Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Shankar Agrawal released after arrest in money laundering case



KATHMANDU: Businessman Shankar Agrawal, previously the chairman of Shankar Group, has been released after being arrested on charges related to money laundering.

Agrawal was taken into custody by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) Nepal Police on Friday and was held at the Lalitpur District Police Office.

Publish Date : 05 April 2026 17:00 PM

Dry landslide blocks Karnali Highway

KATHMANDU: The Karnali Highway has been blocked again following a dry

157 kg of marijuana seized in Siraha, suspected to be bound for India

SIRAHA: The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized more than

Bhotekoshi flood: 248 people from Lumbini still missing

KAPILVASTU: A total of 248 people from various districts of

Heavy rain likely in some areas of several provinces

KATHMANDU: Monsoon winds are currently influencing weather conditions across the

Finance Minister calls for realistic assessment of Bhote Koshi flood damage

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has directed the concerned authorities