Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Yamlal Pasi, 23, of Mayadevi Rural Municipality-1, on charges of raping a 14-year-old girl on January 2. The victim’s family filed a complaint on February 16, and the
February 20, 2026 , Rupandehi
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Boy Injured By Gunshot with Unattended Pistol in Sarlahi
Akash Ram, 15, of Malangwa Municipality–4, was injured after being shot while playing with an unattended pistol. According to DSP Saroj Rai of the District Police Office, the boy was
February 20, 2026 , Sarlahi
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
The police have arrested Pramananda Paudel, 64, of Bahrahachetra Municipality-7, from Jhapa, and another unnamed accused after receiving a complaint from the victim’s family on February 16 at the District
February 20, 2026 , Koshi Province
Two Arrested for Stealing Police Weapons
During the Gen-Z protest on September 9, 2025, the police arrested two people on the charge of stealing weapons from the Area Police Office, Birtamode. Based on this accusation, the
February 20, 2026 , Jhapa
Birtabazar Police Post Vandalized
The police post in Birtabazar was vandalized on February 19. While investigating the assault on Sujan Rai, a resident of Bahirdashi Rural Municipality–4, who works at Kaji Party Palace in
February 20, 2026
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
The police have arrested Bimal BK, 23, of Birendranagar Municipality-1, on February 16, on charges of raping a 42-year-old woman on February 15. The victim’s family filed a complaint at
February 19, 2026 , Karnali Province
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 bombs in various public places
February 19, 2026 , Kapilbastu
Inauguration of the Nepal Human Rights Year Book 2026
The Nepal Human Rights Year Book 2026, published by Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), was released on February 19, 2026, by Dr. Gauri Shankar Lal Das, former member of the
February 19, 2026 , Lalitpur
Citizenship Issued in Mother’s Name for the First Time in Bhojpur
The District Administration Office of Bhojpur has issued citizenship in the mother’s name for the first time. On February 17, Aditya Darnal from Temke Maiyung Rural Municipality–3 was granted citizenship
February 18, 2026 , Bhojpur
Suspect Arrested for Beating Journalist
Ganesh Kumar Yadav, 24, a resident of Inaruwa Municipality-2 and the operator and journalist of “Sunsari Online,” was reportedly beaten and attacked. Ranjit Mehta, 22, from Inaruwa Municipality-9, Babia, was
February 18, 2026 , Sunsari
Two Arrested Over Threat-Based Donation Collection
Two individuals were arrested in Pokhara on February 15 on charges of collecting donations by issuing threats while claiming to be Maoist cadres. Those arrested are Laxman Pandey alias Agni,
February 17, 2026 , Kaski
Dhading Sees Code Breaches with Rallies, Night Road Repairs
Political parties and candidates are carrying out activities and rallies in Dhading in violation of the Code of Conduct for the House of Representatives member election scheduled for March 5.
February 17, 2026 , Dhading
Person Dies After Being Shot By Unidentified Group
Sub-Engineer Pramod Kumar Yadav, 32, working at the District Infrastructure Development Office in Malangwa, died after being shot by an unidentified group on the night of February 15. Employee Yadav
February 16, 2026 , Sarlahi
Campaigning for the Election Permitted from Today
Election campaigning for members of the House of Representatives will be formally permitted from February 16, 2026. It is provided that only from 15 days before the polling date may
February 16, 2026 , Kathmandu
Accused Arrested in Killing Case
Police arrested Chandra Bahadur Thami, 68, of Kalinchowk Rural Municipality on February 14 on charges of killing his sister-in-law, Deumaya Thami, 51, of Kalinchowk Rural Municipality-5 by attacking her with
February 15, 2026 , Dolakha
Complaint Filed for Sexual Abuse Case
A complaint was filed by the victim’s family on February 13 at the judicial committee of Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan-11, accusing Sambhunath Thakur, 35, a teacher at the Shree Sakal Kanya Secondary
February 15, 2026 , Dhanusha
Accused Arrested in Killing Case
Police have arrested Pusha Chemjong Rai, 37, of Phakphokthum Rural Municipality-1, on charges of beating her sister Anjali Chemjong Rai, 21, to death during a domestic dispute. The police arrested
February 15, 2026 , Koshi Province
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Yagya Bohora, 31, of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-7, on February 13 on charges of raping a 51-year-old woman on the same day. The investigation began after the victim’s family
February 14, 2026 , Dang
More Than Three Times Capacity of Juveniles Held at Hetauda Reform Home
More than three times the number of boys are being held at the Child Reform Home located at Thanabharyang, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City–11. According to the head of the correction home,
February 14, 2026 , Makwanpur
Arrests Made in Elderly Killing Case
Police have arrested Umesh Saud, 24 of Shailyashikhar Municipality–9, Baskot, and 24-year-old Gopal Nath of Dilasaini Rural Municipality–5, Lathkekoth, Baitadi district, on Falgun 1 on charges of killing Laxmi Joshi,
February 13, 2026 , Darchula
