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Karnali bus plunge: 31 bodies recovered, several others still missing
At least 31 people have been confirmed dead and several others are still missing after a passenger bus plunged into the Karnali River on Thursday morning.
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Govt. begins Special Security Plan review
In the wake of mounting criticism over its failure to maintain law and order, the Home Ministry on Thursday initiated the review of Special Security Plan (SSP).
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Prez Yadav calls winter House session
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on Thursday has called the seventh session or the winter session of Parliament. The session will start at 4 pm, on April 4.
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Khatiwada NRB Governor nominee; MRP contract, plum posts still in limbo
The ruling parties failed to make headway in settling the wrangle over the appointment of plum positions and the Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) contract on Thursday as well.
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PM pledges to find those disappeared during conflict
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on Thursday pledged to find out the status of those disappeared by the state during the decade-long Maoist insurgency.
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PM Nepal, Prachanda discuss political riddles
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" discussed the current political situation and the ways to sort through the riddles facing the country on Thursday morning.
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OHCHR term still undecided
Following conflicting statements regarding the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) term and mandate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has called for a meeting on Thursday to finalise the fate of the UN body.
State balm for war wounds
The government is all set to distribute special ID cards to conflict victims (with disabilities and physical injuries) from next week to systematise their access to state facilities and other rights.
NC, UML haggle over plum posts
As time runs out, the two key ruling parties—Nepali Congress and CPN (UML)—engage in bargaining for key posts and issues.
» National
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'UML won't quit even if no statute by deadline'
Minister for General Administration Rabindra Shrestha on Thursday said the CPN- UML would not step down from the government even if the new...
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Deuba to give candidacy for NC Prez
Nepali Congress senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba Thursday said that the government's change can not be the solution for the present...
Law minister flays three main parties
Minister for Law and Justice Prem Bahadur Singh said the constitution drafting process is in shadow due to the differences among the three...
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No alternative to present govt: KC
Spokesperson of Nepali Congress Arjun Narsingh KC said his party will not find an alternative to the present government....
'Consensus the only alternative'
CPN-UML Politburo member Beduram Bhusal said on Thursday that consensus among political parties is the only alternative to promulgate the...
Armed robbers kill one, seven injured
A person has been killed when an armed group attacked and raided at Rudrapur Ashnaiya of Haraiya VDC in Rupandhehi district on Wednesday...
One killed in motorcycle accident
A person has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Kailali district on Thursday...
Prod for constitution
With a view to drawing attention of the political bigwigs to promulgate the constitution on time, a group of “new...
Famine looming large in Humla
The government decision to reduce food supplies for this Mid-Western district has triggered famine fears....
Bhattarai House General Secy
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on Wednesday appointed Manohar Prasad Bhattarai as Parliament Secretariat General Secretary....
Court ruling to compensate Post journo Dhungana
The Appellate Court, Ilam has ruled to provide compensation to The Kathmandu Post and Kantipur journalist Labadev Dhungana, who was taken...
» Oped
Morning question
Many people live as if on autopilot, planning much of ‘living’ for after retirement...
Roll up your sleeves
The garment sector needs to raise its efficiency besides clamouring for duty-free...
Missing the point
Calls to restore Hinduism as the state religion serves the interests of those seeking to restore monarchy...
» Business
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IBM denies tax evasion in Japan
IBM Japan on Thursday denied it had evaded taxes after news reports said authorities were probing whether it had failed to declare more...
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More than 100 complaints lodged over fixed Toyotas
Complaints of sudden acceleration in Toyotas repaired under recalls have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to an Associated...
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President Int'l new GSA for Air Mauritius
Air Mauritius today inaugurated its new representation in Nepal at a function held in Soaltee Crowne...
Jet enhances network
Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will enhance its domestic network, with the introduction of new services, as well as...
Securities Board staff padlock chairman’s office
Chairman of Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) Surbir Poudyal is fighting to establish his authority as chairman of the capital market...
Govt to promote ED
The Government is considering inviting private sector participation for the smooth execution of the much-talked Economic Diplomacy (ED), an...
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NTB participates in MATTA
Nepal Tourism Board, in co-ordination with Nepal Airlines Corporation and Nepali private tourism companies, participated in MATTA Fair from...
Tourism Dev Bank starts transactions
Tourism Development Bank Limited, a bank focused on tourism and infrastructure development is starting its transaction from...
Prices of essentials continue to rise
Prices of essential commodities have continued to rise indicating that the inflation rate of 11.8 percent recorded during the first half of...
Gas traders may stop sales Sunday
LP gas traders on Wednesday warned that they would bring distribution to a total halt from March 21 because of inadequate deliveries by...
» Sports
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Juve injury woe gives Fulham Europa League hope
An injury crisis at Juventus has boosted Fulham's hopes of overturning a 3-1 deficit in their Europa League last-16 second leg match...
