Kathmandu: Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order preventing the implementation of the government’s decision to declare a public holiday on the 1st day of the month of Phalgun, marking People’s War Day. This date commemorates the initiation of the decade-long armed insurgency by the then CPN (Maoist) with the goal of establishing a communist… Continue reading SC halts govt’s decision to declare ‘People’s War Day’ as public holiday
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Ministry of Home Affairs establishes committee to investigate tragic Balkumari incident
Kathmandu: In a swift response to the recent unrest in Balkumari, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the formation of a three-member committee tasked with investigating the incident that resulted in the unfortunate demise of two individuals. Heading the probe committee is DIG Lalmani Acharya from the Kathmandu Valley Police Office. He is joined… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs establishes committee to investigate tragic Balkumari incident
Trump ballot ban appealed to US Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
Kathmandu: The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday appealed that state’s supreme court decision that found former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency, the potential first step to a showdown at the nation’s highest court over the meaning of a 155-year-old constitutional provision that bans from office those who “engaged in insurrection.” The first… Continue reading Trump ballot ban appealed to US Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth
Kathmandu: A NASA telescope has captured the biggest solar flare in years, which temporarily knocked out radio communication on Earth. The sun spit out the huge flare along with a massive radio burst on Thursday, causing two hours of radio interference in parts of the U.S. and other sunlit parts of the world.Scientists at the… Continue reading Biggest solar flare in years temporarily disrupts radio signals on Earth
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee finds unlawful activities in Teramox procurement process
Kathmandu: The Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament has concluded that there were unlawful activities in the procurement process of the Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (Teramox). In a meeting held at Singha Durbar today, the committee identified 15 irregularities in the Teramox procurement process and directed the Commission for the Investigation of… Continue reading Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee finds unlawful activities in Teramox procurement process
Human error behind Yeti Airlines plane crash: Report
Kathmandu: The Yeti Airlines aircraft crash that occurred in Pokhara on January 15, 2023 was due to human error. The Investigation Commission formed after the air crash submitted the report today with this conclusion. The Commission formed under coordination of former Secretary Nagendra Prasad Ghimire submitted the report to the Minister for Culture, Tourism and… Continue reading Human error behind Yeti Airlines plane crash: Report
Cabinet meeting initiates restructuring of Prime Minister’s office
Kathmandu: The Cabinet convened at Singha Durbar on Thursday to deliberate on the restructuring of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal chaired the meeting, during which key decisions were made to initiate the restructuring process. The official announcement came after an earlier discussion today, where Prime Minister Dahal engaged with officials… Continue reading Cabinet meeting initiates restructuring of Prime Minister’s office
Himalaya Airlines inaugurates new flight route connecting Kathmandu and Lhasa
Kathmandu: In a significant move to enhance air connectivity between Nepal and China, Himalaya Airlines has officially commenced its Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flight route. The inaugural flight took off from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 8:40 AM on Thursday, carrying 136 passengers on board.The launch event was graced by the presence of Sudan Kiranti, the Minister for… Continue reading Himalaya Airlines inaugurates new flight route connecting Kathmandu and Lhasa
Prime Minister Dahal marks one-year anniversary, highlights achievements in national address
Kathmandu: In a nationally televised address from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal commemorated the completion of one year since the formation of the government under his leadership. The address outlined key initiatives, progress, and achievements in the areas of good governance, social… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal marks one-year anniversary, highlights achievements in national address
Concerns rise as 100 Nepali nationals missing, 7 confirmed dead after joining Russian army
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud has disclosed that approximately 100 Nepali individuals, who enlisted in the Russian army, are currently reported missing. The revelation comes amid rising anxieties about the fate of Nepali citizens who joined the military in Russia. FM Saud shared that the Russian government itself provided information regarding the fate… Continue reading Concerns rise as 100 Nepali nationals missing, 7 confirmed dead after joining Russian army