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Govt advertisement ban on private media sparks uproar

Nepal, April 3 -- Various stakeholders have voiced serious concern over a recent government decision that could significantly undermine privately operated media outlets. The concerns follow a directi... Read More


No one should bow to caste-based discrimination: RSP Chair Lamichhane

Nepal, April 3 -- Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has said that no Nepali citizen should have to submit or bow based on caste in the future. Speaking at the first ... Read More


First parliament session begins after March 5 elections, parties emphasise governance and accountability

Nepal, April 3 -- The first session of Nepal's House of Representatives (HoR) convened on Thursday following the landmark March 5 elections, marking the formal start of a new political phase in the co... Read More


Fuel incurs daily loss of Rs 880 million

Nepal, April 2 -- Rising fuel prices driven by tensions in West Asia are putting pressure on both Nepali consumers and the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), which is currently incurring an aver... Read More


FNJ denounces govt move to ban govt advertisements to private media

Nepal, April 2 -- The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Kathmandu chapter, has strongly condemned a recent government decision to channel all public procurement-related notices exclusively throu... Read More


Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in Kathmandu

Nepal, April 2 -- Police have arrested businessman Deepak Bhatta. On Thursday afternoon, a team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took him into custody. He has been detained... Read More


First session of new Parliament from today

Nepal, April 2 -- Today marks the beginning of the first session of the newly elected House of Representatives (HoR). The HoR comes into being following the elections held on March 5. A meeting of th... Read More


FNJ slams govt move to deny government advertisements to private media, warns of protests

Nepal, April 2 -- The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has expressed serious concern over a recent circular issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers directing all fede... Read More


Russian Prime Minister congratulates PM Shah

Nepal, April 2 -- Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, has congratulated Prime Minister Balendra Shah on his appointment to the office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. In a mes... Read More


Office heads will be held accountable for corruption in their offices: Chief Secretary

Nepal, April 2 -- Chief Secretary Suman Raj Aryal has directed all government ministries, commissions and offices to take stricter measures to control corruption, warning that office heads will be hel... Read More