Home Minister Gurung assures no interference in police duties Home Minister Gurung assures no interference in police duties Home Minister Sudhan Gurung today visited the Nepal Police Headquarters in Naxal. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung today visited the Nepal Police Headquarters in Naxal. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
Harka Sampang files complaint with Cyber Bureau over death threats Harka Sampang files complaint with Cyber Bureau over death threats Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party, Harka Sampang, has filed a complaint with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police against an individual for allegedly issuing death threats via social media. Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party, Harka Sampang, has filed a complaint with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police against an individual for allegedly issuing death threats via social media. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
SC issues show-cause order over Oli's arrest SC issues show-cause order over Oli's arrest The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show-cause order to the government over the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show-cause order to the government over the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
Cabinet meeting scheduled for today Cabinet meeting scheduled for today A Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held at 4:00 pm today, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel. A Cabinet meeting is scheduled to be held at 4:00 pm today, according to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science and Technology Sasmit Pokharel. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
Labour Ministry moves to implement reform agenda; token system scrapped Labour Ministry moves to implement reform agenda; token system scrapped The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has initiated steps to implement its components of the government’s recently approved 100-point governance reform agenda. The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has initiated steps to implement its components of the government’s recently approved 100-point governance reform agenda. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
Betting apps, websites shut down on government directive Betting apps, websites shut down on government directive The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has ordered the shutdown of online betting applications and related websites. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has ordered the shutdown of online betting applications and related websites. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma arrested Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma arrested Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma was detained by the police personnel last night. Lumbini Province Assembly Member Rekha Sharma was detained by the police personnel last night. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
Former Energy Minister Khadka arrested Former Energy Minister Khadka arrested Former minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka was arrested today in connection with a money laundering investigation. Meanwhile, reports have surfaced claiming that three former prime ministers — KP Sharma Oli, Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal — are also under investigation in a similar case. Former minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka was arrested today in connection with a money laundering investigation. Meanwhile, reports have surfaced claiming that three former prime ministers — KP Sharma Oli, Sher Bahadur Deuba and Pushpa Kamal Dahal — are also under investigation in a similar case. Kathmandu 30 Mar, 2026
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
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
