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Kathmandu: Several people were injured on Friday as a clash broke out between locals and Pokhara City Police personnel over a religious event organized by the Manav Sewa Foundation at Lakeside. The violence erupted after municipal authorities opposed the Bhumi Pujan Maha Yagya, citing that the event was being conducted on disputed land without the… Continue reading Clash erupts in Pokhara over religious event, several injured

Kathmandu: Eight Nepali citizens who were living in the United States without legal documentation have been deported and arrived in Kathmandu on a chartered flight. The flight, which departed from Portsmouth International Airport in New Hampshire, landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 10 a.m. The deported individuals were released upon arrival in Nepal. This move… Continue reading 8 Nepalis deported from the US arrive in Kathmandu, handed over to Nepal police

Kathmandu: Former Crown Prince Paras Shah’s health condition is improving after being admitted to Norvic Hospital following a heart attack, hospital sources confirmed. Shah sought medical attention on Sunday evening after experiencing heart-related complications. Doctors performed an angioplasty the same night to address the issue. This marks the fourth heart attack for the former crown… Continue reading Former Crown Prince Paras Shah’s health improving after heart attack

Kathmandu: Sharada Shrestha, Nepal’s first woman judge and former Supreme Court Justice, passed away today at the age of 84. She died while undergoing treatment at the Police Hospital in Maharajgunj, according to Supreme Court Information Officer Nirajan Pandey. Shrestha had been receiving medical care for several days due to health complications. She made history… Continue reading Nepal’s 1st woman judge Sharada Shrestha passes away

Kathmandu: The French Embassy has appointed mountaineer and photojournalist Purnima Shrestha as Goodwill Ambassador to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic first ascent of Annapurna. The milestone, achieved on June 3, 1950, by French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal with the support of a Franco-Nepali expedition team, will be officially celebrated on June… Continue reading Purnima Shrestha appointed goodwill ambassador for 75th anniversary of Annapurna Ascent

Kathmandu: A total of 38 aftershocks were recorded following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Sindhupalchowk early Friday morning at 2:51 am, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center (NEMRC). The NEMRC confirmed that the tremor was an aftershock of the devastating 2015 Gorkha earthquake. The aftershocks, ranging between 2.3 and 3.8 magnitude,… Continue reading 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal

Kathmandu: Devotees across the country are celebrating Maha Shivaratri today, observing the festival with prayers, rituals, and temple visits to honor Lord Shiva. The festival, observed annually on the midnight of Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, marks the divine manifestation of Lord Shiva. According to religious scriptures, the Supreme Being assumed the form of Shiva at midnight… Continue reading Devotees in Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri with prayers and rituals

Kathmandu: Nepal has emerged as the leading contributor of peacekeeping troops among countries involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide, the Nepali Army announced on Sunday. According to the Army’s Directorate of Public Relations and Information, a total of 5,913 Nepali peacekeepers, including 642 female soldiers, are currently serving in 11 missions across the globe.… Continue reading Nepal tops global peacekeeping deployment with over 5,900 troops

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana has called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi to conduct an impartial investigation into the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT University in Odisha, India. She also demanded legal action against those responsible. Expressing concerns over the safety of Nepali students studying in India, Rana urged… Continue reading Nepal urges probe into death of Nepali student in India

Kathmandu: In an effort to address concerns and control the fallout, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha has announced a scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal, a student who was found dead in her university dormitory. The university made the announcement on social media, stating that it has… Continue reading KIIT University announces scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal