Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has remanded Durga Prasai and his associate Deepak Bohara to judicial custody for 12 days for further investigation into their alleged involvement in the violent pro-monarchy protest held in Tinkune on March 28. According to court officials, a single bench of Judge Shishirraj Dhakal issued the order after police produced… Continue reading Durga Prasai remanded to 12-Day judicial custody for investigation into March 28 protest
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Maoist centre urges PM Oli to prepare common agenda for Sagarmatha Sambad
Kathmandu: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has urged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to develop a common agenda and concept for the upcoming Sagarmatha Sambad, an international dialogue focused on the impacts of climate change, scheduled to be held from May 16 to 18. According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a delegation from the Maoist Centre’s… Continue reading Maoist centre urges PM Oli to prepare common agenda for Sagarmatha Sambad
11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
Kathmandu: Police have confirmed that the decomposed body of an 11-year-old girl found in a water tank in Lalitpur was the result of a murder committed by her 15-year-old brother, driven by drug addiction. The victim, Durga Bohara of Surma Rural Municipality-4, Bajhang, had been missing since March 17 (Chaitra 4). Her mother filed a… Continue reading 11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
Former King Gyanendra expresses grief over violence during Pro-Monarchy protest
Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Shah has spoken publicly for the first time about the deadly violence that occurred during a pro-monarchy demonstration in Tinkune on March 28. In a video message released on Sunday to mark the Nepali New Year 2082, Shah extended his condolences to those affected by the incident and expressed sorrow over… Continue reading Former King Gyanendra expresses grief over violence during Pro-Monarchy protest
Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain
Kathmandu: The District Court, Kathmandu has given permission to the police to keep medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain in detention for 12 days to investigate his involvement in the Tinkune violence orchestrated on March 28. The Nepal Police had taken under control Prasain from Bhadrapur, Jhapa on Friday morning and brought to Kathmandu to forward investigation.… Continue reading Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain
Nepal should capitalize on China’s progress for national prosperity: NA Chair Dahal
Kathmandu: Chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has emphasized the importance of leveraging China’s development for Nepal’s own economic and social advancement. Speaking at the Nepal-China Economic and Trade Conference held today in Kathmandu to mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic relations, Chair Dahal highlighted the rapid progress made by China in… Continue reading Nepal should capitalize on China’s progress for national prosperity: NA Chair Dahal
Nepal hands over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar
The government of Nepal has donated 27 tons of relief materials to the quake-hit Myanmar. The materials were provided as relief to the Myanmar people suffering the loss and devastation in recent earthquake. The Nepali team handed over the relief materials to the Myanmar officials at the Nay Pyi Taw International Airport on Thursday morning.… Continue reading Nepal hands over 27 tons of relief materials to quake-hit Myanmar
PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reaffirmed Nepal’s long-standing ties with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand on Thursday, pledging USD 100,000 in support of the institution’s academic mission during a high-level visit. PM Oli, accompanied by a delegation including Ambassador Dhan Bahadur Oli, addressed the AIT community and underscored Nepal’s commitment to… Continue reading PM Oli pledges $100,000 to AIT during visit to Thailand
Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
Kathmandu: Light rain fell across parts of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday afternoon, offering a potential reprieve from the high levels of air pollution that have gripped the region in recent days. According to Hydrology and Meteorology, rainfall was recorded in several locations including Tribhuvan International Airport, Tinkune, Phulchoki, Chandragiri, Sallaghari in Bhaktapur, and Duwakot.… Continue reading Light rain brings relief to Kathmandu as air pollution remains high
South Korean tourist dies of altitude sickness in Manang
Kathmandu: A South Korean tourist died of altitude sickness while returning from Tilicho Lake in Manang district, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident took place at Thoroj Khola in Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9. The deceased has been identified as Myeongok Jong, according to police. Police have been deployed to manage the body. Tilicho Lake, located at… Continue reading South Korean tourist dies of altitude sickness in Manang