Politics

Local by-election: Maoist candidate elected unopposed as ward chair in Putha Uttarganga RM

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 20 — Under the local level by-election, the CPN (Maoist Centre) has secured its first victory in Rukum East. According to Maoist leader and federal MP from Rukum...

Durga Prasain presented in court for remand extension (photos)

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 20 — Durga Prasain, a medical entrepreneur arrested on charges of cybercrime, has been presented in court for an extension of his detention. He was brought to...

18 years of CPA: Prachanda highlights CPA's role in establishing federal republic

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 20 — Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda stated that the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the...

MP Bajgain retracts statement against Minister Badri Pandey

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 20 — Nepali Congress MP Rajendra Bajgain has publicly announced the retraction of his controversial statement against Badri Pandey, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, who is...

18 years of comprehensive peace accord; survivors still longing for justice

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 20 — In a bid to unleash the causes of conflict and provide relief and reparation to the victims, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed on 21...

Australian ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Oli

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Ambassador of Australia to Nepal, Leann Johnston, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at his office in Singha Durbar this afternoon. ...

Maoist Center office-bearers' meeting underway at Khumaltar

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — The office-bearers' meeting of the CPN (Maoist Center) is currently underway at Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda's residence in Khumaltar. The meeting was called to discuss...

NHRC's call to conclude peace process soon

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to complete the peace process soon by forming a trustworthy commission. Likewise, the NHRC has urged...

Police demands additional five-day detention for former Koshi Minister Adhikari

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Former Minister of Koshi Province, Lila Ballav Adhikari, has been presented at the Kathmandu District Court for an extension of his detention period. His seven-day...

Cabinet meeting scheduled for 6 PM today

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — A meeting of the Council of Ministers is scheduled to take place today at 6 PM. A minister informed that the meeting will be held...

Delay in completing the remaining tasks of the peace process: NC leader Sitaula

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula has stated that there has been a delay in completing the remaining tasks of the peace...

In pictures: Durga Prasain taken for health check-up after CIB detention

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain has been taken to the hospital for a health check-up. After being arrested from his residence in Bhaktapur on Tuesday, he was...

Prachanda flips script: Contradicts himself, hints at returning to power

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ made a statement last Saturday that contradicted his earlier commitments. Previously, Prachanda had asserted that he...

Hearing on UML's disputed land donation case adjourned again

1 week ago

Kathmandu, Novemberm 19 — A case related to the disputed land donation received by the CPN-UML has been postponed as it could not be reviewed. On Tuesday, the hearing was...

Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain arrested

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Activist and medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain has been arrested from his residence in Bhaktapur by a team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). Prasai...

Home Minister Lekhak urges discipline and security for peace and order

1 week ago

Kathmandu, November 19 — Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak emphasized the need for maintaining peace and discipline in the country. Speaking at a security seminar in Dhangadhi, Kailali, he stated, "While...