Report from Kathmandu, Nepal The Election Commission of Nepal has referred 181 cases of misinformation related to the elections to the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police for legal action. The announcement was made on Friday during the commission’s regular press briefing by spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai. “These 181 cases, which violate the electoral code of…
Kathmandu, Nepal — Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa has died at the age of 68 while undergoing medical treatment on Friday morning, according to sources close to the family. Thapa was rushed to Norvic International Hospital in Kathmandu’s Thapathali area after experiencing health complications earlier in the day. Hospital officials have not yet issued a…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra A significant step in Australia–Indonesia relations has been taken following the conclusion of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s official visit to Indonesia, where a new bilateral security treaty was signed. The Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security was formalised by Prime Minister Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking a major expansion of…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra A significant improvement has been recorded in the ACT’s mid-year budget update, reflecting progress in the Territory’s financial position, while acknowledging that further work remains. As preparations continue for the 2026–27 Budget, priorities are being maintained on delivering election commitments and strengthening the public services Canberrans rely on, including health, education,…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Northern Territory hospitals see increased medical capacity and improved trainee retention across regional and remote locations More than 200 new doctors have joined the Northern Territory health workforce in 2026, boosting frontline healthcare services and strengthening medical capacity across metropolitan, regional, and remote communities. A total of 222 doctors have commenced…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra The Albanese Government has announced it will recommend former Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty AO to the Governor-General for appointment as Australia’s next Ambassador to the United States. Mr Moriarty brings decades of experience in defence, diplomacy and national security, having served in some of Australia’s most senior public service roles. He…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Report; Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s Election Commission has confirmed that 3,486 candidates have filed nominations to contest the House of Representatives election 2082 (2025) under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system. The elections will select 165 members of parliament from constituencies across the country. Nominations were submitted simultaneously on January 20 nationwide….
Umesh Dhakal KNA-Canberra This article has been prepared to raise community awareness about the growing threat of financial crime and the urgent need for digital literacy in Australia. Australia’s rapidly expanding digital economy has brought unprecedented convenience to individuals and businesses. However, this digital transformation has also resulted in a significant increase in financial crime…
Umesh Dhakal KNA-Canberra Nepal’s Attorney General, Sabita Bhandari, has decided to apply amendments to charges related to money laundering and organised crime to all defendants, following controversy over an earlier decision that applied only to Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Ravi Lamichhane. The initial move—granting approval to amend indictments solely in Lamichhane’s cases—sparked widespread criticism…
Umesh Dhakal KNA-Canberra Report from Nepal Chitwan, Nepal — Bharatpur Metropolitan City on Tuesday inaugurated its new Chief Administrative Building, marking a major infrastructure milestone for one of central Nepal’s fastest-growing urban centres. The six-storey building was inaugurated by former Prime Minister and Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party of Nepal , Pushpa Kamal Dahal…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Police have located close to a dozen potentially dangerous pipe bombs in Canberra, prompting authorities to urge the public to stay vigilant. Over the past 48 hours, police have received multiple reports of suspected explosive devices. The items were found around Lake Ginninderra, in the area between Joynton Smith Drive and…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra Report from:Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal Police have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly sending five million mass text messages calling for the abolition of the country’s federal system and the establishment of a “sanatan constitutional monarchy.” The suspect, identified by police as Sedhai, a resident of Chitwan, was arrested on Tuesday…
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