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Kathmandu – The political movement “Pahila Desh (Pills Revolution)” has announced a nationwide “Maha Sankalp Yatra” from Pathibhara in the east to Limpiyadhura in the west beginning on Mangsir 5 (November 20) and continuing until Poush 10 (December 25). During a press conference held in Kathmandu on Thursday, the group also demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sushila Karki and the dismissal of her government. SP Shah, the coordinator of Pahila Desh, accused the current government of undermining the sacrifices made by Jenji (a symbolic youth martyr) and following the old corrupt political path. He said their campaign aims to…

A total of 25 new industries that consumed electricity through ‘dedicated’ and ‘trunk lines’ during the load-shedding period have paid the first installment of their outstanding premium fees. In addition, 10 industries that had previously started but halted payments have resumed their installments, according to the secretariat of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising. With this, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has collected Rs 230.87 million in outstanding payments from 35 industries. The total outstanding amount owed by these 35 industries was Rs 5.94 billion, of which Rs 5.70 billion is still pending. The dues relate to the…

Morang clinched the District-Level Women’s Inter-Hub T20 Cricket Tournament title organized by the Saptari Cricket Association in coordination with Sabal Nepal in Rajbiraj. In the final match held on Thursday at the Pabima School Ground, Morang defeated Siraha by seven wickets. Winning the toss and batting first, Siraha managed to score only 46 runs in 14.4 overs, losing all wickets. Anuradha Chaudhary was the top scorer with 26 runs, while no other batter reached double digits. For Morang, Srijana Rajbanshi took three wickets, Niru Rajbanshi grabbed two, and Subeksha Limbu, Bandana Rajbanshi, and Purnima Rajbanshi claimed one wicket each. Chasing…

The newly appointed Province Chief of Madhes, Surendra Labh Karn, officially assumed office on Thursday. During the assumption ceremony, Karn stated that he is well aware of the issues facing the Madhes region and emphasized the need for coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders to build a stronger and more prosperous Madhes. Karn was appointed as the Province Chief of Madhes by President Ram Chandra Paudel on the recommendation of the federal government. He had taken the oath of office and secrecy from the President on Tuesday.

Four newly appointed ambassadors have presented their credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel. At separate special ceremonies held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, the ambassadors of four countries submitted their letters of credence. According to Pradeep Kumar Koirala, spokesperson for the Office of the President, the ambassadors presenting their credentials were: Sharif Mustafa Alsaid, Ambassador of Egypt to Nepal Dagny Myoss, Ambassador of Norway Ruwanthi Delpitia, Ambassador of Sri Lanka Thant Sin, Ambassador of Myanmar High-ranking government officials were also present during the ceremony. The newly appointed ambassadors were escorted in a horse-drawn carriage procession from Hotel…

The meeting between the Election Commission and political parties has started. On Thursday, the Election Commission held discussions with representatives from various political parties at its central office. Earlier, the Commission had also held talks with the parties regarding the preparations for the upcoming elections. Thursday’s discussion included Chief Acting Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar, Sagoon Shamsher J.B. Rana, and representatives from major political parties such as Pushpa Bhusal from the Nepali Congress, Khagaraj Adhikari from the CPN-UML, and Lilamani Pokharel from the Nepal Communist Party, among others. The interim government has announced that the House…

Nepal Medical College has announced job openings for specialist doctors and administrative personnel. The college published a notice seeking qualified candidates for various academic and administrative positions, including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Lecturer roles. According to the notice, the college is also looking for Cash Counter In-Charge, Store In-Charge, and Marketing Officer. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their personal details via email. Candidates with relevant specialization and prior experience will be given priority and shortlisted for interviews. The college stated that the recruitment aims to further enhance the quality of medical education and healthcare services.…

Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has pledged to raise the morale of police personnel and fulfill the expectations of both the government and the general public. Speaking briefly after receiving his rank insignia during a special ceremony held today at the Ministry of Home Affairs, IGP Karki emphasized the need for strong leadership and collective effort within the police organization. “It is the shared responsibility of the government and the Nepal Police to build a high-morale, capable, and technologically adaptive police force that can effectively address evolving patterns of crime and security challenges, as well…

Police in Siraha district have arrested four individuals for their involvement in illegal drug possession and distribution. Acting on a tip-off about drug sales in Siraha Municipality–1, a joint police team from the Narcotics Control Bureau Golbazar, District Police Office Siraha, and Ward Police Office Siraha carried out a raid and arrested the suspects. During the operation, police stopped a motorcycle (registration number S.11 Ch 5485) parked on the roadside. Upon inspection, police found 24.820 grams of a brown sugar–like substance wrapped in plastic. The motorcycle rider, Ram Jeevan Yadav (25), and his pillion rider, Deepak Kumar Yadav (27) —…