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Durga Prasain arrested amid plans for 'nationwide' protests

Kathmandu, Nov. 19 -- Durga Prasain, a medical entrepreneur and political activist, was arrested on Monday from his Bhaktapur residence for the fifth time in the past several months, just days before ... Read More


Ghising's ties to new party spark debate

Kathmandu, Nov. 13 -- Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal on Thursday sought to clear the air saying he has no immediate plans to form a political party and does not intend to contest a parliamentary seat ... Read More


Government begins talks with Durga Prasain's group

Kathmandu, Nov. 13 -- The government has begun talks with Durga Prasain's Citizen and Government Protection Campaign after the group announced a nationwide protest from November 23. The first round of... Read More


Ghising-backed 'Ujyaalo Nepal Party' set to register with Election Commission

Kathmandu, Nov. 11 -- The Ujyaalo Nepal Party is set to be registered at the Election Commission on Wednesday, involving the interim government's minister for energy, water resources and irrigation, K... Read More


Ishwar Pokhrel may challenge KP Oli for UML leadership

Kathmandu, Nov. 11 -- UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli's decision to bar former President Bidya Devi Bhandari from rejoining the party, the disgruntled faction is planning to field senior vice-chair Ishwar ... Read More


384 held so far in connection with Gen Z protest vandalism. Most arrested from Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, Nov. 10 -- Nepal Police has taken 384 suspects into custody so far for their alleged involvement in criminal activities during the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9. According to the pol... Read More


Special operation to recover looted arms, nab prison escapees

Kathmandu, Nov. 9 -- As Nepal gears up for the March 5 elections, the interim government has said it is stepping up efforts to restore law and order and is launching special operations to recover loot... Read More


Special operations to recover looted weapons, nab prison escapees

Kathmandu, Nov. 8 -- As Nepal gears up for the March 5 elections, the interim government has said it is stepping up efforts to restore law and order and is launching special operations to recover loot... Read More


Rising pressure from different groups tests election government

Kathmandu, Nov. 7 -- month-old interim government under Prime Minister Sushila Karki is struggling to juggle its primary task of conducting the March 5 parliamentary elections amid current and planned... Read More


RSP chief denies fleeing jail, says he was freed by police

Kathmandu, Nov. 5 -- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chief Rabi Lamichhane has told the investigation commission that he did not flee Nakkhu Prison during Gen Z protests in September and insisted that ... Read More