KMC fines former monarch Rs 800,000 for chaos, social media abuzz with #ArrestsGyanendra In response to growing calls for action against the former monarch following Friday's protests, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined Gyanendra Shah around Rs 800,000. Nepal 1d ago
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Balen's response to Trump: Federalism on the receiving end The outbursts of Donald Trump after his ascent to the coveted position of President of the United States for the second time has raised the eyebrows of millions around the globe. Opinion 26 Feb, 2025
Rs 100,000 fine infuriates CPN-UML Balen Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, and the second-largest party in parliament, the CPN-UML, have clashed again following a recent road show in Durbarmarg. Nepal 28 Nov, 2024
Scuffle erupts between Marwadi and city police Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Force today replaced the Marwadi Sewa Samiti board with a metropolitan board in Gaushala Dharamshala. Kathmandu 10 Oct, 2024
Excessive downpour wreaks havoc across country As monsoon clouds continue to affect the country, at least 87 people have died, over 60 injured and 72 have gone missing as a result of excessive rain, according to Nepal Police. Environment 29 Sep, 2024
PM Oli finally breaks silence on Balen Shah As the animosity between Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and the CPN-UML, Prime Minister KP Oli, who is also the chair of the CPN-UML, has finally broken silence over Mayor Shah and referred to him as a "boy, bizarrely enough, but everyone is loving him," who should not be in charge of the metropolis. Kathmandu 16 Sep, 2024
Balen blames govt for taking down his Facebook post on UML lawmaker The secretariat of Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah has stated that Facebook removed his status, challenging Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to arrest CPN-UML provincial lawmaker Rekha Sharma on charges of child labour exploitation after numerous users reported it. Kathmandu 04 Sep, 2024
Animosity between UML and KMC Mayor Balen Shah persists Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has attacked Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amid escalating grudges between KMC and CPN-UML cadres and leaders. Nepal 03 Sep, 2024
CPN-UML, KMC Mayor Balen Shah's spat trending on social media A new showdown has surfaced over social media, turning the heads of netizens after KMC Belandra Shah posted a photo of a CPN-UML provincial legislator claiming that she has been abusing a minor for eight years. Kathmandu 02 Sep, 2024
Treason, corruption and foreign interference: We need capable young leaders to lead country Within 18 months of the general election held on November 2022, Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda ditched Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli and threw them under the bus turn by turn and changed the alliance for the fourth time. Opinion 06 Aug, 2024
Kathmandu City Assembly: No need for ward chairs to be part of it I am not sure how many readers have been following the shenanigans happening at the Kathmandu City Assembly, formally the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Municipal Assembly. Opinion 09 Jul, 2024
