POLITICS
Protests erupt at Maitighar following former PM Oli’s arrest
Protests erupt at Maitighar following former PM Oli’s arrest
Following his arrest late Friday night, party workers have staged protests across the country, expressing their dissent against the detention of the former prime minister.
Mar 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold, silver prices rise today
Gold, silver prices rise today
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of yellow metal has risen by Rs 5,000 per tola (11.66 grammes) and reached Rs 286,000. It was Rs 281,000 per tola on Friday.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt plans doorstep delivery of passport, citizenship, licence within 100 days
Govt plans doorstep delivery of passport, citizenship, licen...
According to the plan, the government will modernize the postal system and develop it into an official courier service. Through this mechanism, documents including passports, citizenship copies, and driver's licenses will be delivered to households.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
CIB widens probe against Former Energy Minister Khadka over money laundering
CIB widens probe against Former Energy Minister Khadka over...
Khadka has been linked to multiple controversies, including disputes related to Nepal Scouts and outstanding dues in dedicated and trunk line electricity usage. Allegations have also surfaced regarding irregularities during his tenure as energy minister, particularly involving the awarding of the Ja...
Mar 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Six released after arrest during UML protest
Six released after arrest during UML protest
The individuals were taken into custody from the Babarmahal area during the demonstration and were later released, police said.
Mar 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Jeep-hit kills pedestrian in Gulmi
Jeep-hit kills pedestrian in Gulmi
The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Tulsi Thapa of Chandrakot–4, according to police. Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police Ganga Bahadur Saru at the District Police Office confirmed the incident.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Former Home Minister Lekhak produced before court
Former Home Minister Lekhak produced before court
Former Home Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ramesh Lekhak was presented before the Kathmandu District Court on Sunday, a day after his arrest over allegations of suppressing the Gen Z protests.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
UML Chair Oli’s health normal
UML Chair Oli’s health normal
The UML Chair was admitted to the TU Teaching Hospital for treatment on Saturday after being arrested by the police.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
PM Balen Shah appoints Kumar Ben, Asim Shah as key advisors
PM Balen Shah appoints Kumar Ben, Asim Shah as key advisors
Both appointees are known to be close aides of the prime minister and have been working with him since his tenure as mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Mar 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Traffic resumes along blocked BP Highway since morning
Traffic resumes along blocked BP Highway since morning
The District Police Office has, however, requested people to travel, considering the adverse weather conditions, even though two-way traffic has resumed on the road. The diversion road has been temporarily brought into operation after the water level in the river receded.
Mar 29, 2026