All-party meet in Rautahat vows to prevent Sunsari violence spillover

All-party meet in Rautahat vows to prevent Sunsari violence spillover

Political parties in Rautahat have jointly pledged to safeguard the district’s religious, social and cultural harmony in the wake of recent incidents in Sunsari and other districts.

Political parties in Rautahat have jointly pledged to safeguard the district’s religious, social and cultural harmony in the wake of recent incidents in Sunsari and other districts.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Nepal coordinating with Pakistan as Broad Peak rescue efforts continue: Foreign Ministry

Nepal coordinating with Pakistan as Broad Peak rescue efforts continue: Foreign...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday said it is closely monitoring the situation following the avalanche on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak and is coordinating with Pakistani authorities to support ongoing search and rescue efforts.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Friday said it is closely monitoring the situation following the avalanche on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak and is coordinating with Pakistani authorities to support ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

India-funded operation theatre building inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Dang

India-funded operation theatre building inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Dang

A new operation theatre building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India has been inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-4, Dang, with officials saying the facility will help strengthen eye care services in the region.

A new operation theatre building constructed with financial assistance from the Government of India has been inaugurated at Rapti Eye Hospital in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-4, Dang, with officials saying the facility will help strengthen eye care services in the region.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Bajura Health Post runs in ruins as new centre stands unused

Bajura Health Post runs in ruins as new centre stands unused

As rainwater drips through the roof of a crumbling health post in Budhiganga Municipality-7, Bajura, health workers continue treating patients in a single overcrowded room, despite a newly built health centre inaugurated more than three years ago standing unused nearby.

As rainwater drips through the roof of a crumbling health post in Budhiganga Municipality-7, Bajura, health workers continue treating patients in a single overcrowded room, despite a newly built health centre inaugurated more than three years ago standing unused nearby.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.

A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack, embassy confirms

Nepali driver killed in Kuwait drone attack, embassy confirms

A Nepali national working as a driver in Kuwait was killed in a drone attack in the country's northern region, the Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait confirmed on Friday.

A Nepali national working as a driver in Kuwait was killed in a drone attack in the country's northern region, the Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait confirmed on Friday.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Govt reaches seven-point agreement with families of Sunsari victims

Govt reaches seven-point agreement with families of Sunsari victims

The government on Thursday reached a seven-point agreement with the families of two men who died in the recent violence in Sunsari's Devanaganj, pledging compensation, an impartial investigation, employment support and the initiation of procedures to declare the deceased martyrs.

The government on Thursday reached a seven-point agreement with the families of two men who died in the recent violence in Sunsari's Devanaganj, pledging compensation, an impartial investigation, employment support and the initiation of procedures to declare the deceased martyrs.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Update: Tourism minister says four bodies recovered as Broad Peak rescue operation continues

Update: Tourism minister says four bodies recovered as Broad Peak rescue operation...

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Friday after four bodies were recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak, where an avalanche swept through an international climbing team during a summit push.

Search-and-rescue efforts intensified on Friday after four bodies were recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak, where an avalanche swept through an international climbing team during a summit push.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

EOAN urges government to step up diplomatic efforts for missing climbers in Pakistan

EOAN urges government to step up diplomatic efforts for missing climbers in Pakistan

The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) has urged the government to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts to support the search and rescue of Nepali climbers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan.

The Expedition Operators' Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) has urged the government to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts to support the search and rescue of Nepali climbers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047m) in Pakistan.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Nims Purja among 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan

Nims Purja among 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan

At least 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali British mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai", have gone missing after a massive avalanche struck the climbing route on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak since Thursday, expedition officials said.

At least 10 climbers, including renowned Nepali British mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai", have gone missing after a massive avalanche struck the climbing route on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak since Thursday, expedition officials said.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Nims Purja among 10 missing after Broad Peak avalanche; Search intensifies in Pakistan

Nims Purja among 10 missing after Broad Peak avalanche; Search intensifies in...

