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April 29, Dhangadhi – A fugitive accused in a negligent homicide case in Kailali has been arrested after 27 years. A joint team dispatched from the Malagheti Police Office and the temporary Olani Police Post apprehended 59-year-old Kale Kami from Godawari Municipality-11, Olani. According to DSP Ran Bahadur Chand, chief of the Malagheti Police Office, Kami has been found guilty of a murder linked to a land dispute.
The incident took place on July 26, 1999 (11 Asar 2056 BS). Police said Kami was arrested while walking in the Gaudi Bazaar area of Godawari Municipality-11. He has been presented before the Kailali District Court following the completion of necessary legal procedures. Investigations revealed that Kami had been residing in Mumbai, India, for an extended period. Authorities confirmed the successful arrest of the suspect who had been on the run for 27 years.

As reports emerged about multiple ordinances being recommended to the President, the government led by Balen Shah has been drawn into intense debate and controversy. A joint meeting of opposition parties, led by the main opposition Nepali Congress, has expressed unified objections to the ordinances. The President’s office has stated that the ordinances are under review. The government has not formally disclosed details regarding the recommendation or content of the ordinances.

However, during the announcement of the opposition meeting’s decisions, Nepali Congress parliamentary leader Bhismraj Angdembe revealed that on Baisakh 14, ordinances related to the Constitutional Council and Cooperative Act, and on Baisakh 15, ordinances concerning the Health Science Academy, several Nepal legal amendments, and university matters were recommended. He added that the meeting resolved to urge the President not to approve these ordinances. Speaking as the parliamentary leader of Congress, Angdembe labeled the government’s actions as “undemocratic and an insult to the sovereign parliament.” He also questioned, “Why is there distrust towards the majority within its own party?”

Responding to the opposition’s protests, while the Prime Minister has defended the ordinances, the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapa) has also rebutted the opposition’s allegations. Amidst public dissent from a Raswapa lawmaker concerning the ordinances, party chairman Ravi Lamichhane has come out in defense of the government’s steps. Clarifying the purpose of the ordinances, he stated, “Until the unnecessary partisan divisions and wrongful appointments of the past are corrected, the people’s expectations from this government cannot be fulfilled.” Lamichhane highlighted that previous governments introduced ordinances to split parties or suppress the opposition, whereas the current ones have been recommended for ‘necessary reforms.’

Addressing criticisms directed at Prime Minister Balen for allegedly displacing squatter communities without alternatives, Lamichhane emphasized that the government is actively working to responsibly manage outreach and resources. “The government takes responsibility for the food, shelter, clothing, and employment opportunities of all homeless citizens,” he said on behalf of the government. He added, “No squatter will be left homeless by the government, and suggestions for necessary coordination are welcome. However, unnecessary politicization should be avoided.”

The Nepal Tourism Board has intensified its targeted wedding tourism promotion campaign in India. In collaboration with the Hotel Association Nepal, the board organized the ‘Nepal Destination Wedding and Outage Connect’ program in New Delhi. According to 2025 data, out of the total tourists visiting Nepal, 25.2 percent—equivalent to 292,438—are expected to be Indian nationals. Kathmandu, 16 Baisakh.
Recently, due to increasing conflicts in West Asia causing disruptions in air travel and instability in the global tourism market, the Nepal Tourism Board has accelerated its targeted promotional efforts in neighboring India. Following this strategy, Nepal was promoted as a premier wedding destination in New Delhi. The Nepal Tourism Board and Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), in coordination with the Nepal Embassy in Delhi, hosted the ‘Nepal Destination Wedding and Outage Connect’ event.
Held over two days on 15 and 16 Baisakh, the event gathered representatives from the tourism and wedding industries of both Nepal and India. The program aimed to position Nepal as a ‘Dream Wedding Destination,’ highlighting its unique blend of cultural richness, natural beauty, and traditional matrimonial customs. A total of 21 Nepali companies and 45 Indian wedding planners actively participated, stated senior board official Robin Regmi.
According to Regmi, the Nepali delegates presented and promoted high-quality hotels, resorts, and services required for wedding ceremonies in Nepal. Additionally, through B2B meetings, presentations, networking, and discussions, the foundation was laid to expand wedding tourism cooperation between Nepal and India. The board’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Deepkaraj Joshi, emphasized that wedding tourism holds significant potential for Nepal. “Nepal offers immense opportunities in wedding tourism, with diverse destinations ranging from luxury resorts to natural and cultural heritage sites,” he stated.
Hotel Association Nepal President Vinayak Shah highlighted the critical role of Nepal-India collaboration in advancing wedding tourism. Similarly, Niraj Dhawan, President of the Indian Wedding Planner Association, noted that the growing appeal of destination weddings in the Indian market presents a substantial opportunity for Nepal. Dr. Surendra Thapa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi, expressed confidence that by strengthening the historical and cultural ties between Nepal and India, such events will elevate bilateral tourism cooperation to new heights.
During the program, Tourism Board Director Laxman Gautam spoke about the expanding wedding tourism sector and the cultural significance of marriage in Eastern civilizations. He pointed out Nepal’s potential to become an outstanding wedding destination for culturally rich markets like India. “With our attractive locations, warm hospitality, and vibrant culture, we are ready to offer Indian wedding planners and their clients an extraordinary experience in Nepal,” he said.
According to the latest tourism board statistics, India remains Nepal’s primary tourism source market. In 2025, Indian tourists accounted for 25.2 percent of all visitors to Nepal, totaling 292,438. The overall number of tourists visiting Nepal in 2025 was 1,158,451.