Chelsea's Abramovich wins gambling slur damages
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of London soccer club Chelsea, won a public apology and substantial libel damages on Thursday...
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Woods will still be 'terrific,' says Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was sure Tiger Woods will still be a "terrific golfer" when he returns to competition,...
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Terry injures Chelsea official in car accident
Chelsea captain John Terry accidentally struck a club security official with his car after the Champions League defeat to Inter Milan, the...
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NPC capitalise on MMC’s draw
Nepal Police Club (NPC) replaced leaders Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) at the top of the table after a 2-0 win against fellow departmental...
Rupak develops five-stroke lead
Amateur golfer Rupak Acharya had a five-stroke lead over pros Rabi Khadka and Deepak Neupane at the end of the second round of the Surya...
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Messi-inspired Barcelona reach Champions League quarters
Barcelona will rely on the magical skills of Lionel Messi to lead them to the Champions League final in Madrid and become the first team to...
» World
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Myanmar releases jailed US activist: officials
Military-ruled Myanmar on Thursday released a US rights activist jailed for fraud and forgery in a rare show of leniency from the junta...
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Soyuz spacecraft lands safely on Kazakh steppe
Astronauts from the United States and Russia landed safely in northern Kazakhstan's chilly steppes on Thursday after spending almost six...
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Sudan and Darfur rebel group sign cease-fire
Sudan's government and a collection of Darfur rebel groups have signed a cease-fire, opening the way for political negotiations ahead of a...
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Thai PM says he's open to talks with protesters
Thailand's prime minister said Thursday the government was ready to hold talks with protesters, who want him to call new elections, but...
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Israeli medics: Man killed by Gaza rocket
A rocket fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip killed a man inside Israel Thursday, Israeli medics said, in the first death...
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Red Cross staffer freed after five months in Darfur
An employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross with joint British-French citizenship who was kidnapped in Darfur last October...
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US ambassador urges China cooperation on Iran
Beijing needs to take seriously American concerns about the value of the Chinese currency, but bilateral disputes should not impede...
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Clinton in Moscow to push arms treaty, Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Russia on Thursday hoping to clear obstacles to a new treaty cutting arsenals of nuclear...
Kazakhstan flood death toll rises to 40
The death toll from last week's flood that destroyed a village near the Kazakh financial hub Almaty has risen to 40, the emergencies...
al-Qaida leader believed killed
An al-Qaida leader believed to have played a key role in the bombing of a CIA post in Afghanistan last December was apparently killed by an...
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New sectarian slaughter rocks Nigeria
Muslim herdsmen disguised as soldiers Wednesday butchered and then torched around a dozen Christians in Nigeria, near the site of a recent...
» Entertainment
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Bullock backs out of premiere for personal reasons
Sandra Bullock has canceled her appearance at the London premiere of "The Blind Side" almost two weeks after winning a Best Actress Academy...
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Drunken thief takes singer Justin Moore's guitar
Country singer Justin Moore knows his fans can get rowdy — maybe sometimes to a fault.The singer says a drunken fan stole one of his...
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Indian cinema looks to up game, hit foreign jackpot
Bad scripts, flimsy characters and poor-quality production are hindering Indian cinema as it attempts to capture new global audiences,...
» Capital
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Relief in sight for parched Capital
Slight relief’s two years away for parched denizens of the Kathmandu Valley, so say officials at the Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited...
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Glacial melting reports baseless: UK expert
Irresponsible reporting and slipshod and unscientific research have spread confusion about glacial melting and that it has posed great...
Maoist seek fringe parties’ support for no-confidence motion
The main opposition party UCPN (Maoist) has requested the fringe parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) for their support in...
» South-Asia
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British boy reunited with father after Pakistan kidnap
A five-year-old British boy was reunited with his overjoyed father Thursday following a nearly two-week kidnapping ordeal in Pakistan,...
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Expanding lake threatens thousands in Pakistan
The water is rising day by day in this remote part of northern Pakistan, and with it, so is the fear among thousands who stand to lose...
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Rajapakse rejects early pardon for 'fool' Fonseka
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has ruled out an early pardon for his election rival Sarath Fonseka and dismissed the former army...
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Pakistani court charges 5 Americans with terrorism
A Pakistani court charged five young Americans on Wednesday with planning terrorist attacks in the South Asian country and conspiring to...
» Editor's Pick
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Students may fail to crack a book
The row between Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC) and Ministry of Education (MoE) over price adjustment of school textbooks may leave...
» Video
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Today in History for March 18
This is a recap of the world's news events that happened on Thursday, March 18th....
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Lacey Brown Sent Packing on 'American Idol'
Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol." The 24-year-old event coordinator from Amarillo, Texas, was the first finalist eliminated...
» Int'l Coverage
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Tibetan detainees in Nepal start hunger strike
Around two dozen Tibetan exiles arrested while demonstrating in Nepal last week have begun a hunger strike to protest against their...