Search-and-rescue operations intensified on Friday for renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai" and nine other climbers who went missing after a massive avalanche struck Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak during a summit push on Thursday.

Search-and-rescue operations intensified on Friday for renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja "Nimsdai" and nine other climbers who went missing after a massive avalanche struck Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak during a summit push on Thursday.

Nepal 31 Jul, 2026

Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit Sunsari

Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit Sunsari

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit Sunsari on Thursday following the recent violence in Dewanganj Rural Municipality that claimed two lives.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung is scheduled to visit Sunsari on Thursday following the recent violence in Dewanganj Rural Municipality that claimed two lives.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

Teen killed by gunfire as Siraha curfew remains in force

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a bullet during unrest in Golbazar, Siraha, on Thursday, as authorities continued enforcing an indefinite curfew in parts of the district.

A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a bullet during unrest in Golbazar, Siraha, on Thursday, as authorities continued enforcing an indefinite curfew in parts of the district.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

Death toll rises to two as investigation continues into Sunsari violence

A second person injured in the recent security incident at Kaptaan Ganj, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, has reportedly died Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment.

A second person injured in the recent security incident at Kaptaan Ganj, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, has reportedly died Thursday afternoon while undergoing treatment.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Curfews imposed in Dhanusha, Siraha following security concerns

Local administrations in Dhanusha and Siraha on Thursday imposed curfews in selected areas following security concerns after recent unrest in Sunsari, while authorities stepped up measures to maintain public order in parts of the eastern Tarai.

Local administrations in Dhanusha and Siraha on Thursday imposed curfews in selected areas following security concerns after recent unrest in Sunsari, while authorities stepped up measures to maintain public order in parts of the eastern Tarai.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Power poles installed, but no electricity reaches Bara's farmland

Power poles installed, but no electricity reaches Bara's farmland

Delays by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have left an agricultural electrification project in Jeetpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City in Bara stalled for the past three years, preventing thousands of bighas of farmland from accessing electricity for irrigation, local officials said.

Delays by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have left an agricultural electrification project in Jeetpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City in Bara stalled for the past three years, preventing thousands of bighas of farmland from accessing electricity for irrigation, local officials said.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Rautahat police warn against sharing misleading Sunsari violence posts

Rautahat police warn against sharing misleading Sunsari violence posts

Rautahat Police have urged the public not to post or share misleading photos and videos on social media linking the recent violence in Sunsari to incidents in the district, warning that those spreading rumours will face strict legal action.

Rautahat Police have urged the public not to post or share misleading photos and videos on social media linking the recent violence in Sunsari to incidents in the district, warning that those spreading rumours will face strict legal action.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Two arrested in Rautahat for black ink attack on RSP lawmaker Paudel

Two arrested in Rautahat for black ink attack on RSP lawmaker Paudel

Police in Rautahat have arrested two people on charges of splashing black ink on Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Paudel in an incident authorities described as degrading and inhumane.

Police in Rautahat have arrested two people on charges of splashing black ink on Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Paudel in an incident authorities described as degrading and inhumane.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Family struggles to repatriate Nepali migrant worker's body from Malaysia

Family struggles to repatriate Nepali migrant worker's body from Malaysia

The family of a Nepali migrant worker who died in Malaysia is struggling to bring his body home after authorities found that his labour permit had expired, delaying the repatriation process.

The family of a Nepali migrant worker who died in Malaysia is struggling to bring his body home after authorities found that his labour permit had expired, delaying the repatriation process.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Lumbini Province cuts ministries from 12 to nine

Lumbini Province cuts ministries from 12 to nine

The Lumbini Province government has restructured its administrative setup, reducing the number of ministries from 12 to nine in a bid to improve governance and streamline service delivery.

The Lumbini Province government has restructured its administrative setup, reducing the number of ministries from 12 to nine in a bid to improve governance and streamline service delivery.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026