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Kathmandu- Dr Ramji Ram has withdrawn his name from the proportional representation (PR) closed list of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), becoming the latest figure to step aside amid growing criticism over PR candidate selections. Announcing his decision through a Facebook post, Dr Ramji Ram said he chose to withdraw…

Kathmandu- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) on Tuesday launched the “Global Accounting Initiative in Nepal” (GAIN) project, aiming to make Nepal’s accounting services internationally competitive while significantly boosting employment and foreign income generation. The project was unveiled at a programme held in the federal capital, with ICAN…

Washington- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Venezuela would provide between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States at prevailing market prices, claiming that proceeds from the deal would be used “to benefit the people” of both countries. Trump’s remarks come amid heightened…

Kathmandu- President Ram Chandra Poudel has submitted a written response to the Commission of Inquiry formed to investigate the incidents that took place on Bhadra 23 and 24. The Commission had sent a formal letter to President Poudel about a week ago, seeking clarification on various aspects of the incidents.…

Kathmandu: Nepal’s fifth-largest internet service provider, Classic Tech, is facing a heightened risk of internet service disruption after telecom operator Ncell issued a formal warning over unpaid bandwidth dues exceeding Rs 300 million. Ncell has given Classic Tech a 30-day ultimatum to clear outstanding payments, failing which the company has…

Geneva-The United Nations has expressed serious concern over the recent United States military operation in Venezuela, warning that it undermined a fundamental principle of international law. “States must not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state,” Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN Human…

Birgunj– The curfew imposed in Birgunj following tensions between two religious communities has been lifted, the local administration said on Tuesday. Parsa Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal said the curfew was withdrawn after an all-party and all-sectoral meeting reached a five-point agreement to restore peace and normalcy in the district.…

Kathmandu- Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has submitted a written response to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the Gen-Z movement that occurred on Bhadra 23 and 24. The commission had earlier sent a formal letter seeking Mayor Shah’s clarification regarding the incidents. Confirming the development, commission spokesperson Vigyanraj Sharma…

New York: Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro made a defiant and dramatic appearance in a New York federal courtroom, declaring himself a “kidnapped” president and a “prisoner of war” as legal proceedings formally began against him in the United States. The sound of clanking leg shackles echoed through the courtroom…

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has suggested that Energy Minister Kulman Ghising leave the government, citing concerns over his active involvement in party politics while serving in a non-partisan administration formed to conduct elections. According to sources, the issue was discussed during a Cabinet meeting held on Monday, where Ghising…