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

Five members appointed to NTB Board

Five members appointed to NTB Board

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation appointed five new members to the Nepal Tourism Board on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation appointed five new members to the Nepal Tourism Board on Tuesday.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Talks with meter loan victims end without breakthrough as Cabinet orders action on past reports

Talks with meter loan victims end without breakthrough as Cabinet orders action on...

A second round of talks between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) ended without a breakthrough on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations after the government finalises its position on the victims' six-point charter of demands.

A second round of talks between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) ended without a breakthrough on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations after the government finalises its position on the victims' six-point charter of demands.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Rising Lalbakaiya River swamps road section, flood cuts off local route in Rautahat

Rising Lalbakaiya River swamps road section, flood cuts off local route in Rautahat

Rising water levels in the Lalbakaiya River and local streams following continuous rainfall have begun disrupting daily life in parts of Rautahat, with floodwaters inundating a road section and washing away a diversion road.

Rising water levels in the Lalbakaiya River and local streams following continuous rainfall have begun disrupting daily life in parts of Rautahat, with floodwaters inundating a road section and washing away a diversion road.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Nepal universities enforce 10% scholarship quota

Nepal universities enforce 10% scholarship quota

Nepal's universities have begun implementing a new government mandate requiring all affiliated campuses and colleges to reserve at least 10 percent of their student intake for full scholarships,

Nepal's universities have begun implementing a new government mandate requiring all affiliated campuses and colleges to reserve at least 10 percent of their student intake for full scholarships,

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Home Minister Gurung meets meter loan victims in Nijgadh during Justice March

Home Minister Gurung meets meter loan victims in Nijgadh during Justice March

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) in Nijgadh on Tuesday as they continued their march from Janakpur to Kathmandu demanding justice and government intervention.

Home Minister Sudan Gurung met victims of illegal loan sharking (meter byaj) in Nijgadh on Tuesday as they continued their march from Janakpur to Kathmandu demanding justice and government intervention.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Bajura Court remands 10 in custody over Lampata violence

Bajura Court remands 10 in custody over Lampata violence

The Bajura District Court has ordered 10 people accused in the Lampata violence of Himali Rural Municipality-3 to be remanded in judicial custody pending trial. Eight others were released on bail of Rs 200,000 each, while three were freed on general date.

The Bajura District Court has ordered 10 people accused in the Lampata violence of Himali Rural Municipality-3 to be remanded in judicial custody pending trial. Eight others were released on bail of Rs 200,000 each, while three were freed on general date.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Kathmandu–Hetauda, Narayanghat–Muglin roads reopen after rain-induced closure

Kathmandu–Hetauda, Narayanghat–Muglin roads reopen after rain-induced closure

Vehicular movement has resumed along the Kathmandu–Hetauda and Muglin–Narayanghat road sections after authorities lifted restrictions imposed due to heavy rainfall and landslides.

Vehicular movement has resumed along the Kathmandu–Hetauda and Muglin–Narayanghat road sections after authorities lifted restrictions imposed due to heavy rainfall and landslides.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Scooter swept away by flash flood found, search continues for missing rider

Scooter swept away by flash flood found, search continues for missing rider

A scooter swept away by a flash flood in Simkhola, Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2 of Makawanpur, has been recovered, while the search for its missing rider continues, police said.

A scooter swept away by a flash flood in Simkhola, Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2 of Makawanpur, has been recovered, while the search for its missing rider continues, police said.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Vice President Yadav leaves for Qatar to convey Nepal's condolences

Vice President Yadav leaves for Qatar to convey Nepal's condolences

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav is leaving for an official visit to Qatar from July 14 to 16 to convey the Government of Nepal's condolences following the demise of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav is leaving for an official visit to Qatar from July 14 to 16 to convey the Government of Nepal's condolences following the demise of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Suspicious incidents puts capital on the edge

Suspicious incidents puts capital on the edge

Amid the Parliament and streets occupied by protesters demanding justice for a 25-year-old ride-share driver who succumbed to his self-immolation injuries following a parking dispute, a bizarre series of suspicious incidents unfolded today, causing panic and drawing criticism from various sectors.

Amid the Parliament and streets occupied by protesters demanding justice for a 25-year-old ride-share driver who succumbed to his self-immolation injuries following a parking dispute, a bizarre series of suspicious incidents unfolded today, causing panic and drawing criticism from various sectors.

