Minister Gurung defends Social Media Bill amid severe backlash Amid severe backlashes of the Social Media Bill (SMB) presented by the government in the Upper House of Federal Parliament, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has defended it by expressing that it has been introduced with the aim of strengthening national unity. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
PM Oli rules out loan agreements during China visit PM Oli has stated that no loan agreements will be signed during his upcoming official visit to China. Kathmandu 25 Nov, 2024
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine Leaders of the world's 20 major economies gathered once again on Tuesday with a lighter schedule after they issued a joint declaration the night before. World 19 Nov, 2024
Victory of the Nation – 8th Anniversary of the Failed Coup Attempt in Türkiye As Türkiye marks the eighth anniversary of the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, the nation reflects on one of the most significant events in its recent history. The failed coup was a watershed moment, not only for its immediate impact but also for its lasting implications on Türkiye's political, social, and economic landscape. Opinion 16 Jul, 2024
Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say Muizzu visited China earlier this year and negotiated an increase in the number of tourists and inbound flights from China. World 22 Apr, 2024
Former President Bhandari awarded 'Republic Pride Honour' The CPN (UML) has awarded the 'Republic Pride Honour' to former President Bidya Devi Bhandari. Kathmandu 22 Apr, 2024
Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean Both countries are seeking a foothold in the Maldives, which has a strategic location in the Indian Ocean. World 21 Apr, 2024
Ruling coalition partners reach eight-point deal Four political parties of the newly formed ruling coalition have reached an eight-point deal. Nepal 04 Mar, 2024
Maldives leader demands removal of Indian military from the archipelago by mid-March amid spat MALE, JANUARY 17Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu wants the Indian military personnel stationed in his archipelago nation withdrawn by March 15, an official with his office said Sunday.Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, a presidential aide, told reporters... World 16 Jan, 2024
Govt committed to development of indigenous nationalities: PM Dahal Prime Minister Dahal reminded that the role of indigenous nationalities is being decisive in overall development of the nation. Nepal 09 Aug, 2023
Oli appeals to vote for UML presidential candidate CPN-UML Chairman and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has appealed to one and all to extend support for the UML candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Nepal 27 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: Don't undermine RTI The government’s decision to classify 87 kinds of information as confidential, and thus requiring them to be kept secret, has met with resistance from media organisations and forums working for the right to information, or RTI. Opinion 31 Jan, 2023
