Youth Injured by Police Gunfire Dies During Treatment
Kapilvastu’s Maharajganj Municipality–2, Bargad, on March 21, during the control of a clash between the local communities, Jitendra Yadav, 22, also known as Arun, was
April 7, 2026 , Main News
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Accused Imprisoned for Three Months in Sexual Abuse Case
Resham Bahadur Khadka, 66 of Buddhabhumi Municipality-2, Gorusinge, has been sentenced to three months in jail by the Kapilvastu District Court for sexually abusing a
April 6, 2026 , Court, Main News
INSEC’s Support to the Victim to Pursue Legal Proceedings
Due to her economically weak situation, Lila Kumari Shrestha, 57 of Upthah, Ward No. 1, Wanganga Municipality, who was accused of being a ‘witch’ and
March 24, 2026
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
The police have arrested Kesav Nepali alias Kesav Sarki, 18, of Bandganga Municipality-1, Uptaha, on charges of raping a 16-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed
March 18, 2026 , Main News, Rape
Accused Arrested on Allegation of Witchcraft
Police arrested Hum Kumari Jhedi Magar, 51, and her daughter Khagishwara Jhedi Magar, 21, from the same locality on March 10 on the charge of
March 13, 2026 , Main News, Misbehaviour
Person Arrested of Possessing Suspicious Item
The police arrested Shobhe Tharu alias Khome Tharu, 58, of Banaganga Municipality-2, Tinaiya, on February 18, from Kapilbastu on charges of placing suspicious objects resembling
February 19, 2026 , Main News
Sentenced to 18 Years’ Imprisonment for Rape
Police arrested Suraj Kumar Loniya, 23, Maharajgunj Municipality-11, on September 7, 2025, for raping a 13-year-old girl on the same day. The victim’s family filed
February 7, 2026 , Court, Main News
Three-Year Jail Sentence for Abduction and Unlawful Confinement
The Kapilvastu District Court has sentenced Kalim Musalman, 20, of Kapilvastu Municipality–2, and Dinesh Kurmi, 19 of the same locality to three years’ imprisonment each
January 9, 2026 , Main News
Accused Arrested in Sexual Abuse Case
Police arrested a 36-year-old paternal uncle on December 30, 2025, on charges of sexually abusing his 7-year-old daughter. The victim’s side complained to the Wangkanga
January 2, 2026 , Sexual Abuse, Main News
Shortage of Medicines at Health Posts Leaves Patients Struggling
In Yashodhara Rural Municipality of Kapilvastu District, there has been a shortage of essential free medicines for the past two weeks, including calcium, iron tablets,
December 17, 2025 , Right to Health, Main News
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Rahul Mallah Sahani, 20, a YouTube-viral tourist guide from Tilauri, Kapilvastu Municipality-6, on 2 December from Kapilvastu on charges of raping a 17-year-old
December 4, 2025 , Rape, Main News
Inmate Escaped from Kapilvastu Jail Re-arrested
The Kapilvastu police arrested Jahir Musalman,35 of Kapilvastu Municipality-2 on 28 November as per Reshamlal Bhusal, Public Information Officer of Kapilvastu District Jail. Jahir, accused
December 3, 2025 , Jail, Main News
Over 7,000 New Voters Added in Kapilvastu
More than 7,002 people in Kapilvastu have registered their names on the voter list within the time period specified by the Election Commission for the
November 26, 2025 , Election, Main News
One Inmate Escaped from Kapilvastu Re-arrested
Police arrested Ritesh Yadav, 23, of Bijayanagar Rural Municipality who had escaped from Kapilvastu Jail during the protest on September 9. Ritesh was in jail
November 24, 2025 , Jail, Main News
Over 600 HIV affected People in the District Receiving ARV Services, Risk Increasing Due to Irregular Use of Services
In Kapilvastu, 623 people living with HIV have been regularly receiving ARV (antiretroviral) services from two ART centers. According to data from the ART center
November 24, 2025 , Right to Health, Main News
Two Inmates Escaped Re-arrested from Kapilvastu
Two inmates who had escaped from different jails on 9 September during the protest, were arrested from various locations in Kapilvastu on 16 November. According
November 19, 2025 , Jail, Main News
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Shridhar Sunar,36, of Buddhbhumi Municipality-1, Kapasi on 10 November on the charge of raping a 13-year-old girl. The aggrieved party filed a complaint
November 19, 2025 , Rape, Main News
Death of Detainee in Police Custody
Binod Kumar Nisad, 40, from Ramnagar Gram Panchayat, Siddharthnagar, India, committed suicide in the police custody of the District Police Office, Kapilvastu in the morning
November 19, 2025 , Death in Custody, Death in Prison, Main News
Over 6,100 People Registered Names in Voter List in Kapilvastu
With the government preparing to hold elections on March 5, as of the morning of November 15, 6,107 people had newly registered in the voter
November 15, 2025 , Election, Main News
Accused Sentenced to Two and a Half Year Imprisonment in Rape Case
The District Court of Kapilvastu has sentenced Hariom Prakash Kori,21, of Kapilvastu Municipality-4 to two years and six months in prison for the crime of
November 12, 2025 , Rape, Main News
अन्य
FNJ Demands Investigation into Suspicious Vehicles Parked Outside Media Houses
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has expressed serious concern
Niharika Rajput and Binu Yadav Stage Sit-in at Singha Durbar Gate After Being Denied Entry
Niharika Rajput, 27, and Binu Yadav, 29, staged a sit-in
Complaint Filed with NHRC Over Beaing on Majid Ansari
The Gen Z Movement Alliance has filed a complaint with
Suspect Arrested in Inhuman Treatment Case
Police have arrested Lekhraj Budhathoki, 35, a ward member of
