Author: Onu Akter

Both chambers of Nepal’s Federal Parliament are meeting today to address key legislative matters. Discussions will focus on responses from several ministers and the presentation of important reports and proposals. The House of Representatives (HoR) session is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor. The agenda includes ministers replying to questions raised during debates on the Appropriation Bill, 2082. These discussions cover several ministries. They include Forest and Environment, Federal Affairs and General Administration, Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Defense, Agriculture and Livestock Development, Health and Population, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has launched a new WhatsApp channel to connect directly with the public. The aim is to make communication quicker and more personal. The channel went live on Saturday. It offers people a chance to receive updates on the Prime Minister’s work, thoughts, and political efforts. This move is seen as a modern step in digital communication. The Prime Minister’s Secretariat confirmed the launch, saying the WhatsApp channel will be used to share important news and events. These include his public speeches, new plans, and day-to-day political actions. Prime Minister Oli shared the news through a…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called on everyone to make daily yoga practice a part of life. Speaking at an event marking the 11th International Yoga Day in Patan, he said yoga supports peace, health, and humanity. The event was held under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” PM Oli emphasized that yoga offers many benefits beyond physical health. He said it brings discipline, promotes inner peace, and improves society as a whole. According to him, a life without discipline makes true meditation impossible. He also spoke about the rising lack of discipline in Nepali society. Without…

Ananya Panday is giving fans serious travel envy with her latest vacation photos from sunny Miami. The popular actress, known for her vibrant social media presence, shared a series of joyful snapshots from her trip to Florida in the United States. Her Instagram post, simply captioned “Miamiiiii,” quickly went viral, drawing warm reactions from fans across the globe. From cuddling cute animals to savoring delicious meals, Ananya’s photo dump gave a full view of her tropical break. Dressed in relaxed outfits and glowing under the sun, she appeared cheerful and carefree. Fans flooded the comment section with love. One user…

Rabi Lamichhane, president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has called for a major change in Nepal’s political system. Speaking from Bhairahawa prison, where he is being held on cooperative fraud charges, Lamichhane released a bold political statement demanding a full rewrite of the country’s constitution. In a 20-page appeal marking the RSP’s third anniversary, Lamichhane said Nepal’s current constitution promotes deep-rooted corruption and political crime. He claimed small fixes will not work and that the entire system needs to be rebuilt. Lamichhane proposed replacing Nepal’s parliamentary system with a presidential one. He wants a directly elected executive leader, saying…

The House of Representatives is set to resume discussions today on the Appropriation Bill 2082. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11 am and will focus on the proposed budgets for several important ministries. According to the agenda shared by the Federal Parliament Secretariat, today’s debate will center on the planned spending of the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Water Supply, and the Ministry of Health and Population. These ministries play key roles in the country’s development and service delivery. Lawmakers are expected to review…

A mother’s world has been shattered by the tragic deaths of her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in Manassas Park, Virginia. Laxmi Pariyar, residing in Tokha, Kathmandu, spoke with her son Santosh Pariyar and granddaughter Saina via video call on June 5. The next day, she received the devastating news that they, along with Anju Shrestha and two-year-old Om, were found dead in their apartment. Santosh, 38, his wife Anju, 36, daughter Saina, 8, and son Om were discovered with gunshot wounds in their ground-floor apartment on Lanae Lane. Police are investigating the incident as a possible murder-suicide . Laxmi…

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is all set to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21, 2025, with a grand event in Pokhara. The celebration is being organized in collaboration with Pokhara Metro City and the Pokhara Tourism Council. As a prelude to the main event, a special yoga session will be held on June 14 at the historic Gauri Shankar Temple in Lamjung District, a scenic location at the heart of Nepal. Over 90% of Nepal’s population has traditionally practiced forms of yoga, meditation, and wellness through diverse systems such as shamanic rituals, tantric kriyas, and indigenous spiritual methods.…

More than 2,000 Nepali citizens have reached out to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) after becoming victims of visit visa scams and human trafficking. These people responded after the party made a public call asking for information and proof. Each victim has submitted documents showing how they were tricked. Many were lured by fake promises of jobs or travel, only to find themselves stuck in risky or illegal situations. The party now sees the growing abuse of visit visas as a serious and organized crime. The RSP is urging strong legal action to be taken. They are calling on lawmakers,…

Welsh-Indian actress Banita Sandhu has shared her personal experience with body shaming during her early years in the film industry. Known for her roles in October and Sardar Udham, Sandhu spoke candidly about facing harsh criticism for her appearance, especially during her time working on a South Indian film. She recalled the moment clearly. People on the internet called her “too skinny” and even questioned how her co-star could be attracted to someone with her body type. “That was the first time I experienced body shaming,” she said. The criticism came after she played a lead role in a Tamil-language…