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Govt mired in controversy amid allegations of silencing dissent

Nepal, July 14 -- The Balendra Shah-led government has come under growing criticism as a series of incidents have fuelled accusations of poor governance and attempts to suppress dissent. The latest c... Read More


House faces legislative lull as govt fails to table new bills

Nepal, July 14 -- The House of Representatives is heading toward an extended lull after Tuesday as the government has failed to register enough new bills, leaving Parliament with little legislative bu... Read More


'Isn't PM Shah the same person who once said "There is no one to speak for the poor"?': NC Whip Nishkal Rai

Nepal, July 14 -- Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party Whip Nishkal Rai on Tuesday questioned whether Prime Minister Balendra Shah was still the same leader who once lamented that "Garibko chameli boli... Read More


Using students as shields and climbing to power over dead bodies is politicalization: Gyanendra Shahi

Nepal, July 14 -- Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi on Tuesday accused Home Minister Sudan Gurung of exploiting the Gen Z movement and students for political gains, alleging th... Read More


PM Shah returns to parliament after 45 days amid calls to clarify border remarks

Nepal, July 14 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah returned to the House of Representatives on Tuesday after a 45-day absence, with opposition lawmakers continuing to demand clarification over his controv... Read More


PM Shah exits parliament after just 20 minutes, drawing UML protest over entry

Nepal, July 14 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah left the House of Representatives just 20 minutes after arriving to attend Tuesday's meeting. Lamichhane also departed with him. The two leaders entere... Read More


Vice President Yadav calls on Prez Paudel

Nepal, July 14 -- Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav called on President Ram Chandra Paudel today. In the meeting that took place at the President's Office at Shital Niwas today, Vice President Yad... Read More


Govt signals softer stance on squatters; promises food, land certificates

Nepal, July 13 -- The government on Sunday signaled a significant shift in its approach toward displaced squatters by dispatching six ministers to a holding center in Bhaktapur and announcing that it ... Read More


Heavy rains shut down Mechi Highway, isolate hills

Nepal, July 13 -- Road links between the Tarai and the eastern hill districts of Ilam, Panchthar, and Taplejung have been completely severed after continuous rainfall blocked the Mechi Highway and two... Read More


Ingnam turns dragon fruit into Rs 1.2 million business

Nepal, July 13 -- Seven years ago, Prabin Ingnam planted dragon fruit on just three katthas of land to test whether the crop would thrive. Today, his farm has grown into one of Ilam's largest dragon f... Read More