Nepal 14 Jul, 2026

Heavy rain shuts two Kathmandu–Hetauda road links

Heavy rain shuts two Kathmandu–Hetauda road links

Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.

Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.Vehicular movement on two key road links connecting Bagmati Province's capital Hetauda with the federal capital Kathmandu has been suspended following continuous rainfall and growing flood and landslide risks.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Narayanghat–Muglin road section closed as heavy rain triggers landslides

Narayanghat–Muglin road section closed as heavy rain triggers landslides

Vehicular movement along the Narayanghat–Muglin section has been suspended until further notice after incessant rainfall triggered landslides and falling rocks at multiple locations, the Chitwan District Administration Office said on Monday.

Vehicular movement along the Narayanghat–Muglin section has been suspended until further notice after incessant rainfall triggered landslides and falling rocks at multiple locations, the Chitwan District Administration Office said on Monday.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood near Kulekhani Dam

Scooter rider swept away by flash flood near Kulekhani Dam

A man was swept away along with his scooter by a flash flood in Simkhola of Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2, Makwanpur, on Monday afternoon.

A man was swept away along with his scooter by a flash flood in Simkhola of Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-2, Makwanpur, on Monday afternoon.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Dang ward member arrested for assaulting education officer during school poll

Dang ward member arrested for assaulting education officer during school poll

Police have arrested a ward member of Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City for allegedly assaulting an education officer by pouring used engine oil (mobil) on him in an alleged attempt to disrupt a school management committee election.

Police have arrested a ward member of Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City for allegedly assaulting an education officer by pouring used engine oil (mobil) on him in an alleged attempt to disrupt a school management committee election.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Truck swept away by flood in Makwanpur, driver swims to safety

Truck swept away by flood in Makwanpur, driver swims to safety

A truck was swept away by floodwaters in the Karra River at Hatiya in Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City on Sunday morning, while the driver escaped by swimming to safety.

A truck was swept away by floodwaters in the Karra River at Hatiya in Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City on Sunday morning, while the driver escaped by swimming to safety.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Rain halts Justice March, not protest, say meter loan victims

Rain halts Justice March, not protest, say meter loan victims

Persistent rainfall has temporarily halted a Kathmandu-bound "Justice March" by victims of exploitative loan sharking (meter-byaj) in Chandranigahapur, Rautahat, but participants say their protest will continue until their demands are met.

Persistent rainfall has temporarily halted a Kathmandu-bound "Justice March" by victims of exploitative loan sharking (meter-byaj) in Chandranigahapur, Rautahat, but participants say their protest will continue until their demands are met.

Nepal 13 Jul, 2026

Govt, Kathmandu Metropolitan, victim's family reach 9-point deal over Ganesh Nepali's death

Govt, Kathmandu Metropolitan, victim's family reach 9-point deal over Ganesh Nepali's...

The government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the family of Ganesh Nepali, who died while undergoing treatment at the Burn Unit of Bir Hospital, have signed a nine-point agreement following nearly 24 hours of negotiations.

The government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the family of Ganesh Nepali, who died while undergoing treatment at the Burn Unit of Bir Hospital, have signed a nine-point agreement following nearly 24 hours of negotiations.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Dowry allegation in Rautahat after newlywed's death

Dowry allegation in Rautahat after newlywed's death

A dowry allegation has surfaced following the death of 20-year-old Nisha Kumari Sah Sonar, who was found hanging in her bedroom in Katahariya Municipality-3. Her family claims she was murdered by her husband’s family over dowry demands and the incident staged to appear as suicide.

A dowry allegation has surfaced following the death of 20-year-old Nisha Kumari Sah Sonar, who was found hanging in her bedroom in Katahariya Municipality-3. Her family claims she was murdered by her husband’s family over dowry demands and the incident staged to appear as suicide.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026

Design change delayed bhatauli bridge in Ramechhap, now finally open

Design change delayed bhatauli bridge in Ramechhap, now finally open

The Bhatauli Khola bridge faced a major setback when construction was halted for nearly a year due to design changes.

The Bhatauli Khola bridge faced a major setback when construction was halted for nearly a year due to design changes.

Nepal 12 Jul, 2026