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Clashes outside Supreme Court as agitating lawyers try to stop Chief Justice Rana from entering office (With Photos)

Published On: November 12, 2021 11:29 AM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: A minor scuffle ensued between between two groups lawyers outside the Supreme Court on Friday morning as the agitating lawyers tried to stop Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana from entering the Supreme Court.

Nepal Police celebrate Kukur Tihar (With photos)

Published On: November 3, 2021 11:33 AM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Central Police Dog Training School of Nepal Police organized a special function to mark ‘Kukur Tihar’ on the occasion of Tihar festival on Wednesday.

Farmers plant paddy, marking National Rice Day (photo feature)

Published On: June 29, 2021 05:29 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, June 29: Nepal is observing the 18th National Rice Day and Transplanting Festival on Tuesday.

People stand in long queue to get first shot of Chinese -made COVID-19 vaccine (photo feature)

Published On: April 26, 2021 07:46 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, April 26: A long queue was formed in front of Maternity Hospital in Thapathali and Alka Hospital on Monday afternoon as a number of people reached there to receive the first shot of China-made vaccine against COVID-19.

PHOTOS: “Myanmar, stop crime against Humanity!”

Published On: March 30, 2021 02:04 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, March 30: A group of human right activists staged a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in Nepal against the military's crackdown on pro-democracy supporters in Myanmar.

PHOTOS: Civil society’s ‘Tundikhel March’

Published On: February 19, 2021 05:45 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Civil society activists organized the Tundikhel March in the capital on Friday.

IN PICS: Farmers busy picking marigold as Tihar festival begins

Published On: November 12, 2020 02:54 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Local farmers of Pokhari Danda at Ramkot of Nagarjun Municipality were seen busy picking Marigold on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Rage against rape in Maitighar

Published On: November 7, 2020 07:35 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Youth activists have taken to the streets to express their rage against increasing cases of rape in the country in recent days.

New Communication Minister Gurung takes office (with photos)

Published On: October 15, 2020 02:29 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Newly-appointed Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Parbat Gurung assumed office on Thursday.

“Why is the government silent on growing rape cases?”

Published On: October 11, 2020 07:25 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Oct 11: A group of independent youths have staged a demonstration against the increasing number of rapes in the country in recent days.

Salute to our frontline fighters

Published On: September 12, 2020 03:33 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

Health professionals and security personnel have not given up their duties even as they have been infected by this fatal virus.

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Police punish prohibitory order violators in Valley

Published On: September 1, 2020 03:03 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: After the district administrations in the Kathmandu Valley imposed prohibitory orders to control the alarming rise in the cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) nearly two weeks ago, police personnel have been taking strict action against the people violating the orders.

Photos: Youths hold demonstrations in capital to extend support to Prime Minister KP Oli

Published On: July 8, 2020 06:20 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, July 8: Youths affiliated to the ruling Nepal Communist Party staged demonstrations at various six places of the Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday to extend support to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

PHOTOS: Massive protest in capital, police use force

Published On: June 9, 2020 02:20 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, June 9: A group of youths including social activists and entrepreneurs staged a demonstration in front of the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday afternoon with various demands.

PHOTOS: 26 Nepalis arrive at TIA from Myanmar

Published On: June 5, 2020 12:18 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, June 5: A total of 26 Nepali nationals have arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

PHOTOS: Maitidevi area sealed after a COVID-19 case detected

Published On: May 20, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 20: Maitidevi area in the heart of the capital has been sealed off after a person residing there was found infected by coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: When jacaranda blooms, beautiful Kathmandu shines

Published On: May 16, 2020 06:55 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 7: Kathmandu looks amazingly beautiful these days. Not only because of the clear atmosphere due to the declining pollution amid the ongoing lockdown imposed to curb COVID-19, but also due to the jacarandas full of blossoms.

Increasing number of vehicles plying roads in Kathmandu as govt eases lockdown (with photos)

Published On: May 10, 2020 02:40 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 10: As an attempt to ease the lockdown enforced to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease in the country, the government has introduced a ‘timecard system’ for vehicles effective from Sunday.

PHOTOS: Chinese tourists clash with police at Singha Durbar, 33 arrested

Published On: May 8, 2020 05:53 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 8: Thirty-three Chinese tourists were arrested from the capital on Friday following a clash between them and police.

PHOTOS: Bauddhanath and Swayambhunath shrouded in silence despite Buddha Jayanti

Published On: May 7, 2020 09:31 PM NPT By: Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 7: The 2564th Buddha Jayanti is being observed today, recalling the contribution of Siddhartha Gautam to the establishment of world peace. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Baishakh of the Lunar calendar every year.