Rapid action team for safety and rescue of Nepalis in West Asia

By Bhishma Raj Ojha, KATHMANDU:- In the wake of rising conflict in West Asia of late, the government has formed a rapid action team for the safety and rescue of Nepalis living and working in West..

Holi festival being marked today in Tarai districts

KATHMANDU:- The Holi festival is being celebrated with much fanfare in the Tarai districts today. The festival was marked in mountainous and hilly districts on Monday. The festival is being..

HoR elections: Nepal-India border closed for 72 hours since last midnight

KATHMANDU:- The District Administration Office, Parsa, has decided to close all border points along the Nepal-India border line for 72 hours, considering the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR)..

Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days’ notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, WASHINGTON (AP):- A federal judge agreed on Monday to temporarily suspend the latest version of a Trump administration policy that requires members of Congress to provide a..

As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify

By JON GAMBRELL, MELANIE LIDMAN and SAMY MAGDY, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Israeli and U.S. airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday..

Two days left to go for HoR polls: EC directs monitoring officers to implement code of conducts

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Election Code of Conducts Monitoring Officers to effectively implement the code of conduct until the voting centres are closed from..

HoR Election: Silence period begins for March 5 polls

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has enforced a ‘publicity restriction period’, also known as the ‘silence’ period, from Monday midnight for the upcoming election to the House of..

NOC says, Fuel supply to continue during election period

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged the general public not to store petroleum products unnecessarily, stating that the import of petroleum products is regular. NOC Executive..

Moms Demand Action Awards the Gun Sense Candidate Distinction to Bushra Amiwala

SKOKIE, IL:- Congressional candidate Bushra Amiwala has earned the Gun Sense Candidate Distinction of Moms Demand Action (MDA), the foremost national organization combatting gun violence. The..

Voter list for NRNA 12th General Convention published

KATHMANDU:- The voter list for the 12th general convention of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has been published. According to election committee member Chiranjivi Dhakal, the first..

Home Minister Aryal and OCEC Bhandari discuss election issues

KATHMANDU:- Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that security arrangements during the election silence period have been enhanced. On the eve of the start of this silence period, Minister..

Shrestha from Gorkha killed in Iran’s attack

GORKHA:- Diwash Shrestha of Borlang Thanti, Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality-7, in Gorkha, was killed in an attack by Iran in the United Arab Emirates. According to the Nepali Embassy in Abu..

Nepal–Saudi ties, regional situation discussed

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma held a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, Fahd bin Mnikhr at the Ministry on Sunday. During the meeting, the two..

Holi celebration in Basantapur

KATHMANDU:- Phagu Poornima or Holi festival is being celebrated with much fanfare in the Basantapur today. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Fagun in the..

Revenue Consultation Committee seeks public submissions on tax rates, revenue polices

KATHMANDU:- In preparation for the formulation of the budget of the upcoming fiscal year 2082–83 BS (2026–27), the government has invited public submissions regarding tax rates and revenue..

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