Heavy rain shuts two Kathmandu–Hetauda road links

Heavy rain shuts two Kathmandu–Hetauda road links

Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.

Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Narayanghat–Muglin road section closed as heavy rain triggers landslides

Narayanghat–Muglin road section closed as heavy rain triggers landslides

Vehicular movement along the Narayanghat–Muglin section has been suspended until further notice after incessant rainfall triggered landslides and falling rocks at multiple locations, the Chitwan District Administration Office said on Monday.

Vehicular movement along the Narayanghat–Muglin section has been suspended until further notice after incessant rainfall triggered landslides and falling rocks at multiple locations, the Chitwan District Administration Office said on Monday.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood near Kulekhani Dam

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood near Kulekhani Dam

A man was swept away along with his scooter by a flash flood in Simkhola of Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2, Makwanpur, on Monday afternoon.

A man was swept away along with his scooter by a flash flood in Simkhola of Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2, Makwanpur, on Monday afternoon.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Dang ward member arrested for assaulting education officer during school poll

Dang ward member arrested for assaulting education officer during school poll

Police have arrested a ward member of Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City for allegedly assaulting an education officer by pouring used engine oil (mobil) on him in an alleged attempt to disrupt a school management committee election.

Police have arrested a ward member of Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City for allegedly assaulting an education officer by pouring used engine oil (mobil) on him in an alleged attempt to disrupt a school management committee election.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Truck swept away by flood in Makwanpur, driver swims to safety

Truck swept away by flood in Makwanpur, driver swims to safety

A truck was swept away by floodwaters in the Karra River at Hatiya in Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City on Sunday morning, while the driver escaped by swimming to safety.

A truck was swept away by floodwaters in the Karra River at Hatiya in Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City on Sunday morning, while the driver escaped by swimming to safety.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Rain halts Justice March, not protest, say meter loan victims

Rain halts Justice March, not protest, say meter loan victims

Persistent rainfall has temporarily halted a Kathmandu-bound "Justice March" by victims of exploitative loan sharking (meter-byaj) in Chandranigahapur, Rautahat, but participants say their protest will continue until their demands are met.

Persistent rainfall has temporarily halted a Kathmandu-bound "Justice March" by victims of exploitative loan sharking (meter-byaj) in Chandranigahapur, Rautahat, but participants say their protest will continue until their demands are met.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Govt, Kathmandu Metropolitan, victim's family reach 9-point deal over Ganesh Nepali's death

Govt, Kathmandu Metropolitan, victim's family reach 9-point deal over Ganesh Nepali's...

The government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the family of Ganesh Nepali, who died while undergoing treatment at the Burn Unit of Bir Hospital, have signed a nine-point agreement following nearly 24 hours of negotiations.

The government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the family of Ganesh Nepali, who died while undergoing treatment at the Burn Unit of Bir Hospital, have signed a nine-point agreement following nearly 24 hours of negotiations.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Dowry allegation in Rautahat after newlywed's death

Dowry allegation in Rautahat after newlywed's death

A dowry allegation has surfaced following the death of 20-year-old Nisha Kumari Sah Sonar, who was found hanging in her bedroom in Katahariya Municipality-3. Her family claims she was murdered by her husband’s family over dowry demands and the incident staged to appear as suicide.

A dowry allegation has surfaced following the death of 20-year-old Nisha Kumari Sah Sonar, who was found hanging in her bedroom in Katahariya Municipality-3. Her family claims she was murdered by her husband’s family over dowry demands and the incident staged to appear as suicide.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Design change delayed bhatauli bridge in Ramechhap, now finally open

Design change delayed bhatauli bridge in Ramechhap, now finally open

The Bhatauli Khola bridge faced a major setback when construction was halted for nearly a year due to design changes.

The Bhatauli Khola bridge faced a major setback when construction was halted for nearly a year due to design changes.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Only 18% paddy plantation completed in Dhankuta

Only 18% paddy plantation completed in Dhankuta

Paddy plantation in Dhankuta has reached only 18 percent by the third week of the monsoon planting season, as inadequate rainfall continues to delay transplantation across the district.

Paddy plantation in Dhankuta has reached only 18 percent by the third week of the monsoon planting season, as inadequate rainfall continues to delay transplantation across the district.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Nepal farmers to get timely fertilizer distribution: Agriculture Minister Chaudhary

Nepal farmers to get timely fertilizer distribution: Agriculture Minister Chaudhary

Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has assured farmers that the government is working to ensure a smooth supply of fertilizers in the coming days. She noted that a larger quantity of chemical fertilizers has been imported this year compared to previous years.

Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has assured farmers that the government is working to ensure a smooth supply of fertilizers in the coming days. She noted that a larger quantity of chemical fertilizers has been imported this year compared to previous years.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Three killed, seven injured in Bajhang jeep crash

Three killed, seven injured in Bajhang jeep crash

Three people were killed and seven others seriously injured after a jeep veered off the road in Bajhang district on Saturday afternoon.

Three people were killed and seven others seriously injured after a jeep veered off the road in Bajhang district on Saturday afternoon.

Nepal 11 Jul, 2026

Man airlifted to Kathmandu after setting himself on fire in Sarlahi

Man airlifted to Kathmandu after setting himself on fire in Sarlahi

A 42-year-old man was critically injured after allegedly setting himself on fire in Sisautiya village of Godaita Municipality-10, Sarlahi, on Friday afternoon.

A 42-year-old man was critically injured after allegedly setting himself on fire in Sisautiya village of Godaita Municipality-10, Sarlahi, on Friday afternoon.

Nepal 10 Jul, 2026

Altitude sickness claims 16 lives in Mustang in one year

Altitude sickness claims 16 lives in Mustang in one year

Altitude sickness claimed the lives of 16 tourists and pilgrims, including 10 Indian nationals, in Mustang during the current fiscal year, underscoring the growing health risks facing visitors to Nepal's high-altitude destinations.

Altitude sickness claimed the lives of 16 tourists and pilgrims, including 10 Indian nationals, in Mustang during the current fiscal year, underscoring the growing health risks facing visitors to Nepal's high-altitude destinations.

Nepal 10 Jul, 2026

Hundreds of meter loan victims begin Janakpur-Kathmandu justice march

Hundreds of meter loan victims begin Janakpur-Kathmandu justice march

More than 200 victims of exploitative loan sharking, locally known as meter byaj, have begun a 15-day march from Janakpur to Kathmandu to press the government to address their long-standing grievances and implement stronger legal safeguards.

More than 200 victims of exploitative loan sharking, locally known as meter byaj, have begun a 15-day march from Janakpur to Kathmandu to press the government to address their long-standing grievances and implement stronger legal safeguards.

Nepal 10 Jul, 2026

President Paudel certifies four key bills

President Paudel certifies four key bills

President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday certified four bills passed by the Federal Parliament, paving the way for their implementation.

President Ramchandra Paudel on Thursday certified four bills passed by the Federal Parliament, paving the way for their implementation.

Nepal 10 Jul, 2026

NHRC urges govt to protect rights of evicted squatters

NHRC urges govt to protect rights of evicted squatters

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to protect the rights of landless squatters, expressing serious concern over the eviction of displaced families from temporary holding centres without ensuring alternative housing.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to protect the rights of landless squatters, expressing serious concern over the eviction of displaced families from temporary holding centres without ensuring alternative housing.

Nepal 10 Jul, 2026

IDEMIA's tax violations raise serious procurement oversight issues

IDEMIA's tax violations raise serious procurement oversight issues

The Department of Passport has officially commenced the transition from IDEMIA's e-passport platform to the new system supplied by the German consortium comprising Veridos GmbH and Muehlbauer.

The Department of Passport has officially commenced the transition from IDEMIA's e-passport platform to the new system supplied by the German consortium comprising Veridos GmbH and Muehlbauer.

Nepal 10 Jul, 2026

Locals burn PM Shah's effigy over administrative vacuum in Maulapur

Locals burn PM Shah's effigy over administrative vacuum in Maulapur

Residents of Maulapur Municipality in Rautahat staged a protest on Thursday, burning an effigy of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and accusing the federal government of paralysing local governance by failing to appoint a chief administrative officer.

Residents of Maulapur Municipality in Rautahat staged a protest on Thursday, burning an effigy of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and accusing the federal government of paralysing local governance by failing to appoint a chief administrative officer.

Nepal 09 Jul, 2026

Salary row halts Birgunj Metro payments on fiscal year-end

Salary row halts Birgunj Metro payments on fiscal year-end

A salary dispute brought financial operations at Birgunj Metropolitan City to a standstill on the final day of the fiscal year after employees padlocked the Accounts Section, disrupting salary payments and other financial transactions.

A salary dispute brought financial operations at Birgunj Metropolitan City to a standstill on the final day of the fiscal year after employees padlocked the Accounts Section, disrupting salary payments and other financial transactions.

Nepal 09 Jul, 2026