​Police reinforce Kathmandu security with forces from outside Valley after Tinkune violence

PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL

Ghode Jatra observed at Tundikhel today (Photo Feature)

Ghode Jatra, also known as Horse Racing Day, was observed at Tundikhel in Kathmandu today. Although the festival this year fell on Saturday, the government has been granting a public holiday on the occasion within the Kathmandu Valley.

WORLD

Get ready for a partial solar eclipse across Europe and parts of North America and Africa

The moon will appear to take bites out of the sun this weekend during a partial solar eclipse in the Northern Hemisphere — but make sure to protect your eyes.

POLITICS

Govt curtails security detail of former King Gyanendra Shah

The security detail of former King Gyanendra Shah has been downsized. The Armed Police Force (APF) recalled 10 security personnel from the former king’s security team at 11:30 PM. 

SOCIETY

Memorial meeting held in Bardiya to honor late journalist Suresh Rajak

The Bardiya district chapter of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) organized a memorial meeting on Saturday to mourn the demise of Avenues Television journalist Suresh Rajak, who passed away while covering the pro-monarchy protest on Friday. 

SPORTS

Nepal Police bags PM Cup Cricket title

Nepal Police Club won the title of the Prime Minister's Cup Men's National Cricket Tournament. In today's final, Police defeated Tribhuvan Army Club by six wickets.

SOCIETY

KMC fines former King Shah Rs 793,000 for damage in pro-monarchy protest (With letters)

According to sources at the Mayor Balen Shah’s secretariat, the metropolis sent a letter to former King Shah on Saturday demanding the fine for the damage caused to public property by the pro-monarchy rioteers.  

#Chaos in Kathmandu

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Parts of capital turn chaotic as pro-monarchy groups unl...

Parts of capital turn chaotic as pro-monarchy groups unl...

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Govt to withdraw former king Gyanendra's privileges, pas...

Govt to withdraw former king Gyanendra's privileges, pas...

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Stuart Law appointed as Nepal’s new cricket coach

Stuart Law appointed as Nepal’s new cricket coach

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Durga Prasai suspected to be hiding in Lalitpur, police...

Durga Prasai suspected to be hiding in Lalitpur, police...

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Durga Prasai's guru Puskar Khatiwada arrested

Durga Prasai's guru Puskar Khatiwada arrested

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Curfew in Kathmandu's Tinkune area lifted

Curfew in Kathmandu's Tinkune area lifted

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Digital Battlefield: Netizens clash over former King Gya...

Digital Battlefield: Netizens clash over former King Gya...

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KMC fines former King Shah Rs 793,000 for damage in pro-...

KMC fines former King Shah Rs 793,000 for damage in pro-...

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Police to immediately quell pro-monarchist protest

Police to immediately quell pro-monarchist protest

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Socialist Front leaders inspect vandalized Unified Socia...

Socialist Front leaders inspect vandalized Unified Socia...

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