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Dhaka: The assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader linked to last year’s student-led uprising, has once again pushed Bangladesh into political turmoil at a critical moment, just over a year before national elections scheduled for February 2026. Hadi was shot at close range while leaving a mosque…

Kathmandu- The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 24-member preliminary squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. CAN made the announcement on Sunday, confirming that the selected players will form Nepal’s preliminary team for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. The squad will undergo further evaluation…

Kathmandu- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has formally returned to active party leadership after his release on bail, warning supporters against what he described as a “conspiracy to restore parliament” while immediately resuming organizational responsibilities. Lamichhane was welcomed with fanfare at the party’s central office in Banasthali on…

Kathmandu, Dec 21: Nepal hosted a special side event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark the second observance of World Meditation Day. The event, titled “Awakening the Mind: Pathways to Peace, Health, and Harmony,” was jointly organized by the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United…

Kathmandu- Political parties have one week remaining to submit their closed lists of candidates under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives election. According to the Election Commission (EC), the submission of closed lists must strictly follow the revised inclusive representation quotas determined on the basis…

Janakpurdham- The seven-party ruling alliance in Madhesh Province has agreed to nominate Ram Ashish Yadav of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal as the Speaker of the Madhesh Provincial Assembly. The decision was taken at a meeting of the seven-party alliance held on Friday morning, according to former Chief Minister Saroj…

Kathmandu- The percentage of inclusive groups under the proportional representation (PR) electoral system will now be determined according to the latest national census, following the promulgation of a new ordinance. President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday issued the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2082, on the recommendation of…

Janakpurdham- Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav has secured a vote of confidence from the entire Provincial Assembly, with all lawmakers present in the House voting in his favour. In the confidence motion tabled at the Provincial Assembly meeting on Friday, 92 members representing all 10 political parties voted…

Kathmandu- Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has said that his fight for justice is far from over, asserting that accountability and justice still remain unresolved. Addressing supporters on Friday evening after being released on bail from the District Court, Rupandehi, Lamichhane said the struggle he faces is not…

Kathmandu- President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the House of Representatives Member Election (First Amendment) Ordinance 2082. According to the Office of the President, the ordinance was promulgated on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal. Spokesperson of the President’s…