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SSP Lalbabu Giri Convicted In Fake Educational Certificate Corruption Case

Nepal Police Technical SSP Lalbabu Giri Convicted In Fake Educational Certificate Corruption Case And Fined Rs 5,000 After Investigation Found Problems With His Bihar School Certificate Used During His Police Career

Nepal Cabinet Approves 11 Major Decisions, Including Rs 5,000 Pay Rise and Rs 2.73 Billion Japan Grant

Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.

DDC Prepares to Export Ghee to China and Gulf Markets as Farmer Dues Fall

Nepal’s Dairy Development Corporation is preparing to export ghee to China and Gulf countries as dairy sales rise and the payment period for farmers is reduced from up to eight months to two to three months.

Nepal and India Move to Expand Real-Time Cross-Border Digital Payments

Nepal and India are preparing to expand cross-border digital payment connectivity, including wider UPI acceptance and real-time person-to-person money transfers between the two countries.

Nepal Moves to Revive Udayapur Cement and Gorkharkali Rubber Industries

Nepal has renewed Udayapur Cement’s limestone licence and begun preparations for full-capacity operations, while experts assess options to revive Gorkharkali Rubber Industry.

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

Nepal Manpower Agencies Begin Nationwide Shutdown, Worker Departures And Recruitment Services Stopped

Nepal’s Shusmita Thapa Magar Wins Professional MMA Debut Against India’s Shalu Sharma At Ronin FC 3

Nepali MMA fighter Shusmita Thapa Magar has started her professional career with a victory, defeating India’s Shalu Sharma at Ronin FC 3 in Bengaluru. The win marks a major milestone in her journey as Nepal’s combat sports presence continues to grow.

Nepal And ndia Set Three-Year Deadline to Map Cross-Border Land Occupation

Nepal and India have agreed to complete the mapping of land occupied across each other’s side of the 1,880-kilometre border within three years, using unmanned aerial vehicles and joint surveys.

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Set To Visit Nepal On First Foreign Trip, Expected To Meet Top Leadership

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will arrive in Kathmandu today at 4 pm for his first foreign visit since taking charge. The visit is expected to focus on Nepal-India defence cooperation and long-standing military ties.

Nepal’s Cargo Rail Arrives, But Industries Still Prefer India Due To Higher Handling Costs

Although Nepal has started receiving container cargo trains at the Nepal Customs Yard in Biratnagar, many industries in the Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor continue to use the Indian Customs Yard. Industries say higher handling charges and additional fees in Nepal are making Indian facilities cheaper.

Nepal Cannot Confirm Original Sugauli Treaty Copy As Questions Grow Over Historic Border Document

Nepal’s government says it cannot confirm whether the country possesses the official signed copy of the historic Sugauli Treaty, the 1816 agreement that reshaped Nepal’s borders after the Anglo Nepal War.

A 22-Foot Shaligram Now Stands Beside the Kali Gandaki in Mustang

A 22-foot-tall Shaligram sculpture now stands on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River in Jomsom, Mustang, after being unveiled in May as part of an initiative to strengthen the area's religious and cultural tourism. Created from a large Kali Gandaki stone during a sculpture initiative involving dozens of artists, the monument connects Jomsom's growing tourism identity with the centuries-old spiritual importance of Shaligram stones, which Hindus revere as manifestations of Lord Vishnu.

Nepal’s Decision Key To Restart Gorkha Recruitment Into Indian Army Under Agnipath Scheme

Former Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said recruitment of Nepali Gorkhas into the Indian Army can only happen under the Agnipath scheme and that the decision now rests with Nepal. The recruitment process has remained suspended since 2022 after disagreements over the new four-year military service system.

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.

Nepal Could Save Rs 53.66 Billion Annually by Replacing 30% of Fuel Vehicles With EVs

The Rs 53.66 billion figure is best presented as an NEA estimate/projection, not as a guaranteed saving. The available reporting also makes clear that replacing heavy diesel vehicles, particularly long-distance trucks, remains a significant technical and infrastructure challenge.

