Police have released Ram Kumari Jhakri, a leader of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-Madhav Kumar Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party, who was arrested earlier on Thursday on charges of crime against the state
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Japan provides Rs. 115 million for humanitarian demining activities in Northern Sri Lanka
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Rival NCP faction leader arrested for 'crime against the state'
Police on Thursday arrested Ram Kumari Jhakri, a leader of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-Madhav Kumar Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party, on charges of crime against the state
Pakistani government employees clash with police in Islamabad
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Pakistan conducts successful training launch of cruise missile
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Dahal repeats his call to international community to save democracy in Nepal
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Isreal to help Nepal increase agriculture production
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We Coach Nepal: Training women for leadership roles through sport
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Nepal to promote its tea in global market
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