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Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation has raided the home of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and the homes of several people linked to him, according to sources.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has warned that officials and employees who leak sensitive state information to unauthorized individuals or organizations will face legal action.
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police is preparing to make fire extinguishers mandatory in public passenger vehicles as part of stricter safety and route permit inspections.
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.
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 From His Maharajgunj Residence By Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office Team As Authorities Begin Legal Process
The family of bus driver Arjun Dong and the Independent Drivers Association Nepal protested outside Kirtipur Burn Hospital after Dong died from severe burns suffered in the Tripureshwor bus fire.
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.
The driver who died following the Tripureshwor bus fire has been identified by police as Arjun Dong Tamang, after authorities initially identified him as Dawa Lama based on documents reportedly found with him. Police are now investigating allegations that Arjun used driving licenses and other documents issued in different people’s names in previous incidents.
Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.
Heavy rainfall along the Dhading section of the Prithvi Highway has caused traffic jams, while muddy water and small floods are flowing onto the road. Police have urged travelers to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel due to possible floods and landslides.
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.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
Two 16-year-old girls from Bardiya were rescued in Banke after authorities received information that they were allegedly being taken to India with promises of employment. Two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the operation.
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.
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, 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
Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has called for an end to the practice of traffic police standing in the middle of busy roads and controlling vehicles with hand signals, urging wider use of AI-powered CCTV and modern technology.
Garima Chaudhary R@pe And M*rder Case: Bara Court Ordered 2 Accused Minors To Be Kept In Juvenile Correction Home During Trial, While Releasing One Adult On Rs 20,000 Bail, & 9 Others On Court Dates, And Rs 2 Lakh Relief Ordered For Her Family As Final Justice Is Still Awaited
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.
RSP lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh has criticised Prime Minister Balen Shah’s government, accusing it of undermining constitutional principles, interfering with state institutions and moving toward an “authoritarian” style of governance.
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Nepal’s numbers highlight a serious public health challenge and the need to make mental health support easier to reach before a crisis becomes fatal.
Seven earthquakes in 24 hours damaged homes across Lo Manthang, leaving some uninhabitable. No human or livestock loss was reported, while Upper Mustang tourism, roads, trails, hotels and lodges remain open.
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane told Parliament that the strongest response to people asking “Where is the state?” is to visibly show the rescue, relief and recovery work being carried out after the devastating Bhotekoshi disaster. He said the state is searching for missing citizens in dangerous ruins and tunnels, supporting displaced families, restoring damaged infrastructure and must now rebuild public trust while preparing Nepal better for future disasters.
Nepal and Japan face very different but serious geographical risks. Japan is exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, while Nepal faces landslides, glacial floods and extreme weather. After the August 26 Rasuwa disaster, TU expert Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari estimated its gravitational energy exceeded that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The disaster has so far killed 1,357 people, with 5,326 still missing.
Ukraine is considering removing criminal penalties for consensual adult content and bringing the industry into the tax system, with officials estimating it could generate around $25 million a year as the country continues its war with Russia.
Green Army Nepal’s registration has reportedly been cancelled following controversy over its military-style name, uniforms, structure and disaster-response activities.
Bhotekoshi flood rescue in Rasuwa enters its 12th day as Nepali Army teams continue searching the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project for missing people.
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.
Flood In Gorkha’s Chumanubri Rural Municipality Sweeps Away Four Houses And A Suspension Bridge, With No Human Casualties Reported So Far As Manaslu Trekking Route Faces Travel Problems And Residents Near Budhi Gandaki Are Urged To Stay Alert
Two workers, Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan, were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after surviving for 10 days following the Rasuwa flood. Rescue teams have also recovered one unidentified body, while the Nepal Army and other agencies continue searching deeper into the underground powerhouse for other missing workers.
The government has formed a committee led by Survey Department Director General Prakash Joshi to identify safe land for the temporary and long-term resettlement of families displaced by the Rasuwa-Bhote Koshi floods.
Nepali and foreign victims who cannot be recognized after the Bhote Koshi flood may still be identified through photographs, fingerprints, dental information, personal records and DNA. Even when unidentified remains are temporarily buried, documented reference numbers, forensic evidence and recorded burial locations can allow authorities to identify and return them to families later. For foreign victims, formal identification is followed by ID verification, embassy coordination and repatriation so their remains can be returned home.
Nepal Police has decided to provide Rs 10 lakh each to families of police personnel who died in the Rasuwa Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flood, along with debt relief, education support, and other assistance.
Prime Minister Balen Shah has presented Parliament with a detailed account of the government’s response following the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood, including helicopter rescues, free treatment, relief funding, evacuation, road restoration and emergency coordination. The government also allocated additional disaster funds, declared affected local levels crisis zones for three months and continued coordinating with provincial, local and international partners as rescue and recovery operations continued.
Nepal Police has requested DNA samples from first-degree relatives of people missing after the Rasuwa Bhote Koshi flood to help identify recovered bodies and body parts. Relatives in Nepal can provide fresh blood samples, while those abroad can send DNA profiles for comparison.
Supreme Court Orders Release Of Other Three Children In Inisha BK Death Case, Cancels Lower Court Detention Orders And Allows Them To Stay With Their Guardians While The Case Continues Under Court Conditions
Unidentified victims recovered after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood are being temporarily buried after forensic evidence is collected because many bodies are rapidly decomposing and available mortuary space cannot accommodate the extraordinary number of remains. Each victim is documented through DNA and other identifying information, assigned a unique number, and placed at a recorded burial location so the remains can later be exhumed and returned to the family if their identity is established.
Prithvi Highway Completely Blocked At Two Locations In Dhading As Landslides And Floods Disrupt Major Roads Across Bagmati Province, With Kanti Lokpath And Rasuwa Routes Closed
Search and rescue teams have found 24 bodies inside a single mud buried house in Betrawati, Nuwakot, six days after major flooding caused by the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
