POLITICS
Former President Bhandari scheduled to visit China from May 24
Former President Bhandari scheduled to visit China from May...
According to sources from the former president's secretariat, she will depart for Beijing on May 24, at the invitation of the Chinese government. During her visit, she will lead a delegation of some senior leaders from the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-UML).
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal to mark Republic Day with three-day celebrations from Jestha 14 to 16
Nepal to mark Republic Day with three-day celebrations from...
The government has decided to celebrate Republic Day for three days. According to Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, a meeting of the Republic Day Main Ceremony Committee held on Monday at Singha Durbar decided to observe Republic Day on Jestha 14, 15, and 16 (May 28–30, 2025).
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
SC seeks documents in writ petition against appointment of NIA Chairperson Sharad Ojha
SC seeks documents in writ petition against appointment of N...
The Supreme Court (SC) has asked the government to submit documents related to the writ petition challenging Sharad Ojha's appointment as the chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA).
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Victims demand transparency in selection of transitional justice commission officials
Victims demand transparency in selection of transitional jus...
Victims of Nepal's armed conflict have raised serious concerns about the selection process of officials for key transitional justice bodies. In a formal letter addressed to the Secretariat of the Recommendation Committee under the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, victims who appl...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
SACCJF launches Nepal chapter, plans major South Asian Climate Conference in Janakpur
SACCJF launches Nepal chapter, plans major South Asian Clima...
The South Asian Climate Change Journalists' Forum (SACCJF), a regional network established in 2022 to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among journalists covering climate change issues in South Asia officially launched its Nepal Chapter on Monday, appointing a 15-...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Police granted full authority to investigate and prosecute in cheque bounce cases
Police granted full authority to investigate and prosecute i...
The government has empowered police with full authority to investigate and prosecute cheque bounce cases. Under the new law the government implemented last week, police must take cheque bounce cases to court within six months of registering a complaint. The law gives the police full authority to inv...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Teachers reject parliamentary subcommittee’s School Education Bill report
Teachers reject parliamentary subcommittee’s School Educatio...
Teachers have opposed a provision labeled as "consensus" in the School Education Bill report that the parliamentary subcommittee submitted to the Education, Health, and Technology Committee of the House of Representatives on Sunday.
May 19, 2025
Market
Daily turnover declines to Rs 7.35 billion despite NEPSE’s gain of 19.30 points
Daily turnover declines to Rs 7.35 billion despite NEPSE’s g...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), following a weeklong slump, inclined 19.30 points to close at 2,628.36 points on Monday.
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
District Court orders release of Mahiman Singh Bista on Rs 100,000 bail
District Court orders release of Mahiman Singh Bista on Rs 1...
According to the court’s information officer, Deepak Kumar Shrestha, Judge Dinbandhu Baral of the Kathmandu District Court issued the order for his release on bail on Monday
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
National Assembly Vice Chair Ghimire departs for China
National Assembly Vice Chair Ghimire departs for China
National Assembly Vice Chairperson Bimala Ghimire on Monday departed for Xi’an city in China’s Shaanxi province for a six-day official visit. She is leading an eight-member parliamentary delegation to China.
May 19, 2025