Gurung community celebrates Tamu Lhosar as New Year across the country

Kathmandu: The Gurung community is celebrating Tamu Lhosar as their New Year today, with various programs being held across the country, including the capital city. The Tamu Lhosar Main Organizing Committee has organized a grand celebration at Tundikhel, Kathmandu, where cultural performances and traditional rituals are being showcased to mark the occasion. Tamu Lhosar is… Continue reading Gurung community celebrates Tamu Lhosar as New Year across the country

Purnima Shrestha named in CNN’s list of Extreme Athletes for 2024

File Photo Purnima Shrestha, one of the two women climbers to scale Mt Dhaulagiri Successfully, at mt Dhaulagiri camp 2. Photo Courtesy: Purnima Shrestha's Facebook wall.

Kathmandu: Nepali mountaineer and photojournalist Purnima Shrestha has been featured in CNN’s list, ‘The Extreme Athletes Who Pushed Limits in 2024.’ Purnima made history as the first woman in the world to scale Mount Everest three times in a single climbing season. She successfully reached the summit on May 12, 19, and 25 this year,… Continue reading Purnima Shrestha named in CNN’s list of Extreme Athletes for 2024

CPN-UML expels Bhim Rawal, suspends 2 other leaders for disciplinary violations

Kathmandu: The ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has expelled former Vice Chairman Bhim Rawal from the party over disciplinary issues. A decision was made during a secretariat meeting held on Wednesday, which officially ousted Rawal from the party ranks. The move comes after Rawal, a former vice president, failed to respond to… Continue reading CPN-UML expels Bhim Rawal, suspends 2 other leaders for disciplinary violations

UK University honors Nepal’s ‘Border Man’ Buddhi Narayan Shrestha

Kathmandu: Buddhi Narayan Shrestha, famously known as the ‘Border Man of Nepal,’ has been recognized by a university in the United Kingdom (UK) for his outstanding contributions to border research. The International Border Research Unit (IBRU) at Durham University’s Center for Borders Research presented Shrestha with the Raymond Milefsky Award, now in its seventh year.… Continue reading UK University honors Nepal’s ‘Border Man’ Buddhi Narayan Shrestha

Milan Acharya surrenders to police, confesses to killing father and brother

Kathmadu: Milan Acharya, 26, has surrendered to the police and confessed to the brutal killings of his father, Kul Prasad Acharya, 56, and younger brother, Pravin Acharya, 22. The Metropolitan Police Circle in Maharajgunj confirmed that Milan is currently being questioned by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office following his surrender. According to police, Milan… Continue reading Milan Acharya surrenders to police, confesses to killing father and brother

Rabi Lamichhane suspended from parliament amid ongoing legal case

Kathmadu: Rabi Lamichhane, the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Chitwan-2 and president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been suspended from his parliamentary duties following a money laundering charge. The notice of suspension was issued by Padma Prasad Pandey, the general secretary of the House of Representatives (HoR) Secretariat, citing legal provisions. Lamichhane… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane suspended from parliament amid ongoing legal case

Supreme Court issues interim order barring use of ‘Janayuddha’ term

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Kathmandu: The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an interim order instructing the government not to use the term ‘Janayuddha’ (People’s War) in official documents. The decision, made by the Constitutional Bench on December 11, was certified by the court on Thursday. The order follows a writ petition filed by Gyanendra Raj Aran, challenging the… Continue reading Supreme Court issues interim order barring use of ‘Janayuddha’ term

Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality

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Kathmandu: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has urged the global adoption of a feminism-oriented foreign policy to foster equality and protect the rights of marginalized groups, particularly the LGBTQI+ community. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday, Dr. Rana highlighted the potential of such a policy… Continue reading Foreign Minister calls for feminism-oriented foreign policy to promote equality

Home Minister Lekhak assures consensus on constitutional amendment

Kathmandu: Minister for Home Affairs, Ramesh Lekhak, has assured that the government will ensure consensus from all political parties to amend the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of this amendment for strengthening Nepal’s federal democratic republic and promoting inclusion. Speaking at a press meet organized by the Nepal Press Union, Chitwan chapter, today, Lekhak stated that… Continue reading Home Minister Lekhak assures consensus on constitutional amendment

Nepal govt bans commercial helicopter flights in Sagarmatha National Park

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Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has announced a ban on commercial helicopter flights in the Sagarmatha National Park, effective from January 1, 2025 (17 Poush 2081). The decision was made following a meeting between the park authorities, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, the Central Region Management Committee, and local stakeholders. In a letter sent to… Continue reading Nepal govt bans commercial helicopter flights in Sagarmatha National Park