New census reveals 647,744 people with disabilities in Nepal

Kathmandu: National Statistics Office on Sunday, startling figures have been unveiled regarding the prevalence of disabilities in Nepal. The census conducted in 2078 BS sheds light on the plight of around 647,744 individuals living with disabilities in the country. This accounts for approximately 2.2 percent of Nepal’s total population of 29,164,578. Among the provinces, Gandaki… Continue reading New census reveals 647,744 people with disabilities in Nepal

Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara remanded in custody

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Kathmandu: Kathmandu District Court has granted permission to remand former Speaker and Vice Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center), Krishna Bahadur Mahara, in custody for four days. District Court Judge Durga Prasad Khanal approved the request made by the police for remanding Mahara in custody for further investigation. Mahara’s arrest came following allegations of his involvement… Continue reading Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara remanded in custody

Special Commission on gold smuggling presents report to Home Affairs

Kathmandu: The Special Commission on Gold Smuggling, chaired by former Justice Delhi Raj Acharya, has submitted its findings to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Ravi Lamichhane today. The report, compiled after an intensive five-month investigation, spans an extensive 485 pages. It includes on-site inspections at nine suspected smuggling locations, statements from 68… Continue reading Special Commission on gold smuggling presents report to Home Affairs

Writ petition filed at SC demands legal recognition of Live-in Relationships in Nepal

Kathmandu: Advocate Anu Bhattarai has taken a significant step towards advocating for the legal recognition of live-in relationships in Nepal by filing a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC). This groundbreaking petition seeks urgent legal arrangements to acknowledge and regulate live-in relationships, allowing competent and qualified individuals to cohabit without fear of legal ambiguity… Continue reading Writ petition filed at SC demands legal recognition of Live-in Relationships in Nepal

7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine

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Kathmandu: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has officially confirmed the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were engaged in combat alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. The MoFA, in a statement released on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of these brave individuals. The deceased Nepali nationals were part of the Russian army’s… Continue reading 7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine

Ski training at Triveni, Kalikot

Kathmandu: Under the auspices of the Nepal Tourism Board and with support from the Karnali Sports Development Council, basic ski training commenced at Tribeni Patan Chetadi in Kalikot district of Karnali province on the 11th of March, 2024. The training involves 25 trainees, three trainers from the Nepal Mountain Academy, and local tourism entrepreneurs. The… Continue reading Ski training at Triveni, Kalikot

PM Dahal receives third vote of confidence in House of Representatives

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Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has secured a vote of confidence for the third time in the House of Representatives. The crucial vote, held on Wednesday, marks a pivotal moment for Dahal’s leadership amidst recent political shifts. Following the withdrawal of support from the Nepali Congress (NC) on March 5, PM Dahal called for… Continue reading PM Dahal receives third vote of confidence in House of Representatives

CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang files candidacy for Ilam-2 By-Elections

Kathmandu: In the wake of the unfortunate passing of former Speaker and Chairman of the Constituent Assembly, Subash Nembang, his son, Suhang Nembang, has officially submitted his candidacy on behalf of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) for the upcoming by-elections scheduled for April 27. The CPN-UML’s Ilam district committee has been actively involved… Continue reading CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang files candidacy for Ilam-2 By-Elections

Man dies while queueing for OPD ticket

Kathmandu: A 24-year-old man identified as Jeevan Babu Thapa Magar lost his life this morning while standing in line to purchase a ticket for Outpatient Department (OPD) services at Bakulahar Ratnanagar Hospital in Ratnanagar, Chitwan district. The unfortunate incident unfolded at approximately 9:30 AM on Sunday, as Magar, a resident of Ratnanagar Municipality-3 Laurighol, suddenly… Continue reading Man dies while queueing for OPD ticket

Nepali Congress proposal to postpone national assembly chairperson election rejected

Kathmandnu: Nepali Congress’s bid to delay the election of the National Assembly chairperson, originally slated for March 12, has been met with firm opposition. During a pivotal meeting on Sunday morning at the Parliament House in New Baneshwar, attended by representatives from all political parties in the National Assembly, Krishna Sitaula, the leader of the… Continue reading Nepali Congress proposal to postpone national assembly chairperson election rejected