Tapendra Karki
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Gold smuggling scandal fugitive Adhikari now in CIAA’s crosshairs
Gold smuggling scandal fugitive Adhikari now in CIAA’s cross...
Former Revenue Department Director General Jhalakram Adhikari, previously implicated in a 60-kg gold smuggling scandal, now faces a CIAA corruption case for allegedly taking a Rs 7 million bribe and laundering the money through multiple bank accounts and land purchases.
17 hours ago
POLITICS
Gen-Z Commission report seen as conspiracy to weaken security agencies
Gen-Z Commission report seen as conspiracy to weaken securit...
Critics argue that although everyone must abide by the law and security agencies exercise authority while enforcing it, the report instead recommends action against those responsible for maintaining order.
1 day ago
SOCIETY
Fake rescue probe stalls as evidence remains elusive
Fake rescue probe stalls as evidence remains elusive
Nepal Police’s investigation into the alleged fake tourist rescue scam is facing growing scrutiny as it struggles to gather concrete evidence and has left out several companies previously implicated in the fraud. Officials say complaints filed via email have complicated the investigation, prom...
2 days ago
POLITICS
RSP mulls picking ministers based on expertise
RSP mulls picking ministers based on expertise
Discussions are currently underway between RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Shah regarding the government formation process.
2 days ago
POLITICS
RSP set to form powerful government
RSP set to form powerful government
With the completion of vote counting under both the FPTP and PR systems in the election held on March 5, the RSP has come close to securing a two-thirds majority in the 275-member House of Representatives (HoR).
4 days ago
POLITICS
First use of Article 76(1): RSP moves toward majority government
First use of Article 76(1): RSP moves toward majority govern...
Although the party has not yet made a formal decision, many expect senior RSP leader Balen Shah to become prime minister. The country will get a new prime minister only after the party holds an official meeting and elects its parliamentary leader. The process of forming a government will start once...
5 days ago
POLITICS
Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible for the unrest
Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible...
The report identifies former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as the principal figure responsible, while former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is also held accountable. It states that the shutdown of social media platforms angered young people and that the government failed to seek a political solution, ul...
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal’s election timeline: A democracy in evolution
Nepal’s election timeline: A democracy in evolution
Nepal’s parliamentary election history reflects the country’s long and often turbulent journey toward democratic governance.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
BBC’s ‘selective narrative’ on Nepal’s Gen Z movement stirs controversy ahead of HoR polls
BBC’s ‘selective narrative’ on Nepal’s Gen Z movement stirs...
The BBC documentary on Nepal’s Gen Z protests has ignited political controversy, with critics alleging selective storytelling aimed at influencing both the investigation process and the upcoming elections.
Feb 28, 2026
POLITICS
Balen faces tough challenge in winning trust of voters in Oli’s constituency
Balen faces tough challenge in winning trust of voters in Ol...
Jhapa-5 is shaping up to be more than just another electoral battlefield. It is a test of legacy versus change.
Feb 27, 2026