Janamat Party and NUP agree to merger Dr CK Raut-led Janamat Party and Resham Chaudhary-led Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) have reached an agreement on the merger. Both parties have stated that they are in agreement on the name of the party, chairperson, election symbol, and other details. Nepal 24 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers demand fair investigation into Rs 250 million confiscation Lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) today called for an impartial investigation into the recent confiscation of foreign currencies worth approximately Rs 250 million from Tokha, Kathmandu. Nepal 19 Mar, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 404 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. World 18 Mar, 2025
Proposal for ex-VVIPS' lifetime benefits draw flak In light of the government's preparation of a law to provide lifetime benefits to former high-ranking state officials, the public and lawmakers have vehemently opposed the plan, calling it a waste of taxpayer money, especially given that remittances sent by migrant Nepali workers account for a large portion of the country's revenue. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
NC chief whip, lawmakers demand withdrawal of PCN action against THT Lawmakers today strongly urged the Press Council Nepal (PCN) to withdraw its decision to take unilateral action against The Himalayan Times. Kathmandu 16 Mar, 2025
What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling. World 11 Mar, 2025
An Israeli woman and her Indian host were gang raped in southern India, police say Koppal is about 350 kilometers (217 miles) from Bengaluru, India’s startup and technology powerhouse. World 09 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers rue uncracked glass ceiling Lawmakers lambasted the government for prejudice and discrimination today, following the appointment of the secretary of the health ministry and its attitude towards women leadership. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
Court orders South Korean President Yoon released from jail for his criminal trial over martial law A South Korean court on Friday ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his short-lived imposition of martial law. World 07 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers and netizens accuse health minister of discrimination While the government on Thursday decided to promote Dr Bikas Devkota to Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Population following a meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 5, lawmakers and netizens have accused the health minister of discrimination and favouring Devkota. Nepal 07 Mar, 2025
Tens of thousands gather for Hindu festival at Nepal temple, with many lighting up marijuana joints Hundreds of police officers patrolled the area but were not stopping the smokers from puffing on joints during the festival. Nepal 27 Feb, 2025
President Paudel observes Mahashivaratri and Army Day feu-de-joie in Tundikhel President Ramchandra Paudel attended a special ceremony organized by the Nepali Army (NA) to mark Mahashivaratri and the 261st NA Day today. Kathmandu 26 Feb, 2025
