Kathmandu District Court Grants Five-Day Remand for Oli, Lekhak

Kathmandu District Court Grants Five-Day Remand for Oli, Lekhak

A single bench of Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha issued the order extending their remand by five days, according to court registrar Tirtha Raj Bhattarai.

A single bench of Judge Ananda Prasad Shrestha issued the order extending their remand by five days, according to court registrar Tirtha Raj Bhattarai.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

SC to Hear Habeas Corpus Petitions Challenging Oli, Lekhak Arrests

SC to Hear Habeas Corpus Petitions Challenging Oli, Lekhak Arrests

The petition concerning Oli was filed by his spouse, Radhika Shakya, asserting that his detention is unlawful and seeking his immediate release.

The petition concerning Oli was filed by his spouse, Radhika Shakya, asserting that his detention is unlawful and seeking his immediate release.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

WWF Nepal marks Earth Hour with nationwide engagement initiatives

WWF Nepal marks Earth Hour with nationwide engagement initiatives

WWF Nepal marked Earth Hour 2026 with a series of nationwide activities focused on community engagement, environmental awareness and collective action.

WWF Nepal marked Earth Hour 2026 with a series of nationwide activities focused on community engagement, environmental awareness and collective action.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 to be held in Kathmandu

Zero Waste Exhibition 2026 to be held in Kathmandu

The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026” will be held in Kathmandu on March 30–31 with the aim of promoting sustainable lifestyles and advancing circular economy practices.

The “Zero Waste Exhibition 2026” will be held in Kathmandu on March 30–31 with the aim of promoting sustainable lifestyles and advancing circular economy practices.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

Media Action Nepal slams UML attack on press

Media Action Nepal slams UML attack on press

Media Action Nepal has denounced the grave act of harassing and assaulting journalists on duty today in Lalitpur.

Media Action Nepal has denounced the grave act of harassing and assaulting journalists on duty today in Lalitpur.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

Govt unveils delivery-based governance plan with 100 priorities

Govt unveils delivery-based governance plan with 100 priorities

The government has introduced a delivery-based governance framework aimed at ensuring result-oriented and accountable public service delivery.

The government has introduced a delivery-based governance framework aimed at ensuring result-oriented and accountable public service delivery.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

Former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case

Former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case

Deepak Khadka, a former minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation.

Deepak Khadka, a former minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation.

Kathmandu 29 Mar, 2026

UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak

UML demands immediate release of its Chairperson Oli and NC leader Lekhak

The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak.

The CPN (UML) has called for the immediate release of its Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with former Home Minister and leader of Nepali Congress, Ramesh Lekhak.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj

Former Minister Lekhak detained in Maharajgunj

Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9.

Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was detained by the government earlier today in connection with the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who was serving as Home Minister during the protests, had resigned from his position on September 9.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest

Oli taken to TUTH for medical tests after arrest

Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning.

Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Friday for medical examinations following his arrest earlier in the morning.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today

Health examination begins of Oli and Lekhak, likely to be detained today

The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak.

The police have started conducting health tests on former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung

Arrest of Oli, Lekhak not revenge but start of justice: Home Minister Gurung

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung has said that no one is above the law, clarifying that the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is not an act of political retaliation but the beginning of a legal process.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration

South Korean envoy attends Sunakothi greenhouse project inauguration

South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development.

South Korean Ambassador Park Taeyoung attended the inauguration of the Sunakothi Greenhouse Project in Lalitpur on Thursday, highlighting growing Nepal–South Korea cooperation in agriculture and development.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested

Ex prime minister Oli and home minister Lekhak arrested

Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year.

Police have arrested former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, as well as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, for allegedly cracking down on the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, last year.

Kathmandu 28 Mar, 2026

No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says

No shift in Nepal's foreign policy, Minister Khanal says

Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development.

Highlighting economic diplomacy, the minister said it would be prioritised as a key tool for national economic development.

Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026

Outgoing PM Karki returns home

Outgoing PM Karki returns home

Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9.

Karki had assumed responsibility for conducting the elections on the night of September 12, following the developments in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement of September 8–9.

Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026

Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms

Minister Pokharel takes charge, pledges education sector reforms

The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar.

The newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology, as well as Youth and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, assumed office today at the ministry in Singha Durbar.

Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026

Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet

Five women ministers sworn into federal cabinet

Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today.

Five women lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have been appointed to various ministerial positions, taking their oath of office and secrecy before the President in a special ceremony held at the Office of the President-Shital Niwas-today.

Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026

Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in

Newly appointed ministers in Balen-led Cabinet sworn in

Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday.

Newly appointed ministers of the Balen-led Cabinet took oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday.

Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha set to become energy minister

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha is set to be appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.

Kathmandu 27 Mar, 2026