March 5 HoR elections: Preparations for filing of nomination papers completed

KATHMANDU:- Preparations for the filing of nomination papers for the March 5 House of Representatives member election have been completed. The Election Commission has stated that all preparations..

Sonam Lhosar being marked today

KATHMANDU:- The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, meaning New Year, by organizing various programmes today. According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2,862nd year starts from today...

Youth and Sports Minister Bablu Gupta resigns

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta has resigned from his post in line with his candidacy in the upcoming election on March 5. Gupta is currently in Janakpur campaigning for the..

High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21

By JOSEPH WILSON, SUMAN NAISHADHAM and IAIN SULLIVAN, ADAMUZ, Spain (AP):- A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in..

‘60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

By DAVID BAUDER, NEW YORK, (AP):- “60 Minutes” on Sunday aired its story about Trump administration deportations that was abruptly pulled from the newsmagazine’s lineup a month ago, a move..

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

By JACK BROOK, MINNEAPOLIS (AP):- The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional..

New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for ‘new era of martyrdom’

CONCORD, N.H. (AP):- A New Hampshire Episcopal bishop is attracting national attention after warning his clergy to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order to prepare for a “new era of..

Middle way imperative to resolve intra-party dispute: Leader Koirala

KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has said he faced utmost pressure while mediating to avert crisis in party. The middle way and the journey to truth are always difficult, he..

Indian company SG’s sponsorship to Gulshan Jha for one year

KATHMANDU:- The renowned Indian company SG, known for cricket equipment production, has decided to supply all cricket equipment for one year to Nepali all-rounder cricket player Gulshan Jha. This..

CNI calls for prioritizing economic issues in parties’ election manifestoes

KATHMANDU:- The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged political parties to prioritise economic issues in their manifestoes for the upcoming elections. Addressing a programme held..

PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues

KATHMANDU:- As the deadline for nomination of candidates contesting March 5's election under first-past-the-post system draws closer, Prime Minister Sushila Karki and officials of the Election..

Tinker border closure affects cross-border entrepreneurship

By Narendra Singh Karki, DARCHULA:- The Tinker border point in Darchula, situated alongside Nepal–China, once served as a backbone of local trade, mobility and cultural bonds for border..

Three National Assembly members resign

KATHMANDU:- Three members of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, have resigned. Leaders of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Bamdev Gautam and Narayankaji..

EC asks candidates to appear with required documents for filing nomination on January 20

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has asked the candidates to appear in the Office of the Returning Officer in the concerned election constituencies with certain documents to file the..

Five dead, 13 injured in Dharan bus accident

SUNSARI:- Five persons died and 13 others received injuries in a bus accident that occurred at Zero Point of Dharan Sub-Metropolis-13 today. A passenger bus (Ko 1 Kha 7119) en route to..

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