Self-styled 'Pathibhara Mata' healer held in abuse case

Self-styled 'Pathibhara Mata' healer held in abuse case

Police in Surkhet have arrested self-styled spiritual healer Sameer Thapa, popularly known as "Pathibhara Mata", on allegations of abusing a woman under the pretext of performing faith healing rituals.

Police in Surkhet have arrested self-styled spiritual healer Sameer Thapa, popularly known as "Pathibhara Mata", on allegations of abusing a woman under the pretext of performing faith healing rituals.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across Nepal

Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across Nepal

Heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding have disrupted traffic on several major highways across the country, with some roads completely blocked and others closed during night hours due to safety concerns.

Heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding have disrupted traffic on several major highways across the country, with some roads completely blocked and others closed during night hours due to safety concerns.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Strong winds, heavy rain likely in eastern and central Nepal today

Strong winds, heavy rain likely in eastern and central Nepal today

Strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of the southern plains on Thursday, while heavy rainfall is forecast for parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Sudurpashchim provinces as monsoon activity remains active across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

Strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of the southern plains on Thursday, while heavy rainfall is forecast for parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Sudurpashchim provinces as monsoon activity remains active across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.

Nepal 30 Jul, 2026

Protesting doctors suspended agitation after reaching five-point agreement with government

Protesting doctors suspended agitation after reaching five-point agreement with...

Following a five-point agreement with the government on Wednesday, protesting doctors across the country suspended all agitated programmes and agreed to resume regular medical services.

Following a five-point agreement with the government on Wednesday, protesting doctors across the country suspended all agitated programmes and agreed to resume regular medical services.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Security tightened in Sunsari's Dewanganj as curfew remains in force

Security tightened in Sunsari's Dewanganj as curfew remains in force

Security has been further tightened in Dewanganj of Sunsari following the deadly clash between members of two communities, with the Nepal Army launching aerial patrols and security forces maintaining an increased presence in the area.

Security has been further tightened in Dewanganj of Sunsari following the deadly clash between members of two communities, with the Nepal Army launching aerial patrols and security forces maintaining an increased presence in the area.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Makawanpur health institutions halt services in solidarity With NMA protest

Makawanpur health institutions halt services in solidarity With NMA protest

Health institutions across Makawanpur suspended all non-emergency services on Wednesday in support of the nationwide protest by doctors against the assault on medical personnel at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj.

Health institutions across Makawanpur suspended all non-emergency services on Wednesday in support of the nationwide protest by doctors against the assault on medical personnel at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

391 govt buildings in Dhankuta, many underutilised or deteriorating

391 govt buildings in Dhankuta, many underutilised or deteriorating

Three government offices in Dhankuta are continuing to operate from rented buildings despite the availability of several vacant government-owned premises, raising concerns over unnecessary public spending and poor utilisation of state assets.

Three government offices in Dhankuta are continuing to operate from rented buildings despite the availability of several vacant government-owned premises, raising concerns over unnecessary public spending and poor utilisation of state assets.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Nepal's tiger population climbs to 429, nearly quadrupling since 2010

Nepal's tiger population climbs to 429, nearly quadrupling since 2010

Nepal's wild tiger population has climbed to an estimated 429, up from 355 in 2022 and nearly four times the 121 recorded in 2010, the government announced on Wednesday as the country marked the 17th Global Tiger Day.

Nepal's wild tiger population has climbed to an estimated 429, up from 355 in 2022 and nearly four times the 121 recorded in 2010, the government announced on Wednesday as the country marked the 17th Global Tiger Day.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in 42 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Tuesday.

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in 42 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Tuesday.

Nepal 29 Jul, 2026

Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry landslides

Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry...

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

NCP forms task force to secure support for UML-led Bagmati govt

NCP forms task force to secure support for UML-led Bagmati govt

The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has formed a five-member task force to facilitate the formation of a new government in Bagmati Province under the leadership of the CPN-UML.

The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has formed a five-member task force to facilitate the formation of a new government in Bagmati Province under the leadership of the CPN-UML.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.

Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left stranded

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left...

The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.

The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded

Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded

As doctors nationwide halt non-emergency services in protest, patients across the nation are left stranded.

As doctors nationwide halt non-emergency services in protest, patients across the nation are left stranded.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Narayanghat–Muglin road reopens after landslide, traffic resumes

Narayanghat–Muglin road reopens after landslide, traffic resumes

The Narayanghat–Muglin road, which was blocked by a dry landslide near Muglin on Tuesday morning, has reopened to two-way traffic after debris was cleared from the roadway.

The Narayanghat–Muglin road, which was blocked by a dry landslide near Muglin on Tuesday morning, has reopened to two-way traffic after debris was cleared from the roadway.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road

Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road

The Narayanghat–Muglin road section has been blocked after a dry landslide occurred near Muglin on Tuesday morning.

The Narayanghat–Muglin road section has been blocked after a dry landslide occurred near Muglin on Tuesday morning.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.

A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.

A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Six detained in Makawanpur murder probe after body found in Hetauda

Six detained in Makawanpur murder probe after body found in Hetauda

Police have detained six people for questioning in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old man whose bloodied body was found in Hetauda on Sunday.

Police have detained six people for questioning in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old man whose bloodied body was found in Hetauda on Sunday.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026