Kathmandu: The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has issued an order today preventing the folks to stage sit-in, protests and demonstrations in other areas except the certain sites. The administration’s notice comes by considering the law and order of the valley and public service delivery to the people. Issuing a notice today, Chief District Officer of… Continue reading Protest programmes restricted in some areas in Kathmandu Valley
Eight including RPP Nepal Chair Thapa held
Kathmandu, June 1: Eight persons including Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Nepal, Kamal Thapa, has been arrested from Narayanchaur of Kathmandu. They were arrested in course of demonstration. The Police arrested Chairman Thapa, and leaders and cadres of his party, as they breached the restricted area, according to Apil Raj Bohara, spokesperson at… Continue reading Eight including RPP Nepal Chair Thapa held
Bhoto Jatra celebrated at Jawalakhel with traditional display of sacred Bhoto
Kathmandu: The centuries-old Bhoto Jatra festival was celebrated today at Jawalakhel, drawing large crowds as the sacred bhoto (vest) of Rato Machhindranath was publicly displayed in a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and mystique. Amid the beating of traditional music, and religious chants, the ornate bhoto was shown from all four sides of the chariot,… Continue reading Bhoto Jatra celebrated at Jawalakhel with traditional display of sacred Bhoto
PSG clinch first-ever Champions League title with historic 5–0 win over Inter Milan
Kathmandu: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history, dismantling Inter Milan 5–0 in a stunning final at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday night. Under the leadership of coach Luis Enrique, PSG delivered one of the most dominant performances ever seen in a European Cup… Continue reading PSG clinch first-ever Champions League title with historic 5–0 win over Inter Milan
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025
Kathmandu: Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand won the Miss World 2025 title at the 72nd edition of the international beauty pageant held in Hyderabad on Saturday. Chuangsri was selected from among 108 contestants representing various countries. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Admassu was declared the first runner-up. The crown was passed on to Chuangsri by the outgoing… Continue reading Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025
UN Humanitarian Chief accuses Israel of forced starvation in Gaza
Kathmandu: The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has accused Israel of subjecting Gaza’s population to forced starvation, calling it a war crime in an interview with the BBC. Fletcher said food and aid are being blocked at the border while civilians in Gaza starve, asserting that this tactic appears intended to pressure the population. “It… Continue reading UN Humanitarian Chief accuses Israel of forced starvation in Gaza
Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue
Kathmandu: Elon Musk has stepped down from his role in the Trump administration following a controversial stint leading a high-profile campaign to reduce the size of the U.S. federal government, the BBC reports. In a post on his social media platform X, Musk confirmed that his time as a “Special Government Employee” had ended, thanking… Continue reading Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue
Nepal’s budget for FY 2025/26, prioritizes economic reforms and infrastructure
Kathmandu: The government has announced a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for the fiscal year 2082/83. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the revenue and expenditure estimates during a joint session of the federal parliament on Thursday. The budget outlines a range of policy reforms, economic reliefs, and infrastructure priorities, while… Continue reading Nepal’s budget for FY 2025/26, prioritizes economic reforms and infrastructure
Nepal govt raises elderly allowance age limit from 68 to 70
Kathmandu: In a major policy shift, the government has increased the minimum age for receiving the elderly allowance from 68 to 70 years, reversing an earlier populist decision made ahead of the 2022 elections. Announcing the budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 at the Joint Session of the Federal Parliament on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and… Continue reading Nepal govt raises elderly allowance age limit from 68 to 70
Rs 3,000 dearness allowance added per month to govt employees
Kathmandu: The government has decided to increase the monthly dearness allowance to civil servants by Rs 3,000, now reaching Rs 5,000. It was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel while unveiling the budget for the fiscal year, 2025/026 today. He mentioned that pressure on resource management had hindered increasing salaries… Continue reading Rs 3,000 dearness allowance added per month to govt employees