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Five Arrested In Rautahat Hotel Rape Allegation

Police have arrested five people, including four Indian citizens, over a rape allegation at a hotel in Gaur, Rautahat. The accused were taken into custody after the victim informed police, and further investigation is underway.

Yesterday

Indian Car Hits Motorcycle In Kailali, One Dead

A motorcycle passenger was killed and the rider injured after an Indian-registered car collided with their bike in Dhangadhi, Kailali. Police later arrested the driver, who had fled the scene, and have launched an investigation into the fatal crash.

2 days ago

Why Goat Meat Prices Are Rising In Kathmandu Valley

Goat meat prices in Kathmandu Valley have sharply increased as bird flu fears have pushed some buyers away from chicken and towards mutton. Traders blame lower supply and higher live goat costs, while farmers say middlemen are using the situation to raise prices unfairly.

2 days ago

Nepal Loves Football, So Why Is The World Cup Still A Distant Dream?

Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away

2 days ago

Indian Helicopter Airspace Entry Explained

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an Indian helicopter entered Nepali airspace in Darchula because of bad weather and poor visibility, not because of any planned or harmful intention. He added that Nepal is coordinating with India while continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve border issues in Susta, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh.

Jul 1

TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming Becomes Asia's Second Richest Person

Chinese tech entrepreneur Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance and owner of TikTok, has become Asia's second-richest person, overtaking Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani after a sharp rise in ByteDance's valuation. The latest wealth rankings highlight the growing influence of technology and artificial intelligence alongside traditional sectors such as infrastructure, energy and telecommunications in shaping Asia's richest individuals.

Jun 28

Three Alleged Victims File Complaint Against Home Minister Sudan Gurung in NHRC

A complaint filed at the National Human Rights Commission has accused Home Minister Sudan Gurung and his team of entering a detention room at Sorhakhutte Police Circle and allegedly threatening three detainees.

Jun 23

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

Jhapa Tea Factories And Estates Shut Down Amid Ongoing Export Dispute

Tea producers in Jhapa have shut down all tea factories and estates after export disruptions to India remained unresolved for more than 45 days. The closure has affected around 60,000 workers and deepened concerns about the future of Nepal's tea industry.

Jun 18

India Delays Approval For Additional 20 MW Electricity Export From Nepal To Bangladesh

Nepal will continue exporting only 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh after India declined to approve an additional 20 MW due to transmission line capacity limitations. The proposed increase to 60 MW will require further discussions and approvals from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh before it can move forward.

Jun 15

Boptang in Udayapur Emerging as Nepal’s New Paragliding Hub, Attracting Foreign Trainees

Boptang Hill in Udayapur has started gaining recognition as an emerging paragliding training destination in eastern Nepal. With trainees arriving from Nepal and several foreign countries, tourism entrepreneurs say the area could become a major adventure tourism hub if proper infrastructure and government support are provided.

May 27

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

India Hands Over 10 Prisoner Transport Trucks To Nepal To Support Security And Law Enforcement Agencies

India has handed over 10 prisoner transport trucks to Nepal in Birgunj, saying the vehicles will help strengthen the capacity of Nepal’s security and law enforcement agencies.

May 26

BIG DIPLOMACY: Prime Minister Balendra Shah to Hold High-Level Meeting With 23 EU Ambassadors

A 23-member European Union delegation, including ambassadors and deputy heads of mission from across Europe, is set to meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday in Kathmandu.

May 25

Nepal Government Preparing To Increase Rs 100 Duty-Free Border Limit For Goods Brought From India

Nepal is preparing to revise the Rs 100 customs duty-free limit for goods brought through Nepal–India border areas after complaints from daily shoppers and border residents.

May 21

Nepali rupee touches 22-week high against the US dollar

Remittance inflows and tighter monetary policy from the Indian central bank are driving the appreciation.

Apr 29

India and Nepal resume bilateral trade-treaty talks after a year

Negotiators meet in New Delhi to discuss revised rules-of-origin and a digital-payments corridor.

Apr 29

Nepal exports first 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through Indian grid

A milestone trilateral arrangement that NEA hopes to scale to 200 MW by next year.

Apr 29

India Clinches Historic Series Victory Against Australia

A dominant performance in the final match seals the series for the home team in front of a packed stadium.

Apr 22

Ticket Booking Opens As Pokhara-Dubai Regular International Flights Set To Begin From September 23

Pokhara International Airport is set to receive its first regular commercial international service, with Flydubai preparing daily Pokhara-Dubai flights from September 23, opening new opportunities for tourism, trade and global connectivity.

Jun 11