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Nepal Set to Miss SAFF Men’s Championship for First Time as FIFA Ban Remains Unlifted

Nepal is set to miss the 2026 SAFF Men’s Championship after its FIFA suspension remained unresolved by the September 30 deadline set by SAFF.

Cabinet Clears Path for Major Reforms: Health Aid, Civil Service and Infrastructure Decisions

The Government of Nepal has approved several key decisions from the Cabinet meeting, including accepting USD 20.7 million in US government health assistance, allowing national forest land use for major infrastructure and security projects, and forwarding three important amendment bills to the Federal Parliament. The meeting also approved senior civil service promotions and announced plans to strengthen sports infrastructure and restart domestic leagues.

Cholendra Rana Placed Under Police Protection After Security Threat Alert, Police Clarify It Was Not An Arrest

Police have clarified that former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana has not been arrested but was placed under police protection after authorities received information about a possible threat to his safety.

Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana Arrested

Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana Arrested From His Maharajgunj Residence By Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office Team As Authorities Begin Legal Process

No Money for a Lawyer? Nepal’s New Bill Plans Free Legal Support From Advice to Court

Nepal has introduced the Free Legal Aid Bill, 2083, proposing free legal assistance for disadvantaged citizens from initial legal advice to court proceedings and implementation of decisions. Presented by Law Minister Sobita Gautam, the bill aims to create a wider legal aid system covering courts, judicial bodies and vulnerable groups.

Arrest Does Not Mean Handcuffs: Supreme Court Sets Limits for Nepal Police

The Supreme Court has ordered Nepal Police to stop routinely handcuffing every person arrested for investigation, ruling that restraints should be used only after an objective assessment finds a genuine risk of escape, violent resistance, or harm to the arrested person or others. The interim order, issued by a joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Shanti Singh Thapa, also requires police to record why handcuffs were considered necessary in each case.

22 Months After Armed Police Officer’s Murder, Arrest Of Main Accused Revives Family’s Hope For Justice

The arrest of the main accused in the killing of Armed Police Force Sub-Inspector Laxman Prasad Yadav after 22 months has revived hope among his family members, who had lost faith in receiving justice. Police say the accused was involved in the fatal attack during an anti-smuggling operation near the Nepal-India border.

19-Day Captivity and Rape Case Involving 16-Year-Old Girl: Main Accused Sent to Jail for Trial, Ward Chair Released on Bail

The main accused in the case involving the alleged abduction, 19-day captivity and rape of a 16-year-old girl in Janakpur has been sent to jail for trial, while a ward chair accused of pressuring for a settlement has been released on Rs 100,000 bail.

Ashok Yadav Arrest Sparks Torch Rally in Sarlahi

A torch rally was held in Malangwa, Sarlahi, on Tuesday evening against the arrest of CPN leader Ashok Yadav. Police stopped the rally at Balmandir Chowk and detained six protesters.

Former State Minister Taramana Gurung Released After Eight Days In Custody

Former State Minister Taramana Gurung, Arrested Over Fraud Complaints Involving Rs 71.5 Lakh Taken From Three People After Promising To Arrange Houses In Kathmandu, Has Been Released After Eight Days In Custody Following Repayment And A Compromise With The Complainants

From A Private Relationship To A Criminal Court Case: Rs. 27 Lakh Dispute Lands Woman In Judicial Custody

A 32-year-old woman from Ramechhap has been sent to judicial custody pending trial after a senior government employee alleged that she threatened to expose details of their private relationship and obtained Rs 27 Lakh from him. The woman has denied the allegations, claiming much of the money was given voluntarily or for living expenses, while the case is proceeding under criminal extortion and electronic transaction laws.

Misleading Video Posted From Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Two Young Men Detained Despite Students Saying No Misconduct Happened

Two young men were detained in Biratnagar after a video posted by a computer operator at the Koshi Chief Minister’s Secretariat went viral with claims of misconduct. However, the students seen in the video have said they were not harassed and that the men were only signaling them to use the zebra crossing.

