Ujjwal Satyal

The party claims it will mobilize up to 300,000 participants, with delegates from across the country already arriving in Kathmandu to inspect the site.

Bhattarai, who was earlier arrested on May 21 by CIAA security personnel from his workplace at Tribhuvan International Airport, where he served as Chief of Immigration, is facing a recovery claim of Rs 7.98 million.

The former ministers named in the charge sheet are Dr Ram Sharan Mahat, late Post Bahadur Bogati, Ram Kumar Shrestha, Bhim Prasad Acharya, and Deepak Chandra Amatya.

The CIAA on Wednesday filed graft cases against Director General of the CAAN Pradeep Adhikari and five others on alleged foul play linked to the construction of the heliport which has now turned defunct due to safety concerns.

NC unanimously agrees to hold its 15th General Convention from January 10 to 12.

Deuba, who opposes holding a Special General Convention, sought a middle path by proposing that the regular general convention be held sometime between mid-December and mid-January. 

The establishment faction of NC led by Deuba wants to defer the general convention to enjoy the existing privileges, while the rival faction, backed by Thapa wants a special general convention for a change.

The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office apprehended the suspects from Balkhu, stating that they had organised live online betting through a digital platform called ‘betacular.live’.

Political analysts cautioned that UML’s escalating confrontational approach—guided by what appears to be a belief that “offense is the best defence”—risks eroding public trust and destabilising the electoral atmosphere.

The measure aims to curb terrorism financing and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.