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President Paudel Appoints Four Judges to Supreme Court

President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed four judges to the Supreme Court. The appointments were made on Friday following recommendations from the Judicial Council and approval by the Parliament...

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Government Forms Five-Member Probe Committee into Makwanpur Microbus Accident

The government has formed a five-member investigation committee to determine the cause of the passenger vehicle accident in Bhedifedi, Makwanpur. It has also initiated the process of providing comp...

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Four Years After Inauguration, Gautam Buddha International Airport Still Awaits Regular International Flights

Gautam Buddha International Airport Bhairahawa aviation crisis Nepal tourism private investment international flights

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Parliamentary Hearing Committee Unanimously Approves Four Supreme Court Judge Nominees

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee of the Federal Parliament has unanimously approved the appointment of four individuals as Supreme Court judges. A meeting of the committee held on Saturday endo...

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Nepal's Road to 2027 ODI World Cup Still Alive Despite League 2 Setback

Nepal, which has participated in the ICC T20 World Cup three times, is yet to make its debut in the ODI World Cup. For an ICC Associate Member nation like Nepal, the Cricket World Cup League 2 tou...

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Deuba Claims His Faction Will Get Official Party Status Along With Tree Symbol

Former Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has reiterated his confidence that his faction will secure official recognition as the legitimate Nepali Congress, along with the party's electio...

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RSP Must Uphold Democracy and Rule of Law, Says Rabi Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has said that democracy was not achieved simply by ringing bells or chanting slogans such as ‘Long Live Rabi Dai’, emphasizing that people's ...

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Deuba Faction’s Congress Convention Schedule Disrupted, Only 33 Districts Complete Process

Nepali Congress Deuba Faction Party Convention Political News Internal Politics Nepal

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From a Barefoot Village Boy to a Builder of Modern Nepal

A review of the autobiographical memoir written by Chandrakant Acharya, published by Nirmala Acharya. There are lives that tell the story of an individual, and there are lives through which the hi...

english.lokaantar.com45 weeks ago

Nepal’s Tourism Sector Begins to Recover After Bhotekoshi Floods, Tourist Arrivals Rise 12%

Kathmandu : Tourist arrivals in Nepal have begun to recover despite the devastating floods and landslides that severely affected the country’s tourism sector in recent months. A series of destruct...

english.lokaantar.com46 weeks ago

FWU, Swisscontact Sign Agreement to Launch Professional Development Programme for TVET Instructors

Kathmandu, 22 December 2025 : Far Western University (FWU) and Swisscontact have signed an agreement to launch the “Professional Development of TVET Instructors” programme, aiming to strengthen tea...

english.lokaantar.com47 weeks ago

Innovative Solutions for Nepal’s Waste Crisis

From biogas and sanitary-napkin incinerators to decentralized waste treatment, Nepal’s path forward lies in innovation and partnership. By: Asiya Muhammed, Mc Clelland Engineers Pvt. Ltd. Nepal’s...

english.lokaantar.com48 weeks ago

Miraaya Wellness and Golf Resort Launches International-Standard Wellness Programmes in Nepal

Kathmandu, 15 Dec 2025 : Miraaya Wellness and Golf Resort has launched a new suite o…

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International Conference on Regenerative Tourism Concludes at Kathmandu University

Kathmandu, 7 Dec 2025 : Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) has successfully con…

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KUSOM to Host 12th TTRA Asia Pacific Annual Conference in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, 7 Dec 2025 : Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) is set to host the 12th Travel and Tourism Research Association Asia Pacific Chapter (TTRA APAC) Annual Conference from Dec...

english.lokaantar.com55 weeks ago

65 Years of Crisis in Nepali Journalism: Always in the Crosshairs of the State, Rebels, and Protesters!

Kathmandu, 24 Sep 2025 : Whether it's movements for political change, non-political protests, or violent activities, the first profession to be targeted is journalism. Not only in Nepal but through...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Finance Ministry Orders Cut in 'Excessive' Perks for Former VVIPs, Citing Austerity

The Home Ministry has been instructed to halt the arbitrary provision of large security details and fuel allowances, with benefits for some former officials deemed illegal set to be revoked entirel...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Prachanda Vows to Tackle Nepotism and Lavish Lifestyles Within Maoist Party in Wake of Youth Protests

Citing the recent 'Gen Z' movement as a wake-up call, the CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman has called for a fundamental shift in the conduct of party leaders, urging them to adopt a "new way of thinkin...

