POLITICS
"There has been a mistake, but not from me": Ramhari Khatiwada
"There has been a mistake, but not from me": Ramhari Khatiwa...
Despite investigations aimed at identifying who is responsible for the problematic language in the bill—specifically concerning the provision for a two-year ‘cooling-off period’ after resignation or retirement—no one has been identified as the culprit.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Protest erupts in Rajbiraj following fatal police shooting in Saptari
Protest erupts in Rajbiraj following fatal police shooting i...
The demonstrators—relatives and locals of the deceased—blocked roads and burned tires in Rajbiraj, voicing anger over the fatal shooting and calling for accountability.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
Department of Information postpones renewing online media
Department of Information postpones renewing online media
According to the amendments made by the government to certain Nepal Acts, provisions under the Printing and Publication Act, 2048 BS, now allow for online registration through the District Administration Office, the DoI has stated.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Women’s association urges govt to address polygamy issue
Women’s association urges govt to address polygamy issue
The Bagmati Province Committee of the Association submitted a memorandum to Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, the Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, urging him not to pursue legislation that promotes polygamy.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
HoR convening today
HoR convening today
Various committees under the HoR are also meeting today.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
Khatiwada must resign on moral grounds: Kamal Thapa
Khatiwada must resign on moral grounds: Kamal Thapa
Thapa's statement comes in response to Khatiwada's recent claim that while there may have been mistakes in the bill, he was not personally responsible.
Aug 06, 2025
WORLD
Four dead in Algeria civil defense plane crash
Four dead in Algeria civil defense plane crash
The national civil defence service said in a statement that the plane was a reconnaissance aircraft made by the Czech company Zlin, and had crashed at an airport.
Aug 06, 2025
SOCIETY
One dies in police firing made to curb smuggling
One dies in police firing made to curb smuggling
During the incident, a man named Yadav sustained leg injuries and, unfortunately, passed away while being transported to Gajendra Narayan Singh Hospital in Rajbiraj.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
FDF's 'Public Awareness Campaign' taking place in Rupandehi today
FDF's 'Public Awareness Campaign' taking place in Rupandehi...
The campaign aims to have the main leaders of the parties affiliated with the front explain the need and reasons behind the formation of the front.
Aug 06, 2025
POLITICS
Cooling-off period investigation: Neither progress nor resolution
Cooling-off period investigation: Neither progress nor resol...
Although the committee’s report questioned the morality of Ramhari Khatiwada, Chairperson of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, and Chief Secretary Eknarayan Aryal, it concealed who revised the bill’s language and which leaders or officials were involved.
Aug 06, 2025