A writer, academic and linguist, Bimal spent decades using literature to explore identity and belonging while championing dialogue between Nepal’s linguistic, ethnic and regional communities.

Weak project preparation, staff shortages and poor implementation continue to hold back capital spending.

Starting with Dewanganj violence, the cost of delayed coordination was measured not only in lives lost but also in growing mistrust between communities and the widening of unrest beyond the violent incident.

Curfews in 4 districts. Ganesh Yadav killed in Golbazar.

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.

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.

Budgets focus on upgrading hospitals, expanding rural healthcare, strengthening maternal and specialist services, and improving access for vulnerable groups.

Internal discord in Janamat Party and UML’s insistence on even brief leadership stalls coalition exit plan.

The decision, directed by CK Raut, effectively splits the party into two factions.

Local Dalit rights activists demand a probe into the incident and stringent action against the guilty.

Strict checks on goods valued above Rs100 at Nepal-India crossings draw anger and complaints in border districts.

Three Madheshi women secured victories for the Rastriya Swatantra Party by wide margins in the March 5 polls.

The candidacy of RSP candidate Kishori Sah Kamal was annulled in Dhanusha-1, though votes were still cast in his favour.

Commission orders returning officer to withhold winner’s announcement until Supreme Court ruling on disqualified RSP candidate.

Early counting shows Bharat Parajuli (RSP) and Bansha Lal Tamang (Congress) in front as votes continue to be tallied.