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.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Sees Need To Amend Nepal Rastra Bank Act To Make Central Bank More Proactive, Accountable And Effective

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act to make the central bank more proactive and accountable, while supporting a seven member board, two deputy governors and wider expert representation.

Nepali Eye Specialists Restore Sight To Hundreds In Bangladesh Through Free Eye Camp

Nepali eye specialists have travelled to Bangladesh to provide free eye care services, helping hundreds of patients regain their vision through examinations and cataract surgeries.

India-China Resume Border Trade Through Lipulekh Despite Nepal’s Objection

India and China have restarted their traditional border trade through Lipulekh Pass, a route Nepal claims falls within its territory, reopening a long-standing diplomatic issue.

Nepal Welcomes 71,775 International Visitors In July 2026 As Tourism Recovery Reaches 95.8% Of Pre-Pandemic Level

Nepal welcomed 71,775 international visitors in July 2026, with tourist arrivals increasing 2.3 percent compared to the same month last year. South Asia contributed the highest share of visitors, while Nepal’s tourism recovery reached 95.8 percent of the pre-pandemic level.

The Border That Millions Cross Without a Passport

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.

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.

Dhangadhi Mayor Gopal Hamal Threatens Hunger Strike If MBBS Classes Do Not Begin At Geta

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.

One Card for Everything? Why Nepal's National Identity Card Is Becoming Essential for Digital Wallets, Public Services and Even India Travel

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.

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.

Nepal Seeks India’s Approval to Accept National Identity Card for Cross Border Travel

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.

Why Was Nazir Hussain Pulled Aside Again At Delhi Airport? Actor Questions Repeated Security Screening

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.

One Peak Away: Nims Purja Nears the End of His Most Ambitious Climbing Challenge

Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja has completed his 57th successful climb of a mountain above 8,000 metres and is now reportedly one summit away from finishing his Hat-Trick Project. After completing Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Gasherbrum II in Pakistan, Purja must now climb Cho Oyu, on the Nepal–Tibet border, to complete a challenge built around endurance, repetition and high-altitude excellence.

Why Dr Govinda KC Is Risking His Health for Nepal’s Medical System—Again

Dr Govinda KC is preparing to begin his 24th indefinite hunger strike in Dhangadhi after accusing the government of ignoring his deadline and repeatedly failing to honour commitments on medical education, healthcare access and institutional accountability. His five-point agenda challenges disputed appointments, proposed scholarship reductions, expansion of private medical-college seats without adequate standards, weak public services in border regions, and the lack of action on major crimes and corruption.

Death Of Dissent: Political Hubris And Lack of Leadership In The Indian Protests

Abhishek Bastola Stuns Former ATP No. 650 in Bengaluru Comeback

Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola recovered from losing the opening set to defeat India’s Suraj Prabodh 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 at the UTR Pro Tennis Tour in Bengaluru on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The two-hour, 51-minute victory was a notable result for Bastola against a player who reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 650.

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

From Nepali Kitchens to Global Shelves: How Pickles Became a Rs 21 Crore Export

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 and India Agree to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Capacity

Nepal and India have agreed to expand cross-border electricity trade capacity, allowing Nepal to import up to 1,530 MW and export up to 1,850 MW through key transmission lines.

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.

Nepal's Economy In Mid-2026: What The Latest NRB Macroeconomic Update Really Means

Nepal Rastra Bank's latest macroeconomic report paints a picture of an economy that is financially stable but still faces long-term structural challenges. Foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels, remittances continue to grow strongly and inflation remains relatively moderate. At the same time, imports continue to outpace exports, private sector lending remains weak and government capital spending has slowed. This feature explains the latest economic indicators—including inflation, foreign exchange reserves, trade, remittances, banking, interest rates, and government finances in simple language, helping readers understand what the numbers really mean for Nepal's economy and for everyday life.

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.

Nepal’s Dog Chew Exports Grow Despite US Tariff, Industry Eyes Rs 10 Billion European Market

Nepal's dog chew exports increased by 7 percent despite a 10 percent US tariff, reaching Rs 4.29 billion in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. Industry leaders believe exports could exceed Rs 10 billion if Nepal gains access to the European Union market by meeting international animal health standards.