453 Nepali nationals rescued from alleged trafficking racket in India’s Kushinagar
By Dipendra Baduwal & Ghanashyam Gautam Police said the group involved collected between INR 7,000 and up to INR 100,000 per person under the guise of membership fees linked to a network marketing-style scheme.
Relentless heatwave scorches Tarai, brings life to a near standstill
By Dipendra Baduwal, Ranjana BC, Rupa Gahatraj, Shankar Acharya & Nabin Paudel With temperatures crossing 40°C in several districts, daily wage workers, students and businesses face mounting hardship amid warnings of rising health risks.
Garbage collection disrupted in Siddharthanagar after court order
By Dipendra Baduwal Dumping waste along Danda Khola polluted environment and affected residents and travellers.
Cost of Supreme Court verdict on Lumbini: Rs70 billion investment, 10,000 jobs
By Dipendra Baduwal, Durga Dulal & Manoj Paudel Environmentalists contend the polluting factories in question are a big threat to the historical legacy of the Buddha’s birthplace.
Three arrested after police firing in Rupandehi
By Dipendra Baduwal One injured as police open fire after suspects resist arrest; large quantity of controlled substances seized.
Ramesh asked his wife Pramila to vote. On election day, he died in Kuwait
By Dipendra Baduwal Family is devastated after a migrant worker returns home in a casket.
Tourist growth plan unveiled to revive international flights at Bhairahawa airport
By Dipendra Baduwal Airport management and private sector join hands to boost foreign arrivals and sustain operations at Gautam Buddha International Airport.
RSP chief Lamichhane walks free after completing paperwork in Rupandehi
By Dipendra Baduwal Rabi Lamichhane reached the Rupandehi District Court on Friday evening following Thursday’s high court order for his release on bail.
Chitwan elephant pair flown to Qatar
By Dipendra Baduwal Khagendra Prasad and Rudrakali were given a heartfelt farewell on Wednesday.
Border casinos draw tourists—but rule-breaking, fake IDs and rising crime fuel concerns
By Dipendra Baduwal & Parbat Portel Businesses say casinos boost footfall in Nepal’s frontier towns, but authorities warn of widespread regulatory breaches, money-laundering risks and political protection enabling illegal operations.
Campaign urges annulment of Lumbini Development Trust appointment
By Dipendra Baduwal Activists say move sidelines locals and threatens heritage preservation.
One injured in shooting at Bhairahawa hotel
By Dipendra Baduwal Security guard wounded as dispute between groups escalates.
Shree Airlines aircraft makes emergency landing in Bhairahawa
By Dipendra Baduwal The flight en route to Kathmandu from Dhangadhi made an emergency landing at Gautam Buddha International Airport following a hydraulic failure report.
Rupandehi farmers grapple with fertiliser shortage after dry spell
By Dipendra Baduwal Limited local supplies and smuggling of Indian urea are forcing farmers to pay two to three times the subsidised rate, raising concerns over the paddy harvest.
Debt, despair, and uncertainty plague Bhairahawa airport
By Sangam Prasain & Dipendra Baduwal Minister says PM will push for air route permits, aim to address Indian concerns on Bhairahawa, Pokhara airports.