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The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against 11 individuals accused of irregularities in the construction of the Shree Laxmi Secondary School building in Khotang. According to the CIAA, although an agreement was signed for the construction worth NPR 3 million, only about NPR 272,000 worth of work was carried out. The remaining amount was embezzled through fake bills and reports to claim payments. Those indicted include the then District Education Officer, account officers, accountants, sub-engineer, school management committee chairpersons, and principals. The CIAA has demanded…

The Bajura District Prison is facing severe overcrowding, with far more inmates than its original capacity. Built nearly 45 years ago without any expansion, the prison has struggled to manage the increasing number of prisoners, according to staff. Although the prison was designed to hold only 25 inmates, it currently houses 65 prisoners, said prison administrator Anil Kumar Tiwari. “The capacity is just 25, but we are forced to keep 65 inmates, making it very difficult for them to sleep and stay inside,” Tiwari explained. He added that not only inmates but also security personnel are facing problems due to…

Health and education activist Dr. Govinda KC has launched a three-day satyagraha (peaceful protest) in Geta, Kailali, demanding the improvement of medical education and healthcare quality, equitable access to services, and peace in conflict-affected regions. The campaign, which will run until September 2 (Bhadra 17), aims to pressure the government to implement past agreements and withdraw controversial decisions. Dr. KC criticized the Medical Education Commission and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for their direct intervention in increasing seat quotas in private medical colleges, calling it an irresponsible move. “This decision, which goes against the spirit of the Medical Education…

A 60-year-old shepherd, Arjun Ghale of Barpak Sulikot Rural Municipality–1, Gorkha, died after being swept away by a river while trying to save his sheep, according to Indra Prasad Suvedi, Deputy Superintendent of Police at Gorkha District Police Office. The incident occurred around 4 PM on Saturday when Ghale was bringing his sheep home from grazing in the forest. As the animals fell into the Kiswra River, Ghale jumped in to rescue them but was swept away by the current. Police, along with local residents, recovered Ghale’s body from a 40-foot-deep gorge below the river at 7 PM on the…

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the monsoon trough is currently positioned near its average location, resulting in generally cloudy conditions across the country. Light rain is occurring in some areas of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as at a few places in Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces. During the day, skies will remain mostly cloudy nationwide, with chances of moderate rainfall in parts of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and at a few hilly and Terai areas of other provinces. Heavy rainfall is also possible at one or two places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim…

Luna Luitel has won the prestigious title of Miss Nepal 2025. She was crowned the winner during the grand and competitive finale held on Saturday at the Sunrise Convention Center in Godawari, Lalitpur. Organized by The Hidden Treasure, the pageant saw Luitel outshine other finalists in the concluding round to secure the coveted crown.

The Nepal Sugarcane Producers’ Federation has announced a highway-centered protest to raise concerns over the difficulties faced by sugarcane farmers. In a statement issued by Federation Chairman Shreeram Prasad Yadav, it was highlighted that: “Farmers are facing severe financial crises as they are not receiving payments according to the government-set prices. This has seriously affected their livelihoods.” The statement noted that delayed payments for sugarcane have pushed farmers into debt and are also impacting the upcoming production cycle. The federation said it will organize peaceful sit-ins, rallies, and warning campaigns on highways, urging all sugarcane farmers to participate. “Unity is…

Power generation at the Chilime Hydropower Plant has been halted after an issue in the national transmission line near Grang, Kalika Rural Municipality-1. According to the plant management, electricity supply was stopped after the fault was detected. A technical team has already departed from Kathmandu to Rasuwa to repair the damaged tower, with the aim of resuming operations by this evening. (Source: RSS)

Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides, leaving nine major highways across Nepal completely blocked. According to the Nepal Police Headquarters, the following routes remain fully obstructed: Koshi Highway in Bhotkhola, Sankhuwasabha Nepal–China Bridge in Rasuwa Pasang Lhamu Highway in Rasuwa Araniko Highway in Sindhupalchok Kaligandaki Corridor in Baglung Beni–Darbang Road in Myagdi Jajarkot–Dolpa Bheri Corridor in Rukum West Gokuleshwar–Darchula Road in Darchula Meanwhile, traffic is operating partially (one-way) on several other routes, including the Mid-Hill Highway in Tehrathum, Northgaya and Pasang Lhamu Highway in Rasuwa, and the Prithvi Highway. Similarly, one-way traffic is in effect along the Kaligandaki Corridor…

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on charges of violating ethical standards. The court ruled on Friday that a phone conversation related to a border dispute with Cambodia amounted to a breach of the constitution. With the verdict taking immediate effect, Paetongtarn loses the post she had held for nearly a year. She had already been suspended on July 1 after the court agreed to hear the case, during which Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assumed her responsibilities.