Kathmandu security enhanced as district police range utilizes EQRT

Kathmandu: The District Police Range, Kathmandu, has started mobilizing the Electronic Quick Response Team (EQRT) along with the GPS for controlling and minimizing crime and boosting law and order and public security in the Kathmandu Valley. According to the Range, the EQRT is being employed under the ‘Safer Valley Project’ concept for promptly responding to… Continue reading Kathmandu security enhanced as district police range utilizes EQRT

Political shift: Nepali Congress shifts to opposition bench as CPN-UML assumes key position in house seating

Kathmandu: In a significant development following the recent political changes, the seating arrangement within the House of Representatives has been reshuffled. The Nepali Congress has transitioned to the main opposition bench, marking a notable shift, while the CPN-UML has assumed its place among the ruling party ranks. According to the latest update from the Parliament… Continue reading Political shift: Nepali Congress shifts to opposition bench as CPN-UML assumes key position in house seating

Customs dispute grounds aircraft and helicopters, jeopardizing tourism season

Kathmandu: In a protracted customs dispute, six aircraft and four helicopters have been rendered inoperable, causing significant disruptions just as the tourism season is set to commence. The impasse, originating from a clash between the Department of Customs (DoC) and an airline operator over customs duties on imported spare parts, has persisted for nearly two… Continue reading Customs dispute grounds aircraft and helicopters, jeopardizing tourism season

China optimistic about new coalition government’s impact on Nepal’s political stability

Kathmandu: In a press conference held on Tuesday in Beijing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China conveyed its expectations for positive changes in Nepal’s power dynamics following the formation of a new coalition government. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning expressed awareness of the recent shift in Nepal’s political landscape and voiced optimism about its… Continue reading China optimistic about new coalition government’s impact on Nepal’s political stability

Prinkya Rani Joshi secures top 10 spot in Miss World’s ‘Beauty With a Purpose’

Kathmandu: Miss Nepal Prinkyarani Joshi has clinched a coveted spot in the top 10 of the ‘Beauty With a Purpose’ segment at the ongoing Miss World competition in India. Following Monday’s semifinals, Nepal has asserted its presence in the competition. Alongside Nepal, Botswana, Brazil, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, and Ukraine… Continue reading Prinkya Rani Joshi secures top 10 spot in Miss World’s ‘Beauty With a Purpose’

PM Dahal reshuffles cabinet, forms new alliance, as three ministers take oath

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has undertaken a significant Cabinet reshuffle. The reshuffled Cabinet welcomed three new ministers who, on Monday afternoon, solemnly took the oath of office and secrecy. This restructuring follows Prime Minister Dahal’s decision to form a new alliance, breaking ties with the Nepali Congress and aligning with the UML and… Continue reading PM Dahal reshuffles cabinet, forms new alliance, as three ministers take oath

Malaysia may renew hunt for missing flight MH370, 10 years after its disappearance

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Kathmandu: Malaysia’s government said Sunday it may renew the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 after a U.S. technology firm proposed a fresh search in the southern Indian Ocean where the plane is believed to have crashed a decade ago. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Texas-based Ocean Infinity has proposed another “no find, no… Continue reading Malaysia may renew hunt for missing flight MH370, 10 years after its disappearance

Shehbaz Sharif wins second term as Pakisan’s prime minister

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Kathmandu: Pakistan’s newly formed parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for a second term. He defeated a rival supported by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The move comes three weeks after an inconclusive general election that was marred by allegations of intimidation and vote-rigging. Sharif’s PML-N party came second in the poll.… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif wins second term as Pakisan’s prime minister

Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories

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Kathmandu: Donald Trump won a string of Republican presidential contests on Saturday, edging closer to becoming the party’s candidate in November’s election as he attacked his likely opponent Joe Biden. The former president won the Missouri, Michigan and Idaho caucuses comprehensively, continuing his clean sweep of states so far. Trump, 77, told supporters at a… Continue reading Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories

Mayor Udaykumar Yadav and others accused of corruption in sanitary pad procurement

Kathmandu: Allegations of corruption have been filed against former Mayor Udaykumar Yadav of Shree Harsha Municipality in Dhanusha, along with several others, for purportedly embezzling approximately NPR 1.4 million in the procurement of sanitary pads. The case has been registered against them for corruption and misuse of authority. During the fiscal year 2077/78, a deal… Continue reading Mayor Udaykumar Yadav and others accused of corruption in sanitary pad procurement