Kathmandu, 4 June: The opposition parties have united against the citizenship bill certification and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s expression of land swapping to settle border dispute with India. The National Assembly and the House of Representatives meetings have been postponed following the protests of the National Independent Party and the National Democratic Party along with the main opposition parties CPN-UML. The opposition parties have stood united against the President’s unconstitutional authentication of the controversial Citizenship Bill by circumventing the parliament on the ..read more

Kathmandu, 4 June: Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party (NMKP) organised a protest rally against the ratification of the citizenship bill in Kathmandu. On Sunday, NMKP leaders and activists gathered and protested against President Ramchandra Paudel’s ratification of the citizenship bill saying that it is against the constitution of the country. The protest rally started from Koteshwar had reached to Parliament Building in Kathmandu. During the demonstration, they chanted slogans carrying banners with “Nepali Lhendups are dead”, “Patriotic Nepali should be united”, and “Repeal the verification of the tre ..read more

Kathmandu, 4 June: CPN-UML has obstructed the Parliament demanding that the citizenship bill verified by President Ramchandra Paudel is an unconstitutional act, thus, it should be repealed. UML chief whip Padam Giri said that the parliament will be interrupted saying that the citizenship bill was verified as violating the constitutional process. Giri said, “We were preparing to discuss the government’s budget statement. Unfortunately, the government violated the constitution. Millions of Nepalis suffer from lack of a citizenship. However, the citizenship bill must be verified according to the ..read more

Kathmandu, 4 June:  Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has clarified that his involvement in a religious programme at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh during his official visit to India was only a symbol of cultural diplomacy. The PM donned ochre clothes on the occasion. “There has been a protocol that the main guest should wear ochre clothes at the Mahakaleshwar Temple. If I had denied donning the clothes, people of India would have a deep feeling for Prime Minister. Why should not we take it as a cultural diplomacy?” said the PM at a press meeting at the Tri ..read more

Kathmandu, 4 June: The Meteorological Forecasting Division has requested one and all to adopt necessary precaution to be protected from heat wave, as it is possible in Tarai areas of the country next few days. Issuing a special bulletin, the Division requested all to adopt necessary precaution for five days. “There is possibility of increasing minimum and maximum temperature in most of the places of Tarai for some days. So, adopting necessary precautions is imperative,” said the Division. Meteorologist Govinda Kumar Jha mentioned that there is a possibility of heat wave until next three ..read more

Kathmandu, 3 June: Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal returned home this evening. He said that his India visit was successful and result oriented.  Addressing a press conference at the Tribhuvan International Airport this evening, PM Dahal said that India has made a significant contribution to developing multilateral relations between the two countries – Nepal and India.  He said that issues impending for a long time were also been discussed during his meeting with his Indian counterpart including the border dispute issue.  He also claimed that Nepal has obtained the air route fo ..read more

Kathmandu, 3 June: Embassy of Pakistan organized an alumni get-together of Nepalese professionals who graduated from various educational institutions in Pakistan. These graduates were the recipient of scholarships under the Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme (PTAP) in MBBS, BDS, D. Pharmacy, BS Engineering etc.  Prof. Dr Bhola Thapa, Vice-Chancellor, Kathmandu University, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Prof Dr Thapa recollected the depth and warmth of Nepal-Pakistan friendly relations and appreciated the support of Pakistan for Nepal’s development, especially in the field o ..read more

Kathmandu, 3 June: The first European Sex Championship will be held on June 8 by the Swedish Sex Federation as sex is now recognised as a sport in Sweden. According to international media reports, the European Sex Championship features a wide range of disciplines, including oral sex, penetration, endurance, body massages, foreplay, and exploring erotic zones. Competitors will compete in demanding six-hour sessions each day, with individual “matches” lasting 45 to 60 minutes. The most artistic communication as determined by a panel and the audience, the pair who exhibits the greatest activity ..read more

Kathmandu, 3 June: The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees globally.  These fee increases are effective as of May 30, 2023. The application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s) and other non-petition based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, has increased from $160 to $185.  The application fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas for temporary workers (H, L, O, P, Q, and R categories) has increased from $190 to $205.  The application fee for a treaty trader, treaty investor ..read more

Kathmandu, 3 June : In a significant diplomatic stride, the Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ embarked on a four-day visit to New Delhi on May 31. The Nepal PM assumed office in December 2022. The decision to make India his maiden foreign destination underscores the historical ties between the two nations and marks a departure from his previous stance. Widely considered as a pro-China figure by many, Prachanda’s visit to India carries a profound message, emphasizing the enduring bond between Nepal and its closest and strongest partner. Since assuming power in December ..read more