POLITICS
NC revokes membership granted to fugitive accused of murdering Thaman BK
NC revokes membership granted to fugitive accused of murderi...
NC leadership has called for the Home Ministry’s attention to ensure he is brought under legal proceedings. The statement also noted that the party is seeking clarification from the individuals who facilitated Yadav’s entry into the party.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY, DIASPORA
Nine Nepali nationals dead after toxic alcohol consumption in Kuwait
Nine Nepali nationals dead after toxic alcohol consumption i...
According to the embassy, more than 30 Nepalis are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Kuwait after falling ill after consuming toxic alcohol. Several of the patients are reported to be in critical condition.
Aug 15, 2025
POLITICS
CM Baniya expands Bagmati Province cabinet with five new ministers from NC
CM Baniya expands Bagmati Province cabinet with five new min...
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya has expanded his cabinet, inducting five new ministers from the Nepali Congress (NC) on Friday.
Aug 15, 2025
POLITICS
Tensions flare within Bagmati NC as Baniya handpicks cabinet members; Lama faction alleges...
Tensions flare within Bagmati NC as Baniya handpicks cabinet...
The province’s 14-member cabinet now comprises six ministers from UML and eight from NC, including Baniya himself. When selecting NC ministers, Baniya bypassed all members who had opposed him in the parliamentary party elections.
Aug 15, 2025
WORLD
Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan
Heavy rain kills at least 50 in Pakistan
The majority of the deaths, 43, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the province's Disaster Management Authority.
Aug 15, 2025
POLITICS
PAC meeting postponed after MPs fail to turn up
PAC meeting postponed after MPs fail to turn up
According to PAC Secretary Ekram Giri, only 12 lawmakers attended the meeting, which required at least 51 percent of the members to meet the quorum. The PAC has 26 members.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Police open fire in Nepalgunj to arrest drug traffickers
Police open fire in Nepalgunj to arrest drug traffickers
Two suspects were initially pursued and arrested on Friday. The remaining two attempted to flee while throwing stones at police, prompting officers to fire two rounds.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis bulldozes squatter settlement in Manohara (Photos)
Kathmandu metropolis bulldozes squatter settlement in Manoha...
Following the demolition, clashes broke out between the squatters and municipal police personnel.
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur Court demands Rs 110,000 bail from Chakre Milan
Bhaktapur Court demands Rs 110,000 bail from Chakre Milan
In connection with an attempted murder case, the court on Friday set his bail at Rs 110,000. Following the court’s order. He is expected to be released upon payment of the bail amount.
Aug 15, 2025
Health
National Stroke Treatment Management Protocol 2025 approved
National Stroke Treatment Management Protocol 2025 approved
The protocol has been designed to ensure uniformity and consistency in stroke treatment across all health facilities in the country, from local to central levels.
Aug 15, 2025