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Bikesh Shakya writes for 24 Ghanta Nepal.
Former Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chairman Bhupendra Bhandari has been arrested by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau in connection with the ongoing Smart Cell asset sale investigation.
Traffic police have proposed requiring drivers to pass a separate trial before operating electric vehicles in Nepal, arguing that unfamiliarity with EV acceleration, braking and mechanical systems may be contributing to road accidents.
UML lawmaker Padma Aryal has questioned the government’s accountability over the fatal shooting in Sunsari, asking whether the resignation standards previously demanded from former leaders should now apply to Prime Minister Balen Shah and Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
Nepal's security chiefs have advised the government that the Sunsari violence cannot be resolved through force alone, urging political, social and religious initiatives to prevent the unrest from spreading.
Police have arrested a 38-year-old Lalitpur resident in Thamel after five vape devices seized from him tested positive for THC. He is currently under investigation in a drug-related case.
Ncell has acknowledged that a technical error caused unexpected balance deductions from some customers, including users connected to WiFi with mobile data turned off. The company says the issue has been fixed and refunds have been issued, but some users claim they are still waiting.
The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.
Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal has warned that he is prepared to join a hunger strike and lead a wider movement if the government fails to begin MBBS classes and operate a 300-bed hospital at Geta during the current academic session.
The government has formed a five-member committee to investigate the violence in Kaptanganj, Sunsari, where one person died after being shot as police attempted to control a dispute between two groups. A Central Security Committee meeting has also been called.
A Tribhuvan University MBS first-semester question paper was circulated through a WhatsApp group containing more than 1,000 members shortly after the examination began. Police have detained two people, while the university has formed a committee to investigate the leak.
Nepali taekwondo athlete Vaibhavi Sapkota has won two medals at the Hainan Cup International Invitational Taekwondo Tournament in China. She secured gold in poomsae and silver in the highly competitive kyorugi event.
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has assured Nepalis living abroad that the government remains committed to protecting their connection with Nepal. He invited the diaspora to contribute knowledge, capital and international networks to the country’s economic development.
Nepal Stock Exchange’s official website displayed an extraordinary 1,008.93-point decline before entering maintenance mode. The figure is suspected to be a technical error because NEPSE’s circuit-breaker mechanism would normally stop trading after a 6 percent fall.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has introduced strict rules for appointing personal secretaries to its federal MPs. Relatives cannot be selected, appointments must follow an open process, and any misuse of salaries or creation of fake positions could lead to disciplinary action.
The Division Forest Office in Arghakhanchi has invited applications for 20 temporary “monkey watchers” to protect agricultural crops in 26 heavily affected areas. Selected applicants will earn Rs 12,500 per month for two months.
The United States is set to replace its decades-old Duration of Status system with fixed admission periods for international students and exchange visitors. F-1 and J-1 visa holders will be admitted for the length of their programmes, up to four years, and will require federal approval to remain longer.
The Nepal government has announced six major Cabinet decisions, including the removal of education and health equity fees, incentives for international airlines, appointments to key judicial posts, and a judicial probe into the Ganesh Nepali self-immolation case.
Nepal-born space innovator Jagriti Luitel has been selected to represent Nepal and Canada at the 77th International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Türkiye. She will speak as a panelist on the "Emerging Space Nations" plenary, highlighting Nepal's growing role in the global space sector.
Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Aashika Tamang has rejected reports suggesting that she issued a bounced cheque. She says she is the victim because a cheque issued to repay Rs 1.35 crore owed to her was dishonoured.
Facebook's browser version went down on Sunday afternoon, preventing many users from accessing their accounts. Users were shown an "Account Temporarily Unavailable" message as reports of the outage surged on Downdetector.