Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case

By KANIS LEUNG, HONG KONG (AP):- Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases..

Orange Production in Myagdi Generates Rs 316 Million This Year

MYAGDI:- Farmers in Myagdi district have harvested oranges worth Rs 316 million this year, according to the Agricultural Development Office. Orange remains one of the major cash crops for local..

With 24 Days Remaining, EC Steps Up Voter Education Drive for HoR Elections

KATHMANDU:- As the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5 draw closer, the Election Commission has intensified its voter education programmes to raise awareness among voters and..

Third Tikapur Literary Festival in March

KATHMANDU:- The third edition of the Tikapur Literature Festival is scheduled for March 27-29. The Tikapur Literature Society announced this at a press conference in Tikapur, Kailali. The..

Nepali Congress president Thapa calls for health insurance reform

KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress president and former Health Minister Gagan Kumar Thapa has committed to making health insurance a programme of national pride. In a video message on Sunday, Thapa said..

‘Nepalis in Spain provided passports easily and immediately’

BARCELONA:- Thousands of Nepalis living in Spain have been excited after the Spanish government decided to provide temporary residence permits (TRCs) and employment opportunities to nearly half a..

Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority in lower house in landslide victory

By MARI YAMAGUCHI and FOSTER KLUG, TOKYO (AP):- The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media..

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa freed after 8 months in prison

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP):- Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa on Sunday was released after more than eight months in prison, he said in a video posted on social media. Guanipa, one of..

HPV vaccination campaign for girls across the country begins

KATHMANDU:- The government has started a nationwide ‘Human Papillomavirus’ (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls studying in grade 6 from today. According to the Child Health and Vaccination..

England wins by 4 runs

KATHMANDU:- England defeated Nepal by 4 runs in T-20 World Cup match played at Wankhede Stadium , Mumbai today. England won the toss and elected to bat first and set a target of 185 runs in the..

HoR election: Over 10.9 million ballot papers printed for FPTP category

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has informed that over 10.9 million ballot papers have been printed so far for the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) category of the House of Representatives..

Dr Girwan Raj Timilsina of Shreedhi Hospital nabbed in his involvement on fake rescue

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Police nabbed Dr Girwan Raj Timilsina of Lazimpat-based Shreedhi Hospital in Kathmandu for his alleged involvement in the fake rescue of foreign tourists from trekking and..

25 days to HoR elections: Call to not violate voters’ confidentiality

KATHMANDU:- The District Election Office, Kathmandu, has objected to the use of social media and some online media outlets to violate voters’ confidentiality. The Election Office has drawn..

Nepal eyes breakthrough at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

KATHMANDU:- Gripped by mid‑term election fever, the nation is abuzz with debates unfolding at homes, cafés, offices, and across social media. The public have become intensely divided along party..

Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, LOS ANGELES, (AP):- President Donald Trump’s administration can continue to detain immigrants without bond, marking a major legal victory for the federal immigration agenda and..

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