Rescue operation saves six girls from Kathmandu Guest House

Kathmandu: Six girls were rescued from a guest house at Koteshwor in the capital city. The Anti-Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police rescued those girls last night acting on a tipoff. Spokesperson of Bureau Gautam Mishra said that the girls were rescued from Ramechhap Guest House run by Nabin Thapa. Guest house owner Thapa… Continue reading Rescue operation saves six girls from Kathmandu Guest House

Victims identified: 14 bodies identified out of 19 deceased on Narayanghat-Mugling bus tragedy

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Kathmandu: In a devastating incident along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan, Nepal, the bodies of 19 passengers from two buses that were swept away by a landslide into the Trishuli River have been recovered so far. The incident occurred last Friday morning, shaking the Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29 community. The tragedy involved two buses: Angel Deluxe,… Continue reading Victims identified: 14 bodies identified out of 19 deceased on Narayanghat-Mugling bus tragedy

PM Oli to seek vote of confidence amid constitutional deadline

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Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced plans to seek a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Sunday, according to Mahesh Bertaula, Chief Whip of the CPN-UML party. PM Oli, appointed under Article 76 (2) of Nepal’s Constitution, has a mandated period of one month to secure a vote of confidence,… Continue reading PM Oli to seek vote of confidence amid constitutional deadline

Nepali students in Bangladesh urged to stay indoors amid protests

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has issued a notice urging Nepali students residing there to refrain from leaving their residences and hostels unless necessary. This advisory comes amidst ongoing protests by students in Bangladesh against the government’s reservation system in public sector jobs, resulting in tragic fatalities with six students reported killed… Continue reading Nepali students in Bangladesh urged to stay indoors amid protests

Tragic bus accident in Nepal: 15 bodies recovered, dozens missing after buses swept away in Trishuli River

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Kathmandu: On Friday morning, two buses, Angel Deluxe heading from Birgunj to Kathmandu and Ganpati Deluxe heading from Kathmandu to Gaur, were swept away in the Trishuli River near Simle, Chitwan. Among the 65 passengers on board, three have been rescued safely, while 62 are reported missing. So far, 15 bodies have been recovered from… Continue reading Tragic bus accident in Nepal: 15 bodies recovered, dozens missing after buses swept away in Trishuli River

PM Oli takes oath of office and secrecy

Kathmandu: KP Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister at Sheetal Niwas on Monday, with President Ram Chandra Paudel administering the oath of office and secrecy. President Paudel appointed Oli to the position on Sunday, citing Article 76 (2) of the Constitution. Oli assumes office following his alliance with the NC and the withdrawal… Continue reading PM Oli takes oath of office and secrecy

Search continues for missing buses and passengers in Trishuli River incident

Kathmandu: The search for two buses and their passengers that plunged into the Trishuli River entered its fourth day today, as authorities continue efforts to locate those missing. Last Friday, the tragic incident occurred when two buses, carrying passengers, fell into the Trishuli River following a landslide at Simaltal along the Narayanghat-Mugling road section. The… Continue reading Search continues for missing buses and passengers in Trishuli River incident

KP Oli appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister following government dissolution

Kathmandu: CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli officially assumed office as Nepal’s Prime Minister after President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed him on Sunday under Article 76(2) of the Constitution. The appointment follows the dissolution of the government led by CPN-Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, prompting President Paudel to set a deadline for the formation of a… Continue reading KP Oli appointed Nepal’s Prime Minister following government dissolution

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence

Kathmandu: In a significant political development today, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has failed to secure a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives (HoR). The crucial vote, held earlier today, saw 63 lawmakers supporting the motion of confidence, while 194 voted against it. One lawmaker opted to remain neutral. This outcome marks… Continue reading Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal loses vote of confidence

Suspended RSP general secretary calls for internal probe against President amid allegations

Kathmandu: Mukul Dhakal, recently suspended as General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has demanded an internal investigation into party President Rabi Lamichhane. Dhakal made this appeal during a press conference on Wednesday, citing concerns over alleged passport and cooperative fraud linked to Lamichhane. Referring to a Supreme Court directive, Dhakal insisted on a… Continue reading Suspended RSP general secretary calls for internal probe against President amid allegations