Critics of India's Modi government face sedition charges NEW DELHI: Sharjeel Imam was a little-known research scholar and a student activist until Indian police launched a manhunt across five states to nab him for a protest speech he gave calling for a month-long road blockade in the county's... Women 06 Mar, 2020
In India, a firebrand's anti-Modi mantra resonates at nationwide protests MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Standing on a stage in the centre of one of India's most prestigious universities, the firebrand politician looked out at the cheering supporters before him and issued a sharp challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The... Women 15 Jan, 2020
Bolivia's electoral court sets election rerun for May 3 LA PAZ: A rerun of Bolivia's election has been set for Sunday May 3, the president of the country's Supreme Electoral Tribunal said on Friday. Salvador Romero said both presidential and parliamentary elections would be held on the same day. "When... Women 04 Jan, 2020
Prosecutors order arrest of Bolivian ex-President Morales LA PAZ, BOLIVIA: Prosecutors in Bolivia's capital issued an arrest warrant against ousted President Evo Morales on Wednesday, accusing him of sedition and terrorism. Interior Minister Arturo Murillo recently brought charges against Morales, alleging... Women 19 Dec, 2019
Amended Advertisement Act comes into force Kathmandu, November 15 The Advertisement (Regulation) Act-2019, which was passed by both the houses of the Parliament after amendment to some controversial provisions, is more liberal than the original bill. It was published in the Nepal Gazette... Horoscopes 16 Nov, 2019
Police make public names of arrested leaders, cadres of Biplav-led group along with seized items DANG: District Police Office, Dang today made public the names of arrested leaders and cadres of Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav)-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) along with arms, cash and other important documents seized from their possession. Police... Travel 18 Oct, 2019
Tonga's prime minister, who nurtured democracy, dies at 78 WELLINGTON,NEW ZEALAND: Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva, who helped wrest power from the royal family and bring greater democracy to the small Pacific island nation, died Thursday. He was 78. Pohiva died at the Auckland City Hospital at about... Women 12 Sep, 2019
Biplav-led CPN Kaski-Syangja incharge Wagle, Journo Hamal arrested POKHARA: Police in Kaski district today arrested Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) Kaski-Syangja incharge Krishna Wagle, aka 'Rupesh' and central member of Janapratakar Sangathan Nepal, Om Bahadur Hamal. According to... Travel 23 Aug, 2019
EDITORIAL: A step forward The two police bills, enacted by the Lower House, give the provinces power to mobilise their own police forces independently With the Federal Parliament unanimously endorsing the two crucial bills related to the police administration, all provinces... 13 Aug, 2019
House endorses two crucial bills related to police force Kathmandu, August 11 The House of Representatives today unanimously endorsed two crucial bills on management and adjustment of police personnel in a federal set-up which, once approved by the upper house, will pave the way for provincial governments... Travel 12 Aug, 2019
Mass media draft bill draws heavy flak Kathmandu, May 13 The KP Sharma Oli-led government which has drawn flak from civil society members and opposition parties over its restrictive provisions against the press in some recent bills appears to be unfazed by criticism as it continues to... Horoscopes 14 May, 2019
Media society seeks bill�s withdrawal KATHMANDU: Nepal Media Society on Sunday demanded that the government withdraw from the Parliament the Media Council Bill aimed at curtailing press freedom. Issuing a press release undersigned by its Chairman Subha Shankar Kandel, the society asked... Travel 13 May, 2019
