- Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Purushottam Khatri
Manual signal is solution as many traffic lights don't work in Valley
As of today, the Kathmandu Valley has just 69 traffic lights in different road intersections. However, not all of them function regularly or in an automated way. Because of the lack of fully operational auto
Maximum restraint maintained to control Tinkune violence: Police HQ
The Nepal Police Headquarters has asserted that they exercised restraint while controlling violent activities during the pro-royalist protest at Tinkune, Kathmandu on March 28.
Two die, dozens injured as royalist protest turns violent
Two persons were killed and dozens were injured after supporters of former king Gyanendra Shah staged protest with violence and arson in Tinkune area of Kathmandu on Friday.
Rs. 251.9M unaccounted cash seized from container in Kathmandu
Questions have cropped up regarding the source and collection process of the foreign currency—amounting to Rs. 251.9 million seized from Tokha, Kathmandu, around 11:00 pm on Monday.
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Deepak Thapa appointed IGP of Nepal Police
Additional Inspector General (AIG) Deepak Thapa of Nepal Police has been appointed the 31st Inspector General of Nepal Police. A meeting of the Counci
Compulsory helmet resurfaces as pillion rider’s headache
To buy or not to buy? Once again, motorcycle riders in the country face a dilemma whether to buy a new helmet as the Road and Transportation Management Bill-2081 proposes to make it mandatory for the pillion rider.
Over 5,000 Nepalis deported from abroad in last four years
The Department of Immigration has handed over eight Nepali citizens deported from the United States on Wednesday morning to the Nepal Police for further investigation. Among those deporte
Friday’s aftershock does not signal major quake risk: Seismologists
Many people, whose sleep was disturbed by the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that jolted Kathmandu and other parts of the country at 2:51 am on Friday, suspect whether the quake was a sign of a bigger quake risk.
Bill proposes 10-year licence renewal, 18+ age bar for two-wheelers
The government is preparing to extend the validity of driving licences to 10 years. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) has proposed this change through the ‘Motor Vehicles and Transport Management Bill-2081,’ which aims to update the existing regulations.
Bangladeshi agents found active to send Nepalis abroad, eight arrested
Cases of Bangladeshi nationals overstaying their visas and working illegally in Nepal have surfaced before. However, a recent police investigation following the arrest of seven Bangladeshis has revealed some shocking new facts.
Cooperative fraud swells in Nepal
In absence of well-structured laws and regulations concerning cooperatives, there is still no certainty about the recovery of nearly Rs. 275 billion defrauded from cooperative victims. The government, aimin
Cheque bounce cases surge in Kathmandu Valley
There has been a significant rise in banking fraud cases. Police reports indicate that up to 45 cheque bounce complaints are filed daily at the Kathmandu Police Office in Bhadrakali, sh
Police Bill in House: Provision to remove 30-year retirement plan
In accordance with the orders from the Supreme Court to include important legal provisions regarding career development, including the transfer and promotion of police officers, the government has finally
Govt registers Bill to regulate social media platforms
Intending to regulate and monitor the haphazard use of social media and other digital platforms in Nepal, the government has registered a Bill related to social media operation, its use, and management.
Govt to integrate National ID with Nagarik App to streamline services
As soon as the Supreme Court quashed the writ petition filed not to immediately implement the national ID in different public services, including social security allowance, the government successfully
