Haphazard constitutional amendments could ignite chaos: Chairman Prachanda

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 23 — Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda," Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has warned that if any attempts are made to amend the constitution in a haphazard manner, the...

Court sends Chhabilal Joshi on five-day judicial remand

2 months ago

Pokhara, September 23 — The Kaski District Court has granted permission to hold former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, who was arrested on charges of embezzling funds from the Surydarshan Cooperative, in...

Sri Lanka swears in new left-leaning president

2 months ago

Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered voters a break with the established political order. (Getty Images) Colombo, September 23 — Sri Lanka's new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn into...

Nepal Police Club returns home as CAVA Women's Volleyball champions (pictures)

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 23 — The Nepal Police Club, champions of the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Championship, has returned to the country. Upon their arrival on Sunday, the team received a...

PM Oli urges Indian PM Modi to visit Nepal again

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 23 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Nepal again. This request was made during a sideline meeting at the...

Gold prices reach record high in Nepal

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 23 — The price of gold in the Nepali market reached a new record on Monday. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, the price increased...

Eight detainees escape from custody

2 months ago

Dhanusha, September 23 — Nine detainees have escaped after breaking ventilation of the custody at the District Police Office, Dhanusha. According to District Police Office Spokesperson Ranjan Awale, nine...

Trekking season kicks off: Flights to Everest Base Camp begin

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 22: Flights have begun for tourists heading to Everest Base Camp, the largest trekking destination in Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has officially granted permission...

In photos: Durga Prasain's arrest

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 22 — Medical professional Durga Prasain has been arrested by the police. He was apprehended from Bhaktapur, as confirmed by a senior police official to Ratopati. On...

Ethical questions arise in recent ambassador recommendations

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 22 — The recent decision to approve the names of controversial individuals recommended by the government for ambassadorial appointment has raised serious questions about the legitimacy of the...

Mid-Bhotekoshi Hydel Project set to begin production soon

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 22 — Final stage work is underway for the 102 MW Middle Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project in Sindhupalchok, led by Chilime Hydropower Company Limited, a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity...

Maoist Center's province-level consultation meeting concludes today

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 22 — The provincial consultation committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Center), which began in the first week of Bhadra (mid-August), will conclude on Sunday, September...

Emerging economies boost gold reserves, contributing to price surge

2 months ago

Kathmandu, September 22 —The price of gold has increased by NPR 1,700 in a single day. The Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association has set the price of hallmark gold...

Left-leaning candidate set to become Sri Lanka's new president

2 months ago

Sri Lanka's elections is widely regarded as a referendum on economic reforms meant to put the country on the road to recovery. (EPA) Colombo, September 22 — Anura Kumara...

PM Oli meets with UNSG Guterres

2 months ago

New York (USA), September 22 — A meeting was held between Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and United Nations Secretary General António Guterres. Prime Minister Oli, who is here...