Tapendra Karki
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Protests intensify as political forces clash over governance, constitutional changes
Protests intensify as political forces clash over governance...

Teachers have blocked roads and refused to negotiate with the government, even on issues that could be resolved through dialogue. While private schools have resumed classes, public school teachers, who shut down schools to join protests, have not returned to their classrooms.
4 days ago

POLITICS
Dhangadhi airport expansion: Former minister Ale under CIAA scrutiny
Dhangadhi airport expansion: Former minister Ale under CIAA...

After a report exposed billions in corruption in the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) launched an investigation into alleged corruption in the construction and expansion of Dhangadhi Airport.
6 days ago

SOCIETY
Brigadier General Khadka held in military custody over Welfare Fund corruption
Brigadier General Khadka held in military custody over Welfa...

Brigadier General Roshan Khadka of the Nepali Army (NA) has been taken into military custody for investigation over allegations of embezzling funds from the Welfare Fund.
Apr 18, 2025

POLITICS
Confusion surrounds Prasai's detention after Indian police escort him to border
Confusion surrounds Prasai's detention after Indian police e...

Authorities claim Indian police have taken Durga Prasai, commander of the monarchist movement, into custody after he fled Kathmandu following violent protests on March 28. Nepali security personnel, who had been searching for Prasai for a week, reportedly found him in Assam. Indian police then detai...
Apr 11, 2025

POLITICS, Republica Watch
Police suspect GB Rai acquired Vanuatu citizenship
Police suspect GB Rai acquired Vanuatu citizenship

While Lamichhane has been sent to jail, Gitendrababu (GB) Rai, accused in the same case, remains at large. Despite police efforts to arrest Lamichhane, the RSP has criticized the government for failing to pursue Rai's whereabouts.
Apr 07, 2025

POLITICS
Police suspect Prasai to be hiding in Terai or India
Police suspect Prasai to be hiding in Terai or India

Security agencies have found it difficult to arrest Durga Prasai, who has been on the run after leading a violent pro-monarchy movement in Nepal.
Apr 02, 2025

POLITICS
Govt curtails security detail of former King Gyanendra Shah
Govt curtails security detail of former King Gyanendra Shah

The security detail of former King Gyanendra Shah has been downsized. The Armed Police Force (APF) recalled 10 security personnel from the former king’s security team at 11:30 PM.
Mar 29, 2025

POLITICS
Govt to withdraw former king Gyanendra's privileges, passport over violent protest
Govt to withdraw former king Gyanendra's privileges, passpor...

The government has decided to revoke former King Gyanendra Shah's state privileges and cancel his passport, accusing him of inciting violent protests. This decision follows the violent demonstration that Durga Prasai led on Friday.
Mar 29, 2025

SOCIETY
'Security lapse in Tinkune is the result of punishing field commanders'
'Security lapse in Tinkune is the result of punishing field...

The government has fostered an environment where police deployed in the field are reluctant to take risks by holding field officers of the security forces accountable, punishing commanders, establishing various commissions to discipline personnel involved in covert operations, and prioritizing its &...
Mar 28, 2025

SOCIETY
Seven Indian policemen arrested for unauthorized raid in Kathmandu, handed over to Indian...
Seven Indian policemen arrested for unauthorized raid in Kat...

According to a senior police source, seven Indian policemen including Surendrajit Singh, Birendrajit Singh, Pushpendra Singh, Gagandip Singh, Rabindra Pratap Singh and Manish Singh and Bikramjit attempted to take Indian citizens from Kathmandu. Nepal Police detained them on Saturday evening for a da...
Mar 10, 2025
