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Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah begins PM campaign from Janakpur ah
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah began his election campaign from Janakpur ahead of March polls. The RSP leader promised stronger federalism and urged voters to support competence over identity. He is set to file nomination from Jhapa and challenge former PM KP Sharma Oli.
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Nepal bars gatherings and protests in Birgunj following communal tension
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"As per the decision of the District Security Committee, a prohibitory order has been issued in accordance with Section 6 (3A) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, prohibiting any kind of gathering, meeting, procession and demonstration in the following areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City f
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Nepal's Madhesh on high alert after tensions erupt over TikTok video
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Security has been tightened across Nepal's Madhesh province after religious tensions linked to a TikTok video sparked protests and clashes in Birgunj and Janakpur. Police arrested three people, used tear gas to control unrest, and deployed additional forces to prevent further violence.
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Nepal's Madhesh Province CM resigns amidst Supreme Court deadline
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court had ordered Yadav to seek a vote of confidence within 24 hours, but he stepped down during the provincial assembly meeting, citing lack of support.
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Chief Minister of Nepal's Madhesh Province, Jitendra Sonal resigns ahead o
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Jitendra Sonal resigned after realizing he would lose a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly. Despite initial support from five parties, some lawmakers withdrew backing, prompting Sonal to step down and submit his resignation to the Province Chief.
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Devotees in southern plains of Nepal pray for end of disasters as they obs
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Arsiya Devi began preparations for Chhath Puja at her mud-thatched home in the southern plains of Nepal, arranging all the essentials to offer to the setting Sun and Chhath Maiya. Apart from praying for her family's well-being and prosperity, this year her prayers are focused on seeking r
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Nepal flood victims return back home as water continues to recede
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Floodwaters have begun receding in Nepal's southern plains after heavy rains caused widespread damage and killed 61 people. Businesses and transport are slowly resuming as residents return home to rebuild. The late monsoon rains severely affected Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces, damagi
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Nepali PM Oli makes aerial survey of drought-hit Madhesh Province
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli flew onboard the Nepal Army helicopter to the drought-hit Madhesh province, taking stock of the situation with a food crisis looming ahead.
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Nepal cabinet declares Madhesh province disaster crisis zone as absence of
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday appraised the parliament that the cabinet meeting had made the decision provided the situation in Southern plains.
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Nepal's southern plain go dry mid-monsoon, throws life out of gear worryin
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
A severe drought in Nepal's Madhesh province has dried up water sources, affecting farming and daily life. Only 36% of paddy fields are planted. The government is using fire engines to deliver water. Locals face acute water shortages, and pleas for aid from the union government remain unansw
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Bardibas emerges as key transit hub for drug smuggling across Nepal-India
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bardibas has become a key transit point for drug trafficking, with marijuana smuggled into India and prescription drugs entering Nepal from across the border. Police have seized large quantities in recent months, raising concerns over growing storage hubs and student involvement.
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Nepal, India have close, people-to-people connection, says CM of Madhesh
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Saroj Kumar Yadav, the chief minister of Nepal's Madhesh province, invoked the historic ties between the two nations on Saturday, saying that they share a close people-to-people connection.
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