin roads reopen after rain-induced closure

Vehicular movement has resumed along the Kathmandu–Hetauda and Muglin–Narayanghat road sections after authorities lifted restrictions imposed due to heavy rainfall and landslides.

Vehicular movement has resumed along the Kathmandu–Hetauda and Muglin–Narayanghat road sections after authorities lifted restrictions imposed due to heavy rainfall and landslides.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Scooter swept away by flash flood found, search continues for missing rider

Scooter swept away by flash flood found, search continues for missing rider

A scooter swept away by a flash flood in Simkhola, Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2 of Makawanpur, has been recovered, while the search for its missing rider continues, police said.

A scooter swept away by a flash flood in Simkhola, Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2 of Makawanpur, has been recovered, while the search for its missing rider continues, police said.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Vice President Yadav leaves for Qatar to convey Nepal's condolences

Vice President Yadav leaves for Qatar to convey Nepal's condolences

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav is leaving for an official visit to Qatar from July 14 to 16 to convey the Government of Nepal's condolences following the demise of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav is leaving for an official visit to Qatar from July 14 to 16 to convey the Government of Nepal's condolences following the demise of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Suspicious incidents puts capital on the edge

Suspicious incidents puts capital on the edge

Amid the Parliament and streets occupied by protesters demanding justice for a 25-year-old ride-share driver who succumbed to his self-immolation injuries following a parking dispute, a bizarre series of suspicious incidents unfolded today, causing panic and drawing criticism from various sectors.

Amid the Parliament and streets occupied by protesters demanding justice for a 25-year-old ride-share driver who succumbed to his self-immolation injuries following a parking dispute, a bizarre series of suspicious incidents unfolded today, causing panic and drawing criticism from various sectors.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026