Bhishma Raj Angdembe, leader of the Nepali Congress parliamentary party, held a meeting with Shmulik Ari Bass, the Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, at Singha Durbar. Ambassador Bass congratulated Angdembe on his selection as the party leader and extended his best wishes. The discussion focused on mutual interests in Nepal-Israel bilateral relations. April 29, Kathmandu.

On Wednesday, Ambassador Bass met with Leader Angdembe at the Nepali Congress parliamentary party office located at Singha Durbar. During the meeting, Angdembe expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Bass. The talks reportedly centered on the relationship and mutual interests between Nepal and Israel.

Vidwan Gurung, the central chairman of Nepal Tarun Dal, the youth wing of the Nepali Congress, has resigned from his position. He submitted his resignation through a letter addressed to the party president. Kathmandu, 16th Vaisakh.

Prem Prasad Dangal, leader of the Nepali Communist Party (UML) parliamentary party in the National Assembly, criticized the government’s approach of ruling through ordinances as undemocratic and unparliamentary. Dangal stated, “If the government intends to introduce the upcoming policy program and budget through ordinances, it will render the parliament meaningless.”

April 29, Kathmandu — Speaking to journalists after a meeting of opposition parties on Wednesday, Dangal said, “The government is attempting to sideline the parliament by managing administration through ordinances.” He added, “We strongly oppose the government’s undemocratic and unparliamentary method of ruling and administering through ordinances.”

Dangal issued a warning that if the government decides to bring the policy program and budget through ordinances, opposition parties will be compelled to launch street protests. He stated, “If the policy program and budget are also introduced via ordinances, our voice will be silenced. That would mark the end of the parliament’s relevance, and we will have no option but to take to the streets.”

However, he expressed confidence that the government would present the policy program in parliament. He noted, “Only then will a final decision be made.”

Nepali Congress has suspended party leader Purnabahadur Tamang, also known as ‘Kancharam,’ from his position as chairman of the Ramechhap district committee. The party’s disciplinary committee, in its Wednesday meeting, decided to suspend him, prohibiting him from performing duties as the district chairperson. Acting General Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal has announced this decision. Kathmandu, 16th Baishakh. The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has taken the decision to suspend Purnabahadur Tamang ‘Kancharam’ from his role as chairman of the Ramechhap district committee. The disciplinary committee’s meeting determined that he will no longer be allowed to function as the district chairman, a position he has held until now.

Doctors and health workers at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj have resumed their duties following the arrest of Kushal Darlami, who was accused of assaulting medical staff. The hospital administration has issued a statement confirming that doctors and health workers have returned to regular service. However, the medical staff have put forward key demands including strict action against the offender, arrest of other involved individuals within 24 hours, and removal of abusive content from social media. 16 Baisakh, Nepalgunj.

After the arrest of Kushal Darlami on charges of assault and death threats against doctors, the protesting doctors and health workers at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj have ended their strike and returned to work. The hospital administration confirmed their return in an official press release. Despite returning to work, the medical staff have expressed several important demands.

According to the Health Personnel and Health Institution Security Act, 2066 (amended 2079), the medical professionals are demanding strict legal action against the guilty parties, the arrest of other persons involved within 24 hours with the necessary legal proceedings, and the removal of videos containing abusive language posted on social media. They have warned that if these demands are not met, they will resume their protest. Previously, outpatient and other services were suspended from Tuesday, causing significant difficulties for patients seeking treatment at Bheri Hospital, a major healthcare facility in western Nepal.

Nepali Congress MP Khadak Bahadur Budha has demanded that the government withdraw two bills submitted to the President, which he says violate democratic processes. He expressed concern over the government’s risky move of issuing ordinances and urged the withdrawal of both bills.

The government has recommended issuing ordinances related to cooperatives and the Constitutional Council. On April 29, in Kathmandu, Budha, speaking to journalists after attending an opposition party meeting at the Congress parliamentary office, stated, “Just yesterday, the government forgot democratic procedures and sent two bills to the President. This is a step outside of democratic norms.”

During previous times as the opposition, other parties strongly opposed ordinances, but now Budha questioned the silence on the matter. He emphasized that opposition parties should protest only to build a common agenda.

Senior art director and comedian Pasang T. Sherpa passed away on Tuesday at Helping Hands Community Hospital due to liver-related complications. His body has been placed at Sherpa Monastery in Bouddha, and the funeral will be held on Thursday at Teku Ghat. He had directed art for over 300 films, with his most recent work being the film ‘Jhingedau 2.’

Pasang T. Sherpa, who had been suffering from liver problems for a long time in Kathmandu, was admitted to the hospital on Monday. This information was provided by Pushkar Lama, president of the Film Technicians Association. Sherpa’s body is currently at Sherpa Monastery in Bouddha, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday at noon at Teku Ghat.

The Film Technicians Association has invited everyone to participate in the final tribute ceremony for Sherpa. He is survived by two daughters and four sons. He began his career as a comedian and started his journey as an art director with Badri Adhikari’s film ‘Dushman.’ Sherpa, aged 59, had directed art for more than 300 films.

Active in art direction for over four decades, Sherpa spent his childhood in the Bouddha area. While studying at Mahendra Bouddha School, he was actively involved in extracurricular activities. He began acting on television before transitioning to the big screen through video films. He acted in several video films including ‘Kshitijpariko Las,’ ‘Sunsaan,’ ‘Chitkaar,’ and ‘Anguthachhap,’ and also directed a few films.