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Singapore Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Key Election Test for PM Lawrence Wong

April 15, 2025

Singapore: Singapore’s Parliament has been dissolved ahead of a high-stakes general election, seen as a defining moment for Prime Minister Lawrence...

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Finance Commission Recommends Internal Borrowing Limits for All Three Tiers of Government

April 15, 2025

Kathmandu: The National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) has recommended the internal borrowing limits for the federal, provincial, and...

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Deuba Calls NC Central Committee Meeting Amid Growing Dissent Over Coalition Government

April 15, 2025

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has called a meeting of the party’s Central Working Committee (CWC) amid...

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Compensation Rates Fixed for Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project-Affected Residents in Gorkha

April 15, 2025

Gorkha: Compensation rates have been finalized for residents of Chumnubri Rural Municipality affected by the Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project, a major...

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PM Oli and Deuba Discuss Strengthening Government Performance Amid Political Tensions

April 15, 2025

Kathmandu: Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s official...

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Middlemen Have Access to the Prime Minister’s Bedroom: Gagan Thapa

April 15, 2025

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has claimed that middlemen have direct access to the Prime Minister’s bedroom, raising serious...

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Sindoor Jatra 2082: Devotion, Music, and Abir in the Streets of Thimi (Photo Feature)

April 15, 2025

Bhaktapur: The vibrant Sindoor Jatra, a key part of the Biska (Bisket) Festival, was celebrated with traditional fervor in Madhyapur Thimi,...

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Three Provinces Without DIGs for a Month, SSPs Leading in Interim

April 15, 2025

Kathmandu:  Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces have remained without Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) for over a month, with Senior Superintendents...

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Supreme Court Orders Shutdown of Brick Kilns in Panauti Citing Environmental and Health Hazards

April 15, 2025

Kavrepalanchok: The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a mandamus order to shut down all brick kilns operating in Panauti Municipality...

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Ministers Hold Urgent Meeting to Address Demands of Agitating Teachers

April 15, 2025

Kathmandu: Amid growing disruptions in Nepal’s student enrollment campaign and the potential impact on the upcoming Grade 12 examinations, key ministers...