Protest erupts in India’s capital city over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh

By RAJESH ROY, PIYUSH NAGPAL and JULHAS ALAM, NEW DELHI (AP):- A protest erupted in India’s capital Tuesday in response to the death of a Hindu man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in..

Nepali Congress ready to contest in election: Leader Dr Koirala

KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shekhar Koirala said that Nepali Congress is ready to contest in the upcoming March 5 election, provided there is a guarantee of peace and security. The..

DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO, CHICAGO (AP):- The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses,..

Major parties and government reach agreement on making elections successful

KATHMANDU:- The government and major political parties in the country have reached an agreement on creating an environment conducive for the upcoming March 5 elections to the House of..

Increased health check up fee for migrant workers revoked

KATHMANDU:- The government has scrapped the increased health examination fee for the Nepali workers going for foreign employment. Following the withdrawal, the government decided to..

Goods worth Rs 359 billion imported from Birgunj Customs Office in five months

PARSA:- Goods worth Rs 359 billion were imported from the Birgunj Customs Office in five months of the current fiscal year. Information Officer of the Birgunj Customs Office, Udaya Singh Bista,..

Gold price sets new record, trading at Rs 267,200 per tola

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has reached all-time high in the domestic market today. It has risen by Rs 5,500 per tola (11.66 grams) and is being traded at Rs 267,200 per tola today. It was Rs..

Darshana Shrestha Elected President of FWEAN

LALITPUR:- The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Association Nepal (FWEAN) has elected Darshana Shrestha as its new president, forming a 25-member executive committee during the organization’s..

New Eligibility Rules Issued as HoR Election Nears

KATHMANDU:- With 72 days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, new guidelines have outlined stricter eligibility criteria for candidates under the..

California steps up to protect communities amid continued antisemitic actions worldwide

SACRAMENTO:- In the wake of rising extremism and antisemitism across the globe, it’s more important than ever that Californians understand the resources available to increase their safety and..

Judge rules Trump administration must allow court challenges for Venezuelan migrants sent to prison

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, WASHINGTON (AP):- A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration must give legal due process to Venezuelan migrants flown to a notorious prison in El Salvador,..

US drops plan to deport Chinese national who exposed Xinjiang abuses, rights activists say

By DIDI TANG, WASHINGTON (AP):- The Department of Homeland Security has dropped its plan to deport a Chinese national who entered the country illegally, two rights activists said Monday, after his..

Nepali community center being built in Southern California: President Shrestha

LOS ANGELES:- Bimal Shrestha, President of the Shri Pashupatinath Buddha Foundation, has informed that work is underway to find land for the construction of a community center according to the needs..

Federal judge to decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody

By GARY FIELDS and TRAVIS LOLLER, GREENBELT, Md. (AP):- A federal judge on Monday will decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to immigration custody after being free for just..

Arya and Khushi win Nepali singing and dancing competition in New York

NEW YORK:- Arya Khanal, a 13-year-old girl from Columbus, has won first place in a singing competition held among Nepali talents living in seven cities in the United States. Similarly,..

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