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Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Police arrested Oli, 74, and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the September uprising that toppled Oli’s government

03 April,2026 07:09 PM IST | Kathmandu | mid-day online correspondent
Former Nepal Minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case

Former Nepal Minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case

Nepali Congress leader and former minister Deepak Khadka was arrested in Kathmandu in a money laundering case linked to last year’s Gen Z movement unrest. He is the third leader from the Oli-era cabinet to be taken into custody amid ongoing investigations

29 March,2026 05:22 PM IST | Kathmandu | mid-day online correspondent
Police arrest former energy minister Deepak Khadka

Police arrest former energy minister Deepak Khadka

Deepak Khadka, former energy minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested by Nepal Police in connection with a money laundering case. The action follows findings linked to alleged financial misconduct during his tenure and comes amid a wider crackdown involving leaders like K P Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal

29 March,2026 02:15 PM IST | Kathmandu | PTI
Eager to work closely with you: Nepal's Balendra Shah thanks PM Modi

Eager to work closely with you: Nepal's Balendra Shah thanks PM Modi

Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office conveyed appreciation for the message and emphasised Shah’s commitment to advancing the longstanding relationship between India and Nepal for shared growth and prosperity

28 March,2026 01:36 PM IST | Kathmandu | mid-day online correspondent

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