Hundreds of women’s right activists and their supporters rallied in Nepal’s capital on Friday to call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women. The protesters marching in the heart of Kathmandu chanted slogans demanding […]
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Nepal PM Oli fuels speculation by retaining Ministry of Defense in Cabinet reshuffle
Nepal’s Prime Minister, K P Sharma Oli, has reshuffled his cabinet, holding the main defense portfolio with himself, in an attempt to strengthen his hold on the fractious ruling party and allow his government to operate smoothly. Oli has introduced three new ministers, including Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel, and […]
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Nepal to send revised map to India, UN and International Community: Ministry
The Government of Nepal intends to send its recently updated map to India, Google and the international community by mid-August, the Minister said. The revised map includes the Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani Indian territories. “We will be sending the updated map including Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura to various UN agencies […]
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Nepal Government prohibits entry of vehicles into Kathmandu during Night
The Nepal government has restricted the entry of passenger vehicles into Kathmandu during the night following a surge in the number of Coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Home Ministry said. No passenger vehicles will be allowed to enter Kathmandu from 7 pm to 7 am starting Thursday night, […]