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Tomato Transport To Markets Outside Kathmandu Valley Begins After Farmers Protest Over Low Prices

Tomato transport from Kalimati to markets outside the Kathmandu Valley has started after tomato farmers protested at Maitighar over low prices. Following talks with Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary, the government launched the initiative to improve market access, strengthen the supply system, and help farmers receive fair prices for their produce.

9 hours ago

Why Did Farmers Throw Tomatoes On Kathmandu's Streets? Their Message Is Hard To Ignore

Vegetable farmers staged a protest at Maitighar Mandala by dumping tomatoes on the road, saying they can no longer recover even their production costs because of poor prices and weak market support. They urged the government to introduce fair pricing, stronger protection for local produce, and immediate reforms to prevent farmers from being pushed out of agriculture.

Yesterday

Why Did Balen And Rabi Leave Parliament After Just 20 Minutes?

Prime Minister Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane attended the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday but left after remaining inside for around 20 minutes. Before entering the chamber, the Prime Minister also held a brief discussion with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, although the reason for their early departure was not immediately disclosed.

2 days ago

Why Did The Home Minister Travel To Nijgadh To Meet Meter Interest Victims?

Home Minister Sudan Gurung held direct talks with meter interest victims in Nijgadh, Bara, while they were travelling on foot from Janakpurdham to Kathmandu. The protesters presented their concerns and urged the government to take firm action against exploitative lending and unresolved loan-related disputes.

2 days ago

400 Meter Interest Victims March Nearly 100 Kilometers Toward Kathmandu, Demand Justice and Stronger Laws

Around 400 meter interest victims have marched nearly 100 kilometers from Janakpur toward Kathmandu, demanding action against illegal money lenders, stronger laws, and implementation of previous government agreements.

3 days ago

From a Wheel Lock to a Tragic Death: The Final Two Hours of Ganesh Nepali and the Questions Facing Kathmandu Metropolitan City

A dispute over a wheel lock outside the Department of Passports was followed by nearly two hours of waiting before 26-year-old ride-hailing driver Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire. Videos, family accounts, official statements, and public protests have raised serious questions about what happened that afternoon.

5 days ago

Public Anger Grows After Ganesh Nepali’s Death, Youths Call For Accountability

The death of 25-year-old Ganesh Nepali after a self-immolation attempt has triggered a youth-led protest at Maitighar Mandala, where demonstrators demanded justice and a full investigation. The case has drawn wider attention to the pressures faced by low-income workers and the conduct of public authorities during enforcement actions.

6 days ago

Government Approves 10th Amendment To Education Regulations, Bringing Major Changes To School Governance

The government has approved the 10th amendment to the Education Regulations, bringing changes to school levels, student protection, teacher transfers, principal appointments and local education governance.

Jul 7

IOE Changes Entrance Exam Details Again After Student Protests

Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, has reversed its decision to change the BE/B.Arch entrance examination to a 100-mark pattern, restoring the previous 140-mark format. The decision comes after sustained pressure from students and student unions, who argued that the institute's sudden policy changes had disrupted preparation and created uncertainty just weeks before the admission process.

Jul 7

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Responds After Class 12 Students Protest Over NEB Results

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.

Jun 25

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

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

Harka Sampang Shares Facebook Screenshot Claiming Post By Sudan Gurung But Fact Check Confirms Image Is Edited

Harka Sampang Shares Viral Facebook Screenshot Claiming Post By Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung, But Fact Check Confirms Image Is Edited, And No Matching Verified Post Exists, Raising Concerns Over Growing Spread Of Misleading And Altered Content On Social Media Platforms

May 28

Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into Focus

Rabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.

May 27

Speaker DP Aryal Says Dialogue Ongoing With Prime Minister Balen Shah Over His Attendance In HoR

Parliament Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal Says Dialogue Ongoing With Prime Minister Balen Shah Over His Attendance In House Of Representatives And Date Will Be Finalized Soon As Opposition Continues To Demand Immediate Presence In Session And Disrupt Proceedings

May 26

Sher Bahadur Deuba And Arzu Deuba Could Still Face Arrest If Special Court Approves Fresh Warrant

Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and former Foreign Minister Arzu Deuba, stating that the arrest warrant approval was issued by a court lacking proper jurisdiction under the amended money laundering law.

May 26

PM Balen Shah Says He Will Respond in Parliament at ‘Appropriate Time’ After Opposition Pressure

Prime Minister Balen Shah has told Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal that he will appear in Parliament and respond to lawmakers at an appropriate time, as opposition parties continue demanding his presence in the House

May 21

Shram Sanskriti Party Continues Protest For Third Straight Day, Speaker DP Aryal Issues Strict Warning Over Parliamentary Discipline

Shram Sanskriti Party Continues Protest For Third Straight Day Inside House Of Representatives As Speaker DP Aryal Issues Strict Warning Over Parliamentary Discipline And Possible Action Against Lawmakers, Including Harka Raj Rai Sampang, In Kathmandu Session

May 20

Supreme Court Faces Rare Tension Over Rejected Writ Petitions

Nepal’s Supreme Court saw rare internal tension after Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered court officials to register rejected writ petitions linked to the Chief Justice recommendation process.

May 18

Shram Sanskriti Party MPs Protest In Nepal House Of Representatives With Placards Against Prime Minister Balen Shah

Shram Sanskriti Party MPs Protest In Nepal House Of Representatives With Placards Against Prime Minister Balen Shah, As Harka Sampang Led Members Demand Answers On Questions, While Speaker Issues Warning In Kathmandu Parliament Session

May 18

25 year old inmate escaped around 1 AM

A 25-year-old woman serving a life sentence escaped from Sundhara prison in Kathmandu late Friday night. The escaped inmate has been identified as Sapana Tamang from Bidur Municipality of Nuwakot. According to prison administrator Krishna Chapagain, she escaped around 1 AM after reportedly placing some objects on the ground and climbing over the prison wall.

May 17

Opposition MP Harka Sampang Demands PM Balen Shah's Resignation and Walks Out Of The House

PM Balen Shah did not appear in the Federal Parliament of Nepal To Respond To Policy And Programme Debate, Leading Opposition MPs, including Harka Sampang, To Walk Out Of The House And Demand His Resignation During Heated Parliamentary Session

May 13