Physical Infrastructure Minister of Sudurpaschim Province removed from post

DHANGADHI: Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development of Sudurpaschim Province Pathan Singh Bohara has been sacked. Minister Bohara, who is close to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli led faction of the now divided Nepal Communist Party...

Saudi women’s rights activist sentenced to nearly 6 years

DUBAI: One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activists was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in prison under a vague and broadly worded counterterrorism law. The ruling nearly brings to a close...

PETA calls on PM Oli to end Chitwan Elephant Festival permanently

KATHMANDU: The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has submittted a letter to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli asking him to permanently end the festival permanently that causes tremendous suffering to the...

India turn tables on Australia in Melbourne to level series

MELBOURNE: A rejuvenated India shorn of Virat Kohli turned the tables on Australia to claim the second test in Melbourne with a rousing eight-wicket victory within four days and breathe life into the series. Needing...

Sugarcane farmers agree to withdraw protest

KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 28 After 16 days sugarcane farmers have finally agreed to withdraw their protests. During a meeting held today at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, the sugarcane farmers signed a four-point agreement with...

House approves Trump’s $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

WASHINGTON: The House voted overwhelmingly Monday to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is highly...

Chaos is a ladder

“Chaos is a ladder”, a famous dialogue from the movie ‘Game of Thrones’ can be related to Nepal’s situation today. Chaos has been existing in Nepali politics for a long time, and the leaders have...

NIBL’s 20th extension counter in Lalitpur

KATHMANDU: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd (NIBL), a leading bank in the ‘A’ class banking category, has expanded its operations by opening its 20th extension counter at Mangalbazar, Lailtpur. The extension counter was inaugurated by...