Nepal
India’s SSB arrests six Nepalis with 960 kg of chocolates near Nepal border
India’s SSB arrested six Nepali citizens and seized 960 kilograms of chocolates in 24 sacks near Nayaktola on Saturday during an anti-smuggling operation along the Nepal border.
Nepali Congress sets up health desk with 30 health workers for 15th General Convention
Nepali Congress has established a five-stall health desk with 30 health workers at Khula Manch to provide checkups, emergency care, medicines and ambulance support to convention delegates.
Galkot Municipality reports damage to 63 residential structures from severe weather
Flooding, landslides and severe weather in Galkot Municipality, Baglung, damaged residential buildings, a ward office and irrigation infrastructure over the preceding week.
Nepali Congress 15th General Convention begins in Kathmandu today
The Nepali Congress begins its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu on October 4, 2026, with around 7,700 delegates expected to participate in leadership elections and policy discussions.
Five of six victims identified in Nawalparasi East bus crash
Five of six people killed in a bus crash at Daunne, Nawalparasi East, have been identified. The crash left 10 injured and two people unharmed.
RSP lawmaker Anushka Shrestha raises concern over violence against girls and women
RSP lawmaker Anushka Shrestha urged the government to address serious crimes against girls and violence against women through coordinated efforts involving the state, society and individuals.
Three arrested for allegedly misbehaving with health workers and security personnel in Kathmandu
Kathmandu police arrested three Kirtipur residents accused of verbally abusing, threatening and assaulting health workers and security personnel at Teku hospital.
Two trucks collide at Sallaghari in Bhaktapur, one person injured
Two trucks collided at Sallaghari in Bhaktapur on Friday after a mini truck reportedly struck another truck from behind, injuring at least one person.
40-year-old man killed in tiger attack in Kailali
Forty-year-old Krishna Chaudhary was killed by a tiger while picking mushrooms in Bhairav Women Community Forest in Gauriganga Municipality-6, Kailali, on Friday morning.
Historic Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge damaged after pillar collapses
The historic Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge in Kanchanpur was damaged after a pillar collapsed, disrupting movement and prompting residents and officials to seek its speedy reconstruction.
Crusher operator’s son dies after being buried when tipper overturns in Dhanusha
A 36-year-old man died after a tipper overturned while unloading sand and gravel at a crusher industry in Mithila Municipality-3, Dhanusha, on Thursday morning.
Government preparing separate law to regulate social media and protect children
Nepal is preparing a separate legal framework to regulate social media, address online fraud and misinformation, and study age-based restrictions to protect children from digital risks.
Short remark by Shram Sanskriti Party lawmaker Dhruvraj Rai draws laughter in Parliament
Shram Sanskriti Party lawmaker Dhruvraj Rai’s brief remark during Thursday’s parliamentary meeting drew laughter from the Speaker and lawmakers.
Power cuts scheduled across Kathmandu Valley for underground electricity works
Nepal Electricity Authority will cut power at selected Kathmandu Valley locations for 12 days to conduct technical work related to its underground electricity distribution project.
Three injured in clash at Nepali Congress convention in Morang-6
Three Nepali Congress leaders were injured during a clash at the Morang-6 convention in Sundarharaicha on September 30, disrupting nomination registration for the party’s 15th General Convention.
Kaligandaki Corridor reopens after landslide debris cleared
The Kaligandaki Corridor has reopened after landslide debris caused by continuous rainfall was cleared from multiple locations, restoring vehicle movement toward Tamghas, Baglung, Palpa, Butwal and Pokhara.
UML Chair KP Sharma Oli pays tribute to communist leader Ghanendra Basnet
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli paid tribute to communist leader Ghanendra Basnet, who died Wednesday after battling cancer and had been elected to Parliament twice.
Landslides disrupt 66-km Chepang route linking Chitwan and Dhading
Landslides have disrupted the 66-kilometre Chepang route between Chitwan and Dhading, while officials reached remote areas to distribute citizenship certificates despite difficult road conditions.
Armed Police Force seizes more than 1.1 tonnes of marijuana in Siraha
The Armed Police Force seized 1,102.655 kilograms of marijuana from a Bolero and motorcycle in Sukhipur Municipality-10, Siraha, after the drivers fled the scene.
Deuba faction begins ward conventions for separate Nepali Congress general convention
The Deuba faction began ward conventions on October 1 for its separate 15th General Convention, with municipality and provincial conventions scheduled before its central convention in December.
Woman dies of electric shock while cleaning refrigerator in Syangja
A 34-year-old woman, Shanti Sigdel, died after suffering an electric shock while cleaning a refrigerator in Arjunchaupati Rural Municipality, Syangja, police said.