- by The New York Times
WASHINGTON, July 22: After intense pressure from within his own party, President Biden said he was ending his campaign and backing Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his place. Ms. Harris said she would seek the nomination, adding: “Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Sunday wrote a letter to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) pressurizing the power utility to reconnect the electricity lines of six manufacturers.
- by Republica
In a disturbing turn of events, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) finds itself under undue pressure from both the government and influential industrialists to restore power to industries that have failed to pay their substantial dues. This unwarranted interference not only undermines the principles of good governance and the rule of law but also sets a dangerous precedent for the future.
- by Republica
CHITWAN, July 21: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has distributed over Rs 20 million to the families of the victims of human-wildlife conflict.
- by Republica
PALPA, July 21: The District Health Office in Papla confirmed that in the district, 74 people have been infected with dengue fever this year.
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KATHMANDU, July 21: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Sumana Shrestha has said that a media trial is underway for the character assassination of Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar.
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KATHMANDU, July 21: The case against the appointment of KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the CPN-UML, as prime minister of Nepal, has been referred to the Constitutional Bench for further proceedings.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday escalated 61.61 points to close at 2,485.94 points.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has received the support of two-thirds of MPs in the House of Representatives.
- by Agencies
BANGLADESH, July 21: What began as a protest against admission quotas for sought-after government jobs snowballed this week into some of the worst unrest of Sheikh Hasina's tenure. Bangladesh’s top court on Sunday scaled back a contentious quota system for government job applicants, marking a partial victory for student protesters after days of nationwide unrest and deadly clashes with police, as per the report by the Hindustan Times.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted a special event to celebrate Ashadha Purnima, an auspicious occasion marking Lord Buddha's first sermon. The event was attended by representatives from various Buddhist sects and monasteries in Nepal, the Indian Embassy said in a statement.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: Following a decisive victory against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal’s Women Cricket team will face Pakistan in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup match on Sunday.
- by Republica
WASHINGTON, DC, July 21: Katie Donohoe has been appointed the USAID Mission Director for Nepal.
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KATHMANDU, July 21: As many as 340 Nepali students have returned to Nepal from Bangladesh through the Kakarbhitta transit point on the eastern border of the country over the last three days.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is take a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Sunday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli presented a seven-point agreement signed earlier between the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML during a parliamentary session on Sunday.
- by Republica
HETAUDA, July 21: The chief minister (CM) of Bagmati Province, Salikram Jamkattel, has resigned.
- by Republica
DANG, July 21: The chief minister (CM) of Lumbini Province, Jokh Bahadur Mahara, has resigned.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: Ward Chairpersons of all 32 wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) have protested against the expansion of footpaths in the New Road area.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 21: The Supreme Court (SC) is scheduled to hear a writ petition challenging the appointment of KP Sharma Oli as Nepal's new Prime Minister. The hearing will be conducted by Justice Bal Krishna Dhakal on Sunday.