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Kathmandu Mayor backtracks on committee reshuffle amid mounting pressure

KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has reversed his own controversial decision to strip four ward chairs of their committee responsibilities, following sustained pressure from elected representatives and internal resistance. Earlier, Mayor Shah had unilaterally removed ward chairs Asaram Sangat, Macharaja Maharjan, Khyamraj Tiwari, and Nabin Manandhar from their roles in key municipal committees […]

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'Have disagreements with some in Congress leadership,' admits Shashi Tharoor; says wasn’t invited to Nilambur bypoll campaign

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has acknowledged his differences with the party's leadership, revealing he wasn't invited to campaign in the Nilambur Assembly byelection. Tharoor emphasized resolving issues internally and reaffirmed his commitment to the party's values and workers.

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Gyanendra Shahi demands probe into 14 Home Ministers over visa scam

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chief Whip Gyanendra Shahi on Thursday demanded an investigation into 14 current and former Home Ministers in connection with the controversial visit visa scandal. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Shahi named former Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula to the incumbent Ramesh Lekhak as figures who should be brought under […]

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From Brass Bodhi Tree to Warli art: What PM Modi gifted to world leaders during his 3-nation tour; see pics

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'Hope the food was good': Shashi Tharoor's jab on Trump's lunch with Pakistan's Munir; and Osama reminder

Shashi Tharoor criticized Donald Trump's lunch with Asim Munir. He reminded the US of Pakistan's history with terrorism. Tharoor cited Osama bin Laden's presence near a Pakistani army camp. He hoped the US raised concerns about Pakistan's support for terrorism. Trump invited Narendra Modi to the US, but Modi declined.

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Lawmakers demand reversal of sugarcane subsidy cancellation

KATHMANDU: Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Thursday strongly objected to the government’s decision to cancel the longstanding subsidy provided to sugarcane farmers, urging the government to immediately reverse the move. Speaking during Zero Hour, several members expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s plan to discontinue the Rs. 70 per quintal production subsidy starting from the […]

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Gold traders suspend strike but threaten nationwide protest if demands ignored

KATHMANDU: Gold and silver traders have decided to temporarily suspend their ongoing protests. A joint national assembly of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association and the Federation of Nepal Gold, Silver, Gem and Jewellery Associations held on Wednesday announced the suspension of the agitation. Despite the government not addressing their demands, traders […]

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'You succumbed to pressure': Supreme Court raps Karnataka government; directs to take action over threat to 'Thug Life' release

The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government to ensure the smooth screening of Kamal Haasan's film "Thug Life," taking action against those obstructing its release. The court expressed concern over the suppression of artistic expression due to perceived offense, emphasizing the...

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Nepal Citizenship Bill report presented in HoR

KATHMANDU: The report on the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, prepared by the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Presenting the report, Committee Chairperson Ramhari Khatiwada informed the House that the committee had reached a consensus on key provisions aimed at ensuring that all eligible Nepali […]

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Maoist objects to removal of Federal Civil Service Bill from parliamentary agenda

KATHMANDU: The main opposition party, CPN (Maoist Centre), has expressed strong objection to the removal of the Federal Civil Service Bill from the House of Representatives’ agenda. During Thursday’s House session, Maoist Centre Chief Whip Hit Raj Pandey criticized the government for withdrawing the bill from the agenda despite it having been listed in earlier […]

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Rastriya Swatantra Party to mark third anniversary with nationwide campaign

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has announced that it will celebrate its third founding anniversary on June 21 with a nationwide campaign under the slogan “In Parliament and on the Streets: For the Abolition of Kleptocracy and the Promotion of Civilized Politics.” A meeting of the party’s secretariat on Wednesday finalized a nine-point decision […]

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Unified Socialist MP tells govt not to bow to bureaucratic pressure over Civil Service Bill

KATHMANDU: CPN (Unified Socialist) lawmaker Rajendra Pandey on Thursday urged the government not to succumb to pressure from senior bureaucrats regarding the Civil Service Bill, particularly over the controversial provision of a “cooling-off period.” Speaking at the House of Representatives, Pandey alleged that high-ranking civil servants had threatened to collectively resign if the government did […]

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RSP continues House obstruction over visa scam; RPP boycotts session

KATHMANDU: The opposition Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) continued to obstruct the House of Representatives on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak and the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the controversial visit visa case. As the House session began, RSP lawmakers surrounded the Speaker’s rostrum in protest. Speaking during the time […]

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'Saw missile fall from sky': Evacuated Indian students share Iran ordeal; thank govt for safe return

In the wake of Operation Sindhu, Indian students returning from Iran shared their chilling accounts of survival amidst missile strikes and destruction. One student vividly recalled the sight of missiles raining down, leaving Tehran in devastation. The Indian government stepped in, offering comprehensive support for...

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MP Amar Bahadur Thapa tears budget book in Parliament

KATHMANDU: Unified Socialist lawmaker Amar Bahadur Thapa tore a copy of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget book during Thursday’s session of the House of Representatives. Thapa said he tore the book in protest, claiming that the allocation for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure — and the overall budget — failed to address the needs of […]

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UK dowry death case: Delhi HC refuses relief to accused, calls for full hearing; man declared proclaimed offender

The Delhi High Court has denied interim relief to a man accused of his wife's murder in London, who is challenging a lower court order declaring him a proclaimed offender. Justice Pratibha M Singh emphasized the need for thorough consideration and suggested the accused pursue legal remedies if arrested.

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Nepal spends nearly 20% of annual budget on public debt repayment

KATHMANDU: According to a report published by the Public Debt Management Office, the government has spent nearly one-fifth of its revised annual budget on servicing public debt in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. By the end of Jestha (mid-June), the government paid a total of Rs 329.60 billion in principal […]

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Parliamentary committee meeting stalled over minister’s absence

KATHMANDU: A scheduled meeting of the Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee under the House of Representatives was abruptly postponed on Thursday after Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Damodar Bhandari failed to attend, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. The meeting, held at Singha Durbar, was called to discuss the availability and distribution of iodized […]

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