POLITICS
Habeas corpus writ petition filed at SC seeking Oli’s release
Habeas corpus writ petition filed at SC seeking Oli’s releas...
The petition was registered by his wife Radhika Shakya, claiming that Oli is being held in unlawful detention.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Israel’s Foreign Minister congratulates Nepali counterpart
Israel’s Foreign Minister congratulates Nepali counterpart
Gideon Sa’ar, Foreign Minister of Israel, has congratulated his Nepali counterpart Shisir Khanal on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Mar 29, 2026
WORLD
Nestlé says 12 tons KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland
Nestlé says 12 tons KitKat candy bars stolen en route from I...
“Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes,” KitKat said in a statement. About 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production si...
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Govt launches investigation into assets of four former PMs and two ministers
Govt launches investigation into assets of four former PMs a...
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, acting on directives from the Commission for the Investigation of the Abuse of Authority (CIAA), has started examining the properties of former prime ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Madhav Kumar Nepal.
Mar 29, 2026
POLITICS
Investigation launched into Deuba family’s assets
Investigation launched into Deuba family’s assets
The probe follows previous complaints filed with the Department of Money Laundering Investigation alleging that the Deuba family acquired property in an unnatural and illegal manner while in power. Recent investigations have collected details of approximately 73 ropani of land purchased under the na...
Mar 29, 2026
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