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Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO Mrigendra Nath Rimal has been arrested by CIB in connection with the ongoing investigation involving businessman Dipak Bhatt.
Every monsoon, Nepal’s roads are disrupted by landslides, floods, and unfinished infrastructure. Heavy rain may trigger the damage, but weak planning, delayed projects, poor oversight, and slow disaster response often make the situation worse. Safer roads will require more than clearing blockages it will take stronger accountability, better drainage, timely warnings, and long-term planning.
Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja has completed his 57th successful climb of a mountain above 8,000 metres and is now reportedly one summit away from finishing his Hat-Trick Project. After completing Vinson Massif in Antarctica and Gasherbrum II in Pakistan, Purja must now climb Cho Oyu, on the Nepal–Tibet border, to complete a challenge built around endurance, repetition and high-altitude excellence.
The Nepal government has announced six major Cabinet decisions, including the removal of education and health equity fees, incentives for international airlines, appointments to key judicial posts, and a judicial probe into the Ganesh Nepali self-immolation case.
Nepal-born space innovator Jagriti Luitel has been selected to represent Nepal and Canada at the 77th International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Türkiye. She will speak as a panelist on the "Emerging Space Nations" plenary, highlighting Nepal's growing role in the global space sector.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Kotdewal in Bajhang at 4:40 AM on Wednesday. Tremors were also felt in parts of Baitadi, but no casualties or physical damage have been reported so far.
Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.
Kathmandu police have arrested Ramesh Buda for allegedly killing 25-year-old Nisha Sunuwar after accusing her of stealing Rs 1 lakh. Investigators say her body was hidden inside a guest house bed and remained undiscovered even after the room was rented to other customers.
Nepal’s new Prison Regulations 2083 expand prisoner facilities through annual bedsheets, a higher festival allowance, health insurance, video court appearances and formally registered prison-based businesses. The rules also introduce spousal reproductive visits, digital prisoner records, psychosocial support and employment opportunities for eligible inmates under the open-prison system.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is upgrading the PepsiCola football ground in Ward 32 into an 11-a-side artificial turf field, with sand filling, drainage and foot track work still remaining.
Nepal Rastra Bank has eased the National ID rule for bank accounts, giving customers until Ashoj 2083 to self-declare their NID status and stopping banks from freezing accounts only because NID details are missing.
Being arrested in Nepal does not mean losing your rights or being found guilty. Police must have a lawful reason, explain the arrest, allow access to a lawyer, present the detainee before a judicial authority within 24 hours, and protect them from torture or unlawful detention.
The Nepal government has cleared a proposal allowing Nepal Rastra Bank to introduce redesigned Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins with lower weight, smaller dimensions and a stainless-steel body. The Re. 1 coin will feature Mustang’s historic Lo Gekar Monastery, while the Rs. 2 coin will continue to carry Nepal’s updated national map.
KP Sharma Oli has claimed that the then Crown Prince Dipendra did not commit the Narayanhiti Palace massacre, calling the widely circulated narrative a “readymade” story.
The Nepal Teachers’ Federation has demanded the immediate removal of the promotional song “Math Sikne Bhaye...” from the film Masterni, saying it disrespects female teachers and the teaching profession.
Nepal and India have agreed to expand cross-border electricity trade capacity, allowing Nepal to import up to 1,530 MW and export up to 1,850 MW through key transmission lines.
Nepal is preparing its first policy for hydrogen-powered vehicles, with the government seeking expert recommendations on safety standards, regulations, infrastructure, and the country’s long-term transition toward cleaner transportation.
During an hour long meeting, the Prime Minister called for easier lending rules, supportive interest rates, stronger investor confidence, and special financial access for women and entrepreneurs from disadvantaged regions.
UGC will take over higher education degree equivalency from TU starting July 17, with new authority over foreign degree recognition, credit transfer and quality assurance.
Tomato transport from Kalimati to markets outside the Kathmandu Valley has started after tomato farmers protested at Maitighar over low prices. Following talks with Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary, the government launched the initiative to improve market access, strengthen the supply system, and help farmers receive fair prices for their produce.
Nepal Rastra Bank's latest macroeconomic report paints a picture of an economy that is financially stable but still faces long-term structural challenges. Foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels, remittances continue to grow strongly and inflation remains relatively moderate. At the same time, imports continue to outpace exports, private sector lending remains weak and government capital spending has slowed. This feature explains the latest economic indicators—including inflation, foreign exchange reserves, trade, remittances, banking, interest rates, and government finances in simple language, helping readers understand what the numbers really mean for Nepal's economy and for everyday life.
