Kathmandu, May 3 (IANS) In a decisive step that shocked many, Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Poudel on Saturday issued an ordinance for the removal of 1,594 political appointees from previous years in a single stroke.The move has triggered widespread disruption across Nepal’s administrative sector. Officials across universities, state-owned enterprises, regulatory bodies, councils, boards, research institutes, and media organisations have been dismissed, leaving many institutions without lead…
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Kathmandu, April 30 (IANS) US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday evening, becoming the second senior US official to visit Nepal in the past 10 days.The visit comes in the backdrop of increased diplomatic activity following the formation of the new government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on March 27, with a series of high-level engagements involving major global powers.Earlier, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Aff…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Bollywood star Manisha Koirala, on Wednesday morning, offered a serene glimpse into her parents’ early morning routine. She shared simple yet heartwarming moments from their daily life amid nature.Taking to her social media account, the actress posted a series of visuals capturing the calm yet endearing moments of her parents from their morning routine.In one of the stories on her social media account, Manisha posted a picture of her father taking a peaceful stroll surr…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, on Monday morning took to her social media account and shared a heartfelt note reflecting on her deep connection with art and her recent experiences in Kathmandu. The actress revealed how the city continues to inspire her creatively and emotionally.Taking to her social media accoun, the actress wrote, “The art scene in Kathmandu continues to inspire me deeply.” She added, “As someone who has always loved art—and is fortunate to c…
Kathmandu, April 12 (IANS) Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balendra Shah has NPR 14.6 million in his bank account, according to property details made public on Sunday by the Prime Minister along with other members of his Cabinet. As per the Corruption Prevention Act, 2002, Ministers and other high-level government officials are required to submit their asset details to designated government bodies within 60 days of assuming office.However, there is no provision requiring those details to be made publ…
Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday said that the newly-formed government under his leadership is keen to further strengthen Kathmandu’s relations with friendly countries based on mutual benefits. During a collective courtesy meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from various countries, held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Shah said the new government would like to enhance cooperation in areas such as devel…
Patna, April 6 (IANS) Former Union Law Minister and Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday stated that the “double-engine government” is seriously considering launching international flight services from Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, to key destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, and Kathmandu. Prasad revealed that he held constructive discussions with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary regarding the initiative.“The State Government is actively considering of…
Kathmandu, April 6 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, on Monday called on the Himalayan nation’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and discussed bilateral relations and cooperation. Khanal was appointed as Nepal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs after Balendra Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Nepal on March 27.In a post on X, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Ambassador of India Naveen Sriv…
Kathmandu, April 5 (IANS) Dol Prasad Aryal, vice-president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was declared elected Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives after emerging as the sole nominee for the post.At a meeting of the lower house on Sunday, senior-most lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC formally announced Aryal’s unopposed election. He becomes the 10th Speaker of the lower house and the first non-communist to hold the post in nearly two decades.Given that the RSP holds a near two-thirds maj…
Taipei, April 4 (IANS) With the rise of new political leadership in Kathmandu and growing strategic constraint on China’s engagement with Nepal, there is hope that the stronger democratic institutions would enable the Nepali people to comprehend Beijing’s expansionist ambitions in Nepal and the wider South Asian region, a report highlighted on Saturday. “This year’s parliamentary election in Nepal — the first after the Gen Z-led violent protest that toppled the previous government in Sep…