POLITICS
Bajhang-1 by-election: NC maintains narrow lead over UML
Bajhang-1 by-election: NC maintains narrow lead over UML
KATHMANDU, April 29: Nepali Congress (NC) candidate Abhishek Singh is currently leading with 9,167 votes, closely followed by UML candidate Daman Bhandari, who has secured 9,084 votes, a mere difference of 83 votes.
Apr 29, 2024
SOCIETY
CIB continues investigation into illegal driving license issuance case
CIB continues investigation into illegal driving license iss...
KATHMANDU, April 29: Narayan Pandey, a computer operator of the Department of Transport Management has been arrested on charges of issuing illegal driving licenses. The Central Investigation Bureau of Police (CIB) arrested Pandey from Butwal on Sunday.
Apr 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Hearing on 'murder' case against Agni Sapkota scheduled in SC after 17 years
Hearing on 'murder' case against Agni Sapkota scheduled in S...
KATHMANDU, April 29: A case filed against former speaker of the House of Representatives, Agni Sapkota, regarding an incident during the armed conflict has finally been scheduled for hearing after a prolonged delay. Several such cases related to armed conflict are currently pending before the Suprem...
Apr 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Ridi-Tamghas road to undergo a month-long closure from today
Ridi-Tamghas road to undergo a month-long closure from today
GULMI, April 29: The Ridi-Tamghas road section of Gulmi will undergo a month-long closure from today. The District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a notice and requested travel using alternative routes as the Ridi-Tamghas road section will be closed.
Apr 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Political party leaders express commitment to ensure consensus to promote investment in th...
Political party leaders express commitment to ensure consens...
KATHMANDU, April 29: The third edition of the Nepal Investment Summit 2024 kicked off on Sunday with an aspiration of attracting investment in the high potential areas of the country.
Apr 29, 2024
POLITICS
Ilam by-election update: UML's Nembang continues to lead in vote count
Ilam by-election update: UML's Nembang continues to lead in...
ILLAM, April 29: Vote count of by-election held in Ilam constituency-2 is continuing. CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang is leading in the vote count. So far, 20, 536 votes have been counted.
Apr 29, 2024
OPINION
Demystifying labeled Feminism
Demystifying labeled Feminism
The term "feminist" often evokes a range of reactions varying from admiration to disdain. People who believe in equality for all in every aspect of life, despite their sexual identity, consider feminists as: empowered, trailblazers, champions, visionaries.
Apr 29, 2024
POLITICS
Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Nepal next week
Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Nepal next week
KATHMANDU, April 29: Foreign Minister of Japan, Yoko Kamikawa, is arriving in Nepal next week.
Apr 29, 2024
POLITICS
Bajhang by-election update: NC candidate ahead by 249 votes
Bajhang by-election update: NC candidate ahead by 249 votes
CHAINPUR (BAJHANG), April 29: Vote count is continuing in Bajhang Constituency-1, Province Assembly (a).
Apr 29, 2024
Editorial
Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
After lengthy negotiations, the United States Senate has passed with bipartisan support a $95 billion programme to send aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The final vote tally was 79-18, with three Democrats voting alongside 15 Republicans against the bill.
Apr 29, 2024