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Kathmandu, February 28 On Saturday, Nepal advised its citizens in West Asian countries to "stay vigilant, exercise caution, and maintain regular contact with the community," adding that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.Nepal's civil aviation authority said that...

February 27, New Delhi – Preparations are underway in Nepal for the upcoming election of the House of Representatives, with polling stations located in border regions placed under strict surveillance.To ensure a peaceful electoral process, security agencies are closely monitoring polling...

New Delhi, February 26 The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition by a businessman from Ghaziabad, who alleged negligence by the central government, resulting in the death of his wife in Kathmandu during the Gen-Z protests in Nepal last year.The petitioner, Rambir Singh...

Kathmandu, February 25 Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, met with Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma on Wednesday and discussed bilateral issues.Ambassador Zhang met with Minister Sharma at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.A statement from the Ministry of...

February 23, New Delhi – At least 17 people, including two foreigners, were killed in a bus accident near Charaundi in the Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway on Monday.The bus, traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, plunged into the Trishuli River. Among the...

In Nepal, 17 people, including two foreigners, died in a bus accident near Charaundi in the Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading, along the Prithvi Highway, early this morning. The bus, traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, had plunged into the Trishuli River. It has been reported that...

Kathmandu, February 23 At least 18 people were killed when a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli River near Gajuri in the Dhading district of Nepal early Monday morning.Twenty-six passengers were injured in the accident, which occurred when a bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged...

Kathmandu, February 19 Nepal's two major political parties, the CPN-UML and the RSP, on Thursday unveiled their respective manifestos aimed at winning over voters ahead of the March 5 general elections.The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN -UML), led by former Prime...

New Delhi, February 19 – Days ahead of Nepal’s scheduled parliamentary elections, former King Gyanendra Shah called for their postponement on Wednesday, warning that holding polls amid ongoing nationwide dissatisfaction could deepen political instability and spark further conflict, according to...

Kathmandu, February 18 Nepal's oldest and newest political parties intensified their election campaigns on Wednesday, with just 15 days left for the March 5 general elections.While the oldest party, the Nepali Congress (NC), released its election manifesto on Wednesday, the newest, the...

New Delhi, February 18 – When Nepal holds its general elections on March 5, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will be among the candidates vying to govern the small Himalayan country, unlike its South Asian neighbor, Bangladesh, where former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to flee and seek...

Kathmandu, February 18: India and Nepal have signed an updated Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters in Kathmandu, enabling the competent authorities of the two countries to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings.Following years of negotiations, the...

Kathmandu, February 17 Nepal's electoral body on Tuesday appealed to the media not to disclose the results of opinion polls before the general elections, as it may damage a "healthy competitive environment."Nepal is scheduled to hold the House of Representatives elections on March 5, the first...

Kathmandu, February 16 Political parties in Nepal officially began campaigning for the March 5 general elections on Monday.With restrictions imposed by the Election Commission (EC) on the launch of the election campaign ending on Sunday night, candidates started door-to-door visits, public...

Kathmandu, February 15 Ahead of the March 5 polls, Nepal's Election Commission on Sunday issued a 63-point code of conduct, asking political parties and candidates to accept financial assistance above NPR 25,000 only through banking transactions.The Election Commission (EC) also stated that...

Kathmandu, February 15 Thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to the revered Pashupatinath temple and other Shiva temples across Nepal on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Sunday.The four gates of the Pashupatinath temple, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, were opened from 2:00 am...

February 14, Kathmandu — Preparations for the Mahashivaratri festival have been completed at the Pashupatinath temple, where it is expected that over 800,000 devotees will visit on the occasion of Mahashivaratri.This year, Mahashivaratri will be celebrated on February 15. A large number of...

Kathmandu, February 13 Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday urged the people to actively participate in the upcoming general elections to ensure the country's progress.Stating that the elections, to be held next month, are being held under special circumstances, the Prime Minister...

Kathmandu, February 13 Hundreds of supporters gathered at the airport here on Friday, calling for the restoration of the monarchy as former King Gyanendra Shah arrived amid tight security."We want King Gyanendra back to save our nation," the loyalists chanted, carrying placards as the former...

February 12, New Delhi — To celebrate the upcoming Mahashivaratri festival, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Pashupatinath Area Development Trust, organized a cultural evening at the Pashupatinath Temple complex today.The event featured various activities performed...