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Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.
Parliament Receives Long-Awaited Bill to Strengthen Passenger Rights, Airline Accountability, and Insurance Coverage
The Government of Nepal and the families of two young men killed in the Devanganj clash have signed a seven point agreement. The deal includes the process to declare the victims as martyrs, Rs 10 lakh in relief for each family, employment opportunities, legal action against those responsible, and the construction of a memorial park.
Authorities have imposed a curfew in Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City and parts of Golbazar in Siraha after tensions between two communities raised concerns over possible violence. The restrictions took effect from 3:30 PM on Thursday following a decision by the District Security Committee, with officials urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Nepali actor Nazir Hussain says he was taken to a separate room for security screening at Delhi airport for the second time while returning to Nepal, even though other passengers completed the normal process. He has questioned whether his full name, Mohammad Nazir Hussain, played a role in the repeated questioning and has sought clarification from the Nepali Embassy in India, the Government of Nepal, and the concerned Indian authorities, while no official response has yet been issued.
Every monsoon, Nepal’s roads are disrupted by landslides, floods, and unfinished infrastructure. Heavy rain may trigger the damage, but weak planning, delayed projects, poor oversight, and slow disaster response often make the situation worse. Safer roads will require more than clearing blockages it will take stronger accountability, better drainage, timely warnings, and long-term planning.
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.
Police say evidence gathered from CCTV footage, witnesses and the scene indicates that 70-year-old businessman Suresh Chandra Shrestha died by suicide inside his car in Kirtipur on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Investigators have reportedly found no evidence of another person’s involvement, while claims that financial difficulties contributed to his death remain part of the inquiry rather than a medically or legally confirmed motive.
Egg prices increased across Nepal from July 22, 2026, with large eggs reaching Rs. 500 per crate, medium eggs Rs. 470, and small eggs Rs. 415, following a sharp decline in production caused by bird flu. Despite the Rs. 50 increase in every category, farmers say the new rates remain below the estimated production cost of Rs. 573.60 per crate.
Nepal exported pickles worth Rs211.69 million during the first 11 months of the last fiscal year, reaching more than a dozen countries, with Italy, Australia and the United Kingdom emerging as the three largest markets. The growth is being driven by entrepreneurs who are converting traditional household recipes into branded businesses that create jobs, support local agriculture and introduce Nepali flavours to international consumers.
Nepal’s food-safety regulator has ordered the immediate recall of specified batches of Golmol, Wai Wai, Premium Piro and MAMA instant noodles after laboratory testing found that they did not meet required quality standards. The order applies only to the listed batches manufactured at CG Foods Enterprises’ Bansgadhi facility in Bardiya, while sellers and distributors have been instructed to stop their sale and distribution.
Being arrested in Nepal does not mean losing your rights or being found guilty. Police must have a lawful reason, explain the arrest, allow access to a lawyer, present the detainee before a judicial authority within 24 hours, and protect them from torture or unlawful detention.
Twenty children under the age of two have been rescued from the Nepal Children’s Organisation home in Naxal after an inspection found extremely poor sanitation, contaminated bathrooms, stagnant water and unsafe living conditions. The rescued children include 12 boys and eight girls.
