Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry landslides

Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry...

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

NCP forms task force to secure support for UML-led Bagmati govt

NCP forms task force to secure support for UML-led Bagmati govt

The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has formed a five-member task force to facilitate the formation of a new government in Bagmati Province under the leadership of the CPN-UML.

The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has formed a five-member task force to facilitate the formation of a new government in Bagmati Province under the leadership of the CPN-UML.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

UML-NCP alliance struggles to secure majority for Bagmati govt

Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.

Despite an agreement to form a new government in Bagmati Province, the ruling alliance of the CPN-UML and the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is facing difficulties securing the required majority, raising the prospect of further delays in government formation.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left stranded

Crisis deepens at Narayani Hospital as 68 doctors resign en masse, patients left...

The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.

The crisis at Narayani Hospital deepened on Tuesday after 68 doctors submitted their collective resignations amid an escalating dispute following an attack on health workers, while the family of a patient who died during treatment continued its protest demanding an impartial investigation.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded

Doctors' strike leaves thousands of patients stranded

As doctors nationwide halt non-emergency services in protest, patients across the nation are left stranded.

As doctors nationwide halt non-emergency services in protest, patients across the nation are left stranded.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Narayanghat–Muglin road reopens after landslide, traffic resumes

Narayanghat–Muglin road reopens after landslide, traffic resumes

The Narayanghat–Muglin road, which was blocked by a dry landslide near Muglin on Tuesday morning, has reopened to two-way traffic after debris was cleared from the roadway.

The Narayanghat–Muglin road, which was blocked by a dry landslide near Muglin on Tuesday morning, has reopened to two-way traffic after debris was cleared from the roadway.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Dr Govinda KC ends 24th hunger strike after seven-point deal

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.

Senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC ended his 24th hunger strike on Monday after the government and his representatives reached a seven-point agreement on healthcare reforms and the operation of Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road

Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road

The Narayanghat–Muglin road section has been blocked after a dry landslide occurred near Muglin on Tuesday morning.

The Narayanghat–Muglin road section has been blocked after a dry landslide occurred near Muglin on Tuesday morning.

Nepal 28 Jul, 2026

She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

She delivered a baby on a stretcher in the middle of a mountain trail

A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.

A frontline health worker braved heavy rain and rugged mountain trails to deliver a baby girl on a stretcher after a pregnant woman went into advanced labour before reaching a health facility in remote Bajura.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

US-made drone successfully tested on Ama Dablam to boost Himalayan expedition safety

A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.

A U.S.-manufactured heavy-lift drone has successfully completed a series of high-altitude test flights on Ama Dablam, demonstrating its potential to improve climber safety, reduce the physical burden on Sherpas and enhance expedition logistics in Nepal's Himalayas.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Six detained in Makawanpur murder probe after body found in Hetauda

Six detained in Makawanpur murder probe after body found in Hetauda

Police have detained six people for questioning in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old man whose bloodied body was found in Hetauda on Sunday.

Police have detained six people for questioning in connection with the murder of a 41-year-old man whose bloodied body was found in Hetauda on Sunday.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Fatal police shooting sparks violence; probe committee formed by govt

Fatal police shooting sparks violence; probe committee formed by govt

The government on Monday deployed the Nepal Army, formed a five-member probe committee and convened a Central Security Committee meeting after protests intensified across Sunsari despite an indefinite curfew imposed following a fatal police shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured.

The government on Monday deployed the Nepal Army, formed a five-member probe committee and convened a Central Security Committee meeting after protests intensified across Sunsari despite an indefinite curfew imposed following a fatal police shooting that left one person dead and nine others injured.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Elderly man killed, family of three rescued as landslides hit Myagdi

Elderly man killed, family of three rescued as landslides hit Myagdi

An elderly man was killed while a family of three was rescued after separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall struck Myagdi district early Monday, Nepal Police said.

An elderly man was killed while a family of three was rescued after separate landslides triggered by incessant rainfall struck Myagdi district early Monday, Nepal Police said.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Community school principals ordered back to classrooms in Udayapur municipality

Community school principals ordered back to classrooms in Udayapur municipality

Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has made it mandatory for principals of its community schools to teach at least two hours a day from next month as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes.

Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has made it mandatory for principals of its community schools to teach at least two hours a day from next month as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Man dies after self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi

Man dies after self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi

A man died on Monday while being taken to Kathmandu for treatment after sustaining critical burn injuries in an apparent self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi, police said.

A man died on Monday while being taken to Kathmandu for treatment after sustaining critical burn injuries in an apparent self-immolation attempt in Dhangadhi, police said.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Curfew, prohibitory orders imposed in Sunsari

Curfew, prohibitory orders imposed in Sunsari

The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971.

The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971.

Nepal 27 Jul, 2026

Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays

Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays

More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.

More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme

India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme

The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.

The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit

​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

​​​​​​​Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026

140 kg marijuana seized from orchard in Parsa

140 kg marijuana seized from orchard in Parsa

Police have recovered 140 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside an orchard in Parsa district during a targeted search operation based on a tip-off, officials said.

Police have recovered 140 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside an orchard in Parsa district during a targeted search operation based on a tip-off, officials said.

Nepal 26 Jul, 2026