SOCIETY
Removal of illegal structures begins in Butwal City too
Removal of illegal structures begins in Butwal City too
After disbanding the office of then Lumbini Zonal Officer, the land it occupied was transferred to the ownership of the High Court, Butwal. It is however occupied by huts running tea shops.
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Demolition campaign begins on bank of Gandak Canal
Demolition campaign begins on bank of Gandak Canal
The campaign began this morning and targets the stretch from Janaki Tole to Gandak Chowk. According to the Office, preparations are in place to demolish more than 300 structures, including huts, sheds and fish ponds. The demolition drive is being carried out with the assistance of the Nepal Police,...
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
2,492 people booked for traffic rule violation
2,492 people booked for traffic rule violation
According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 68 people faced police action for driving after consuming drugs, 275 for illegal 'ride sharing', 145 for violating traffic signals, and 183 for driving vehicles at high speed.
Apr 26, 2026
WORLD
US says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz
US says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to o...
Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the weekslong war, experts say. Any future claims that the U.S. cleared the waterway where 20% of the world’s oil typically passes might fail to convince commercial freighters...
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal enters semi-final of Nepal Asian Beach Games
Nepal enters semi-final of Nepal Asian Beach Games
Nepal secured its place in the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 38–36 in its final Group ‘B’ match, remaining unbeaten throughout the group stage. Nepal led the first half 19–17 and maintained its advantage in the second half to clinch the victory.
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Storm and hail disrupt Mid-Hill Highway, stranding vehicles in Rukum East
Storm and hail disrupt Mid-Hill Highway, stranding vehicles...
According to authorities, landslides triggered by the rainfall have blocked the road after stones and mud debris fell onto the highway, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded.
Apr 26, 2026
WORLD
Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists
Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activis...
Indonesian environmental activist Muhammad Rosidi shudders as he recalls the horrific moment two men on a motorbike threw acid through the open window of his car as he was driving on Sumatra island in February. He was instantly consumed by a burning pain as the corrosive liquid ate into his han...
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Int’l Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day being marked today
Int’l Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day being marked today
On 8 December 2016 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 26 April as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. In its resolution, the General Assembly recognized that three decades after the disaster there remains persistent serious long-term consequences and t...
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Evacuation drive in squatter settlements: 214 families come into govt contact
Evacuation drive in squatter settlements: 214 families come...
According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, a government team was deployed from early morning to demolish remaining structures and vacate the land. Clearance operations have begun in vulnerable settlements at Gothatar Buddhachowk in Ward No. 8 and Manohara Tole in Ward No. 9 of Kageshwari M...
Apr 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Demolition of illegal huts underway at Manohara river bank
Demolition of illegal huts underway at Manohara river bank
On the second day of the evacuation and demolition drive, security forces reached Manohara river bank in Bhaktapur along with heavy equipment and operators early this morning. They began flattening the illegal structures from 9:00am.
Apr 26, 2026