- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: The wounds of the Bhutanese refugee crisis, which began around 35 years ago, remain unhealed. The issue of prisoners of conscience, who were imprisoned in Bhutan for nearly three decades before being sent to Nepal, is emerging in new ways. Their fight for justice remains uncertain as more such prisoners are expected to be sent to Nepal from Bhutan via India in the coming years.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: The government has urged Nepali nationals residing in Bangladesh to contact the Nepali Embassy in Dhaka for any necessary support amid the latest developments there.
- by Enika Rai
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Nepal Tourism Board has been without an executive head since January 29, when the tenure of former CEO Dhananjay Regmi ended.
- by Tapendra Karki
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) is investigating MPs from the ruling party. Specifically, the CIAA is investigating policy decisions made by CPN-UML MP Mahesh Basnet in the past.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: After a victorious start in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Cricket, Nepal will face Pakistan in their second match on Sunday. The clash between Nepal and Pakistan will take place at Sri Lanka’s Dambulla Stadium, starting at 7:15 PM.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported the ongoing influence of monsoon winds across the country.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: The search for two missing buses and their passengers in Simaltal of the Narayanghat-Mugling section under Bharatpur Metropolitan City-29 in Chitwan is still ongoing.
- by Republica
CHITWAN, July 20: The number of tourists visiting Chitwan National Park increased in the last fiscal year. A total of 306,837 tourists visited the Chitwan National Park district in the year 2080/081 BS while the number of visitors in 2079/080 BS was 299,412.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: The health condition of former Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand is improving. Former PM Chand has been receiving treatment at Bir Hospital since Thursday.
- by Pawan Adhikari
Increased Chinese investment in the region could spur development, especially in infrastructure, technology, and trade. Projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have already demonstrated China’s willingness to invest heavily in South Asian economies.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: Prime Minister KP Oli has directed Kulman Ghising, executive director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), to promptly restore electricity to industries impacted by recent disputes over dedicated feeder and trunk lines.
- by Republica
The primary reason for the government's unpopularity in recent years is economic hardship. As these hardships increase for ordinary citizens, dissatisfaction with the government grows. This dissatisfaction can extend to the democratic system itself, despite democracy being the most advanced system of governance. In recent times, such dissatisfaction has led to nostalgia for past autocracies. Therefore, the government must play an effective role in driving the country's economic growth.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 20: In a landmark moment for Nepali music, singer-songwriter Sushant KC is set to perform at the iconic Palladium Hall in Times Square, New York, on Saturday. This marks the first time any Nepali artist has graced the prestigious stage, signifying a new chapter for the nation's burgeoning music scene.
- by Republica
USAID’s grant assistance is based on the needs and priorities of the Nepal government: Acting Mission Director Beth Hogan
- by Bhuwan Sharma
KATHMANDU, July 19: The Ministry of Urban Development has decided to identify the real squatters in the Kathmandu Valley to implement the Supreme Court’s order to relocate the squatters from the riverbanks in the valley to other places, even if alternatives need to be provided. But the ministry has not yet established the criteria for identifying the genuine squatters
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 19: Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has enquired about the recent developments in Bangladesh and the condition of Nepali students there.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 19: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Sujata Koirala has announced that she will support Dr Shekhar Koirala in the upcoming General Convention of the party.
- by Arjun Oli
NEPALGUNJ, July 19: A poacher has been arrested red-handed from the Banke National Park.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 19: Three opposition parties, including the CPN (Maoist Center), Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and CPN (Unified Socialist), have decided to vote against Prime Minister KP Oli’s vote of confidence.
- by Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, July 19: During the fiscal year 2023/24, nine people died and three others were injured in 64 disaster incidents in Taplejung, according to the District Administration Office's annual progress report for the fiscal year.