Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, ex-home minister arrested over Gen Z protest crackdown

[ad_1] KP Sharma Oli (ANI image) Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case linked to the alleged suppression of the September Gen Z protests, police officials said.Oli was taken into custody from his residence in Gundu, Bhaktapur, while Lekhak […]

Nepal bus accident: 7 Indian pilgrims killed, several injured after vehicle plunges into valley

[ad_1] Representaitve image (AI-generated) At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed and nine others injured after a passenger bus skidded off a mountain road and plunged into a valley in central Nepal, police said on Sunday. The pilgrims had been returning after visiting the famous Manakamana Temple when the accident occurred. Manakamana Temple is a […]

Campaigning formally kicks off across Nepal for March 5 elections

[ad_1] Rameshwor Phuyal, a candidate from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), walks with supporters to the election office to register his candidacy for the general election to be held on March 5 in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) Political parties in Nepal on Monday officially began campaigning for the […]

‘Bring back the king’: Why Nepal is calling for return of the monarchy

[ad_1] Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king gathered outside Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport on Friday, demanding the restoration of the monarchy that was abolished nearly two decades ago.Gyanendra Shah waved to cheering crowds from the sunroof of his car as hundreds of police officers in riot gear tried to manage supporters at the airport’s […]

BREAKING: Anil Thadani’s AA Films comes onboard as distribution partner for Yash’s Toxic in North India & Nepal : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Toxic continues its unprecedented pre-release march across global and domestic markets, tightening its grip on the Indian theatrical landscape with yet another decisive power move. In a major development that significantly reaffirms the film’s pan-India ambitions, AA Films, one of India’s most influential and battle-tested distribution banners has acquired the theatrical distribution rights for […]

Nepal Captain Rohit Paudel Warns Opponents After Thrilling T20 World Cup Match

[ad_1] Mumbai, 8 February: The T20 World Cup 2026 match held on Sunday at Mumbai’s Wankhede Cricket Stadium was highly exciting. The Nepal cricket team showcased an impressive performance that challenged England until the very last ball. Although England won the match by 4 wickets, thanks to Sam Curran’s smart bowling in the final over, […]

Nepal probe panel to summon ex-PM Oli over Gen Z protests

[ad_1] KP Sharma Oli (File photo) A commission appointed by Nepal’s interim govt to probe alleged excessive use of force during the Sept 8-9 Gen Z protests will summon ousted PM K P Sharma Oli for clarification, officials said Thursday. At least 19 youths, who were demonstrating against the Oli govt in Kathmandu, were killed […]

Anti-graft protests caused loss of $586m, says Nepal

[ad_1] KATHMANDU : The antigraft protests in Sept that forced the KP Sharma Oli to resign as PM caused more than $586 million in losses to Nepal’s $42 billion economy, a govt statement said on Friday.A statement from the office of interim PM Sushila Karki, a former chief justice, who succeeded Oli, said an official […]

NRs 50, 500 and 1,000: Nepal awards new banknotes contract to China; map row with India resurfaces

[ad_1] AI-generated image (ChatGPT) Nepal has awarded a contract to a Chinese state-owned security printing firm to produce new banknotes across multiple denominations, a central bank official confirmed on Sunday.Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has selected China Bank Note Printing and Minting Corporation to design, print and supply notes of NRs 50, NRs 500 and NRs […]