Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests

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Kathmandu: The business leaders from the private sector have vowed revival, while expressing sorrow over the loss in the industrial and commercial enterprises during the Gen-Z protest taken place on September 8 and 9. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, the business leaders mentioned that they would rise again with new… Continue reading Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests

Constitution Day: President Paudel appeals for timely election

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has reiterated the urgency of holding election to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the slated date. He sought cooperation from all sides to this regard. The Head of the State made it clear that he lifted the country out of political vacuum based on general consensus as there was not… Continue reading Constitution Day: President Paudel appeals for timely election

Nepali film ‘Anjila’ recommended for Oscar Award

Kathmandu: A feature film ‘Anjila’ is to represent Nepal in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (Oscar Awards). The International Feature Film Selection Committee in Nepal informed that ‘Anjila’ has been recommended from Nepal in the international feature film genre under the 98th Oscar Awards to be held in the United States. Selection… Continue reading Nepali film ‘Anjila’ recommended for Oscar Award

Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki

Kathmandu: Ambassador of China to Nepal, Chen Song, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of the Interim Government, Sushila Karki. At the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Thursday, PM Karki said Nepal and China have historical and close bilateral relations, and Nepal is ever… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki

Charred body recovered from Koteshwor Bhatbhateni, death toll rises to 74

Kathmandu: Police have recovered a charred body from the Koteshwor branch of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, which was torched and vandalized during the Gen Z protests on September 9. According to Kathmandu District Police Office, the body was found on Wednesday in a completely burned state and has yet to be identified. The discovery raises the confirmed… Continue reading Charred body recovered from Koteshwor Bhatbhateni, death toll rises to 74

Constitution Day to be celebrated on coming Friday

Kathmandu: The government has prepared for observing the Constitution Day and the National Day, 2082 BS on coming Friday. The Constitution Day major event will be held at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on September 19 and President Ramchandra Paudel will attend it as the Chief Guest. Prime Minister Sushila Karki will be addressing the event,… Continue reading Constitution Day to be celebrated on coming Friday

India, US hold trade talks amid stalled negotiations

Kathmandu: India and the United States held a day of trade discussions on Tuesday, raising hopes that stalled negotiations on a bilateral agreement could soon resume. A US delegation led by trade negotiator Brendan Lynch met officials from India’s commerce ministry in Delhi. While India described the meeting as a “discussion” rather than a formal… Continue reading India, US hold trade talks amid stalled negotiations

Locals joining hands for rebuilding devastated police offices

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Kathmandu: Local people are joining hands for the reconstruction of the physical structures of the police vandalized during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9. The Narephant Police Post building has been rebuilt in coordination of the Kotdevi Bidhyanagar Social Reform Committee in Narephant, Koteswor. The committee has also handed over a motorbike to… Continue reading Locals joining hands for rebuilding devastated police offices

Life returns to normalcy with withdrawal of prohibitory order

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Kathmandu: The District Administration Office, Kailali, has withdrawn the prohibitory order that was enforced in response to the ongoing Gen-Z demonstrations. With the order lifted, public transportation services, local markets, and schools have reopened. Several government offices have also resumed operations after days of disruption resulted in from the incidents of vandalism and arson. During… Continue reading Life returns to normalcy with withdrawal of prohibitory order

US, China reach ‘Framework’ deal on TikTok’s US Operations

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Kathmandu: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has reached a “framework” agreement with China over the ownership of TikTok’s American operations, paving the way for US control of the platform. Bessent told reporters the framework was agreed during trade talks in Madrid, adding that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are… Continue reading US, China reach ‘Framework’ deal on TikTok’s US Operations