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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an interim order instructing the government not to use the term ‘Janayuddha’ (People’s War) in official documents. The decision, made by the Constitutional Bench on December 11, was certified by the court on Thursday. The order follows a writ petition filed by Gyanendra Raj Aran, challenging the… Continue reading Supreme Court issues interim order barring use of ‘Janayuddha’ term

Kathmandu: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has urged the global adoption of a feminism-oriented foreign policy to foster equality and protect the rights of marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQI+ community. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday, Dr. Rana highlighted the potential of such a policy… Continue reading Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality

Kathmandu: Minister for Home Affairs, Ramesh Lekhak, has assured that the government will ensure consensus from all political parties to amend the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of this amendment for strengthening Nepal’s federal democratic republic and promoting inclusion. Speaking at a press meet organized by the Nepal Press Union, Chitwan chapter, today, Lekhak stated that… Continue reading Home Minister Lekhak assures consensus on constitutional amendment

Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has announced a ban on commercial helicopter flights in the Sagarmatha National Park, effective from January 1, 2025 (17 Poush 2081). The decision was made following a meeting between the park authorities, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, the Central Region Management Committee, and local stakeholders. In a letter sent to… Continue reading Nepal govt bans commercial helicopter flights in Sagarmatha National Park

Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against Chhabilal Kunwar, an Inspector with the Armed Police Force (APF), over allegations of using a fraudulent educational certificate to secure a government job. Kunwar, who previously served at the APF’s No-29 Battalion Headquarters in Dang, resigned following the… Continue reading CIAA files corruption case against APF Inspector over fake education certificate

Kathmandu: Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Raj Kumar Gupta, announced that discussions have officially begun on amending the Civil Service Act, a long-pending issue in Nepal’s legislature. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Gupta revealed that the State Affairs Committee under the House of Representatives has initiated deliberations on the proposed amendments, which have… Continue reading Discussion begins on amending Civil Service Act, Minister Gupta says

Kathmandu: Two key security agencies under Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, have warned that they cannot maintain peace and security without urgent procurement of essential weapons, vehicles, and training equipment. The heads of these agencies made the statement during a discussion on police performance held at the Ministry… Continue reading Nepal Police and Armed Police Force warn of security risks due to equipment shortages

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has announced that it will begin voter registration across all provinces and districts starting this Sunday. The process had been postponed following the completion of the by-elections, but with the results now finalized, the Commission is set to resume regular voter list registration and updates, according to spokesperson Nita Pokharel Aryal.… Continue reading Election Commission to resume voter registration nationwide starting sunday

Kathmandu: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck returned to Bhutan on Friday following a brief stopover in Kathmandu. The King, who had arrived in the Nepali capital earlier in the day, was seen off by Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba at Tribhuvan International Airport. Wangchuck, who was in Nepal as part of an unofficial… Continue reading Bhutanese King Wangchuck departs Kathmandu after brief stopover

Kathmandu: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan are set to arrive in Nepal on Friday for a private visit, following their official trip to India. The royal couple is expected to spend approximately three to four hours in Kathmandu. After completing their official visit to India, the Bhutanese monarchs… Continue reading Bhutan’s King and Queen to arrive in Nepal for private visit on Friday