Appeals court rules that Trump’s asylum ban at the border is illegal

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST, WASHINGTON (AP):- An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of..

Private sector urges government to create investment-friendly environment

KATHMANDU:- The private sector has urged the government to create investment-friendly environment. Issuing a joint press statement today, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce..

Former Minister Pandey arrested over public procurement irregularities

KATHMANDU:- Senior leader of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and former Minister Bikram Pandey was arrested on Friday. He is alleged of making unauthorized access to the system of Public..

Two die, 27 injured in Tanahun Bus Accident

KATHMANDU:- Two people have died in a bus accident that occurred this afternoon at Shera, Shuklagandaki Municipality–7, along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun. The identities of the deceased are..

ICC Women’s T20 Challenge: Nepal loses to Vanuatu

KATHMANDU:- Nepal was defeated to Vanuatu in the today’s match held under the ICC Women’s T20 Challenge Trophy at Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali Rwanda. Vanuatu secured a 22-run victory...

Nepali Congress postpones election of parliamentary party leader

KATHMANDU:- The Nepali Congress has postponed the election of its parliamentary party leader, which was earlier scheduled for today, Friday. The election committee said that the entire procedure..

Prime Minister Shah pledges management of genuine squatters

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said genuine squatters will be identified and their management ensured permanently by providing with land at the earliest. PM Shah took to his..

Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements

KATHMANDU:- A writ has been registered at the Supreme Court, challenging the government’s preparations for evacuating settlements along various riverbanks in Kathmandu and other public..

7th Nat’l Conference on climate concluded with emphasis on implementation of policies

RUPANDEHI:- The experts and scholars have called for effective coordination among federal, provincial and local governments to implement climate adaptation programmes at the community level, and to..

20th Loktantra Diwas being observed nationwide today

KATHMANDU:- The 20th Loktantra Diwas is being observed across the country today by organising various programmes, including tributes to those who lost their lives during democratic movements. The..

Heat wave likely in Terai belt of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces

KATHMANDU:- The country is currently under the partial influence of westerly winds and local wind systems, resulting in mixed weather conditions across Nepal, according to the Weather Forecasting..

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

By JONATHAN J. COOPER , PHOENIZ, (AP):- Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a “ World Cup travel advisory” Thursday, warning tournament visitors of..

Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions and independents – coming to the Golden State

SACRAMENTO:- Today, Governor Newsom announced that 38 film projects have been awarded tax credits through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit..

Government’s commitment to enacting laws as per NRN’s expectations

KATHMANDU:- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said that the government is fully committed to protecting the rights, interests and entitlements of Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs). In a discussion..

Energy export strategy: 15,000MW within ten years

KATHMANDU:- The study panel on strategy for increasing energy consumption and export today submitted its report recommending for the strategy to increase export of hydropower to 15,000MW within a..

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