SOCIETY
Six killed as bus carrying wedding procession attendees meets with accident in Baitadi
Six killed as bus carrying wedding procession attendees meet...
According to the Baitadi District Police Office, the bus bearing registration number Sudurpaschim Province 02-001 Kha 1119 met with the accident while returning after picking up the bride.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Police impound parked public buses causing traffic congestion
Police impound parked public buses causing traffic congestio...
The buses were seized during a special inspection drive conducted at multiple locations, Valley Traffic Police Spokesperson SP Nareshraj Subedi said. He added that some of the buses were operating with route permits that had expired as long as two years ago.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Police arrest man who claimed he set Singha Durbar on fire during Gen Z protests
Police arrest man who claimed he set Singha Durbar on fire d...
According to Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, Gautam was arrested for claiming responsibility for setting Singha Durbar on fire during a protest on September 9, and for making statements that allegedly incited arson and provoked the crowd on the same day.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
NHRC urges human right friendly elections
NHRC urges human right friendly elections
NHRC has urged parties, candidates and the public to uphold the code of conduct and avoid hate speech, misinformation and violence to ensure a human rights-friendly March 5 House of Representatives election.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
‘The dark side of foreign employment’
‘The dark side of foreign employment’
According to Minister Bhandari, the main issue in foreign employment is the misuse of the “free visa–free ticket” practice. “This concept was exploited with ill intentions,” he said, “it has pushed workers into more difficulties. I cannot approve agreements that i...
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Worker killed after being run over by tractor in Makalu
Worker killed after being run over by tractor in Makalu
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Kumar Prasad Mainali of the District Police Office, the victim, Nemlal Tamang, was working on the North–South Koshi Highway when the incident occurred. Tamang reportedly fell from a moving tractor (registration number Na 5 Ta 7081) and was crushed b...
Feb 05, 2026
ECONOMY
FinMin Khanal visits Baglung to take stock of election preparations
FinMin Khanal visits Baglung to take stock of election prepa...
Arriving in Baglung today to monitor the election preparations, the Minister assured that the government is working to create an atmosphere in which citizens can participate in voting peacefully.
Feb 05, 2026
POLITICS
Vehicle permit work procedure issued for upcoming elections
Vehicle permit work procedure issued for upcoming elections
The work procedure has been enforced so as to ensure the vehicular use is well-managed, fair and regulated during election publicity and on the voting day.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Waterbird population declines in Nepal amid wetland threats
Waterbird population declines in Nepal amid wetland threats
Annual surveys show Nepal’s waterbird populations and species are declining due to habitat loss, human activity, and environmental pressures.
Feb 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Man killed in leopard attack in Bardiya
Man killed in leopard attack in Bardiya
The victim has been identified as approximately 35-year-old Nandu Rokaya of Gulariya Municipality–4, Tulsipur. According to police, the incident occurred at the Janajagriti Community Forest in Barbardiya Municipality–11, Belbhar, where Rokaya had gone to collect grass.
Feb 05, 2026