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PM Shah receives security briefing, directs agencies to strengthen coordination

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has received a briefing from the chiefs of security agencies on the country's latest law and order situation. Prime Minister Shah summoned Chief of Army ... Read More


Shiwakoti says govt cannot intimidate party that fought Panchayat, royal rule

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- Nepali Congress (NC) Joint General Secretary Ajay Babu Shiwakoti has said the party will not be shaken by the government's fear tactics and warned it against trying to challenge the N... Read More


Former IGP Karki challenges removal in Supreme Court

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has moved to the Supreme Court challenging his removal from the post. Lawyers representing Karki filed a writ petition with... Read More


Pakistan, Nepal discuss ways to strengthen trade ties

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- Pakistan's Ambassador to Nepal, Mohammad Aamir Khan, held a meeting with Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Umraj Bastola to discuss ways to strengthen trade an... Read More


Home Minister blindsided as PM removes IGP Karki, appoints KC in his place

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- A cabinet meeting held on Tuesday did not discuss Nepal Police. The meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday. The Home Ministry had no plans to table any proposal on the police leadershi... Read More


Udaya Shumsher slams govt for undermining rule of law, calls Nepal 'banana republic'

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- Nepali Congress General Secretary Udaya Shumsher Rana has accused the government of undermining the rule of law, warning that Nepal is increasingly resembling a "banana republic." Sp... Read More


NC urges government to uphold rule of law, accountability

Nepal, Nov. 5 -- The Nepali Congress has urged the government to carry out its functions based on the rule of law, transparency and accountability while upholding media freedom, journalists' safety an... Read More


Indian Foreign Secretary in Kathmandu to lay groundwork for PM Shah's India visit

Nepal, Nov. 4 -- Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday for talks aimed at laying the groundwork for Prime Minister Balendra Shah's planned visit to India later this m... Read More


Removing IGP Karki is gross abuse of state power: RPP lawmaker Shahi

Nepal, Nov. 4 -- Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader and House of Representatives member Gyanendra Shahi has described the government's decision to remove Nepal Police Inspector General (IGP) Dan ... Read More


Why Dan Bahadur Karki's Removal as Police Chief Was Not Entirely Unexpected

Nepal, Nov. 4 -- The government's decision to remove Dan Bahadur Karki as Inspector General of Nepal Police (IGP) and appoint him as the Prime Minister's security adviser on Wednesday may have come as... Read More