SOCIETY
20-year-old worker dies of electrocution in Jhapa
20-year-old worker dies of electrocution in Jhapa
According to the District Police Office, Jhapa, he was electrocuted on the night of February 22 at about 10 pm.
Feb 23, 2025
POLITICS
Lawmakers demand disclosure of expenditures made under USAID
Lawmakers demand disclosure of expenditures made under USAID
Members of the Finance Committee under the House of Representatives (HoR) have demanded the government to make public expenditures under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes in Nepal.
Feb 23, 2025
POLITICS
Home Ministry directs Police Headquarters to establish a 'Dalit Desk'
Home Ministry directs Police Headquarters to establish a 'Da...
The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Police Headquarters to establish a "Dalit Desk" to assist and facilitate the investigation of incidents involving discrimination, exploitation, and untouchability against Dalits, and to appoint a contact person.
Feb 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal emerges as top country to send peacekeepers, 73 soldiers dead so far
Nepal emerges as top country to send peacekeepers, 73 soldie...
Nepal is in the top list of countries sending both female and male peacekeepers, the Nepali Army Directorate of Public Relations and Information informed in a press conference held on Sunday.
Feb 23, 2025
WORLD
France makes arrests after deadly 'Islamist' knife attack
France makes arrests after deadly 'Islamist' knife attack
The knife-wielding suspect, identified by prosecutors as a 37-year-old Algerian-born man, was arrested at the site of Saturday's attack in the eastern city of Mulhouse.
Feb 23, 2025
WORLD
Hamas accuses Israel of gravely endangering Gaza truce over prisoner delay
Hamas accuses Israel of gravely endangering Gaza truce over...
Israel had been expected to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in exchange for the hostages freed from Gaza as part of the first phase of a fragile ceasefire deal.
Feb 23, 2025
POLITICS
Bamdev Gautam suggests former king Shah to contest in 2084 BS elections
Bamdev Gautam suggests former king Shah to contest in 2084 B...
“The person who killed Mahendra in the Diyalo Bangala in Chitwan was also a member of the royal family,” he said, “Then, the person who destroyed the dynasty of King Birendra and his dynasty was also a member of the royal family.”
Feb 23, 2025
POLITICS
Finance Minister Paudel resumes regular duties
Finance Minister Paudel resumes regular duties
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel returned to his regular duties at the Ministry of Finance today.
Feb 23, 2025
WORLD
Tens of thousands pour in for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader
Tens of thousands pour in for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbol...
The killing of the charismatic leader, who guided the Lebanese movement for more than three decades, dealt a heavy blow to the Iran-backed group's reputation as a fighting force.
Feb 23, 2025
Lifestyle, Entertainment, Movies
'Laaj Sharanam' receives permission for nationwide screening
'Laaj Sharanam' receives permission for nationwide screening
Former minister Mohammad Aftab Alam had filed a writ petition at the Patan High Court against the film, alleging that the film closely imitated his facial features, attire, physical build, hairstyle, mannerisms and speech.
Feb 23, 2025