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Mexico’s ‘Batman’ Vigilante Case Sparks Debate Over Crime And Mob Justice

An unknown person or group in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, has gone viral after several suspected motorcycle thieves were found beaten and duct-taped to public poles with words like “rata” or “ratero” written on them. Police are investigating the case as assault and illegal detention, warning that public frustration over theft cannot justify citizens taking the law into their own hands.

3 hours ago

Adora Holding Fined Rs. 2.5 Lakh Over Food Safety Violations

Adora Holding in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, has been fined Rs. 2,50,000 after a complaint claimed that a cockroach was found in a potato dish served by the hotel. A sudden inspection later found expired syrup, unlabeled chow mein, artificial food color, unsafe used oil, and poor fridge management.

22 hours ago

Sealed Water Bottle Safety Concern In Siraha

A sealed bottle of Rishi Jal water kept for sale at a hotel in Lahan, Siraha, was found with a lizard inside, raising serious concerns about drinking water safety. Following a consumer complaint and inspection, KB & Sons Nepal Company was fined NPR 200,000 and ordered to recall the affected batch from the market.

2 days ago

Former South Korean First Lady Sentenced To Seven Years In Luxury Gifts Bribery Case

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political and business favours. The ruling deepens the legal downfall of South Korea's former presidential couple, with her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already serving a life sentence over his failed 2024 martial law attempt.

5 days ago

Rockstar Opens GTA 6 Pre-Orders, Confirms November 2026 Launch And Pricing Details

Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for GTA 6 and confirmed a November 19, 2026 release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The highly anticipated title arrives more than 13 years after GTA 5 and will start at $79.99, making it one of the most expensive major game launches to date.

Jun 25

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Named In Statement Over Controversial Passport Tender Split

A statement given to Nepal's anti-corruption agency has linked former Prime Minister and UML chairman KP Sharma Oli to the controversial passport procurement process, with a Foreign Ministry official claiming he instructed authorities to split the tender into two packages. The allegation has surfaced as the CIAA pursues a corruption case over the passport contract, arguing that dividing the tender may have facilitated irregularities and caused financial losses to the state.

Jun 24

High Court Sentences Six To Life Imprisonment In Binod Shahi M*rder Case

The High Court Dipayal has sentenced six people, including Nepali Congress municipal president Sajjan Shahi, to life imprisonment in connection with the 2022 M*rder of 16-year-old Binod Shahi in Achham. The ruling overturns a previous decision by the Achham District Court that had acquitted all defendants in the case.

Jun 24

From Prison Cells To Power: The Untold Story Of Nepal's Greatest Jailbreak

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.

Jun 23

Home Minister Says Investigation Found No Evidence Of Torture In Sindhuli Custody Death Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung informed the National Assembly that investigations and the postmortem report regarding the death of Shreekrishna Bik in Sindhuli police custody found no evidence of physical or mental torture by police. The minister also announced that Nepal Police has introduced a Dalit Cell to improve the handling of cases involving caste discrimination and other sensitive social issues.

Jun 19

Traffic Enforcement Generates Rs 22.39 Lakh Revenue In 24 Hours

Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,556 drivers for violating traffic rules in the past 24 hours. The enforcement campaign generated Rs 22.39 lakh in government revenue through fines and penalties.

Jun 19

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

Passport Procurement Investigation Deepens As CIAA Detains Department Chief

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has detained Passport Department Director General Tirtha Raj Aryal as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the e-passport procurement process. The case involves complaints over tender conditions, contract awards worth billions of rupees, and allegations that influential political and business figures attempted to influence the procurement process.

Jun 16

ISKCON Budhanilkantha Operator Detained As Police Investigate Child-Related Complaint

Police have taken an ISKCON Budhanilkantha operator into custody for investigation under the Children's Act following a complaint involving a minor. The case has drawn wider attention after additional allegations of child abuse and institutional misconduct at the Bhaktivedanta Gurukul surfaced in separate complaints.

Jun 15

Accused Thief Built House, Bought Land And Rs 1 Crore Vehicle Using Stolen Money, Kathmandu Police Investigation Reveals

Kathmandu Police say an accused thief arrested in connection with multiple theft cases used stolen money to buy land, build a three-and-a-half-storey house, and purchase a luxury vehicle worth nearly Rs 1 crore.

May 26

Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh Faces Arrest Warrant In Citizenship Document Forgery Case

Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh has come under fresh legal pressure after the Parsa District Court issued an arrest warrant against him in a document forgery case. The case is connected to allegations involving citizenship-related documents and claims of false personal details being used in official records.

May 26

One Arrested From Khichapokhari With Illegal Vapes Worth Rs 6 Crore As Police Seize 28,500 Electronic Cigarettes

Police have arrested a man from Kathmandu’s Khichapokhari area after seizing illegal electronic cigarettes worth around Rs 6 crore during a raid on a vape shop and warehouse.

May 26

Durga Prasai Released on General Bail After Parsa Court Order in Cyber and State Case

Durga Prasai has been released on general tareekh following an order from the Parsa court. The decision came after legal proceedings related to cybercrime and the state against charges filed by the police.

May 26

Gandaki Police Arrest 1,022 Absconding Convicts In Province-Wide Crackdown, Rs 14.36 Crore Fine To Be Recovered

Police in Gandaki Province have arrested 1,022 absconding convicts during the fiscal year 2082/83, with authorities set to recover more than Rs 14.36 crore in fines and penalties.

May 26

Nepali Students In Japan Allegedly Cheated By Fellow Nepali As Dozens Lose Millions Of Yen

Nepali Students In Japan Allegedly Cheated By Fellow Nepali As Dozens Lose Millions Of Yen In Fake Job And Visa Promise Scam While Victims Face Visa Problems, Financial Crisis, And Uncertain Future

May 24