Kathmandu Post Update

RPP demands resignation of Home Minister Lekhak over Tinkune incident

The pro-monarchy party has called for an impartial investigation into the incident.

Seven parties announce Federal Democratic Front

The Front vowed to lobby for the constitution amendment, among other issues.

Supreme Court denies interim order in Kulman Ghising’s case

Apex court refuses to reinstate the former NEA chief while prioritising the case for final judgment.

PM Oli meets Sri Lankan counterpart Amarasuriya in Bangkok

The leaders hold talks on the sidelines of the sixth Bimstec summit, with further meetings planned.

Government invites protesting teachers for talks

Teachers continue demonstrations in Kathmandu demanding endorsement of School Education Bill.

IFRC dismisses five Nepal Red Cross officials, bars them from future elections

Officials accused of breaching neutrality by striking political agreements.

Elephant found dead

The adult male elephant discovered in no-man’s land along Nepal-India border.

11 injured in Sindhuli road accident

Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision with microbus.

Man killed in elephant attack

Official says the elephant had a history of attacking people.

Local level representatives’ umbrella bodies stand against pro-monarchy campaign

Condemning the acts of pro-monarchy forces, they ask the government to promulgate laws necessary to fully implement the constitution.

Sudurpaschim audio leak reveals big corruption in forestry

Leaked conversation exposes efforts to fast-track sal logging. Accused minister admits to chat and quits, but calls it a political attack by rivals.

Nepal, Thailand sign eight agreements

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, pledge cooperation across trade, tourism and agriculture sectors.

March 28 protest injured speak out on police overreach

At a press conference on Wednesday, Nepal Police failed to give convincing answers to most of journalists’ queries.

Court extends remand of 41, including RPP leaders Mishra and Rana, for six days

Police arrested the Rastriya Prajatantra Party leaders on charges of their involvement in the Tinkune protest.

Owner of Rs250 million seized foreign currency identified

Director general of the DRI confirmed that their investigations pointed to the person as the owner of the currency.

Government to provide Rs1 million each to families of two victims of Tinkune protest

Video journalist Suresh Rajak and a Kirtipur resident Sabin Maharjan lost their lives when the protest on Friday took a nasty turn.

Prime Minister Oli says visit has strengthened Nepal-Thailand relations

The prime minister expresses confidence in enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, tourism, and investment.

Nepal sends team of army medics with humanitarian assistance to Myanmar

Team comprises doctors, nurses, paramedics, administrative personnel and 6 crew members.

House committee summons home minister over pro-monarchy protests

The parliamentary committee calls Ramesh Lekhak to explain the March 28 violence.

Nepali Prime Minister Oli and Thai counterpart Shinawatra discuss bilateral ties in Bangkok

The two countries sign agreements on culture and tourism cooperation.