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13 Jul

Nepal’s Eviction Drive Sparks Nationwide Youth Outrage, Government Faces Growing Public Backlash

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Nepal (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh wave of public anger is sweeping across Nepal as protests against the government's anti-encroachment campaign continue to expand, with young activists leading demonstrations demanding justice for families displaced during recent eviction drives. The unrest has emerged as one of the strongest public challenges to Prime Minister Balen Shah's administration since it assumed office. Large crowds gathered in Kathmandu on Monday, accusing authorities of forcing hundreds of landless families out of informal settlements without providing permanent rehabilitation or dignified living arrangements. Protesters described the government's approach as "inhumane" and urged officials to suspend further demolitions until…

31 May

‘Encroaching Indian Land’: Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s Remarks Trigger Controversy

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Kathmnandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra "Balen" Shah, has sparked a major political controversy following his first address to the country's Parliament regarding long-standing boundary disputes with India. Speaking on Sunday during a parliamentary session in Kathmandu, the 36-year-old leader claimed that both India and Nepal have encroached upon each other’s territories, drawing sharp criticism from opposition benches at home and raising diplomatic eyebrows in New Delhi. Addressing the House of Representatives for the first time since his party's landslide victory in March, Shah stated that the issue of territorial lines should not be used as a…

27 Mar

Balendra Shah sworn-in as Nepal’s 47th Prime Minister

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Rajeev Sharma :- Balendra Shah 'Balen' was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President on Friday. Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy after appointing Shah earlier in the day under Article 76(1) of the Constitution. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal, former prime ministers, senior officials, security chiefs and members of the diplomatic community. As the 47th Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen is one of the youngest persons…

18 Mar

Helicopter Crash in Eastern Nepal During Landing Leaves One Injured

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Rajiv Sharma :- A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty met with an accident in Nepal’s Khotang district on Wednesday morning while attempting to land, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred around 11:51 am when the aircraft was descending into a field and reportedly lost stability. According to officials, the helicopter had taken off from Kathmandu and was transporting a dead body to Khotang. During the landing process, it crashed in farmland under circumstances that are still being examined. The aircraft was carrying five individuals, including pilot Sabin Thapa. While one passenger sustained injuries in the crash, the pilot…

23 Feb

Bus Falls Into Trishuli River in Nepal, 18 Killed; Night-Long Rescue Effort Saves 27

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Nepal (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident in central Nepal claimed at least 18 lives after a passenger bus en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu veered off a mountain highway and plunged into the Trishuli River in the early hours of the morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. along the Prithvi Highway near the Bhaisepati area of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality in Dhading district. According to officials, the vehicle skidded off the roadway and tumbled nearly 300 metres down a steep slope before coming to rest near the riverbank, badly mangled. Authorities confirmed that the deceased include six women…

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…