UML ministers in Bagmati told to quit govt

UML ministers in Bagmati told to quit govt

CPN-UML ministers in the Bagmati Province government have been instructed to resign amid growing uncertainty over the continuation of the Nepali Congress–UML coalition.

CPN-UML ministers in the Bagmati Province government have been instructed to resign amid growing uncertainty over the continuation of the Nepali Congress–UML coalition.

Nepal 18 Jul, 2026

Sugarcane farmers suspend Rautahat protest as process begins to release Rs 70 million subsidy

Sugarcane farmers suspend Rautahat protest as process begins to release Rs 70 million...

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have suspended their protest after the District Administration Office (DAO) agreed to initiate the payment process for long-pending government subsidies, with eligible farmers expected to receive the funds within a week after required documents are submitted.

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have suspended their protest after the District Administration Office (DAO) agreed to initiate the payment process for long-pending government subsidies, with eligible farmers expected to receive the funds within a week after required documents are submitted.

Nepal 17 Jul, 2026

Rs 37b budget in Sudurpashchim fails to pass as coalition rift blocks approval

Rs 37b budget in Sudurpashchim fails to pass as coalition rift blocks approval

​​​​​​​The Sudurpashchim Provincial Government has entered a partial budget vacuum after failing to secure provincial assembly approval for its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, leaving it unable to make public expenditures from the start of the new fiscal year.

​​​​​​​The Sudurpashchim Provincial Government has entered a partial budget vacuum after failing to secure provincial assembly approval for its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, leaving it unable to make public expenditures from the start of the new fiscal year.

Nepal 17 Jul, 2026

Bagmati restructures cabinet, cuts ministries from 14 to 8

Bagmati restructures cabinet, cuts ministries from 14 to 8

The Bagmati Province Government has reassigned ministerial portfolios after reducing the number of ministries from 14 to eight as part of an administrative restructuring.

The Bagmati Province Government has reassigned ministerial portfolios after reducing the number of ministries from 14 to eight as part of an administrative restructuring.

Nepal 17 Jul, 2026

Rain fails to dampen devotion as thousands join Gahawamai Rath Yatra in Birgunj

Rain fails to dampen devotion as thousands join Gahawamai Rath Yatra in Birgunj

The fourth annual Rath Yatra of the renowned Gahawamai Temple, one of Birgunj's most revered Shakti Peeths, was held on Thursday with thousands of devotees participating in the religious procession.

The fourth annual Rath Yatra of the renowned Gahawamai Temple, one of Birgunj's most revered Shakti Peeths, was held on Thursday with thousands of devotees participating in the religious procession.

Nepal 17 Jul, 2026

Rs 53 million cold storage facility set to aid Ramechhap farmers

Rs 53 million cold storage facility set to aid Ramechhap farmers

A vegetable and fruit cold storage centre built in Manthali Municipality-1, Sanimadau of Ramechhap has undergone operational testing and is set to come into immediate operation, offering a major boost to local farmers.

A vegetable and fruit cold storage centre built in Manthali Municipality-1, Sanimadau of Ramechhap has undergone operational testing and is set to come into immediate operation, offering a major boost to local farmers.

Nepal 17 Jul, 2026

Everest Summiteers Summit sparks dispute over certificates, funds, legitimacy

Everest Summiteers Summit sparks dispute over certificates, funds, legitimacy

Nepal's two most prominent mountaineering bodies have formally rejected any association with the Everest Summiteers Summit held in May, with Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) filing a strong reply with the Department of Tourism that calls for investigation and action against its organiser, Everest Alliance Nepal, even as the company insists it followed all legal procedures.

Nepal's two most prominent mountaineering bodies have formally rejected any association with the Everest Summiteers Summit held in May, with Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) filing a strong reply with the Department of Tourism that calls for investigation and action against its organiser, Everest Alliance Nepal, even as the company insists it followed all legal procedures.

Nepal 17 Jul, 2026

Nepali youth from Bajura dies after assault in Bengaluru, family seeks justice

Nepali youth from Bajura dies after assault in Bengaluru, family seeks justice

​​​​​​​A 21-year-old Nepali migrant worker from Bajura has died in an Indian hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Bengaluru, prompting his family to demand a fair investigation and strict action against those involved.

​​​​​​​A 21-year-old Nepali migrant worker from Bajura has died in an Indian hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Bengaluru, prompting his family to demand a fair investigation and strict action against those involved.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

Bureaucratic delay sparks heated road blockades by Rautahat sugarcane farmers

Bureaucratic delay sparks heated road blockades by Rautahat sugarcane farmers

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have launched protests after the distribution of more than Rs 70 million in government subsidies was delayed, raising fears that the allocated budget could lapse before reaching beneficiaries.

Sugarcane farmers in Rautahat have launched protests after the distribution of more than Rs 70 million in government subsidies was delayed, raising fears that the allocated budget could lapse before reaching beneficiaries.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

Meter loan victims await Home Minister as talks face delay in Nijgadh

Meter loan victims await Home Minister as talks face delay in Nijgadh

A crucial second day of negotiations between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) was delayed on Wednesday after the minister failed to arrive at the scheduled meeting, raising concerns among protesters awaiting a resolution to their demands.

A crucial second day of negotiations between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) was delayed on Wednesday after the minister failed to arrive at the scheduled meeting, raising concerns among protesters awaiting a resolution to their demands.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood in Simkhola found dead

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood in Simkhola found dead

A man swept away along with his scooter by flash floods in Simkhola near the Kulekhani Dam in Makwanpur has been found dead, a day after his vehicle was recovered, police said.

A man swept away along with his scooter by flash floods in Simkhola near the Kulekhani Dam in Makwanpur has been found dead, a day after his vehicle was recovered, police said.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

UML withdraws support from Sudurpashchim govt

UML withdraws support from Sudurpashchim govt

The CPN-UML has withdrawn its support to the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah dismissed three UML ministers and one state minister from the Cabinet.

The CPN-UML has withdrawn its support to the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah dismissed three UML ministers and one state minister from the Cabinet.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

Chitwan's deadliest elephant 'Dhrube' tracked with GPS, tusks trimmed

Chitwan's deadliest elephant 'Dhrube' tracked with GPS, tusks trimmed

Chitwan National Park has fitted a satellite GPS radio collar to the notorious wild elephant 'Dhrube', linked to 25 human deaths in and around the park.

Chitwan National Park has fitted a satellite GPS radio collar to the notorious wild elephant 'Dhrube', linked to 25 human deaths in and around the park.

Nepal 16 Jul, 2026

India supports construction of monastery in Solukhumbu with Rs 33 million grant

India supports construction of monastery in Solukhumbu with Rs 33 million grant

The foundation stone for the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu district was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-funded community development project worth approximately Rs 33 million.

The foundation stone for the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu district was laid on Tuesday under an Indian government-funded community development project worth approximately Rs 33 million.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Six arrested in Butwal with Rs 622,000 fake currency, printing gear

Six arrested in Butwal with Rs 622,000 fake currency, printing gear

Police have arrested six people from a shop in Butwal with counterfeit Nepali banknotes worth Rs 622,000 and equipment allegedly used to print fake currency.

Police have arrested six people from a shop in Butwal with counterfeit Nepali banknotes worth Rs 622,000 and equipment allegedly used to print fake currency.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Sudurpashchim CM sacks all UML ministers amid budget dispute

Sudurpashchim CM sacks all UML ministers amid budget dispute

Sudurpashchim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah on Tuesday dismissed all four ministers from the CPN-UML after the party failed to clarify its position on the provincial budget.

Sudurpashchim Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah on Tuesday dismissed all four ministers from the CPN-UML after the party failed to clarify its position on the provincial budget.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Half of Nepal's paddy plantation completed

Half of Nepal's paddy plantation completed

Paddy plantation has been completed on about half of Nepal’s targeted farmland this season, with delayed monsoon rains slowing progress compared to last year, the Department of Agriculture said.

Paddy plantation has been completed on about half of Nepal’s targeted farmland this season, with delayed monsoon rains slowing progress compared to last year, the Department of Agriculture said.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Two arrested with 109 Kg marijuana in Makawanpur

Two arrested with 109 Kg marijuana in Makawanpur

Police arrested two people in possession of more than 109 kg of marijuana in Makwanpur, seizing the contraband from a jeep travelling along the East-West Highway.

Police arrested two people in possession of more than 109 kg of marijuana in Makwanpur, seizing the contraband from a jeep travelling along the East-West Highway.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Man sets himself on fire in Rautahat, referred to Kirtipur Burn Hospital

Man sets himself on fire in Rautahat, referred to Kirtipur Burn Hospital

A 28-year-old man sustained serious burn injuries after allegedly setting himself on fire by pouring petrol over his body in Rautahat's Garuda Municipality-9 early Wednesday morning, police said.

A 28-year-old man sustained serious burn injuries after allegedly setting himself on fire by pouring petrol over his body in Rautahat's Garuda Municipality-9 early Wednesday morning, police said.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026

Relief for cooperative victims; Bagmati starts refunding small depositors

Relief for cooperative victims; Bagmati starts refunding small depositors

The Bagmati Province government has begun refunding deposits to small savers of five cooperatives declared financially troubled, marking the first phase of relief for victims affected by Nepal's cooperative crisis.

The Bagmati Province government has begun refunding deposits to small savers of five cooperatives declared financially troubled, marking the first phase of relief for victims affected by Nepal's cooperative crisis.

Nepal 15 Jul, 2026