Kathmandu: Four Nepali nationals deported from the United States arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday, bringing the total number of deportations under the Donald Trump administration to 67, according to immigration and security officials. Airport authorities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) said a chartered flight carrying three of the deportees landed at around 4 PM, while… Continue reading Four more Nepalis deported from US, total reaches 67 under Trump-era removals
RPP launches protest in Kathmandu demanding reinstatement of monarchy
Kathmandu: Leaders and supporters of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) gathered at Bijulibazar on Saturday to kick off what the party has termed a “decisive movement” demanding the restoration of the monarchy and Nepal’s status as a Hindu state. Hundreds of RPP cadres and royalist supporters joined the demonstration early in the day, with party… Continue reading RPP launches protest in Kathmandu demanding reinstatement of monarchy
Thousands protest across US against Trump policies in nationwide “50501” demonstrations
Kathmandu: Tens of thousands of Americans rallied across all 50 states on Saturday in a coordinated protest movement dubbed “50501” — symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states with one unified cause. The demonstrations, held on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, voiced opposition to recent actions by President Donald Trump, including the controversial… Continue reading Thousands protest across US against Trump policies in nationwide “50501” demonstrations
Teachers’ protest affects community school admission drive
Rampur (Palpa): The teachers’ ongoing protest has completely affected the enrollment campaign in community schools in Palpa.The educational activities in the community schools of the district have also been affected as most of the teachers of community schools here have gone to participate in the Kathmandu-centric protest. Parents are worried as the results of the… Continue reading Teachers’ protest affects community school admission drive
Gold hits record high of Rs 187,000 per tola in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The price of gold surged to an all-time high of Rs 187,000 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, marking a sharp rebound of Rs 2,700 in a single day, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The precious metal was traded at Rs 184,300 per tola on Tuesday,… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 187,000 per tola in Nepali market
Durga Prasai remanded to 12-Day judicial custody for investigation into March 28 protest
Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has remanded Durga Prasai and his associate Deepak Bohara to judicial custody for 12 days for further investigation into their alleged involvement in the violent pro-monarchy protest held in Tinkune on March 28. According to court officials, a single bench of Judge Shishirraj Dhakal issued the order after police produced… Continue reading Durga Prasai remanded to 12-Day judicial custody for investigation into March 28 protest
Maoist centre urges PM Oli to prepare common agenda for Sagarmatha Sambad
Kathmandu: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has urged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to develop a common agenda and concept for the upcoming Sagarmatha Sambad, an international dialogue focused on the impacts of climate change, scheduled to be held from May 16 to 18. According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a delegation from the Maoist Centre’s… Continue reading Maoist centre urges PM Oli to prepare common agenda for Sagarmatha Sambad
11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
Kathmandu: Police have confirmed that the decomposed body of an 11-year-old girl found in a water tank in Lalitpur was the result of a murder committed by her 15-year-old brother, driven by drug addiction. The victim, Durga Bohara of Surma Rural Municipality-4, Bajhang, had been missing since March 17 (Chaitra 4). Her mother filed a… Continue reading 11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
Qatar Airways shows interest in increasing flights to Nepal
Kathmandu: Qatar Airways has expressed interest in increasing its flight frequency to Nepal, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). During a meeting held on the sidelines of the ICAO Facilitation Conference in Qatar, CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and Chairman of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri, discussed the… Continue reading Qatar Airways shows interest in increasing flights to Nepal
Minister stresses ecotourism, livelihood link at 30th wildlife week
Kathmandu: Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, has emphasized the need to promote ecotourism in conservation areas and link it directly with improving local livelihoods. Speaking at the inaugural event of the 30th Wildlife Week organized by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Minister Shahi stated that conservation areas should… Continue reading Minister stresses ecotourism, livelihood link at 30th wildlife week