Government Proposes Mandatory GPS Devices For Passenger And Goods Vehicles
Nepal has proposed GPS tracking for passenger and goods transport vehicles to improve monitoring, tax compliance, and the movement of commercial goods
Jul 9
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Supreme Court Orders Audio-Video Recording Of Suspect Statements In Serious Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.
Jul 9
Kailali DSP Called For Clarification After Viral Remarks On Nepal Police
DSP Prasanna Raj Chaudhary of Area Police Office Sukhad has been called to Kailali district headquarters for clarification after his viral remarks on Nepal Police neutrality, and Prime Minister Balendra Shah drew public debate.
Jul 9
Norwegian Ambassador Meets Energy Minister To Discuss Nepal’s Next Phase Of Energy Development
Norwegian Ambassador Dagny Mjøs Meets Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha To Discuss Nepal’s Next Phase Of Energy Development With Focus On Electricity Use, Transmission, Distribution, Efficiency And Sustainable Economic Growth
Jul 9
Constitution Amendment Task Force Faces Credibility Test After Four Opposition Parties Walk Out
Government Constitution Amendment Task Force Reaches Final Report Stage But Four Opposition Parties Leave Over Questions On Its Legitimacy, Mandate And Protection Of Basic Constitutional Values
Jul 9
Guglielmo Arena Leaves Nepal Head Coach Role After FIFA Suspension
Guglielmo Arena has stepped down as head coach of the Nepal men’s national football team after mutually ending his contract with ANFA. The Swiss-Italian coach said FIFA’s suspension of ANFA made it impossible to continue his long-term football project in Nepal.
Jul 8
Nearly Half Of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Actions Now Based On CCTV Surveillance
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police say around 40 to 50 percent of traffic actions are now based on CCTV footage under the faceless traffic policing system.
Jul 8
Nepal PM Balen Shah Meets ADB President After Rs 22 Billion Loan Deal to Modernize Customs and Boost Trade
Prime Minister Balen Shah met Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda following Nepal's Rs 22 billion concessional loan agreement with ADB. The funding will modernize customs, reduce trade costs, improve cross-border trade efficiency, and support job creation.
Jul 7
Bara Transport Office Chief Removed After Assault Video Goes Viral
Chintan Acharya, acting chief of the Transport Management Office in Bara, has been removed from his post after a video allegedly showing him assaulting a service recipient went public.
Jul 7
Money Laundering Department Summons Deuba’s Son Jaybir For Statement
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has issued a seven-day summons to Jaybir Singh Deuba for questioning over alleged suspicious transactions and unusual asset growth on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Jul 7
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
Nepal Cricket Team Gets CAN Farewell Ahead Of League 2 Tri-Series In Netherland
Nepal's national cricket team received an official farewell from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) before departing for the Netherlands to compete in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the Netherlands and Namibia. Nepal is scheduled to face Namibia on July 21 and July 27 and the Netherlands on July 23 and July 29.
Jul 5
Dolpa Mud Flood Kills Woman, Injures Six as Early Monsoon Disaster Renews Concerns Over Nepal's Preparedness
A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.
Jul 5
Kathmandu’s Blue Bus Plan: Free Electric Buses For Women Await Budget Approval
Sajha Yatayat is preparing to operate 8 electric “Blue Buses” for women in Kathmandu Valley, but the service will start only after the Ministry of Finance approves the cost proposal and a formal agreement is completed. The first-phase routes are expected to cover Lagankhel–Budhanilkantha, Thankot/Nagdhunga–Airport, and clockwise and anti-clockwise Ring Road services, while questions remain over yearly operating cost and passenger rules.
Jul 3
Dailekh Karnali River Accident: Missing Vehicle Raises Safety And Passenger Record Concerns
A Force passenger vehicle travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged about 400 metres into the Karnali River at Sangetada, Dailekh, on Thursday morning, and the vehicle has still not been recovered due to high, muddy water and difficult terrain. Authorities have confirmed one death, but the exact number of passengers remains unclear, with reports differing from around 5 passengers to an estimated 14 people on board.
Jul 3
Indian Helicopter Airspace Entry Explained
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an Indian helicopter entered Nepali airspace in Darchula because of bad weather and poor visibility, not because of any planned or harmful intention. He added that Nepal is coordinating with India while continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve border issues in Susta, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh.
Jul 1
NepaConnect Appears on Google Play Store Ahead of Official Launch, Revealing Nepal Government's Secure Messaging Platform
NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.
Jun 26
Kaski Bans Water Sports On Phewa Lake After 6 PM, Introduces New Safety Rules For Children
Kaski District Administration has prohibited boating, kayaking, and surfing on Phewa Lake after 6 PM and introduced stricter safety rules for children. The measures aim to reduce accidents and improve safety following concerns about weather-related incidents and water sport risks on the lake.
Jun 26
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
