Oli will not hold elections: Shashank Koirala

Kathmandu: General Secretary of Nepali Congress Shashank Koirala has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma will not hold the election on the scheduled date. Expressing solidarity with the 19-day-long protest program of the Nepal Students’ Union at Tribhuvan University, Koirala has said that the election could not be held on the scheduled date due to… Continue reading Oli will not hold elections: Shashank Koirala

Prime Minister dissatisfied with the Election Commission

File Photo Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing a public meeting organized by the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) on Friday, February 5, 2021. Photo Courtesy: Chandrakala Chhetri, Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed dissatisfaction over the Election Commission’s poor preparation for the mid-term elections. Stating that the election program has not been published yet, he warned not to conspire against the announced election. “The body that should hold the election should prepare for the election in time. Speaking on the… Continue reading Prime Minister dissatisfied with the Election Commission

Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students

Kathmandu: A teacher has been arrested in Kanchanpur on charge of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Madhuvilas Dhungana, 53, a teacher of Mahakali Secondary School in Belauri Municipality-6 has been arrested for sexually abusing a girl studying in class 6 of the same school. According to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, Deputy Superintendent of Police… Continue reading Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students

Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant

(BBC): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said his government will not be intimidated by Facebook blocking news feeds to users. He described the move to “unfriend Australia” as arrogant and disappointing. Facebook is responding to a proposed law that would make tech giants pay for news content on their platforms. Australians on Thursday woke… Continue reading Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant

Nepal Army to clean six peaks

File Photo Photo Courtesy: Nepal Tourism Board

Kathmandu: The Nepal Army is set to clear six mountains of the country. In 2019 Nepal Army had cleaned Mt Everest. This year army is planning to celan Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Pumori, Mt Amadablam, Mt Makalu and Mt Dhaulagiri.The army has targeted to collect 35 tonnes of garbage by cleaning the base camp… Continue reading Nepal Army to clean six peaks

Two CIB research officers receive international award

Kathmandu: Two investigating officers of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police have received international awards. CIB Police Inspector Surdashan Panthi and Deputy Inspector Birendra Singh Johari, who played a key role in the arrest of notorious wildlife smuggler Kunjok Chhiring Tamang, have been awarded with the Fifth Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2020. According… Continue reading Two CIB research officers receive international award

Deuba says Nepal congress is ready to accept court’s decision regarding election

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has led the country towards polarization by abruptly dissolving the House of Representatives. Stating that the country is divided into pros and cons for the restoration of the parliament, he said that the decision of the court would be acceptable.… Continue reading Deuba says Nepal congress is ready to accept court’s decision regarding election

US ambassador said he has not asked Nepal to be pro-American

Kathmandu: US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry has said that he has never asked Nepal to be pro-American and join any American alliance. Addressing the officers at the Command and Staff College of the Nepal Army today, he said that they have always urged Nepal to be pro-Nepali. “We are always asking Nepal to be… Continue reading US ambassador said he has not asked Nepal to be pro-American

Police make public accused of Bhagarathi murder case

Kathmandu: Police have made public Dinesh Bhatta involved in the murder of Bhagarathi Bhatta in Dogadakedar Rural Municipality -7 of Baitadi. Bhatta, was made public by the police after his involvement in the case was confirmed. At a press conference held at the District Police Office, Baitadi, Far-Western Provincial Police Chief Uttam Raj Subedi said… Continue reading Police make public accused of Bhagarathi murder case

Home Minister appreciates police for arresting accused of Bhagarathi murder

Kathmandu: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ has thanked the team including Nepal Police for arresting the accused in the murder of 17-year-old Bhagarathi Bhatta of Baitadi. Home Minister Thapa thanked the team including Nepal Police for successfully investigating the incident, through his social network Facebook and arresting the accused. Home Minister Thapa wrote on… Continue reading Home Minister appreciates police for arresting accused of Bhagarathi murder