Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship documents

Father, son arrested in Udayapur over misuse of citizenship documents

Police have arrested a father and son in Udayapur after complaints that photocopies of citizens’ identity documents were allegedly misused to open eSewa and bank accounts and conduct transactions.

Police have arrested a father and son in Udayapur after complaints that photocopies of citizens’ identity documents were allegedly misused to open eSewa and bank accounts and conduct transactions.

Nepal 21 Aug, 2026

Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support

Families of deceased mountain workers receive livelihood support

Shangri-La Nepal Foundation today organised a ‘Livelihood Support Relief Fund Handover Program’ for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas.

Shangri-La Nepal Foundation today organised a ‘Livelihood Support Relief Fund Handover Program’ for widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas.

Nepal 21 Aug, 2026

Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy

Nepal drafts telecom policy to cut broadband costs, boost literacy

Nepal has set its sights on making basic broadband more affordable and raising digital literacy to 85 percent within the next decade under a new integrated telecommunications policy proposed by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA).

Nepal has set its sights on making basic broadband more affordable and raising digital literacy to 85 percent within the next decade under a new integrated telecommunications policy proposed by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA).

Nepal 21 Aug, 2026

Body of last missing girl found three days after Makawanpur flood

Body of last missing girl found three days after Makawanpur flood

The body of an 11-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwaters while returning from school in Makawanpur was found on Friday, three days after she went missing.

The body of an 11-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwaters while returning from school in Makawanpur was found on Friday, three days after she went missing.

Nepal 21 Aug, 2026

Two elderly arrested with 744kg marijuana in Sarlahi

Two elderly arrested with 744kg marijuana in Sarlahi

Police have arrested two elderly people with 743.98 kg of marijuana in Lalbandi Municipality of Sarlahi and destroyed marijuana plants cultivated on about two katthas of public land.

Police have arrested two elderly people with 743.98 kg of marijuana in Lalbandi Municipality of Sarlahi and destroyed marijuana plants cultivated on about two katthas of public land.

Nepal 21 Aug, 2026

Kiran Thapa Magar appointed Bagmati chief minister

Kiran Thapa Magar appointed Bagmati chief minister

Kiran Thapa Magar of the CPN-UML has been appointed chief minister of Bagmati Province, taking charge at the head of a coalition involving the NCP, UML and Rastriya Prajatantra Party.

Kiran Thapa Magar of the CPN-UML has been appointed chief minister of Bagmati Province, taking charge at the head of a coalition involving the NCP, UML and Rastriya Prajatantra Party.

Nepal 21 Aug, 2026

Rs 138m hospital opens in Bajura after 18-month delay

Rs 138m hospital opens in Bajura after 18-month delay

A 10-bed hospital built at a cost of Rs 138.49 million has finally started operating in remote Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura, about 18 months after its construction was completed.

A 10-bed hospital built at a cost of Rs 138.49 million has finally started operating in remote Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura, about 18 months after its construction was completed.

Nepal 20 Aug, 2026

Kiran Thapa to take oath as Bagmati chief minister today

Kiran Thapa to take oath as Bagmati chief minister today

CPN-UML leader Kiran Thapa is scheduled to take oath as the new chief minister of Bagmati Province at 4:20 pm today.

CPN-UML leader Kiran Thapa is scheduled to take oath as the new chief minister of Bagmati Province at 4:20 pm today.

Nepal 20 Aug, 2026

Sarlahi Police seize 300 kg of marijuana hidden in house

Sarlahi Police seize 300 kg of marijuana hidden in house

Sarlahi Police have seized 300 kg of marijuana hidden in a mud house in Laxmipur of Kaudena Rural Municipality-1, police said.

Sarlahi Police have seized 300 kg of marijuana hidden in a mud house in Laxmipur of Kaudena Rural Municipality-1, police said.

Nepal 20 Aug, 2026

Three-year-old's murder protests shut East-West Highway in Bara

Three-year-old's murder protests shut East-West Highway in Bara

Protests over the death of a three-year-old girl have brought traffic on the East-West Highway and the main Hetauda-Birgunj road to a complete halt, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded in Bara.

Protests over the death of a three-year-old girl have brought traffic on the East-West Highway and the main Hetauda-Birgunj road to a complete halt, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded in Bara.

Nepal 20 Aug, 2026

Midnight arrest in Rautahat leaves elderly woman, teen injured

Midnight arrest in Rautahat leaves elderly woman, teen injured

A 70-year-old woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter were injured during a midnight security operation to arrest two brothers accused of attacking an Armed Police Force inspector in Rautahat.

A 70-year-old woman and her 16-year-old granddaughter were injured during a midnight security operation to arrest two brothers accused of attacking an Armed Police Force inspector in Rautahat.

Nepal 20 Aug, 2026

BPKIHS gets 33 applications for registrar, director and rector

BPKIHS gets 33 applications for registrar, director and rector

The race for three key administrative positions at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has drawn 33 applications, with the registrar's post attracting the highest number of candidates.

The race for three key administrative positions at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) has drawn 33 applications, with the registrar's post attracting the highest number of candidates.

Nepal 20 Aug, 2026

Sudurpaschim CM Khag Raj Bhatta wins confidence vote with 31 lawmakers

Sudurpaschim CM Khag Raj Bhatta wins confidence vote with 31 lawmakers

Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatta secured a vote of confidence on Wednesday, winning the support of 31 lawmakers in the 53-member Provincial Assembly.

Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khag Raj Bhatta secured a vote of confidence on Wednesday, winning the support of 31 lawmakers in the 53-member Provincial Assembly.

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati

RPP central leadership rejects support for UML's Kiran Thapa in Bagmati

The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government.

The formation of a new government in Bagmati Province has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chair Rajendra Lingden said his party has not backed any political party to form the provincial government.

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post

UML's Kiran Thapa claims Bagmati Chief Minister's post

The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).

The way has been cleared for a new government in Bagmati Province after CPN-UML lawmaker Kiran Thapa formally staked his claim to become chief minister, backed by the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault

Three-year-old girl found dead in Bara; Police probe sexual assault

A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away.

A three-year-old girl who had been missing since Sunday morning was found dead inside an abandoned house in Bhaktinagar, Jitpur Simara-1, with police saying she was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed after being lured away.

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur

Two schoolgirls die, one missing after flood sweeps them away in Makawanpur

A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing.

A journey home from school turned tragic in Makawanpur after a sudden flood swept away four students crossing a swollen stream, killing two girls and leaving another missing.

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project

Dhankuta Municipality signs agreement for Hi-CAS climate project

Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project.

Dhankuta Municipality recently signed a letter of intent with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) for the implementation of the Integrated Climate Adaptation Solution for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (Hi-CAS) project.

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal

Somali national held near Rautahat border while preparing to enter Nepal

The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal.

The Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has detained a Somali national who was allegedly engaged in suspicious activities near the India-Nepal border adjoining Rautahat and was preparing to enter Nepal.

Nepal 19 Aug, 2026

UML keeps Thapaliya as parliamentary leader, backs Kiran Thapa for Bagmati CM

UML keeps Thapaliya as parliamentary leader, backs Kiran Thapa for Bagmati CM

The CPN-UML has resolved its internal dispute in Bagmati Province by retaining Jagannath Thapaliya as parliamentary party leader while agreeing to put forward Kiran Thapa as its candidate for chief minister.

The CPN-UML has resolved its internal dispute in Bagmati Province by retaining Jagannath Thapaliya as parliamentary party leader while agreeing to put forward Kiran Thapa as its candidate for chief minister.

Nepal 18 Aug, 2026