Govt eyes 52-hectare 'Tiger Sanctuary' in Chitwan for problem tigers

Govt eyes 52-hectare 'Tiger Sanctuary' in Chitwan for problem tigers

As Nepal's tiger population nearly triples in over a decade, the government is pushing ahead with plans for a dedicated sanctuary in Chitwan to house tigers that have turned into a threat to people and livestock.

As Nepal's tiger population nearly triples in over a decade, the government is pushing ahead with plans for a dedicated sanctuary in Chitwan to house tigers that have turned into a threat to people and livestock.

Nepal 24 Jun, 2026

Police to get paid twice a month starting next FY

Police to get paid twice a month starting next FY

Nepal Police personnel will start receiving their salaries every fortnight instead of once a month, beginning fiscal year 2083/84, under a new government directive.

Nepal Police personnel will start receiving their salaries every fortnight instead of once a month, beginning fiscal year 2083/84, under a new government directive.

Nepal 24 Jun, 2026

Bharatpur Hospital's CT scanner down, patients rerouted to private hospitals

Bharatpur Hospital's CT scanner down, patients rerouted to private hospitals

Bharatpur Hospital has tied up with private hospitals to keep CT scan services running after its own machine broke down, leaving roughly 50 patients a day in need of an alternative.

Bharatpur Hospital has tied up with private hospitals to keep CT scan services running after its own machine broke down, leaving roughly 50 patients a day in need of an alternative.

Nepal 24 Jun, 2026

Lamichhane re-elected at the helm of RSP

Lamichhane re-elected at the helm of RSP

Rabi Lamichhane has been re-elected the president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) at the party’s first national general convention currently under way in Chitwan.

Rabi Lamichhane has been re-elected the president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) at the party’s first national general convention currently under way in Chitwan.

Nepal 24 Jun, 2026

Six injured as car plunges off road in Dolakha

Six injured as car plunges off road in Dolakha

Six people were injured after a car returning from the Kalinchok Temple crashed and plunged about 13 metres off the road in Bhimeshwor Municipality-6, Bhutpokhari, on Tuesday afternoon.

Six people were injured after a car returning from the Kalinchok Temple crashed and plunged about 13 metres off the road in Bhimeshwor Municipality-6, Bhutpokhari, on Tuesday afternoon.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

14 injured as school auto carrying montessori students overturns in Kailali

14 injured as school auto carrying montessori students overturns in Kailali

Fourteen people, including schoolchildren, a teacher and the driver, were injured when a school auto-rickshaw carrying students of Malika Montessori Boarding School overturned along the East-West Highway in Lamkichuha Municipality-2, Motipur, on Tuesday morning.

Fourteen people, including schoolchildren, a teacher and the driver, were injured when a school auto-rickshaw carrying students of Malika Montessori Boarding School overturned along the East-West Highway in Lamkichuha Municipality-2, Motipur, on Tuesday morning.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

Eight killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in 24 hours

Eight killed, 105 injured in road accidents across Nepal in 24 hours

At least eight people were killed and 105 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, according to data released by Nepal Police on Sunday evening.

At least eight people were killed and 105 others injured in road accidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, according to data released by Nepal Police on Sunday evening.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

WFP, LCIF partner to expand school meals programme in Nepal

WFP, LCIF partner to expand school meals programme in Nepal

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and World Food Program USA have announced a strategic partnership to expand Nepal's home-grown school feeding programme aimed at improving child nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and World Food Program USA have announced a strategic partnership to expand Nepal's home-grown school feeding programme aimed at improving child nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

Indian tourists fill hotels in Pokhara

Indian tourists fill hotels in Pokhara

A surge in Indian tourist arrivals has pushed hotel occupancy in Pokhara to around 90 percent, providing a major boost to the city's tourism industry during what is traditionally considered the off-season.

