- Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Purushottam Khatri
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
Delay in disclosing Karki Commission report irks Gen-Zers
It has already been 12 days since the Commission, led by former chairperson of the Special Court Gauri Bahadur Karki, submitted its report on the investigation into the Gen-Z incident to the government.
CIB indicts 33 in fake mountain rescue scandal 1,243-page investigation report submitted
A month-long investigation into alleged fake mountain rescue operations in the Himalayan region has uncovered a sprawling network involving trekking agencies, helicopter operators and hospital officials, with police recommending legal action against 33 individuals.
Everyday hazards emerging as deadliest threat
As the country continues to grapple with the realities of climate variability and geographical vulnerability, the challenge is no longer just about responding to disasters when they strike. It is about recognising the dangers that strike quietly, repeatedly, and often unnoticed.
PM Karki vows to implement report
The judicial commission formed to investigate the Gen Z protests held on September 8 and 9 has submitted its report to the government. At a programme organ
Govt activates local networks, intelligence to seize weapons
The government has launched an expansive and multi-layered operation to track down thousands of escaped prisoners and recover looted firearms following the violent escalation of the September Gen Z protests.
Govt relaxes visit visa rules, dollar requirement scrapped
The government has simplified the rules for visit visas, removing several existing requirements through a Ministry of Home Affairs-level decision. The Department of Immigration (DoI), in a press conference on Friday, announced that travelling abroad on a visit visa has been made more convenient.
Firecracker frenzy alarms citizens as police patrols thin during Tihar
Kathmandu residents have voiced deep concern over the widespread and unrestrained use of firecrackers, fireworks and explosives during this year’s Tihar festival. What used to be a celebration marked by light and music has, this year, turned into a period of deafening noise, sleepless nights and alarming pollution across the Valley and other urban centres. In previous years, firecracker sounds were sporadic, but this time the explosions echoed relentlessly through alleyways, disturbing the children, elderly, patients, and pets. The excessive use of pyrotechnics has raised questions about public safety and the right to live peacefully amid festive celebrations.
Police struggle with resources ahead of March 5 election
The interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki has already announced that the national elections will be held on March 5, 2026. Following this declaration, several political parties have begun thei
Heavy rains cause widespread floods and landslides
Continuous heavy downpour across the country has severely disrupted transportation networks, with landslides affecting several major highways and vital routes connecting the Kathmandu Valley.
Festive Journeys Face Roadblocks
As Dashain approaches, a massive exodus of people from the Kathmandu Valley is expected, with millions heading home to their ancestral homes, leading to huge traffic congestion on the hi
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