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Rising from the Ashes: Nepal Police Crippled by Protests, Face Challenge of Rebuilding Without Resources

Subash Gotame Nepal’s police force is in a state of crisis, attempting to recover from a series of nationwide protests that left hundreds of its facilities destroyed, over 1,200 weapons looted, an...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Power Struggle Engulfs Nepali Congress in Wake of Protests

A high-stakes meeting between two senior leaders of Nepali Congress party has exposed a deep and growing rift over its future, fueling a power struggle that threatens to destabilize the party in th...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Constitutional Amendments Must Wait for Elected Parliament, Says Interim Prime Minister

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has declared that any amendments to the constitution, including changes to the system of governance, are beyond the mandate of the current transitional governme...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Finance Minister Khanal Rules Out Abolishing Nepal's Provincial Structure

Nepal's Finance Minister, Rameshore Khanal, has affirmed that there is no possibility of the current government dissolving the country's provincial structures. Speaking briefly with journalists at...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Nepal limits delegations traveling abroad with President and PM to 10 in austerity drive

In a significant move to curb state expenditure, the Government of Nepal has capped the size of foreign delegations led by the President or Prime Minister at a maximum of ten members. The decision...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Nepal to Expand Voter Rolls for March Snap Election Amid Political Uncertainty

The number of voters for Nepal's upcoming House of Representatives election, scheduled for 5th of March next year, is set to increase after President Ramchandra Poudel issued an ordinance to amend ...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

Nepal Cracks Down on Spending, Cutting Political Staff and State Agencies

Nepal government has announced a series of major decisions aimed at curbing government expenditure. In a significant move on Wednesday, cabinet decided to eliminate the provision of personal secret...

english.lokaantar.com59 weeks ago

RSP Central Members Express Concern Over Former Minister Sumana Shrestha's Departure

Central committee members of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have expressed concern regarding the departure of former minister Sumana Shrestha from the party. During the Central Committee meeti...

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After Gen-Z Protests, UAE, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Other Nations Tighten Visa Rules

Following the recent Gen Z movement, countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and South Korea have begun tightening their visa policies for Nepali citizens...

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What happened at the ministers' quarters before the army's rescue? What did the ministers endure inside the Bhairavnath Battalion?

Kathmandu, 23 Sep 2025: The Gen-Z protest of September 8 and 9, which left 74 people dead and caused an estimated 500 billion Nepali rupees in damage to public and private property, continues to ca...

english.lokaantar.com68 weeks ago

Top yonex racket series and their Features

In badminton, a racket not only changes the pace of the game but also boosts a player's confidence. The racket held by the player can change the entire direction of the game. Therefore, players do ...

english.lokaantar.com72 weeks ago

Nepal Showcases Investment Potential at St. Petersburg Economic Forum Under Gyawali's Leadership

A high-level Nepali delegation led by Mr. Sushil Gyawali, Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN), participated in the prestigious St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (S...

english.lokaantar.com76 weeks ago

Proliferation of 'Counterfeit' Yonex Products in Nepali Market, How to Identify the Genuine Ones?

Counterfeit Yonex products are reportedly being widely sold across the Nepali market, undermining the reputation of the world’s leading premium sports brand. These fake goods have been found in th...

english.lokaantar.com98 weeks ago

NSC directs Badminton Association for immediate election, warns to freeze account for any 'illegal action'

The National Sports Council (NSC) has refused to recognize the illegal committee of the Nepal Badminton Association and warned that any election represented by the unauthorized committee would be c...

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Controversy Surrounds Illegal Badminton Tournament Organized by Nepal Badminton Association

'Disgrace of Nation in front of the foreign players' Kathmandu, 20 Dec (2024) : The Nepal Badminton Association (NBA) is embroiled in controversy after its illegal executive committee announced pl...

english.lokaantar.com115 weeks ago

PM directs to conclude police adjustment within 15 days

Kathmandu, 17 Jan (2024) :Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has instructed the relevant authorities to expedite the police adjustment process. During today's meeting with Deputy Prime ...

english.lokaantar.com115 weeks ago

PM directs to conclude police adjustment within 15 days

Kathmandu, 17 Jan (2024) :Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has instructed the relevant authorities to expedite the police adjustment process. During today's meeting with Deputy Prime ...