Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Summary
Nepal's Special Court schedules key hearings on corruption cases involving former officials. The government enforces firearm surrender for upcoming elections. Inclusive Socialist Party fields transgender candidates. US deports 80 Nepalis and suspends immigrant visas.
Key Points
- Special Court sets hearing for former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal on Patanjali land corruption case scheduled for January 28.
- Districts ordered surrender of licensed firearms ahead of March 5 House of Representatives election to ensure security.
- Inclusive Socialist Party registers six transgender candidates for the First-Past-The-Post election system and recommends more for proportional representation.
- US government deported 80 Nepali nationals for immigration violations and suspended immigrant visas for Nepal, requiring bonds for certain visa applicants.
