Melamchi pipeline burst inundates Babarmahal, collapses road A pipe in the Melamchi water supply network ruptured today causing severe flooding in the capital's Babarmahal area. Kathmandu 13 Feb, 2025
Babarmahal area submerged after water supply pipe burst The Babarmahal area of Kathmandu was waterlogged after a major water supply pipe on the main road burst open. Kathmandu 12 Feb, 2025
CIAA files case against Nagarjun Mayor, seeks Rs 131M recovery The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed cases against mayor of Nagarjun Municipality in Kathmandu district, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, on charge of corruption and money laundering. Kathmandu 30 Dec, 2024
Forestry officials, judiciary unite for combating wildlife crimes Stakeholders from the judiciary and forestry sectors have come together to address crimes related to wildlife and environment in Pokhara. Nepal 15 Dec, 2024
CIAA to challenge Special Court decision in Supreme Court The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the decision of the Special Court to acquit a person accused of taking bribe money. Nepal 14 Dec, 2024
Court acquits ex minister Shahi, NMA Prez Sherpa over Airbus wide-body purchase scam The Special Court has acquitted the then Minister of culture Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Bahadur Shahi and the former board director of Nepal Airlines Corporation Nima Nuru Sherpa in a wide-body aircraft purchase scam. Nepal 06 Dec, 2024
Former secretaries, NAC GM Kansakar convicted in wide body aircraft purchase scam The Special Court has convicted then General Manager of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) Sugat Ratna Kansakar and three others on charge of corruption in the procurement of aircraft for the national flag carrier NAC. Kathmandu 06 Dec, 2024
TRC law is a flawed step forward: International human rights defender organizations Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists said today that Nepal's long-awaited transitional justice law, adopted by the lower house of parliament on August 14, 2024, incorporates several positive provisions that could help advance justice, accountability, and redress for the widespread human rights violations and abuses committed during the 1996-2006 conflict, but there are still elements that could undermine a successful outcome. Nepal 21 Aug, 2024
Govinda Raj Joshi convicted of Graft The Supreme Court convicted Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Govinda Raj Joshi of graft and imposed a jail term of nine months and a fine of Rs 6.9 million rupees. Kathmandu 29 Jul, 2024
Suspended Chief Secretary Aryal transferred to NPC Suspended Chief Secretary Dr Baikuntha Aryal has been transferred to the National Planning Commission (NPC). Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2024
Corruption case filed against Chief Secretary Aryal, leading to automatic suspension The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case in the Special Court against Chief Secretary Dr. Baikuntha Aryal, resulting in his automatic suspension. Kathmandu 23 Jun, 2024
Free cremation at electric crematorium from July 16 Dr Milan Kumar Thapa, the Member-Secretary of the Pashupati Area Development Trust, announced this decision. Kathmandu 01 May, 2024
