Author: Onu Akter

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…

Efforts to improve Nepal-China trade relations gained momentum through recent meetings in Lomanthang and Jomsom. The events, hosted by the Nepali Consulate General in Lhasa, brought together local officials, representatives, and security chiefs to discuss better border management and trade support. In Lomanthang, leaders such as Raju Bista, Chairperson of Loghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality, and Tashi Nurbu, Chairperson of Lomanthang Rural Municipality, took part in the talks. The discussion in Jomsom included Bishnu Prasad Bhusal, the Chief District Officer of Mustang, along with social workers and local security heads. A major concern in both meetings was the lack of basic…

Meetings of both Houses of the Federal Parliament are set to take place today. The House of Representatives (HoR) will meet at 11:00 in the morning, while the National Assembly (NA) will begin its session at 1:15 in the afternoon. During the meeting of the HoR, a group discussion will begin on the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2082. The discussion will cover topics related to seven major ministries. These include the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…

Mustang, a scenic district in Nepal’s Himalayas, is seeing a major rise in tourism thanks to smoother road access. The area, known for its rich culture and spiritual sites, is welcoming both local and foreign visitors in record numbers. The improvement in travel conditions is due to the Beni–Jomsom–Korala national pride project. Newly blacktopped roads between Myagdi and Mustang have made travel to this remote district faster and safer. Tourists now find it easier to reach the region, boosting Mustang’s status as a growing tourism hotspot. Mustang is famous for its blend of natural beauty and spiritual importance. Every year,…

Nepal secured a thrilling two-wicket win over Scotland on Tuesday in the T20 Tri-Nation Series match held in Glasgow. The visiting team chased down a target of 98 runs, reaching 100 for 8 in 19.5 overs. The match was tight and exciting until the end. Nepal’s opener Kushal Bhurtel led the chase with a steady 30 runs. He built the base of the innings before falling in the middle overs. Dipendra Singh Airee added a vital 14 runs, while Basir Ahamad scored 13 and Kiran Thagunna chipped in with 10 runs. The rest of the batters failed to score in…