- Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Purushottam Khatri
From hope to hiatus: Sudan Gurung’s post-resignation trail
When Sudan Gurung stepped down as Home Minister on April 22, just 26 days after assuming office, the move marked a dramatic pause in the rapid political ascent of one of the country’s most prominent youth leaders. In the weeks since, hi
Panel begins study into security lapses during Gen Z protest
A committee formed to study and examine recommendations made in the report of the commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki into incidents during the Gen Z Movement, especially of September 9 incidents, has commenced its preliminary work, focusing on members of the security apparatus.
Six held with counterfeit Rs. 20M
A clothing trader from Udayapur thought he had discovered an easy way to double his money. Instead, he lost Rs. 2 million in a sophisticated fraud scheme that used bundles of fake banknotes, staged trust-building tactics and convincing deception.
Transport Bill to protect accident rescuers
The government has proposed a new and progressive legal framework aimed at addressing country’s frequent road accidents and the tragic loss of lives due to delays in timely medical treatment. The draft of the “Bill t
Distribution of 1.2 M smart driving licences begins
The government has begun distributing approximately 1.2 million smart driving licences that had remained unprinted for several years, from April 27, Monday. The printing of these li
‘Govt will not use bulldozer to clear squatter settlements’
The government has said it will not use bulldozers forcibly in informal settlements occupied by landless residents. Minister for Education,
Reconstruction of Bhainsepati Ministers’ Quarters begins
Reconstruction has commenced at the newly built ministerial residential quarters in Bhainsepati, Lalitpur, which were left uninhabitable after being torched during the Gen Z Movement protests on September 9, last year.
Commission formed to investigate assets of senior officials, politicians
The government has decided to constitute a high-level Asset Investigation Commission to examine the property details of senior political leaders and high-ranking civil servants who have held public office since 2005/06.
Driving licence backlog nears completion
After years of frustration, delays, and reliance on temporary slips, nation’s long-standing backlog of driving licences is finally showing signs of resolution, as authorities ramp up printing at an unprecedented pace. Yet, beneath this administrative acceleration lies a complex web of policy ambiguity, institutional constraints, and evolving technological choices. At the heart of the renewed momentum is the Security
Experts urge systematic probe into illicit wealth of high and mighty
Since the formation of the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on March 27, the issue dominating public discourse has been the proposed investigation into the assets of senior political leaders, former prime ministers and high-ranking bureaucrats, alongside the implementation of the recommendations arising from such inquiries. The agenda was prominently outlined in t
Police nab alleged gang members in overnight operation
In a sweeping late-night offensive aimed at restoring public safety in the capital, police in Kathmandu have busted dozens of individuals linked to street crime, extortion and organised intimidation, marking
Police crackdown on public office brokers intensified
The Nepal Police and government agencies have launched a nationwide drive to eliminate middlemen from government offices, aiming to make public services more transparent, efficient, and free of complaints. The campaign comes as part of the government’s 100-point governance reform agenda.
Police register 933 cases nationwide over Sept. 9 Gen Z arson, 963 accused
Nearly a 1,000 cases have been registered nationwide in connection with the September 9 arson and looting during the Gen Z demonstration, police said. Security officials have repo
Govt pulls plug on betting platforms; 200 apps shut
In a strong and decisive regulatory move, the government has ordered complete shutdown of all betting apps and related websites operating in the country. The action, to be imp
Balendra Shah sworn-in as 43rd Prime Minister
President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) on Friday. Earlier on Friday mornin
