CIAA arrests two officials in Sarlahi over alleged Rs 750,000 bribe

CIAA arrests two officials in Sarlahi over alleged Rs 750,000 bribe

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested the chief of the Groundwater Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office in Sarlahi and a mechanical officer after recovering Rs 821,115, including Rs 750,000 allegedly received as a bribe, during a raid Friday evening.

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has arrested the chief of the Groundwater Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office in Sarlahi and a mechanical officer after recovering Rs 821,115, including Rs 750,000 allegedly received as a bribe, during a raid Friday evening.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

166 passports delivered to homes in Dhankuta under new govt service

166 passports delivered to homes in Dhankuta under new govt service

Residents of remote parts of Dhankuta no longer need to make repeated trips to government offices to collect their passports, with 166 people having received the travel document at their doorstep under a home delivery service.

Residents of remote parts of Dhankuta no longer need to make repeated trips to government offices to collect their passports, with 166 people having received the travel document at their doorstep under a home delivery service.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

'Where Is Hattimara?' protest puts spotlight on 'disappeared' River in Udayapur

'Where Is Hattimara?' protest puts spotlight on 'disappeared' River in Udayapur

Holding banners that read "Where Is Hattimara?", activists, students and local traders gathered at Gaighat's main square on Friday, launching a public campaign to reclaim what they say was once the Hattimara River but is now an encroached settlement.

Holding banners that read "Where Is Hattimara?", activists, students and local traders gathered at Gaighat's main square on Friday, launching a public campaign to reclaim what they say was once the Hattimara River but is now an encroached settlement.

Nepal 25 Jul, 2026

Woman killed in khukuri attack in Rautahat; Suspect beaten by locals

Woman killed in khukuri attack in Rautahat; Suspect beaten by locals

A woman was killed in a khukuri attack in Rautahat on Friday morning, while the alleged attacker was critically injured after being beaten by local residents following the incident.

A woman was killed in a khukuri attack in Rautahat on Friday morning, while the alleged attacker was critically injured after being beaten by local residents following the incident.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026

Floods, landslides hit Bajura; 16 families affected, road blocked

Floods, landslides hit Bajura; 16 families affected, road blocked

Floods and landslides triggered by overnight rainfall have affected 16 households in Badimalika Municipality–9, Selagad, while the Sanfe–Martadi road, the district’s main link to the headquarters, has been blocked at several points.

Floods and landslides triggered by overnight rainfall have affected 16 households in Badimalika Municipality–9, Selagad, while the Sanfe–Martadi road, the district’s main link to the headquarters, has been blocked at several points.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026

Bangladeshi, Nepali nationals held over trafficking and sexual abuse

Bangladeshi, Nepali nationals held over trafficking and sexual abuse

Four people have been remanded to judicial custody in connection with three separate cases involving human trafficking, forced labour and sexual exploitation, the Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau (AHTB) of Nepal Police said Wednesday.

Four people have been remanded to judicial custody in connection with three separate cases involving human trafficking, forced labour and sexual exploitation, the Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau (AHTB) of Nepal Police said Wednesday.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026

RSP lawmaker Ganesh Paudel splashed with black ink at Rautahat event

RSP lawmaker Ganesh Paudel splashed with black ink at Rautahat event

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Paudel was splashed with black ink by unidentified individuals during a public outreach programme in his home constituency in Rautahat on Thursday evening.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Ganesh Paudel was splashed with black ink by unidentified individuals during a public outreach programme in his home constituency in Rautahat on Thursday evening.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026

DMLI files seven money laundering cases, seeks Rs 118 billion damages

DMLI files seven money laundering cases, seeks Rs 118 billion damages

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) filed seven money laundering cases in the fiscal year 2025/26, naming 121 individuals as defendants and seeking damages of nearly Rs 118.05 billion.

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) filed seven money laundering cases in the fiscal year 2025/26, naming 121 individuals as defendants and seeking damages of nearly Rs 118.05 billion.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026

NTA blocks 223,000 gambling apps, yet platforms keep returning

NTA blocks 223,000 gambling apps, yet platforms keep returning

Online betting platforms continue to resurface in Nepal despite a sweeping government crackdown that has blocked more than 223,000 websites and mobile applications since the FIFA World Cup.

Online betting platforms continue to resurface in Nepal despite a sweeping government crackdown that has blocked more than 223,000 websites and mobile applications since the FIFA World Cup.

Nepal 24 Jul, 2026

Dr Govinda KC begins 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi demanding health, medical education reforms

Dr Govinda KC begins 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi demanding health, medical...

Dr Govinda KC on Thursday began his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi, renewing his campaign for reforms in Nepal's medical education and public health sectors.

Dr Govinda KC on Thursday began his 24th hunger strike in Dhangadhi, renewing his campaign for reforms in Nepal's medical education and public health sectors.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Bagmati cabinet reshuffled as Baniya hands key ministries to Congress leaders

Bagmati cabinet reshuffled as Baniya hands key ministries to Congress leaders

Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya has reassigned ministerial portfolios to Nepali Congress ministers following the resignation of six CPN-UML ministers and the party’s withdrawal from the Bagmati Province government.

Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya has reassigned ministerial portfolios to Nepali Congress ministers following the resignation of six CPN-UML ministers and the party’s withdrawal from the Bagmati Province government.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Over 3.3 tonnes Of marijuana seized in massive Saptari drug bust

Over 3.3 tonnes Of marijuana seized in massive Saptari drug bust

Security personnel have seized more than 3.3 tonnes of marijuana in one of the largest drug busts reported in Saptari district, confiscating three vehicles used to transport the contraband.

Security personnel have seized more than 3.3 tonnes of marijuana in one of the largest drug busts reported in Saptari district, confiscating three vehicles used to transport the contraband.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

NEA approves Rs 1.57m compensation for child injured in Nawalparasi

NEA approves Rs 1.57m compensation for child injured in Nawalparasi

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to provide Rs 1.571 million in compensation and treatment support to a child who lost both arms after suffering an electric shock from an 11 kV transmission line in Nawalparasi (Susta East).

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to provide Rs 1.571 million in compensation and treatment support to a child who lost both arms after suffering an electric shock from an 11 kV transmission line in Nawalparasi (Susta East).

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Nepal Airlines recruitment drive sparks concerns over governance, utilization, and conflict of interest

Nepal Airlines recruitment drive sparks concerns over governance, utilization, and...

A proposed recruitment drive for external pilots and cabin crew at Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has triggered growing concerns among aviation professionals and employees, who argue that the move lacks operational justification and raises serious questions regarding governance, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest.

A proposed recruitment drive for external pilots and cabin crew at Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has triggered growing concerns among aviation professionals and employees, who argue that the move lacks operational justification and raises serious questions regarding governance, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Everest rules could get tougher as lawmakers push sweeping tourism reforms

Everest rules could get tougher as lawmakers push sweeping tourism reforms

Fifty-eight lawmakers have jointly registered 263 amendments to the Tourism Bill, 2081, proposing far-reaching reforms across Nepal’s tourism sector, including stricter Everest climbing requirements, a new tourism regulator, casino sector restructuring, stronger environmental safeguards and expanded adventure tourism regulations.

Fifty-eight lawmakers have jointly registered 263 amendments to the Tourism Bill, 2081, proposing far-reaching reforms across Nepal’s tourism sector, including stricter Everest climbing requirements, a new tourism regulator, casino sector restructuring, stronger environmental safeguards and expanded adventure tourism regulations.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Nepali Congress edges towards formal split

Nepali Congress edges towards formal split

Nepal’s oldest political party, the Nepali Congress (NC), is on the verge of a formal split as a powerful dissident faction announced a National Conclave to be held here on August 14.

Nepal’s oldest political party, the Nepali Congress (NC), is on the verge of a formal split as a powerful dissident faction announced a National Conclave to be held here on August 14.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

UML ministers in Bagmati Province resign en masse, submit letters at CM's Office

UML ministers in Bagmati Province resign en masse, submit letters at CM's Office

All six ministers from the CPN-UML in the Bagmati Province government resigned collectively on Wednesday, formally ending their party’s participation in the provincial administration.

All six ministers from the CPN-UML in the Bagmati Province government resigned collectively on Wednesday, formally ending their party’s participation in the provincial administration.

Nepal 23 Jul, 2026

Korean volunteers conduct educational exchange programme at Kavre school

Korean volunteers conduct educational exchange programme at Kavre school

A five-day international volunteer programme organised by South Korea’s Kwangwoon University in collaboration with the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) and Shree Azad Secondary School concluded in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchok on July 19, promoting educational and cultural exchange between Nepali and Korean students.

A five-day international volunteer programme organised by South Korea’s Kwangwoon University in collaboration with the Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) and Shree Azad Secondary School concluded in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchok on July 19, promoting educational and cultural exchange between Nepali and Korean students.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

Ancient coins unearthed in Kapilvastu, handed over to museum

Ancient coins unearthed in Kapilvastu, handed over to museum

Police in Kapilvastu have recovered what are believed to be ancient copper coins from a pond in Kapilvastu Municipality–5 and handed them over to the local museum for preservation.

Police in Kapilvastu have recovered what are believed to be ancient copper coins from a pond in Kapilvastu Municipality–5 and handed them over to the local museum for preservation.

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026

25 tourists die of altitude sickness in Annapurna region in FY 2025/26

25 tourists die of altitude sickness in Annapurna region in FY 2025/26

A total of 25 tourists lost their lives due to altitude sickness while travelling in the Annapurna Conservation Area during FY 2025/26, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

A total of 25 tourists lost their lives due to altitude sickness while travelling in the Annapurna Conservation Area during FY 2025/26, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

Nepal 22 Jul, 2026