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Patan High Court snuffs out govt's e-cigarette ban attempt

Nepal, June 28 -- The Patan High Court has ordered the government not to impose restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes, popularly known as 'vapes.' A Division Bench of Justices ... Read More


HoR passes Citizenship Bill: Children of Nepali mothers can now get citizenship in her name

Nepal, June 28 -- In a significant move toward ensuring equality in citizenship rights, the House of Representatives (HoR) on Saturday passed the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2082 BS by ... Read More


Nepal's Farmers Struggle Amid Aid Cuts

Nepal, June 28 -- In the quiet of the morning, Kanta Rajali carefully places two bowls of rice on the stove. She knows they will not be enough to satisfy her family of four. But she has to save two mo... Read More


PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development

Nepal, June 28 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left for Spain on Saturday leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United... Read More


Forex updates: Current trading rates for key currencies

Nepal, June 28 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the NRB, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar is Rs. 136,136.47, and the selling rate is Rs. 1... Read More


Torrential downpours likely in four provinces

Nepal, June 28 -- The country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in some places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lu... Read More


HoR convening today: Will RSP, RPP continue protesting?

Nepal, June 28 -- The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. today (Saturday). The meeting to be held at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor with... Read More


US Supreme Court backs Trump's move to control birthright citizenship

Nepal, June 28 -- The US Supreme Court on Friday backed President Donald Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship and ordered lower courts that blocked the policy to reconsider their orders, acc... Read More


PM Oli appreciates 'Public Shaming' movement by celebrities, calls them brave daughters

Nepal, June 28 -- The Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has praised the "public shaming" movement led by celebrities on social media, which involves sharing the names and photos of individuals who make off... Read More


Nepal to remain Unified Socialist chairperson despite court case

Nepal, June 28 -- The CPN (Unified Socialist) has concluded that Madhav Kumar Nepal will continue to serve as the party's chairperson. A meeting of the party's Secretariat held on Friday concluded tha... Read More