A surge in Indian tourist arrivals has pushed hotel occupancy in Pokhara to around 90 percent, providing a major boost to the city's tourism industry during what is traditionally considered the off-season.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

Over 120,000 Tramadol capsules seized from truck en route to Kathmandu

Over 120,000 Tramadol capsules seized from truck en route to Kathmandu

Police have seized 120,620 capsules of the banned drug Tramadol from a cargo truck travelling from Birgunj to Kathmandu.

Police have seized 120,620 capsules of the banned drug Tramadol from a cargo truck travelling from Birgunj to Kathmandu.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

20 ropani of barren land turned into apple farming site in Baglung

20 ropani of barren land turned into apple farming site in Baglung

Taman Khola Rural Municipality has initiated commercial apple cultivation on 20 ropani of long-abandoned barren land in ward-4, aiming to generate income and reduce land fallowness.

Taman Khola Rural Municipality has initiated commercial apple cultivation on 20 ropani of long-abandoned barren land in ward-4, aiming to generate income and reduce land fallowness.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

RSP to hold closed session today after delay

RSP to hold closed session today after delay

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is preparing to hold the closed session of its first general convention today after it was postponed on Monday due to technical reasons.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is preparing to hold the closed session of its first general convention today after it was postponed on Monday due to technical reasons.

Nepal 23 Jun, 2026

UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel arrested on money laundering charge

UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel arrested on money laundering charge

Police on Monday arrested Vice Chair of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Bishnu Paudel, on a charge of money laundering.

Police on Monday arrested Vice Chair of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Bishnu Paudel, on a charge of money laundering.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

Native cattle population declines sharply in Myagdi's Dhaulagiri

Native cattle population declines sharply in Myagdi's Dhaulagiri

Indigenous cattle breeds in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality are rapidly declining due to modernization, mechanisation and changing livelihood patterns.

Indigenous cattle breeds in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality are rapidly declining due to modernization, mechanisation and changing livelihood patterns.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

flydubai to launch direct Pokhara-Dubai flights from September

flydubai to launch direct Pokhara-Dubai flights from September

flydubai will begin direct flights between Pokhara and Dubai from September 23, in what will be only the second regular international commercial service to operate from Pokhara International Airport since it opened in January 2023.

flydubai will begin direct flights between Pokhara and Dubai from September 23, in what will be only the second regular international commercial service to operate from Pokhara International Airport since it opened in January 2023.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

Madhes records drop in wheat production this year

Madhes records drop in wheat production this year

Wheat production in Madhes Province has declined significantly this year due to adverse weather conditions, pests and lack of quality seeds.

Wheat production in Madhes Province has declined significantly this year due to adverse weather conditions, pests and lack of quality seeds.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

Four-day training on urban road planning begins in Biratnagar

Four-day training on urban road planning begins in Biratnagar

A four-day training programme on “Urban Road Planning and Management” has commenced in Biratnagar with the aim of strengthening technical capacity in Nepal’s infrastructure development sector.

A four-day training programme on “Urban Road Planning and Management” has commenced in Biratnagar with the aim of strengthening technical capacity in Nepal’s infrastructure development sector.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

168 kg of marijuana seized from Koshi riverbank in Sunsari

168 kg of marijuana seized from Koshi riverbank in Sunsari

Police have seized 168 kilograms of marijuana from the bank of the Koshi River in Barahakshetra Municipality–1, Sunsari.

Police have seized 168 kilograms of marijuana from the bank of the Koshi River in Barahakshetra Municipality–1, Sunsari.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

Budhiganga Bridge project in Bajura stalled for six years

Budhiganga Bridge project in Bajura stalled for six years

Construction of a motorable bridge over the Budhiganga River in Bajura has remained stalled for nearly six years, leaving residents of two municipalities without a crucial transport link.

Construction of a motorable bridge over the Budhiganga River in Bajura has remained stalled for nearly six years, leaving residents of two municipalities without a crucial transport link.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026

RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion

RSP amends party statute, incorporating spirit of inclusion

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has made amendments to its statute, aiming to make the party more inclusive.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has made amendments to its statute, aiming to make the party more inclusive.

Nepal 22 Jun, 2026