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Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated a nationwide signature campaign demanding the release of its detained party president, Rabi Lamichhane, calling the legal actions against him a form of “political revenge.” On Friday, the party set up solidarity booths at 13 key locations across the Kathmandu Valley, including New Bus Park, Balkhu, Koteshwor,… Continue reading RSP launches nationwide signature campaign for detained leader Rabi Lamichhane

Kathmadu: Today’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has endorsed the ‘Nepal Citizenship (Second) Bill, 2082’ by majority. Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak had presented the proposal seeking endorsement of the bill in the Lower House meeting today. Earlier, Minister Lekhak had tabled the proposal seeking discussion on Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading HoR passes Citizenship Bill

Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left here today for Spain leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United Nations (FFD-4) to be held in Seville of Spain from 30 June to 3 July. Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakashman Singh, Home Minister… Continue reading PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development

Kathmandu: The government is set to establish a dedicated department for the drug control. This information was shared here today at a programme held on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which is observed on June 26 each year. It has been said the department will be established in… Continue reading Home Minister announces establishment of dedicated department against drug abuse

Kathmandu: Two Nepali nationals stranded in conflict-ridden Iran have been rescued with the assistance of the Indian government, the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi confirmed on Tuesday. Ganesh Prasad Pokharel and Suman Gaire were evacuated from Iran alongside a group of Indian citizens and flown to New Delhi. The embassy stated that both individuals are… Continue reading Two Nepalis rescued from war-torn Iran with India’s help

Kathmandu: The government has finally enforced the long-pending Vehicle Emission Standard 2082, tightening regulations on vehicle pollution in Nepal. Under the new rule, light vehicles—including two, three, and four-wheelers—must now comply with Euro-5 standards, while heavy four-wheelers must meet the more stringent Euro-6 norms. The regulation was officially published in the Nepal Gazette, marking a… Continue reading Nepal enforces stricter vehicle emission standards after years of delay

Kathmandu: Thirty-five young Nepalis who were lured with promises of high-paying jobs and later held captive in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have been rescued in a coordinated operation led by Indian authorities and facilitated by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi. According to a statement issued by the embassy, the rescue was carried out on Asar 20… Continue reading 35 Nepali youths rescued from captivity in Uttarakhand

Kathmandu: Campaigner Nabaraj Bohara, who began a barefoot journey from Surkhet to Kathmandu, has visited Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the latter’s official residence, Baluwatar today. Bohara had arrived in Kathmandu on June 20, the 31st day of his protest journey, advocating for various issues like Karnali’s good governance, development, ecological balance and animal… Continue reading Campaigner Bohara meets Prime Minister Oli

Kathmandu: Authorities have imposed a 15-day night travel ban along the BP Highway citing heightened risks from monsoon-related disasters. A joint meeting of inter-district security coordination committees from Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhuli, and Ramechhap districts reached the decision to enforce the restriction from 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM daily. The ban will implement to all vehicles except… Continue reading BP Highway night travel banned for 15 days amid monsoon Hazards