Complaint Filed Against Rape Accused
A complaint was filed at the District Police Office on January 9, 2026, accusing Ramjan Ali, 22, of Devdaha Municipality-12, of raping a 15-year-old girl on January 5. As per
January 13, 2026 , Rupandehi
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Accused Arrested for Sexual Abuse
Police arrested Ramnaresh Mahtol, 24, of Godaita Municipality–4, on January 11, 2026, on charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the Godaita Police
January 13, 2026 , Sarlahi
More than 3,57 Million Voters in Koshi for HoR Election
For the election of members of the House of Representatives, a total of 3,574,310 voters have been registered in Koshi Province. According to the Election Commission, for the House of
January 12, 2026 , Koshi Province
Escapee from Saptari Jail Arrested
Police arrested an escapee from the District Jail, Saptari, during the movement on September 9, 2025, on January 11, 2026, in Morang. Narendrakumar Pal, 32, of Shambhunath Municipality–3, Saptari, who
January 12, 2026 , Koshi Province
Woman’s Body Found Tied With a Rope
A complaint was filed by the victim’s side at the Area Police Office, Ratnanagar, on 10 January 2026, alleging the killing of Sukmaya Devi Tamang, 68, a resident of Ratnanagar
January 12, 2026 , Chitwan
Over 60 Escapees from Tulsipur Jail Still at Large.
During the course of the protest on 9 September, 69 inmates who escaped from Tulsipur Jail are still at large. Out of a total of 253 inmates who broke out
January 11, 2026 , Dang
Eight Polling Stations in Myagdi Classified Highly Sensitive
For the upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, eight polling stations in Myagdi have been classified as highly sensitive and 29 as sensitive. According to Rabindra Acharya, Coordinator
January 10, 2026 , Myagdi
Accused Arrested for Sexual Abuse
Police arrested Leel Bahadur Kumal, 39, of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan-1 on January 7, 2025, for allegedly sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl. The victim filed a complaint at the Area Police Office,
January 9, 2026 , Rupandehi
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 for the offence of abducting
January 9, 2026 , Kapilbastu
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Ram Shankar Chaudhary, 65, of Bhajani Municipality-8 on January 8, 2025, for raping an 11-year-old girl on January 6. According to Inspector Khagendra Bahadur Saud of the Area
January 9, 2026 , Kailali
Elections Essential for the Stability of Democracy: Home Minister Aryal
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has stated that elections are essential for the stability of democracy. He made this remark while speaking at an interaction program titled “Elections and Participation
January 8, 2026 , Kathmandu
Access to Eye Care Expands in Remote Areas After Federalization
After the country moved to a federal structure and local governments were formed, access to eye care began to extend from cities to rural settlements. Krishna Kuwar, an 86-year-old woman
January 8, 2026 , Gulmi
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Ramkaran Loniya, 34, a resident of Kushma, Palhinandan Rural Municipality–3, and a computer operator at the Election Office, Bardghat, on January 8, 2026, for allegedly raping a 28-year-old
January 8, 2026 , Nawalparasi (Susta-Paschim)
Eight Candidates Register Nominations for National Assembly from Lumbini
For the vacant post of National Assembly member from Lumbini Province, eight individuals have registered candidacies for three seats. Chief Election Officer and District Judge Prakash Prasad Pandit informed that
January 7, 2026 , Dang
Students Protest Alleged Misconduct by School Staff
Suresh Mehta, 39, an accounts staff member at Rajaji Secondary School in Inneruwa Municipality–2, has been accused of sexual abuse involving students from grades eight to ten. Students began protesting
January 7, 2026 , Sunsari
Accused Arrested in Human Trafficking Case
Police arrested two people on January 5, 2026, on charges of keeping a 16-year-old girl confined and involving her in sexual activities at Bhintuna Geetgajal, located in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-11,
January 7, 2026 , Koshi Province
Accused Arrested for Killing Minor
Police arrested Rambalak Chaudhary, 45, from Kshireswornath Municipality–3, Dhanusha District, on January 5, 2026, on the charge of killing 17-year-old Avina Kuwar Baidh from Karjanha Municipality–1. According to SP Anntaram
January 7, 2026 , Siraha
Suspects Arrested for Smearing Black Paint on Vice-Chancellor
Police arrested Sher Bahadur Pariyar, 39, of Ghorahi Umanpa–6, on charges of assaulting Dhaneshwar Nepal, 56, Vice-Chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University, Dullu, Dailekh, by smearing black paint. An unknown group
January 6, 2026 , Dang
Extension of Curfew in Birgunj: Appeal to Maintain Social Harmony
Considering the possibility of clashes during demonstrations by supporters of two communities, the District Administration Office, Parsa, had initially issued a curfew until the morning of January 5, 2026, which
January 6, 2026 , Parsa
Over 180 Inmates of Nawalparasi District Jail Remain Absconded
During the protest, inmates escaped from Nawalparasi District Prison on September 9. According to jail information officer Ramesh Nepal, 184 inmates, including 31 women and 153 men, have yet to
January 6, 2026 , Nawalparasi (Susta-Paschim)
