Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

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HONG KONG, November 19 — Hong Kong’s High Court on Tuesday jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years following a landmark national security trial that has damaged the...

PM Oli and Congress President Deuba meet

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Kathmandu, November 18 — A meeting has taken place between the top two leaders of the ruling party. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress President Sher...

Photo Feature: Former Speaker Dhungana laid to rest

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Kathmandu, November 18 — Former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana was laid to rest at Pashupati Aryaghat on Monday. The 83-year-old, who had been undergoing treatment for liver-related issues,...

North Korea's Kim slams US, West over Ukraine

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SEOUL, November 18 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the United States and the West are using the Ukrainian military as "shock troops" to fight Russia and risk...

Rasuwa Congress leader involved in kidnapping of container driver over missing smuggled gold

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Kathmandu, November 18 — A Nepali Congress district leader from Rasuwa has been found involved in the kidnapping of a container driver after gold smuggled from the Kerung border went...

NC to fly its flag at half-mast in honor of late former Speaker Dhungana

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Kathmandu, November 18 — The Nepali Congress has decided to lower the party's flag to half-mast at its central office on November 18 and 19, in honor of the late...

Delhi shuts schools because of smog

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NEW DELHI, November 18 — India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the sprawling...

Dr. Baikuntha Aryal resigns from National Planning Commission

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Kathmandu, November 18 — Dr. Baikuntha Aryal, who was assigned responsibilities equivalent to that of the Chief Secretary in the National Planning Commission, has resigned from his position.   ...

Russia launches fiercest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

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Ukraine, November 18 — Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest over the past months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing...

India's strained ties in the neighborhood

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Kathmandu, November 18 — The relationship between Nepal and India has reached a strained phase. Discussions are ongoing about Nepal-India relations, particularly in the context of Nepali Prime Minister K.P....

Maoist Center postpones office-bearers' meeting

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Kathmandu, November 18 — The office-bearers’ meeting of the CPN (Maoist Center) has been postponed. According to Secretary Dinanath Sharma, the meeting was postponed due to the demise of...

Former Speaker Dhungana to receive national honors, public holiday declared on Monday

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Kathmandu, November 18  — The final farewell of former Speaker Late Daman Nath Dhungana will be conducted with national honors. A cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence...

Former Speaker Daman Nath Dhungana passes away

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Kathmandu, November 17 — Former Speaker of the Parliament, Damannath Dhungana, has passed away. According to Gopal Krishna Ghimire, the President of the Nepal Bar Association, Dhungana was...

Government expenditure exceeds revenue in first four months of FY 2024/25

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Kathmandu, November 17 — During the first four months (mid-July to mid-November) of the current fiscal year 2024/25, the government's expenditure exceeded its revenue. According to data from the Financial...

Bangladesh extends armed forces judicial powers

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Dhaka, November 17 — Bangladesh's interim government has extended the judicial powers of the armed forces granted after the August revolution that toppled ex-leader Sheikh Hasina. The government...