Garima Case Widens as Ninth Person Taken Into CustodyPolice have taken student Pradip Khadka of Jitpur-Simara into custody as the investigation into the alleged rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary continues in Bara. According to DSP Min Bahadur Ghale, nine people are now in custody, while investigators continue examining the possible involvement of each individual.Aug 24
Why Sobita Gautam Says Nepal Cannot Introduce the Death Penalty Despite Public DemandsLaw Minister Sobita Gautam says Nepal cannot introduce the death penalty under its current constitutional and international legal framework, despite growing public demands following the Garima Chaudhary case. Instead, the government, following talks involving Home Minister Sudan Gurung, Gautam and Garima's parents, reached a three-point agreement that includes a seven-day review of laws and punishments for heinous crimes.Aug 23
PM Balen Shah Puts Ministers On Performance Agreements: Will Written Targets Bring Clearer Accountability And Results?Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.Aug 19
Will Gen-Z Protesters Finally Walk Free? Government Starts Case ReviewThe government is reviewing criminal cases against people arrested or imprisoned over the Gen-Z movement, with possible withdrawal for those prosecuted primarily for participating in the protests while serious criminal offences are expected to remain outside the relief process. The final decision has not yet been made and will depend on the committee's examination and recommendations.Aug 14
Ten Years Later, Why Is Nepal's Key China Border Customs Building Still Not Finished?Nearly ten years after construction began, the Integrated Customs Building at the Rasuwagadhi Nepal–China border remains only 65% complete despite an original three-year deadline. The government has issued what it says will be the final extension, warning that the contractor could lose the project if construction is not completed within the next six to eight months.Jul 28
Government Forms Five-Member Committee To Investigate Deadly Sunsari IncidentThe government has formed a five-member committee to investigate the violence in Kaptanganj, Sunsari, where one person died after being shot as police attempted to control a dispute between two groups. A Central Security Committee meeting has also been called.Jul 27
Why Did The Home Minister Travel To Nijgadh To Meet Meter Interest Victims?Home Minister Sudan Gurung held direct talks with meter interest victims in Nijgadh, Bara, while they were travelling on foot from Janakpurdham to Kathmandu. The protesters presented their concerns and urged the government to take firm action against exploitative lending and unresolved loan-related disputes.Jul 14
Ganesh Nepali’s Brother Says Government Did Not Fail In Treatment EffortsGanesh Nepali’s elder brother has said the government did not appear to have failed in treatment efforts, while claiming some people tried to influence him to speak against the government.Jul 12
PM Balen Shah's Past Statements Resurfaces After Ganesh Nepali’s DeathPrime Minister Balen Shah is facing public questions after Ganesh Nepali’s death, with many recalling his earlier statement that self-immolation reflects the extreme failure of the state.Jul 10
Ganesh Nepali Passes Away During Treatment At Bir Hospital After Self-Immolation AttemptGanesh Nepali, who was undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital after suffering severe burn injuries in a self-immolation attempt, has died. The Home Ministry has called an emergency discussion, and Home Minister Sudan Gurung is preparing to visit the hospital.Jul 10
Government To Fund Full Treatment For Burn Victim, Transfer To AIIMS UnderwayNepal Government To Cover Full Treatment Cost Of Burn Victim Ganesh Nepali And Prepare Immediate Transfer To AIIMS New Delhi For Advanced Medical Care After Passport Department IncidentJul 10
Home Minister Orders Immigration Staff To Wear Dhaka Topi At TIAHome Minister Sudan Gurung has instructed immigration officers at Tribhuvan International Airport to wear the traditional Dhaka Topi while on duty, saying they represent Nepal's first impression to international visitors. The move is intended to strengthen Nepal's cultural identity while encouraging professional, respectful, and welcoming service at the country's main international gateway.Jul 5
Nationwide Hotel And Restaurant Inspection DriveThe Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered District Administration Offices across Nepal to conduct regular and surprise inspections of hotels and restaurants after complaints about poor food quality and hygiene. The ministry has also directed officials to take strict action against unsafe food practices and set up easy complaint systems for the public.Jul 1
Three Alleged Victims File Complaint Against Home Minister Sudan Gurung in NHRCA 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
Home Minister Says Investigation Found No Evidence Of Torture In Sindhuli Custody Death CaseHome Minister Sudan Gurung informed the National Assembly that investigations and the postmortem report regarding the death of Shreekrishna Bik in Sindhuli police custody found no evidence of physical or mental torture by police. The minister also announced that Nepal Police has introduced a Dalit Cell to improve the handling of cases involving caste discrimination and other sensitive social issues.Jun 19
Sudan Gurung's Investigation Report To Be Submitted To GovernmentFormer Home Minister Sudan Gurung's Investigation Report To Be Submitted To Government Today After Probe Into Alleged Business Partnership With Businessman Deepak Bhatta And Controversy Over Share Purchase In Insurance CompaniesJun 1
Harka Sampang Shares Facebook Screenshot Claiming Post By Sudan Gurung But Fact Check Confirms Image Is EditedHarka Sampang Shares Viral Facebook Screenshot Claiming Post By Former Home Minister Sudan Gurung, But Fact Check Confirms Image Is Edited, And No Matching Verified Post Exists, Raising Concerns Over Growing Spread Of Misleading And Altered Content On Social Media PlatformsMay 28
Rabi Lamichhane And NHRC Report Bring Gen Z Protest Fallout Back Into FocusRabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.May 27