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Army out in Nepal after Gyanendra supporters clash with police, 2 dead

March 29, 2025 7:26 am

Demanding restoration of the monarchy which was abolished in 2008, Gyanendra’s supporters held demonstrations and clashed with police who used water cannons, tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.

Pro-monarchists give Nepal govt a week to agree to demands

March 28, 2025 5:01 am

Subedi urged the government to accept the 1991 constitution, which had a constitutional monarchy with a multi-party system of parliamentary democracy as well as a unitary Hindu Nepal as its fundamental features. 

With change in alliance partner, Nepal recalls 11 ambassadors

June 07, 2024 6:06 am

Those recalled, apart from Dr Sharma, include Sridhar Khatri (US), Gyan Chanda Acharya (UK ) and those serving in North  Korea, Qatar, Spain, Denmark, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Portugal. 

Pro-Monarchy protests grind on for third day

November 25, 2023 10:42 pm

Over 400 km away, in the country’s capital Kathmandu, the police deployment around pro-monarchy leader Durga Parsai’s house was withdrawn on Saturday, a day after the government revoked the house arrest placed upon him and his followers.

Nepal pro-monarchy movement leader under house arrest

November 24, 2023 11:14 pm

Durga Prasai, leader of the movement, was holed up throughout the day in his residence at Bhaktapur area since the morning. Heavy security forces were outside his house, ready to arrest him in case he attempted to leave.

Nepal SC issues show cause notice to govt over amnesty to murder convict

October 05, 2023 11:51 pm

A single bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Manoj Sharma issued the notice returnable by October 11. It instructed that a full bench must hear the case from October 13 till its final settlement.

Prachanda's UNGA address: A look at Nepal's ties with China and the US; why New Delhi is watching

September 24, 2023 12:34 pm

After addressing the UN General Assembly, Nepal’s Prime Minister heads to China. The momentum in their ties has slowed since the bonhomie of the pre-pandemic years. The US and India are important players in the regional game, and New Delhi will be watching the visit closely.

Nepal's $500 mn-grant from US govt's foreign aid agency enters execution phase

August 30, 2023 11:50 pm

The event marked the end of prolonged delay, largely caused by division within Nepal’s political spectrum, of nearly four years after the compact was signed in Washington DC by both sides.

Prachanda remark on India support stalls Nepal House

July 06, 2023 2:19 am

Both Houses of Parliament — Rashtriya Sabha and the House of Representatives — were adjourned for the day after the opposition parties created a ruckus stating that the Prime Minister’s remarks lowered the dignity of the country.

Prachanda expands his cabinet

April 01, 2023 1:05 am

With the change, Nepal now has two deputy Prime ministers – Narayankaji Shrestha (Maoist Centre), in charge of Home, and Purna Bahadur Khadka (Nepali Congress), who is also heading the Ministry of Defence.

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