Upper house nears civil service bill deadline, but no deliberations yet
Big parties are still divided over the bill’s controversial cooling-off period clause.
Big parties are still divided over the bill’s controversial cooling-off period clause.
The Cricket Association of Nepal was awarded as the ‘Best National Sports Association’ with a cash prize of Rs100,000.
The 2024 figure marked the highest growth rate since 2016, when the economy expanded 3.9 percent.
Japanese encephalitis has killed at least 23 people and infected 90 others over the past two months.
Search operations continued on Friday, with workers in white hazmat suits and blue gloves combing through dense thickets with shovels and hoes.
The personnel had been serving at the Taplejung District Police Office at the time of his death.
Lawmakers demand finance minister’s resignation over alleged irregularities in budget making.
The civilian, a motorcycle ride-sharing driver, was hit at the site of violent clashes on Thursday near parliament.
The war has displaced nearly the entire 2.3 million population, devastated infrastructure, and triggered a humanitarian crisis.
Rastriya Swatantra Party leader to face trial while out of custody after woman accuses him of online abuse.
Seat left vacant after the Supreme Court disqualified Deepak Manange.
While addressing Parliament, he does not mention Lipulekh as an issue he will take up during his China trip.
In a 6-3 decision, the court said Paetongtarn had put her private interests before those of the nation and damaged the reputation of the country, causing a loss of public confidence.
The prime minister expresses sorrow over deaths and says the government is investigating the source of the outbreak.
Surkhet records 292.3 millimetres of rainfall in 24 hours.
Cabinet names Khapung as 32nd IGP of Nepal Police, effective from September 3.
The couple face separate investigations by special prosecutors appointed after Yoon’s removal from office and since liberal President Lee Jae Myung took office in early June.
Nepal’s prime minister will attend China’s anti-Japan parade, marking a first for Kathmandu and raising questions about diplomatic balancing between Tokyo and Beijing.
A 28-year-old woman and a 7-year-old girl die while sleeping under a tarp; another woman seriously injured.
Bus driver in custody as police investigate deadly collision.
India to raise Russian oil imports in September as New Delhi resists US tariffs and defends its energy security despite Western pressure over Ukraine war.
The 39-year-old was seen bowing to Hun Sen, sparking outrage and protests that have left her coalition on the brink. She apologised, saying she aimed to ease tensions and protect lives.
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Jigme Tamang Mugum’s artworks at Gallery 108 show the lineage of Karmapas and their forebears as a visual cosmology.
Neglect and poor management have pushed the stadium off the ‘international standards’. Unless serious renovations begin, its identity as the country’s footballing home may fade away.
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
With over Rs1.7 trillion received last fiscal year, the figure rivals Nepal’s annual budget. But experts warn the money is piling up in banks instead of driving growth.
Congress leader Gagan Thapa lambastes the government for failing to secure depositors’ money.
Twenty-two months since the disaster, thousands of survivors have yet to receive reconstruction aid as damage assessment drags on.
Over 78,000 complaints filed, but survivors still wary of the two commissions’ ability to deliver justice.
Nepal mustn’t stand against a friendly nation, even to support a neighbour, they say.
While registering Telegram, the detrimental effects of its malicious use cannot be overlooked.
Nepal’s legal framework for managing them is outdated.
Recalling the contributions made by figures like Pradeep Giri has become vital in countering the dogma about nationalism.
The proposed rule would set fixed terms for F visas for students, J visas for cultural exchange visitors, and I visas for media workers, which are now valid for the length of their programme or US employment.
Russia said its attack had hit military industrial facilities and air bases, and that Ukraine had also attacked Russian targets. The Kremlin said it was still interested in pursuing peace talks.
China remained inextricably embedded in Indian supply chains despite the years-long stand-off between the two militaries. Now as US tariffs begin to bite, a cautious normalisation is afoot, with China holding all the aces.
Court rejects Jha’s appeal against Kathmandu District Court’s custody order.
Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has consulted WHO representatives on the need for ring vaccination in affected areas.
Kathmandu District Court on Thursday extended the RSP leader’s remand as investigation continues.
Elected representatives from Gorkha quit politics to work abroad, sparking calls for cancellation of posts.
Three others escape as strong current traps others.
The incident took place at Andrauli in ward 28 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, an area bordering the national park.
Why did Laxman kill Rubi and end his life? Was this a failed love or influenced by caste tensions? Here’s the case explained.
Traders demand protection of livelihood and halt to municipal harassment.
Modi’s visit to Japan on Friday and Saturday gains significance as both belong to the Quad grouping, along with Australia and the United States, which seeks to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The agreement paves way for feasibility report on hydrogen and fuel cell plant in Nepal.
The United States is India’s largest market for garments and jewellery, worth nearly $22 billion in 2024.
The court said the decision to bar Ganesh Thapa from football activities violated principles of justice.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic will also attend the parade.