Kathmandu: Advocate Anu Bhattarai has taken a significant step towards advocating for the legal recognition of live-in relationships in Nepal by filing a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC). This groundbreaking petition seeks urgent legal arrangements to acknowledge and regulate live-in relationships, allowing competent and qualified individuals to cohabit without fear of legal ambiguity… Continue reading Writ petition filed at SC demands legal recognition of Live-in Relationships in Nepal
Month: March 2024
7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine
Kathmandu: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has officially confirmed the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were engaged in combat alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. The MoFA, in a statement released on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of these brave individuals. The deceased Nepali nationals were part of the Russian army’s… Continue reading 7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine
Viber becomes first social networking site to be registered in Nepal
Kathmandu: The popular social networking app Viber has been officially listed in Nepal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital landscape. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has confirmed this groundbreaking move, citing compliance with the recently introduced ‘Directive 2080 on Regulating the Use of Social Networks.’ This directive was crafted to streamline… Continue reading Viber becomes first social networking site to be registered in Nepal
Ski training at Triveni, Kalikot
Kathmandu: Under the auspices of the Nepal Tourism Board and with support from the Karnali Sports Development Council, basic ski training commenced at Tribeni Patan Chetadi in Kalikot district of Karnali province on the 11th of March, 2024. The training involves 25 trainees, three trainers from the Nepal Mountain Academy, and local tourism entrepreneurs. The… Continue reading Ski training at Triveni, Kalikot
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
Kathmandu: The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the… Continue reading House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
Kathmandu: The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but many counts in the sweeping racketeering indictment remain intact. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee wrote in an order that six of the counts in the indictment must be… Continue reading Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
April’s total solar eclipse is a month away
Kathmandu: The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the path of total darkness — twice as long as the total solar eclipse that dimmed U.S. skies… Continue reading April’s total solar eclipse is a month away
PM Dahal receives third vote of confidence in House of Representatives
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has secured a vote of confidence for the third time in the House of Representatives. The crucial vote, held on Wednesday, marks a pivotal moment for Dahal’s leadership amidst recent political shifts. Following the withdrawal of support from the Nepali Congress (NC) on March 5, PM Dahal called for… Continue reading PM Dahal receives third vote of confidence in House of Representatives
Japan grants 12 recycled fire engines to provinces under human security project
Kathmandu: In a commendable initiative under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), the Japanese government has provided a total of 12 recycled fire engines to five provinces in Nepal, namely Koshi, Lumbini, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki. The signing ceremony for the GGP contracts took place at the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu,… Continue reading Japan grants 12 recycled fire engines to provinces under human security project
Biden and Trump rally in Georgia as 2024 rematch looms
Kathmandu: Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both held campaign rallies in the US state of Georgia, as their general election showdown comes into greater focus. The former president, 77, slammed Thursday’s State of the Union speech as an “angry, dark and hate-filled rant”. An hour later, President Biden, 81, unveiled new endorsements as he… Continue reading Biden and Trump rally in Georgia as 2024 rematch looms