Chintan Acharya, acting chief of the Transport Management Office in Bara, has been removed from his post after a video allegedly showing him assaulting a service recipient went public.
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has issued a seven-day summons to Jaybir Singh Deuba for questioning over alleged suspicious transactions and unusual asset growth on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Nepal is debating whether consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 should be treated the same as serious sexual crimes. The proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause aims to separate teenage relationships from exploitation while keeping strict punishment for abuse and coercion. The debate now raises a bigger question: how should the law balance child protection, consent, and fairness?
The government has approved the 10th amendment to the Education Regulations, bringing changes to school levels, student protection, teacher transfers, principal appointments and local education governance.
Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, has reversed its decision to change the BE/B.Arch entrance examination to a 100-mark pattern, restoring the previous 140-mark format. The decision comes after sustained pressure from students and student unions, who argued that the institute's sudden policy changes had disrupted preparation and created uncertainty just weeks before the admission process.
Nepal's national cricket team received an official farewell from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) before departing for the Netherlands to compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the Netherlands and Namibia. Nepal is scheduled to face Namibia on July 21 and July 27 and the Netherlands on July 23 and July 29.
A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.
Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.
Sajha Yatayat is preparing to operate 8 electric “Blue Buses” for women in Kathmandu Valley, but the service will start only after the Ministry of Finance approves the cost proposal and a formal agreement is completed. The first-phase routes are expected to cover Lagankhel–Budhanilkantha, Thankot/Nagdhunga–Airport, and clockwise and anti-clockwise Ring Road services, while questions remain over yearly operating cost and passenger rules.
A Force passenger vehicle travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged about 400 metres into the Karnali River at Sangetada, Dailekh, on Thursday morning, and the vehicle has still not been recovered due to high, muddy water and difficult terrain. Authorities have confirmed one death, but the exact number of passengers remains unclear, with reports differing from around 5 passengers to an estimated 14 people on board.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an Indian helicopter entered Nepali airspace in Darchula because of bad weather and poor visibility, not because of any planned or harmful intention. He added that Nepal is coordinating with India while continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve border issues in Susta, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh.
NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.
Kaski District Administration has prohibited boating, kayaking, and surfing on Phewa Lake after 6 PM and introduced stricter safety rules for children. The measures aim to reduce accidents and improve safety following concerns about weather-related incidents and water sport risks on the lake.
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.
A complaint filed at the National Human Rights Commission has accused Home Minister Sudan Gurung and his team of entering a detention room at Sorhakhutte Police Circle and allegedly threatening three detainees.
The men who crawled through a 50-foot tunnel beneath Nakhu Jail were not ordinary prisoners but young revolutionaries determined to continue their political struggle. Decades later, some of them would hold the highest offices in Nepal, turning a prison escape into a remarkable chapter of national history.
CPN-UML Vice President Bishnu Prasad Poudel has been arrested in Surkhet in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to alleged suspicious assets and share transactions.
