The anti-graft body has written to more than 20 agencies seeking details of the three individuals’ finances and assets.

A government investigation into the July 30 violence recommends disciplinary action against officers carrying handguns and calls for major changes to crowd-control procedures across Madhesh.

Police say an MBS student photographed the question paper inside the exam hall and shared it on WhatsApp, with five others charged in connection with the leak.

Floods, landslides and lightning have killed 85 people since April, while fresh rain is causing deaths, displacement and road closures across several districts.

Lawyers and rights advocates warn that expanded surveillance powers could expose citizens to abuse, while police argue they are essential for tackling increasingly tech-savvy criminals.

The CIB has recommended prosecuting 22 people, including nine Ncell officials and two Nepal Investment Mega Bank officials, over the alleged illegal auction.

Home Minister Gurung’s pledge for a new investigation has made little progress amid questions over evidence, legal authority and the way forward.

Dr Nutan Sharma appeared before Lalitpur police and prosecutors after investigators linked her to the egg retrieval of a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly offered Rs30,000 in exchange for her eggs.

Home Minister Gurung says a lack of funds had delayed equipment purchases. With the new budget, the procurement process is underway.

In an exclusive interview, Gurung addresses controversies surrounding him, the challenges of modern crowd control, and his vision for institutionalising the ministry.

Home ministry-formed committee, led by Joint Secretary Pushparaj Shahi, has yet to determine who fired the fatal shot.

The National Investigation Department has long failed to provide timely intelligence on major security threats after years of neglect by successive governments.

A rumoured agreement with Hindu groups in Dhanusha sparked controversy, but officials say the government only received their demands and no such deal was reached.

The home minister’s direct intervention marks a shift from curfews and security deployments to negotiations with victims’ families and local groups.

Prime Minister Shah met Madhesh leaders and lawmakers Friday, while home minister reached agreements with victims’ families in Sunsari and Siraha Thursday.