Hundreds Stranded in Dhaulachaur Amid Border Dispute
Due to a dispute arising over the establishment of a temporary police post at the border between Humla and Bajura, hundreds of travelers from Humla have been stranded for two
May 21, 2026 , Humla
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Inmates Forced to Visit Hospital Even for Basic Treatment
Inmates at the Arghakhanchi Jail are compelled to visit the district hospital even for general health check-ups and treatment. Although there is a sanctioned post for a health worker, the
May 21, 2026 , Arghakhanchi
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Anjan Lama, 21, of Bateswor Rural Municipality-1, Dhanusa on May 19, on charges of raping a 14-year-old girl. The victim’s family stated in a complaint filed with the
May 21, 2026 , Dolakha
Arrest Made in Dowry-Related Killing Case
A complaint has been filed by the family of Ranjita Kumari Mandal, 22, of Samshi Rural Municipality-1, Parsa at the District Police Office, Mahottari, on May 20, accusing her husband,
May 21, 2026 , Mahottari
Four Injured in Humla Border Dispute Clash Airlifted by Helicopter for Treatment
Four people who were injured in a clash during a border dispute at Rani Sain in Himlai Rural Municipality, Humla, have been rescued by helicopter. While a temporary police post
May 21, 2026 , Bajura
Monitoring of the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Sarlahi by NHRC and INSEC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Madhesh Province Office and Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC) Madhesh Province conducted a monitoring visit on the situation of human rights defenders in Sarlahi
May 21, 2026 , Sarlahi
Escapee from Kaski Jail Arrested
Police arrested Suresh Bohora, 34, alias Mithu Kisan, of Baglung Municipality-7 on May 18, from Shivadhara Chowk in Baglung Municipality-2. He had escaped from Kaski Jail on September 9, 2025,
May 21, 2026 , Baglung
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Sandip BK, 28, of Harinas Rural Municipality-6, on May 16, on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl on May 15. The victim’s family filed a complaint against the
May 21, 2026 , Syangja
Five-Point Agreement Reached Between Government and Ruby Khan
A five-point agreement was reached on May 20 between rights activist Ruby Khan of Banke, who had been on a hunger strike for 23 days demanding a fair investigation into
May 21, 2026 , Banke
Rolpa Jail Holds More Than Double Its Capacity of Inmates
Rolpa District Jail is housing more than double its capacity of inmates. The jail has a capacity of 50 inmates, 15 women, and 35 men, while it currently holds 122
May 20, 2026 , Rolpa
INSEC Monitors Doti District Jail
A team from INSEC Sudurpaschim Province Office, Dhangadi, monitored the District Jail, Doti, on May 19, 2026. The team led by Khadak Raj Joshi, Coordinator of INSEC Sudurpaschim Province, held
May 20, 2026 , Doti
Over 60 Tulsipur Jail Inmates Still at Large
According to the prison administration, 67 out of the 253 inmates who escaped from Tulsipur Jail Office during the Gen-Z protest on September 9, 2025, are still at large. Acting
May 20, 2026 , Dang
Classes Disrupted After Landslide Damages School Building
Teaching and learning activities have been affected after a landslide that occurred on May 18, 2026, in Nepka village of Chankheli Rural Municipality–5, Humla, which damaged the building of the
May 20, 2026 , Humla
Ramche Health Post Building Incomplete Even After Four Years
Residents have been deprived of quality health services after the company awarded the contract for the construction of the under-construction Ramche Health Post building in Kalika Rural Municipality-1, Ramche, left
May 20, 2026 , Rasuwa
Palpa Declared Country’s First Fully Institutional Delivery Service District
Palpa has been declared the country’s first ‘fully institutional delivery service district’. Earlier, all 10 local levels of the district had been declared fully institutional delivery service-covered. During a program
May 20, 2026 , Palpa
Husband Arrested in Killing Case
Police arrested Gokarna Bhandari, 36, of Haldibari Rural Municipality-5, Dhanusapokhari, on May 19, on charges of killing his wife, Urmila Bhandari, 33. DSP Chandra Bahadur Khadka of the District Police Office
May 20, 2026 , Jhapa
High Court Issues Show-Cause Order on Ambulance Standards Writ
The High Court in Tulsipur, Nepalgunj Bench, has issued a show-cause order in a writ petition filed demanding the effective implementation of the Ambulance Service Directive, 2025, and legal provisions
May 20, 2026 , Banke
Human Rights Activists Urge Sensitivity Regarding Ruby Khan’s Health Condition
Human rights defenders have published a statement expressing serious concern over the deteriorating health condition of women’s rights activist Ruby Khan, who has been on a hunger strike for 22
May 19, 2026 , Lumbini Province
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police have arrested Suraj Yadav, 22, of Durlakot-2, Ramgraha Municipality, on May 19 on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl on May 18. The victim’s family filed a complaint at
May 19, 2026 , Nawalparasi (Susta-Paschim)
Escapee from Jhumka Jail Arrested
Police arrested Satan Paswan, 39, of Dhanpalthan Rural Municipality-1, Morang, who has escaped from Jhumka Jail, on May 17, according to DSP Leela Raj Lamichhane of the District Police Office.
May 19, 2026 , Morang