CIAA Arrests NEA Seventh-Level Officer Krishna Yadav With Rs 51,000 in Alleged Bribe Money in Sunsari

CIAA arrests NEA Itahari seventh-level officer Krishna Yadav in Sunsari with Rs 51,000 alleged bribe money linked to an electricity connection.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Female Traffic Police Officer In Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a female police officer on duty in Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor. The incident began after the officer asked him to use an overhead pedestrian bridge, while the full sequence of events remains under investigation.

Protests Continue In Bara Over Killing Of Three Year Old Garima Chaudhary, Pathlaiya Birgunj Road Remains Blocked

Seven Arrested After Youth Kidnapped From Kalanki Over Rs 18 Lakh PUBG Virtual Diamond Dispute

Will Gen-Z Protesters Finally Walk Free? Government Starts Case Review

The government is reviewing criminal cases against people arrested or imprisoned over the Gen-Z movement, with possible withdrawal for those prosecuted primarily for participating in the protests while serious criminal offences are expected to remain outside the relief process. The final decision has not yet been made and will depend on the committee's examination and recommendations.

Journalist Kishor Shrestha Arrested Over Alleged Privacy Act Violation Linked To Janaastha Publication

Fake Love, Real Loss: Kaski Woman Loses Rs 3.1 Million (रु 31 Lakh) in Romance Scam

A woman in Kaski reportedly lost Rs 3.1 million (रु 31 lakh) after an online relationship that began on Facebook developed into an elaborate scam involving a supposed wealthy British man and callers posing as Indian police. Police say the case highlights how online fraudsters increasingly exploit emotions, trust and fear alongside techniques such as fake identities, OTP theft and fraudulent foreign opportunities.

Nepali Worker Dies After Entering Jeju Waste Tank to Save Colleague

A 32-year-old Nepali worker identified as Bikash Sherpa from Taplejung died in Jeju, South Korea, after entering a waste-treatment tank at a pig farm where a Vietnamese colleague had reportedly gotten into difficulty while checking equipment. Both workers were pulled from the tank in cardiac arrest and later died, while authorities are investigating the exact cause and circumstances of the workplace accident.

Ambulances Carrying Cannabis? Inside Koshi’s Growing Smuggling Network

Ambulances meant to rush patients to hospitals are repeatedly turning up in cannabis-smuggling cases across Koshi Province, with police recovering hundreds of kilograms from emergency vehicles around Dharan, Bhedetar, Morang and Sunsari. The cases expose a wider trafficking corridor running from cannabis-producing hill districts toward the Tarai and Nepal-India border, while increasingly creative smuggling methods are making enforcement more difficult.

15-Year-Old Fake Refugee Case Returns As CIB Arrests Foreign Ministry Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai

A long-running fake refugee investigation has resurfaced after CIB arrested Foreign Ministry Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai over allegations that travel documents issued during his time at the passport division were misused.

Nepal’s Cybercrime and Social Media Laws: Tested Against Real Cases

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.

Former Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chair Bhupendra Bhandari Arrested In Smart Cell Scam Investigation

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.

Man Arrested In Thamel After Five Vapes Test Positive For Cannabis Compound THC

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.

Why Are Narayani Hospital Doctors Resigning Together? Here's What Happened

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.

Ambassador Appointments Delayed As Political Tension Between Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Grows

Nepal’s ambassador appointment process has been delayed after five career diplomats recommended by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal failed to receive Cabinet approval. The delay comes as reported tension between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the foreign minister grows, while Nepal continues to face ambassador vacancies in up to 22 diplomatic missions.

The Holiday That Never Happened: How A Fake Travel Company Allegedly Tricked Dozens Of People In Pokhara

Police in Pokhara have arrested two men accused of collecting money from people by advertising holiday trips to destinations across Asia and Europe through an allegedly fraudulent tourism business. Investigators say around 30 people paid a combined Rs 965,000, while 15 job seekers were reportedly recruited and used to support the operation.

TU MBS Question Paper Shared On WhatsApp Minutes After Exam Began, Two Arrested

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.

Questions Online Minutes Into TU Exam? Government Launches Investigation Into Alleged MBS Paper Leak

Nepal's government has ordered an official investigation after the question paper for Tribhuvan University's MBS First Semester examination was allegedly shared online while the test was still underway. Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has instructed authorities to carry out a thorough investigation and pursue legal action if anyone is found responsible, while TU and the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau continue examining the incident.

Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal Arrested by CIB in Dipak Bhatt Investigation

Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal has been arrested by CIB in connection with the ongoing investigation involving businessman Dipak Bhatt.

World Cup Night Turns Fatal: What Happened Inside a Bhaktapur Hotel?

A 27-year-old man, Raj Karki, died during treatment after a dispute reportedly escalated into a fight involving several groups at a hotel in Ghyampedanda, Bhaktapur. Police have questioned around 30 people, but no suspect had been arrested at the time of the initial report, while a postmortem was expected to help establish the exact cause of death.

Ramesh Buda Arrested for Allegedly Killing Nisha Sunuwar Over Rs 1 Lakh in Kathmandu Guest House

Kathmandu police have arrested Ramesh Buda for allegedly killing 25-year-old Nisha Sunuwar after accusing her of stealing Rs 1 lakh. Investigators say her body was hidden inside a guest house bed and remained undiscovered even after the room was rented to other customers.

Arrested In Nepal: Know What Police Can And Cannot Legally Do

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.

Finance Minister's Office Warns Of Stock Market Rumors, Signals Action Against Those Spreading Fear

The Secretariat of Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has warned investors not to believe sponsored rumors surrounding Nepal's stock market, saying false claims about arrests and investigations are being deliberately spread to create panic. It also stated that authorities are moving ahead with market reform measures and that those attempting to manipulate investor sentiment or destabilize the market could face investigation.

Nepali Worker's Death In Bengaluru Sparks Murder Allegations, Family Demands Justice

A 21-year-old Nepali migrant worker from Bajura, Gajendra Bishwakarma, died in a Bengaluru hospital after allegedly being assaulted during a dispute, prompting Indian police to arrest two Nepali nationals while another suspect remains at large. The victim's family has refused to receive the body until all those involved are arrested and has appealed to both the Nepali government and migrant organizations for justice.

Indian National Arrested After Teen's Body Found On Motorcycle Escape Route

A 14-year-old boy died in a suspicious incident in Saptari, after which two men allegedly tried to flee with his body on a motorcycle before attempting to dump it. Police arrested one Indian national, while another suspect remains on the run as investigators determine whether the case was a road accident or a deliberate killing.

Can Citizens Legally Record Police Officers in Nepal? Constitution and Existing Laws Explained

A legal discussion published by law student Bibek Chaudhary examines whether citizens in Nepal have the constitutional right to record police officers performing official duties in public places. The analysis concludes that no existing law explicitly prohibits such recordings and argues that they are protected under the rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

Inside Nepal Police's Drug Bust That Led To Seven Arrests In Two Border Cases

Nepal Police arrested seven people, including five Indian nationals, in separate anti-drug operations in Pokhara and Sunsari, seizing a large quantity of controlled narcotics. Authorities say both cases are under investigation as police continue efforts to curb cross-border drug trafficking.

Fact Check: Viral Imadol Image Claiming Surendra Bhatta Was Urinating Is AI-Generated And Misleading

A fact-check has confirmed that the viral image claiming Surendra Bhatt was merely urinating when a woman recorded him in Imadol was generated using AI and does not depict a real event. Investigators also found that the accompanying narrative originated from a fictional social media story, while police continue investigating the case based on the complainant's allegations.