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Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday on the sidelines of the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. The meeting took place following the conclusion of the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Prime Minister Oli,… Continue reading PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

Kathmandu: The Tulasipur High Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane in connection with the Rupandehi-based Supreme Cooperative fraud and organized crime cases. A joint bench of Judges Ramesh Dhakal and Swikriti Parajuli at the Butwal bench of the Tulasipur High Court issued the ruling on Friday, overturning… Continue reading RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane ordered into custody for pre-trial detention

Kathmandu: Nepal and Thailand signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) today, strengthening ties in trade, tourism, education, and cultural cooperation during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s official visit to Thailand. The agreements include two MoUs at the government level and four from non-government entities. Before the signing, Prime Minister Oli met with his Thai counterpart,… Continue reading Nepal, Thailand sign six MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has decided to provide Rs 1 million each to the families of two individuals killed during the pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune on March 28. Protester Sabin Maharjan was shot dead by police during the demonstration, while journalist Suresh Rajak lost his life in a fire that broke out… Continue reading Govt to compensate families of Tinkune protest victims

Kathmandu: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) called on the Nepal government to implement clear laws and provide proper citizenship provisions to encourage investment in the country. Speaking at the 16th Europe Regional Conference in Malta, NRNA members emphasized the need for political stability and a more favorable investment environment. During a meeting with Nepal’s Minister… Continue reading NRNA urges Nepal govt to improve investment climate

Kathmandu: Authorities have initiated a statewide manhunt for Durga Prasai, the leader of the pro-monarchy procession in Tinkune on Friday, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left several others injured. Prasai, who fled the scene following the chaos, is currently in hiding as authorities ramp up efforts to apprehend him. As of… Continue reading Statewide manhunt launched for pro-monarchy leader after fatal Tinkune violence

Kathmandu: Kathmandu is bracing for heightened tensions on Friday as two opposing groups prepare for simultaneous protests. Monarchist demonstrators, led by the Monarchy Restoration Joint People’s Movement Committee, are calling for the restoration of the monarchy, following former King Gyanendra Shah’s video message on Democracy Day. The protest will take place in Tinkune. In response,… Continue reading Tension rises in Kathmandu as monarchist and republican groups plan rival protests

Kathmandu: Nepal’s population is projected to reach 33.5 million by 2108, an increase of 4.3 million from the current 29.2 million, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). The projection is based on thematic reports from the 2021 census, which indicate a declining population growth rate. NSO estimates the annual growth rate will fall from… Continue reading Nepal’s population to reach 33.5 million by 2108: NSO Report

Kathmandu: The government is considering two potential changes to the legal marriage age as part of an amendment to the Child Act, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak said on Sunday. During a discussion in the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives, Minister Lekhak stated that the Cabinet is reviewing an amendment… Continue reading Nepal govt considers lowering marriage age, introducing ‘Romeo-Juliet’ model

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, has called on the Ukrainian government to release seven Nepali nationals currently being held captive by the Ukrainian military. Minister Rana made this appeal during a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, India. According to Minister Rana’s… Continue reading Nepal urges Ukraine to release 7 Nepali nationals held captive by military