US ambassador pays farewell call to President Paudel

KATHMANDU:- US ambassador to Nepal, Dean R Thompson, today paid a farewell visit to President Ramchandra Paudel. During the meeting held at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas, the two..

UML Chair Oli holds meeting with PM Karki

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Sushila Karki and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli held a meeting on Thursday. Prime Minister's Press Coordinator Ram Bahadur Rawal informed that PM Karki and..

Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman

By REBECCA SANTANA and TIM SULLIVAN, MINNEAPOLIS (AP):- Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal officer taking part in the Trump administration’s..

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

By JOSH FUNK, WASHINGTON, (AP):- California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants, federal transportation officials..

Efforts under way to include Upper Dolpa in World Heritage List

KATHMANDU:- The Department of Archaeology (DoA) has initiated study and research to enlist Upper Dolpa, including the Dho Tarap settlement, Shey Phoksundo Lake, the ancient Shey Gumba, Yangjer Gumba,..

Governor Newsom issues executive order expanding protections for survivors and support for businesses

SACRAMENTO:- Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new executive order to further support homeowners, residents, and small businesses impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Among other..

Bushra Amiwala Responds to Minneapolis Woman Slain by ICE

Minneapolis, MN:- An immigration enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The woman, whose name is not known, was 37. An ICE agent opened fire at a car that was..

56 days to HoR elections: Complaints can be filed against NA candidates

KATHMANDU:- Any complaints against candidates who have filed their nominations for the National Assembly member election to be held on January 25 can be filed today, according to the election..

NC’s Special Convention announced amid rift

KATHMANDU:- A Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress has been announced amid deepening internal rift in the oldest party of the country. The Special General Convention was summoned by..

Nepal included in US expanded visa bond, applicants will have to pay $15,000 deposit

By Purushottam Dhakal, LOS ANGELES:- Nepal has been included under the new visa bond policy that the Trump administration is implementing. According to a notice released by the US Department of..

Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over ‘rhetoric’ targeting country after Trump’s comments

By JON GAMBRELL, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP):- Iran’s army chief threatened preemptive military action Wednesday over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic, likely referring to..

ICE officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown

By TIM SULLIVAN and GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO, MINNEAPOLIS (AP):- A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an..

US based Bal Joshi to run for World Marathon Challenge

TEXSAS:- US based Nepali-origin Bal Joshi is going to take part in ‘World Marathon Challenge’ that is a logistical and physical challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven..

Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project

KATHMANDU:- An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital. The project, identified at Bhotkhola Rural..

Four killed in road accident in Shankharapur

KATHMANDU:- Four people have died in a road accident that took place this evening in Shankharapur Municipality-3 in Kathmandu. Superintendent of Police Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson of the..

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