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Should we hold discussions with the leader of the protesting activists?: Mayor Balen

Published On: September 25, 2023 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) has said that the protesting activists declined to meet him when he called them for talks.

Indian citizen arrested for citizenship and document forgery

Published On: September 25, 2023 01:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The police have arrested an Indian citizen on the charge of being involved in forging his citizenship certificate and other government documents. He was arrested by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office.

Two dead in SUV accident in Salyan

Published On: September 25, 2023 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

RUPANDEHI, Sept 25: Two people died and one person was injured when a SUV carrying vegetables fell off the road in Salyan.

Rainfall likely in some places of Koshi, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces

Published On: September 25, 2023 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Rainfall is likely at some places in Koshi, Gandaki and Bagmati provinces today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the current monsoon's low-pressure area is positioned around the western part of the Terai region, near the Nepal-India border, and is located higher than the eastern part of the Terai region. Furthermore, the low-pressure area in the vicinity of southeastern Uttar Pradesh, India, is also having an impact on the weather of Nepal.

‘School Education Bill introduced in parliament without consulting with stakeholders’

Published On: September 25, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The government has been accused of introducing the School Education Bill without consulting enough with the stakeholders.

Pak Embassy in Kathmandu hosts symposium highlighting rich Buddhist heritage and Nepal-Pakistan Buddhist connections

Published On: September 25, 2023 06:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu organized a symposium on Sunday titled “Gandhara: Unveiling a Treasure Trove of History” to showcase the rich Buddhist heritage of Pakistan and its historical connections with Nepal.

Govt ‘serious’ about incidents related to communal and religious disturbances, says Home Minister

Published On: September 24, 2023 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has said that the government is serious about the incidents taking place in the districts of the Madhes province, including Sarlahi.

What is anticipatory bail? How can it be taken?

Published On: September 24, 2023 05:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: An anticipatory bail is a legal provision that allows a person to seek bail in anticipation of being accused or arrested for a non-bailable offense, providing protection from immediate arrest if there is a reasonable belief of potential arrest due to allegations of a crime.

Refusing to grant citizenship in name of mother is unconstitutional: SC

Published On: September 24, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Bhasa Sharma

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that refusing to grant citizenship in the name of the mother is against the constitution, issuing a mandamus in the name of the government. A joint bench of Justices Anil Kumar Sinha and Nahakul Subedi issued an order in the name of the government to grant citizenship in the name of the mother to those who do not want to include the name of their father after providing a valid reason.

CIAA files corruption case against five including former Chief Administrative Officer of Simraungadh Municipality

Published On: September 24, 2023 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has initiated legal proceedings against five individuals, including the former Chief Administrative Officer of Simraungadh Municipality in Bara, in connection with a corruption case.