Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated a nationwide signature campaign demanding the release of its detained party president, Rabi Lamichhane, calling the legal actions against him a form of “political revenge.” On Friday, the party set up solidarity booths at 13 key locations across the Kathmandu Valley, including New Bus Park, Balkhu, Koteshwor,… Continue reading RSP launches nationwide signature campaign for detained leader Rabi Lamichhane
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Patan High Court overturns government ban on vapes
Kathmandu: The Patan High Court has issued a directive ordering the government to lift restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. A Division Bench comprising Justices Kabi Prasad Neupane and Hemant Rawal delivered the verdict in response to a writ petition filed by Vape Mandu Traders against multiple government… Continue reading Patan High Court overturns government ban on vapes
HoR passes Citizenship Bill
Kathmadu: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has endorsed the ‘Nepal Citizenship (Second) Bill, 2082’ by majority. Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak had presented the proposal seeking endorsement of the bill in the Lower House meeting today. Earlier, Minister Lekhak had tabled the proposal seeking discussion on Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading HoR passes Citizenship Bill
PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left here today for Spain leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United Nations (FFD-4) to be held in Seville of Spain from 30 June to 3 July. Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakashman Singh, Home Minister… Continue reading PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development
Mobile app ‘Hami’ launched to support Nepali migrant workers
Kathmandu: A new mobile application aimed at supporting Nepali migrant workers has been launched with financial and technical support from the Government of the Republic of Korea. The app, named Hami (Happy Migration), was officially inaugurated in Lalitpur on Wednesday in the presence of high-level officials and stakeholders. The application is designed to provide simplified… Continue reading Mobile app ‘Hami’ launched to support Nepali migrant workers
Home Minister announces establishment of dedicated department against drug abuse
Kathmandu: The government is set to establish a dedicated department for the drug control. This information was shared here today at a programme held on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which is observed on June 26 each year. It has been said the department will be established in… Continue reading Home Minister announces establishment of dedicated department against drug abuse
Special Court grants Rs 3.5 million bail to former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal in Patanjali land scam
Kathmandu: The Special Court has granted bail of Rs 3.5 million to former Prime Minister and CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal in connection with the high-profile Patanjali land scam case. Nepal appeared before the court on Wednesday as arguments were heard regarding his alleged involvement in the illegal registration of public land. The… Continue reading Special Court grants Rs 3.5 million bail to former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal in Patanjali land scam
Nepal exports record 700 MW of electricity to India amid monsoon surge
Kathmandu: Increased monsoon rainfall has dramatically boosted river flows, allowing Nepal to export as much as 700 megawatts of electricity daily to India, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said. With internal power generation soaring to around 2,700 megawatts, Nepal is producing significantly more electricity than it currently consumes. Peak domestic demand hovers around 2,000 megawatts,… Continue reading Nepal exports record 700 MW of electricity to India amid monsoon surge
Nepal cricketers climb ICC rankings after European tour
Kathmandu: The Nepal Men’s National Cricket Team’s recent European tour has triggered major shifts in the ICC rankings, with several players making notable gains—particularly spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Sandeep Lamichhane. Among all-rounders in T20 Internationals, Dipendra Singh Airee continues to lead the Nepali contingent, holding third position globally. He trails only India’s Hardik Pandya and… Continue reading Nepal cricketers climb ICC rankings after European tour
Two Nepalis rescued from war-torn Iran with India’s help
Kathmandu: Two Nepali nationals stranded in conflict-ridden Iran have been rescued with the assistance of the Indian government, the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi confirmed on Tuesday. Ganesh Prasad Pokharel and Suman Gaire were evacuated from Iran alongside a group of Indian citizens and flown to New Delhi. The embassy stated that both individuals are… Continue reading Two Nepalis rescued from war-torn Iran with India’s help