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The Nepal Electricity Authority has established a high-level investigation committee to examine complaints surrounding transformer procurement, project implementation and other procurement decisions, with purchases made during the leadership of former Executive Directors Kulman Ghising and Hitendra Dev Shakya set to be reviewed.
Nepal's mountaineering community is mourning the loss of veteran high-altitude guide Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), whose career included guiding climbers on 28 expeditions above 8,000 metres and reaching the summits of 12 of the world's 14 highest mountains. Beyond his achievements in the Himalayas, he was remembered as a mentor, community leader and one of the driving forces behind the first recorded ascent of Khumjungar (6,759m) in 2023.
As social media becomes a bigger part of everyday life, Nepal faces the challenge of protecting free expression while addressing cybercrime. This article examines how laws on hacking, online fraud, defamation, and privacy are applied through real cases and what they mean for ordinary internet users.
The Nepal India open border supports millions of crossings for work, trade, healthcare, education, and family visits. However, trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration remain concerns, requiring stronger cooperation and modern security.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has assured industrialists that the government is ready to review taxes and customs duties on raw materials and finished goods as part of a wider economic reform push.
Nepal's new Parliament Building at Singha Durbar has missed its sixth construction deadline after reaching 96 percent completion yet. The government is now preparing a seventh deadline extension to finish the remaining work, nearly four years after the project was originally scheduled for completion.
Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre has successfully performed Nepal's first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery. A 52-year-old patient has fully recovered and been discharged.
The Sunsari clash has reminded Nepal that peace, religious tolerance and national unity must come before differences as communal tension raises concerns over the country’s secular identity.
Nearly ten years after construction began, the Integrated Customs Building at the Rasuwagadhi Nepal–China border remains only 65% complete despite an original three-year deadline. The government has issued what it says will be the final extension, warning that the contractor could lose the project if construction is not completed within the next six to eight months.
Nearly 40 doctors at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj have submitted collective resignations after a violent assault on a fellow doctor and alleging mistreatment by district authorities during talks over the incident. The dispute has escalated into a nationwide protest, with the Nepal Medical Association suspending all non-emergency hospital services while demanding legal action against the attackers and accountability from local officials.
Nepal's new online driving license system has launched with technical issues as the Department of Transport Management and Bagmati Province issue conflicting notices. New applications, category additions, and online services remain affected.
The Home Ministry has recalled the Sunsari CDO and several senior security officials after a deadly clash in Dewanganj left one person dead and 24 injured. A high-level investigation has been launched, and curfew has been imposed.
Nepal’s NID aims to simplify identity verification across public services, digital wallets and possible India travel. However, card delays, implementation issues and privacy concerns remain.
A birthday celebration in Baglung turned into a shocking murder case after a 17-year-old student was allegedly beaten to death by his own friends following a dispute over an iPhone. The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about youth violence and alcohol consumption among teenagers.
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has accused Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle of adopting economic policies that have contributed to Nepal's prolonged stock market decline. Shahi claimed that investors have collectively lost around Rs 2.15 kharba since Falgun and urged the government to take immediate action.
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.
Buddha Air has added Nepal’s first ATR 72-600 to its fleet, bringing a modern glass cockpit, advanced navigation tools, digital flight controls and upgraded safety technology to the country’s domestic aviation sector. The aircraft is expected to enter regular passenger service next month once all required inspections, certifications and regulatory procedures are completed.
Nepal has officially asked India to recognise its biometric National Identity Card as a valid travel document for cross border journeys. If approved, the move could make visa free travel easier while supporting Nepal's plan to replace traditional citizenship certificates with a secure digital identity system.
Nepal's first modern road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, opens on July 27 with a three-month trial period. Check official toll rates, vehicle restrictions, two-wheeler ban, and key details.
