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RSP President Lamichhane dissatisfied with govt's work

Nepal, July 13 -- Rastriya Swatantrata Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has expressed dissatisfaction with the work of Prime Minister and Senior Leader Balendra Shah. The two leaders held discuss... Read More


New passport system goes into operation; DoP urges applications only when necessary

Nepal, July 13 -- The Department of Passports (DoP) has announced the successful completion of what it describes as the largest data migration in Nepal's history and has launched passport services thr... Read More


Provincial power struggles intensify as coalition partners clash over control

Nepal, July 13 -- The political turmoil that pushed Nepal's traditional ruling parties into opposition at the federal level is now spilling into the provinces, where coalition partners are locked in b... Read More


Around 300 loan-shark victims march to Kathmandu seeking justice despite arrest fears

Nepal, July 12 -- Victims of exploitative loan-sharking practices have resumed their "Walk for Justice Against Loan Sharking" from Janakpur to Kathmandu, demanding a permanent solution to problems rel... Read More


Annapurna hotels grow from huts to a billion-rupee industry

Nepal, July 12 -- Hotels first began operating inside the Annapurna Conservation Area in 1981 (2038 BS). As foreign trekkers started visiting the region, traditional makeshift shelters were gradually ... Read More


Power built on popularity, marred by a heavy-handed governing style

Nepal, July 12 -- "Roads that should be completed in two years remain unfinished for 20. From now on, contractors must finish roads on time-even if they have to be tied to trees, made to sleep on the ... Read More


Govt prepares monsoon disease response campaign

Nepal, July 12 -- The government is preparing a nationwide response campaign to prevent and control monsoon-related diseases as the risk of seasonal outbreaks increases. The Ministry of Health and Fo... Read More


NDRRMA urges public to follow monsoon safety advisories

Nepal, July 12 -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has said it has expedited coordination with all stakeholders to minimize the risk of monsoon-related disasters.... Read More


Govt, Ganesh Nepali's family reach nine-point agreement

Nepal, July 12 -- The government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the family of Ganesh Nepali, the 25-year-old man from Mugu who died after attempting self-immolation outside the Department of P... Read More


Bajhang jeep accident kills three

Nepal, July 11 -- Three people died on the spot in a jeep accident in Bajhang on Saturday. Chief District Officer (CDO) of Bajhang, Mukesh Kumar Keshari said that the casualty took place when a passe... Read More