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12 Sep

Political Shift in Nepal: Sushila Karki Appointed Interim Prime Minister

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National Times Bureau :- Nepal has witnessed a sudden political upheaval with the appointment of Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister. This decision comes amid ongoing protests and growing unrest among the youth demanding governmental accountability and an end to corruption. Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice, has emerged as a widely respected figure, particularly among the younger generation, for her commitment to transparency and rule of law. Her appointment is seen as an effort to stabilize the political situation and restore public confidence in state institutions. Political analysts suggest that Karki’s leadership is expected to facilitate dialogue between…

10 Sep

Nepal Returns to Order After Protests; Army Tightens Security Nationwide

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): A day after violent demonstrations forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to step down, Nepal witnessed a relative return to calm on Wednesday as the army assumed command of security arrangements across the country. Armed personnel were seen patrolling major intersections and sensitive spots in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur from the early hours of the morning. The military officially took charge late Tuesday night, following widespread unrest and damage to public property during the anti-government agitation. According to officials, curbs have been imposed in several localities to discourage large gatherings and prevent further disturbances. The army…

09 Sep

Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Violent Protests Leave 20 Dead

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National Times Bureau :- The Nepal government on Monday revoked its recently imposed ban on social media platforms following days of violent protests that claimed at least 20 lives and left over 300 injured. Communication, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the decision after an emergency cabinet meeting, stating that the order to block 26 platforms, including Facebook and X, has been withdrawn. The protests, largely led by ‘Gen Z’ activists, erupted in Kathmandu where thousands gathered outside the Parliament building demanding the immediate restoration of social media services. Authorities had imposed the ban three days ago after…

21 Feb

Mount Everest Snow Cover Shrinks by 150 Metres, Indicating Warmer Winters

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Kathmandu, February 21, 2025 – Snow cover atop Mount Everest has retreated by 150 metres, signaling a lack of snow accumulation during the winter of 2024-25, researchers have observed. Rising Snow Line Signals Climate Shift NASA satellite images from October 2023 to early January 2025 reveal a steady rise in the snow line, glaciologist Mauri Pelto wrote in a blog post on February 2. This trend, seen in both 2024 and 2025, suggests that snowfall is failing to persist, even at high elevations.Mount Everest, at 8,849 metres, is the highest point on Earth, straddling Nepal and Tibet. The snow line…