Nepal Traffic Bill: The Nepal government has drafted a proposal for steep increases in traffic fines to enhance road safety. Under the new rules, penalties will scale from Rs 500 for jaywalking to Rs 100,000 for vehicles utilizing heavily tinted windows. The draft also heavily raises fines for critical offenses, including drunk driving, speeding, using a mobile phone while driving and lane violations. 

Nepal traffic bill: Nepal proposes steep traffic fine proposal to boost road safety

Balendra “Balen” Shah, Nepal’s rapper‑turned‑politician and newly sworn‑in prime minister, made his first national message viral by delivering it in rap form, urging unity and national duty. 


Nepal Elections: Balendra Shah's Swearing-in at President's Office in Kathmandu

India has deployed over 250 vehicles to Kathmandu, supporting Nepal’s election-related operations. This initiative is part of India’s efforts to assist neighboring countries in ensuring smooth poll logistics, highlighting cooperation and regional partnership.


New Delhi Sends Over 250 Vehicles to Kathmandu

Close call as Buddha Air plane skids off runway in Bhadrapur, all 55 passengers onboard safe

Nepal Protests: Over 7,700 inmates who escaped during the Gen Z protests in Nepal have now returned to prisons, authorities confirmed. The mass return comes after widespread unrest during the protests, which saw a large-scale prison breakout across the country.


Nepal Protests: 7,700 Inmates Return to Nepal Prisons After Gen Z Protests

Nepal Unrest: Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed Nepal’s interim leader, just a day after mass protests toppled the government over corruption and nepotism allegations. As the first woman to serve as Nepal’s Chief Justice, Karki will guide the country through a transitional period until new elections are held.


Nepal Unrest: Protesters Nominate Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki To Lead Nepal 

Nepal Unrest: Anti-government protests in Nepal have escalated, leaving at least 22 people dead and many others injured. Gen Z protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of top political leaders on Tuesday, including the presidential palace, the prime minister’s official residence, and the building housing the prime minister’s offices and several ministries.


Nepal Unrest: Anti-Goverment Protests Escalate in Nepal, At Least 22 Dead, Many Injured 

Nepal is in crisis. Violent protests have forced prime minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. While the immediate trigger to these protests was a social media ban, the roots of this unrest go far deeper.


Nepal Protests: The Economics Behind Nepal's Unrest

Nepal Protests: At least 22 people have died after security forces opened fire on protesters starting Monday. On Tuesday, unrest intensified as protesters torched the Supreme Court and homes of lawmakers in Kathmandu, reflecting deep-rooted frustration over corruption and inequality.


Breaking: Nepal Violence: Death Toll Rises to 22, Hundreds Injured 

Nepal Unrest: Violent protests in Nepal have turned deadly, with three police officers killed in Koteshwor. The unrest has also forced the closure of Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, disrupting flights and escalating tensions across the capital.


Nepal Unrest: Three Police Officers Killed In Koteshwor, Kathmandu Airport Shut  

Nepal Protests:Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu against the Nepal government’s ban on social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. Clashes between demonstrators and police have left at least 19 people dead. In response, the Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed a curfew across all areas within the Ring Road.


Nepal Protests: Curfew Imposed in Kathmandu Following Protests Over Social Media Ban 

Nepal protests: A day after GenZ take to the streets, curfew imposed in Kathmandu and Lalitpur

During the protest, many of the protesters broke through police barricades and in response, police opened fire on them, this lead government to imposed a curfew in the capital. 

GenZ protest in Nepal against social media ban: 14 killed, shoot-at-sight orders issued, parliament building gate set ablaze

One dead, 70 injured, as police clash with protesters. Kathmandu explodes in fury, water cannons, tear gas, and a curfew after Gen Z protesters storm restricted Parliament grounds. Watch the shocking scenes as Nepal's youth fight back against a sweeping social media blackout.

Protests turn deadly, curfew in Kathmandu social media ban

Air pollution levels in Nepal continue to remain unhealthy throughout the week. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to take precautions. A recent statement from the health ministry highlighted that Nepal has been listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). Kathmandu's AQI level reached 348, which is classified as hazardous. Watch to know more!

Kathmandu: AQI 'hazardous', climbs over 300

Nepal police have arrested two senior Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leaders amid pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu. Clashes erupted between demonstrators and law enforcement, leading to a temporary curfew in parts of the city. Authorities have now lifted the curfew in Baneshwar-Tinkune and surrounding areas as tensions ease.

Nepal: Curfew lifted in Baneshwar-Tinukune and surrounding areas

Clashes erupted between security forces and pro-monarchy activists in Kathmandu during a demonstration demanding the restoration of the monarchy.

Nepal: Pro-monarchy protests turn violent in Kathmandu

Massive protests have broken out in Kathmandu after Nepal's Electricity Authority chief, Kulman Ghising, was sacked and replaced by Dev Shakya. Protesters clashed with police near Parliament, demanding Ghising’s reinstatement, crediting him with major electricity reforms.

Mass protests erupt in Nepal over electricity chief’s removal

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) held a demonstration in Maitighar of Kathmandu on Friday to protest against the arrest of its President Rabi Lamichhane. Watch this report for more details!

Nepal: RSP Holds Protest Against Lamichhane's Arrest

At least 66 people lost their lives across Nepal after deadly floods triggered by incessant rainfall hit the nation, leading to loss of life and property, reported news agency Reuters.

Nepal: At least 66 dead, dozens missing after heavy rains trigger floods, landslides

The small passenger plane involved in a crash that killed 18 people in Nepal in July was carrying a load and travelling at a speed that did not match guidelines at the time of the accident, a government-led investigation team said in a preliminary report on Friday.

Weight, speed of Nepal plane, crashed in July, did not match guidelines

A Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal's Kathmandu on Wednesday, as media reported. 19 people, including aircrew, were aboard the Pokhara-bound plane which met with the accident at around 11 am.

Nepal: Saurya Airlines aircraft crashes during takeoff in Kathmandu

At least 18 people died after an aircraft belonging to private airline company Saurya Airlines with 19 people on board crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.

Nepal: 18 dead, pilot survives after Saurya aircraft crashes after catching fire during take-off

Nepal Plane Crash: 18 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, pilot survives

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