Australia to send troops to Solomon Islands

Australia has said it will send peacekeeping troops to the Solomon Islands as riots rocked the capital city of Honiara for a second day. The violence began on Wednesday when protestors stormed parliament in a bid to topple PM Manasseh Sogavare.

UN human rights expert to visit Nepal to assess poverty

"Nepal has taken impressive steps to reduce multidimensional poverty in recent years,” said De Schutter, an independent expert appointed by the Human Rights Council to monitor, report, and advise on poverty and human rights. “I welcome the government’s commitment to further reduce it by more than half and to cover 60 percent of the population with some form of social protection by 2024. My visit will be an opportunity to assess progress towards these goals and recommend how the government can...

CPN (US) attracting people with its revolutionary thoughts: Chairperson Nepal

The party has moved ahead by embracing nationality, patriotism and democracy, he reasoned at a press conference organised here today. "There is a trend of people joining the US across from the country. Out of all seven provinces, we have led the government in two. We are more powerful than the CPN (UML) in province 2. This is a known fact."

Cyclist dies falling from a bridge  

A cyclist died after falling from a bridge over the Lokaha rivulet in Kawaswoti along the East-West Highway.    

Talks held with PM to resolve dispute at SC: Leader Nepal

Leader Nepal, who is here to participate in the party's program held at Tikauria in Bideha Municipality of Dhanusha, said today that the discussion was held as an initiative to resolve the dispute. It is necessary to solve the problem facing the judiciary as soon as possible, he added.

Airbus A340 plane lands on Antarctica for first time

For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica. Hi Fly, a boutique aviation company, was behind the flight. The company specializes in wet leases, which means they hire out both aircraft and aircrew and are responsible for handling insurance, maintenance and other logistics.

Dozens killed in bus crash on Bulgarian motorway

At least 45 people, including 12 children, have died after a bus crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria, officials say.

NC's regional convention kicks off from today

Of the total 165 House of Representatives constituencies, regional convention of NC was already held in 16 constituencies, shared NC's central election committee. NC central office's information officer Keshav Rijal shared that they were informed that votes were cast, nomination and voting was determined and efforts were underway for unanimous election.

Police traces murderer with help of his cap

A team led by Assistant Sub Inspector Basudev Kunwar from Shishaghat Police Station then headed towards the scene and secured it.

Tilaurakot Master Plan at final stage

The master plan has been prepared with the objective of developing the hometown of Lord Buddha as an International Heritage and Cultural City.

Rebuilding of Kasthamandap in final stage, to be inaugurated within a few days   

The rebuilding of the Kasthamandap, one of the significant heritages in the world heritage site Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, has neared the final phase.

NHRC urges stakeholders to ensure transitional justice

Issuing a press release on the 15th anniversary of the signing of CPA on Sunday, NHRC Spokesperson Tikaram Pokhrel asked the government to amend the laws as per NHRC recommendations, international human rights law and Supreme Court verdict.

Motorcycle rider killed in accident 

A man has died in a motorcycle accident at Bodebarsain Municipality-7 in Saptari district last night. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Sahajad Alam, 23, of Banauli in Khadak Municipality-11 of the district, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Kafle.    

'Some leaders' self-praising nature collapsed communist unification'

Addressing the first ward conference of the CPN (Maoist Centre) at Budar in Jorayal Rural Municipality-2 on Saturday, Bhatta, also the Joint In-Charge of the party's Sudurpaschim Province, argued that unification of the Maoist Centre and UML could not be continued due to some leaders despite the people's wishes.

108 young girls worshipped (Photo Feature)

In Basantapur of Kathmandu, International Children's Day has been celebrated by worshipping 108 young girls. 

Test print of Gorkhapatra in Kohalpur

The preparation for printing Gorkhapatra from Kohalpur is in the final stage. On Saturday the test print of Gorkhapatra from Kohalpur has been completed successfully. 

Children doubly affected by COVID-19 and lockdown

As per the survey, COVID-19 and lockdown have a double impact on children in limiting their access to education, health services, nutritious food, and safety.

Two constituency presidents elected unopposed in Jhapa   

Hari Budhathoki has been elected as the president of Nepali Congress Jhapa Constituency No. 1 and Santosh Neupane as the president of 'B'.     Jhapa has five constituencies for the House of Representatives and 10 for the provincial assembly. Out of which, the election results of all the provincial constituencies have already come on Friday night.    

Free distribution of medical plants   

On the occasion of the inauguration of the newly constructed building of Patanjali Yoga Peeth Nepal, Mandikhatar, 2,500 saplings of medicinal plants were distributed to the attendees.     At the event held on Friday, medical herbs including Lemongrass, Patthar Chatta and Gurjo were distributed free of cost. On the occasion, tea made from Gurjo was served to the guests of the program.  

UML invites PM Deuba to attend general convention

Parliamentary party leader of UML Subash Nembang and general convention's hospitality coordinator Dr Rajan Bhattarai handed over the invitation to the PM, reaching his official residence Baluwatar, on Friday.