Hundreds leave Janakpur on a march to Kathmandu to appeal against loan sharks
By Ajit Tiwari Hundreds begin a 15-day walk from Janakpur, saying authorities have failed to curb predatory lending, leaving borrowers trapped in court battles and at risk of losing their property.
Police arrest former UML lawmaker Koiri in Thaman BK murder case
By Ajit Tiwari Koiri was taken into custody in Mahottari a day after the Janakpur High Court sentenced him to five years in prison for the 2015 killing of Armed Police Force assistant sub-inspector during the Madhesh movement.
Health figures high in Nepal’s provincial budgets
By Krishna Prasad Gautam, Ghanashyam Gautam, Arjun Shah, Deepak Pariyar, Pratap Bista & Ajit Tiwari Budgets focus on upgrading hospitals, expanding rural healthcare, strengthening maternal and specialist services, and improving access for vulnerable groups.
Madhesh province government crisis averted for now
By Ajit Tiwari Internal discord in Janamat Party and UML’s insistence on even brief leadership stalls coalition exit plan.
Fresh trouble in Janakpur as Janamat Party pulls the plug on provincial government
By Ajit Tiwari The decision, directed by CK Raut, effectively splits the party into two factions.
Man arrested on charge of raping Dalit girl in captivity
By Ajit Tiwari Local Dalit rights activists demand a probe into the incident and stringent action against the guilty.
Rs100 tax rule aimed at curbing small-scale smuggling hits daily shoppers at Nepal-India border
By Ajit Tiwari, Shiva Puri & Madhav Dhungana Strict checks on goods valued above Rs100 at Nepal-India crossings draw anger and complaints in border districts.
Madheshi women break stereotypes to enter Parliament
By Ajit Tiwari Three Madheshi women secured victories for the Rastriya Swatantra Party by wide margins in the March 5 polls.
Matrika Yadav’s journey from peace process to fourth term in Parliament
By Ajit Tiwari The candidacy of RSP candidate Kishori Sah Kamal was annulled in Dhanusha-1, though votes were still cast in his favour.
EC directs deferral of result announcement in Dhanusha-1
By Ajit Tiwari Commission orders returning officer to withhold winner’s announcement until Supreme Court ruling on disqualified RSP candidate.
RSP leads in Sindhupalchok-1, Congress ahead in Sindhupalchok-2
By Ajit Tiwari Early counting shows Bharat Parajuli (RSP) and Bansha Lal Tamang (Congress) in front as votes continue to be tallied.
Election Commission scraps candidacy of RSP’s Kishori Sah
By Ajit Tiwari Candidacy invalidated after complaint citing blacklist.
Land compensation delays stall Bardibas railway project
By Ajit Tiwari Unpaid compensation for 14 households halts construction on Bhangaha–Bardibas rail stretch, residents hopeful as ministry review continues.
Balen calls for stronger provinces to bolster federalism
By Ajit Tiwari Says merit is more important than identity politics and urges voters to support competent candidates.
Wildfire in China’s border forests keeps Tatopani crossing shut
By Ajit Tiwari Blaze near Nylam–Khasa areas disrupts trade and movement as hundreds of containers remain stranded.