Nepal
Police seize 18 locally made guns from three forest locations in Surkhet
Police recovered 18 locally made guns from three forest locations in Chaukune and Barahatal rural municipalities of Surkhet district following searches based on special information.
Investigation completed into Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal over links with middleman
An inquiry into Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal’s communications with Inam Sapkota has concluded, with a report submitted to Nepal’s Home Ministry for further decisions.
Prithvi Highway closure strands Dashain-bound passengers at Gongabu bus park
The closure of the Prithvi Highway has stranded long- and short-distance buses at Gongabu New Bus Park, disrupting Dashain travel amid heavy congestion on alternative routes.
Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress president with 6,584 votes
Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected Nepali Congress president with 6,584 votes, defeating Shyam Krishna Khadgi as vote counting for other office-bearer positions awaits.
Woman dies after husband allegedly assaults her during domestic dispute in Bara
A 47-year-old woman died after her husband allegedly assaulted her during a domestic dispute in Nijgadh Municipality-12, Bara, with police taking the accused into custody.
Nepal, Australia discuss stronger ties as Canberra announces additional A$15 million flood assistance
Nepal and Australia discussed stronger bilateral cooperation in disaster recovery, climate action, education, trade and connectivity, while Australia announced an additional A$15 million in flood assistance.
World Sight Day observed in Nepal with focus on protecting vision and expanding eye care
World Sight Day is being observed in Nepal with calls to protect vision, expand eye care access and address emerging challenges including glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors.
Nepali Congress holds voting today to elect new 297-member central working committee
The Nepali Congress is voting today at its 15th General Convention to elect a 297-member central working committee, with 7,255 representatives casting ballots in Kathmandu.
Transport federation urges operators not to overcharge passengers during Dashain
Nepal’s transport federation has urged operators not to overcharge passengers during Dashain and announced measures for advance ticketing, road management, safety and vehicle fitness.
Gagan Kumar Thapa set to be elected Nepali Congress president unopposed
Gagan Kumar Thapa is set to become Nepali Congress president unopposed after two rivals withdrew, while candidates are contesting other leadership posts at the party convention.
Fallen tree blocks Lalitpur-Kathmandu road in Kupandole after strong winds
A fallen tree blocked the road connecting Lalitpur and Kathmandu in Kupandole after sudden rain and strong winds hit the Valley on Wednesday.
Two-year-old boy dies after being hit by school bus in Tulsipur
A two-year-old boy died while receiving treatment after being hit by a Target Academy school bus at Gairapatu in Tulsipur, Dang, on Wednesday morning.
24-year-old man found dead after suspected electrocution in Gulmi
A 24-year-old man from Dhurkot Rural Municipality-5, Gulmi, was found dead in his field after police suspected he was electrocuted by a hanging electrical wire.
14-year-old girl dies after falling on way to school in Salyan
A 14-year-old Grade 10 student died after falling about 250 meters from a trail while heading to school in Chhatreshwari Rural Municipality-2, Salyan, on Tuesday morning.
Gagan Thapa registers candidacy for Nepali Congress president
Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa registered his candidacy for party president at the 15th General Convention after the Election Committee extended the filing deadline to 7 p.m.
Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan files candidacy for Nepali Congress central member
Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan has filed for Nepali Congress central membership, citing his experience and the need to harness young people’s energy to transform the party.
JSP Nepal central committee meeting to begin Wednesday
JSP Nepal will hold its first central committee meeting after the merger of two parties from October 7 to 9, focusing on reports, organizational integration, responsibilities and future programs.
Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel arrives in UK for official visit
Nepal Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel has arrived in London for an official UK visit at the invitation of General Sir Roland Walker, strengthening Nepal-UK defense ties.
Kathmandu court orders release of Durga Prasai on Rs 200,000 bail
The Kathmandu District Court ordered Durga Prasai’s release on Rs 200,000 bail in an electronic transaction case stemming from a complaint by RSP lawmaker Rachana Khativada.
Three arrested with bear bile and suspected elephant tusk in Kathmandu and Sindhuli
Police arrested three people in Kathmandu and Sindhuli with suspected bear bile and an elephant tusk, and handed them over to respective division forest offices for investigation.
