NCP Chair Prachanda calls for retaliating against anti-change forces 

We also have individualistic and self-centred tendency among us. But let no one have the illusion that the democratic republic that has been secured through seven decades long struggle can be finished off in its infancy."

27 passengers injured in an Indian bus accident 

According to the District Police Office, Tanahun, some 27 passengers were injured when the bus (UPBP 4995) en route to Muktinath lost its control and overturned on the highway side.  

State will own guardianship of destitute children: Pokharel

The new constitution, acts and polices of Nepal are child friendly as they had adopted the spirit of UN Convention on Child Rights and other international treaties ratified by Nepal, said the Minister.

Indrajatra spirituality, energy leave foreigners enthralled

This is the representative feeling of the foreign delegates who were invited to observe the Indrajatra festival, the first ever endeavour of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, organised to promote the religious, historical and cultural heritages in the valley.

Festival-centric special security from next week

Over 3,700 cops, both in uniform and civvies, would be deployed in Kathmandu, he said.

NEA to introduce smart meter reading

With the instillation of smart meter, the NEA can cut line of those who do not clear their tariff.

Lower house meeting put off until Sept 16

The NC parliamentarians stood from their respective seats in a gesture of protest against the Banke incident where NC Banke district President Kiran Koirala and cadres were beaten by a group of unidentified group of youths on September 12.

Government takes Khajura incident seriously: Home Minister Thapa

"The government is always aware about the safeguarding of democracy and the freedom of expression," he viewed.

Unwanted pregnancy, over-the-counter drugs spiralling unsafe abortion

Many women and girls of reproductive age who undergo unintended pregnancy for various reasons often come across difficult decision making: whether to continue with pregnancy and give birth or terminate it.

Naturalised citizenship quandary haunts lawmakers

The quandary regarding what kinds of rights should be given to the naturalised citizens has given a tough time to the lawmakers in House of Representatives (HoR). The party, gender and geography wise interests on the provision of naturalised citizenship has continued to disrupt the amendment procedure of ‘Citizenship Act’ in its subject committee.

Government is serious about child rights provisions: PM Oli

In memory of approval of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child by the country on the 29th of Bhadra 2047 BS, the country is celebrating the day as the National Children’s Day every year.

Only unity will lead party to success: Deuba

He called upon the entire party cadres to come together to further strengthen the party and make its presence more vibrant.

Communist rule in country for next 50 years: Prachanda

He went on to claim that Nepali people wished to see the Communist government not for the next five years but for 50 years.

US activities in Nepal are transparent, says official

The United States has said that its activities in Nepal are transparent and focused on socio-economic development.

Nepal's policy is not to join military alliances

Minister for Communication and Information Technology and Spokesperson of the government Gokul Prasad Baskota said on Thursday that Nepal had not changed its stand on 'Indo-Pacific Policy'.

TRC, CIEDP to get office bearers soon

Almost five months after the formation of a committee to recommend officials for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), the committee is set to recommend the names of the office bearers in the two commissions in a week.

Chariot processions attract thousands of revellers

n the occasion, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Lal Babu Pandit, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai, chiefs of constitutional bodies, diplomats, political leaders and chiefs of security bodies were also present. Special guests invited by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) also observed the festival.

All should come forth for development: Minister Baskota

“After overcoming political struggle of 70 years, we are now engaged in development. Cooperate with us from the respective sectors,” he said, “Only then the goal of Happy Nepali, Prosperous Nepal’ could be achieved.”

Party unification bears long term significance: Chairman Dahal

According to him, the roots of present unification could be traced back to the communist movement since 2028 BS and the people's demands.

Jeep hit by landslide, driver dies

The deceased has been identified as Kamal Sunar of Chhapchaur, Gulmi. The Scorpio jeep (2617) en route to Butwal from Palpa was buried by the landslide along with the driver at around 10:30 am today, the District Police Office, Palpa confirmed. The landslide which also brought down rocks has partially blocked the highway.