Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Tok Bahadur Tamang, 47, of Balefi Rural Municipality-3 on April 3, 2026, on charges of raping a 30-year-old woman on the same day. The victim’s family filed a
April 24, 2026 , Sindhupalchok
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Convicts in Two Child Rape Cases Sentenced to 18 Years Each
Two individuals convicted in separate child rape cases have each been sentenced to 18 years in jail and ordered to pay Rs. 700,000 in compensation to the victims, as per
April 24, 2026 , Dhading
Complaint Filed Against Accused in Human Trafficking Case
A complaint was filed by the victim’s side at the District Police Office in Malangwa on April 23, 2026, against Birendra Kumar Singh, 36, also known as Boliya, of the
April 24, 2026 , Sarlahi
Protest Against the Government in Squatter Settlement (Photo Feature)
After the government issued a notice to clear the squatter settlement starting from April 24, 2026, the affected squatter community staged a protest. Expressing disagreement with the decision to evict
April 24, 2026 , Kathmandu
Caste Discrimination Case Ruling; 18 Months’ Jail and Compensation Awarded
Ward member Heem Bahadur Pathak of Nilkantha Municipality–10 has been sentenced by the District Court to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay Rs. 100,000 as compensation to the
April 24, 2026 , Dhading
Misbehaviour Against Hospital Staff
Incidents of misbehavior have been reported against health workers at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Jumla. In protest against the misconduct, the health workers at Karnali Academy of
April 23, 2026 , Jumla
Madhesh Irrigation at 49%, Deep Boring Projects Stalled
Out of 381,898 hectares of cultivable land in Madhesh Province, only 49 percent is irrigated. Although the federal and provincial governments introduced plans to address irrigation problems by installing deep
April 23, 2026 , Dhanusha
Unidentified Group Vandalizes Ward Office
An unidentified group vandalized the ward office of Damak Municipality–3 on April 22, police said. According to DSP Kishor Lamsal of the Area Police Office, Damak, the perpetrators broke the
April 23, 2026 , Koshi Province
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested a 35-year-old father on April 22 on charges of raping his 17-year-old daughter. The victim’s family filed a complaint at the District Police Office on April 22, accusing
April 23, 2026 , Koshi Province
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Mukti Bhattarai, 30, a permanent resident of Sirijangha Rural Municipality-7, Taplejung, currently residing at Shivasatashi Municipality-8, Jhiljhile, on April 22 on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl. The
April 23, 2026 , Koshi Province
Family Demands Judicial Probe into Suspicious Custodial Death
Krishna BK, 22, of Sunkoshi Rural Municipality-3, was found dead in police custody on April 20. The deceased’s family has expressed serious suspicion over the incident and demanded an impartial
April 23, 2026 , Sindhuli
Complaint Filed Against Accused in Rape Case
A complaint was filed by the victim’s family at the Area Police Office, Bahrabise, on April 2, accusing Dinesh Lama, 20 of Bahrabise Municipality-8, of raping a 15-year-old girl. The
April 23, 2026 , Sindhupalchok
Death During Abortion: High-Level Investigation Committee Formed
The Nepal Medical Council has formed a high-level committee to investigate the death of a woman during an abortion procedure in Butwal. The Council has constituted a five-member committee under
April 23, 2026 , Rupandehi
Woman Dies During Abortion Procedure; Three Arrested
Palpa district, Bagnaskali Rural Municipality–2 resident Gita Pandey, 29, who was living in Shankarnagar, Tilottama Municipality, died on April 19, while undergoing an abortion procedure. In connection with the incident,
April 22, 2026 , Rupandehi
Education Reform Assurance Leads Karn to End Hunger Strike
Dharmendra Kumar Karn of Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City–10, who had been on a hunger strike for three days, putting forward various demands including reforms in the education sector and reduction of
April 22, 2026 , Dhanusha
Over 20 Inmates Held for Attempt to Seize Jail Internal Administration
Siraha District Police Office took 23 inmates from Siraha District Jail into custody on April 21, on charges of attempting to seize internal administration within the jail. According to DSP
April 22, 2026 , Siraha
Complaint Filed Against Accused of Witchcraft Allegation
Parvati Devi Mandal Dhanuk, 38, of Kamala Municipality–9, filed a complaint on April 20, at the Khajuri Area Police Office against Mahesh Mandal, 48, Baulu Mandal, 29, and Sonali Devi
April 22, 2026 , Dhanusha
Accused Arrested in Rape Case
Police arrested Kamal Somare, 22, of Rainadevi Chahara Rural Municipality-6, Chahala, on April 19 on charges of raping a 14-year-old girl on April 18. According to DSP Homprakash Chaudhary, the
April 22, 2026 , Palpa
Dalit Rights Bill Passed by Lumbini Provincial Assembly
The Lumbini Provincial Assembly has unanimously passed a bill, along with its report, aimed at making provisions related to the rights of the Dalit community. During the 14th meeting of
April 22, 2026 , Dang
Escapee from Kaski Jail Arrested
An inmate who had escaped from Kaski PriJailson on September 8, 2025, during the Gen-Z protest has been arrested by police on April 20, 2026, in Digopatan, Pokhara Metropolitan City–6.
April 22, 2026 , Kaski
