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Constitution Amendment Task Force Faces Credibility Test After Four Opposition Parties Walk Out

Government Constitution Amendment Task Force Reaches Final Report Stage But Four Opposition Parties Leave Over Questions On Its Legitimacy, Mandate And Protection Of Basic Constitutional Values

3 hours ago

Sajha Confirms Blue Bus Service Will Use Green Buses

Sajha Yatayat has confirmed that its upcoming Blue Bus service will continue operating with its signature green buses, dismissing viral AI-generated and edited images showing blue-painted buses. The women-friendly service is set to begin from Shrawan 1 with free travel for women on eight electric buses equipped with CCTV cameras.

23 hours ago

DDC Reports 50 Percent Sales Growth As Major Reforms Improve Milk Quality And Farmer Payments

DDC Milk Quality Improves After PMO Action As Substandard Milk Is Destroyed, Staff Face Action, Farmer Payments Speed Up, Sales Grow Strongly, And New Export Plans Move Ahead

Yesterday

Nepal PM Balen Shah Meets ADB President After Rs 22 Billion Loan Deal to Modernize Customs and Boost Trade

Prime Minister Balen Shah met Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda following Nepal's Rs 22 billion concessional loan agreement with ADB. The funding will modernize customs, reduce trade costs, improve cross-border trade efficiency, and support job creation.

Yesterday

Separating Exploitation From Teen Love: Why The Debate Matters

Nepal is debating whether consensual relationships between teenagers aged 16 to 18 should be treated the same as serious sexual crimes. The proposed Romeo-Juliet Clause aims to separate teenage relationships from exploitation while keeping strict punishment for abuse and coercion. The debate now raises a bigger question: how should the law balance child protection, consent, and fairness?

Yesterday

Balen Government Says It Has Completed Most Of Its 100-Day Reform Agenda

The Balen Shah-led government says it has made significant progress during its first 100 days, reporting that most of its planned reforms have been completed or are close to completion. While the government views the report as proof of effective governance, many people will ultimately judge its performance based on whether public services and daily life have improved.

3 days ago

Do We Really Love Dogs... Or Just Our Own? The Forgotten Reality of Nepal's Street Dogs

Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.

5 days ago

Hong Myung-bo Resigns As South Korea Coach After World Cup Exit

Hong Myung-bo has resigned as South Korea's head coach after the team failed to advance beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage despite opening the tournament with a victory. His departure came after President Lee Jae Myung sharply criticized the team's leadership, demanded accountability, and ordered a review of South Korean football's management.

Jun 30

Former South Korean First Lady Sentenced To Seven Years In Luxury Gifts Bribery Case

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political and business favours. The ruling deepens the legal downfall of South Korea's former presidential couple, with her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already serving a life sentence over his failed 2024 martial law attempt.

Jun 28

From Prison Cells To Power: The Untold Story Of Nepal's Greatest Jailbreak

The men who crawled through a 50-foot tunnel beneath Nakhu Jail were not ordinary prisoners but young revolutionaries determined to continue their political struggle. Decades later, some of them would hold the highest offices in Nepal, turning a prison escape into a remarkable chapter of national history.

Jun 23

Nepal Moves To End One-Year Divorce Waiting Period Under Major Civil Code Reform

Nepal has proposed removing the mandatory one-year waiting period for divorce, allowing courts to grant divorce sooner if reconciliation is impossible and both spouses agree. The amendment bill also includes changes to property rights, inheritance rules, and divorce application procedures.

Jun 23

Nepal Budget 2083/84: Income Tax Relief Limit Raised From Rs 5 Lakh To Rs 10 Lakh

Nepal Budget 2083/84 has increased the income tax relief limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the new tax provision in Parliament.

May 29

Nepal Introduces New Film Grading System, Moving Away From Traditional Censorship

Nepal’s Central Film Examination Committee has started a new film grading system, replacing traditional scene cuts and beeps with age-based classification to support creative freedom.

May 22

UML Meeting Turns Heated As Leaders Question KP Oli’s Leadership After Election Defeat

A UML Secretariat meeting at KP Sharma Oli’s Gundu residence turned tense after leaders demanded an election review, leadership accountability, and party reform following the Fagun 21 election defeat.

May 22

Experts Suggest Making Income Up To NRs 12 Lakh Tax-Free In Nepal

Experts and stakeholders have suggested raising Nepal’s income tax exemption limit to NRs 12 lakh, saying it could reduce pressure on low and middle-income earners amid rising living costs.

May 21

Supreme Court Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma Unanimously Endorsed As Nepal’s New Chief Justice

Parliamentary Hearing Committee Unanimously Endorses Supreme Court Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma As Nepal’s New Chief Justice With a Six-Year Term And Major Judicial Reform Plans, Including an E-Court System And Faster Case Resolution

May 19

Government Announces Major Economic Reforms to Boost Growth

New policies aim to accelerate economic growth and create millions of jobs across key sectors including manufacturing and technology.

Apr 22