Government probing non-returnees from Spain visit: Minister Gurung

Kathmandu: Minister for Communication and Information Technology and government spokesperson Prithvi Subba Gurung has confirmed that the government is investigating individuals who failed to return after a recent visit to Spain. Speaking to reporters at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, Gurung stated that several individuals traveled to a UN conference in Spain outside the official delegation… Continue reading Government probing non-returnees from Spain visit: Minister Gurung

JSP-N withdraws support to Oli-led government

Kathmandu: The Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal, led by Upendra Yadav, has officially withdrawn its support to the KP Sharma Oli-led government. The decision was made during a meeting of the party’s Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday, following a directive from the party’s Executive Committee. According to JSP-N, the Executive Committee had concluded that the government… Continue reading JSP-N withdraws support to Oli-led government

KMC approves Rs 25.11 billion budget for fiscal year 2025/26

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has approved a budget of Rs 25.11 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26. The decision was made during the second meeting of the 17th municipal assembly session held on Wednesday at the National Assembly Hall. The budget outlines KMC’s financial and development plans for the next fiscal year, focusing… Continue reading KMC approves Rs 25.11 billion budget for fiscal year 2025/26

Nepal-India border points in Baitadi, Darchula to remain closed on July 24 and 28

Kathmandu: The bordering points in Baitadi and Darchula district are to be closed on coming July 24 and July 28 in view of the Panchayat election in the Uttarakhand State of India. The Panchayat election in the State is being held in two phases: July 24 and July 28. Chief District Officer of Baitadi, Punya… Continue reading Nepal-India border points in Baitadi, Darchula to remain closed on July 24 and 28

Five Nepali workers rescued from Gujarat in India

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Rajbiraj: Five Nepali workers facing severe hardships in their workplace in Gujarat, India have been rescued and reunited with their families, according to Tirahut rural municipality in Saptari district. They were employed at a cold store at Johorapur in the Gujarat State where they reportedly endured physical assault and mental torture by their employer, said… Continue reading Five Nepali workers rescued from Gujarat in India

Online traffic awareness classes begins for traffic Violators in Nepal

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Kathmandu: Individuals caught violating traffic rules in Nepal can now attend mandatory awareness classes online, with Nepal Police introducing a fully digital system aimed at reducing hassle and improving transparency. The new initiative, launched on Sunday by Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak at the Nepal Police Headquarters, enables offenders to complete traffic education sessions via the… Continue reading Online traffic awareness classes begins for traffic Violators in Nepal

Nearly 59 percent rice plantation completed so far across country

Kathmandu: About 59 percent of this season’s paddy plantation has been completed across the country, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. As of July 13, rice has been planted on around 816,405 hectares of land. This is about 8 percent less than the same period last year. Among the provinces, Sudurpaschim is… Continue reading Nearly 59 percent rice plantation completed so far across country

Home Minister directs for investigating alleged travel of additional to Spain

Kathmandu: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has directed for an investigation into alleged involvement of unauthorized people during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Spain. On Sunday, the Home Minister issued directives to Home Secretary Gokarnamani Duwadi and Inspector General of Police Deepak Thapa to determine whether people except those in the official delegation had travelled… Continue reading Home Minister directs for investigating alleged travel of additional to Spain

NRB to integrate National ID with banking dector

Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has unveiled its monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), introducing a major reform to integrate the national identity card system with the country’s banking sector. According to the new policy, banks and financial institutions will be able to obtain Know Your Customer (KYC) information directly through the national ID… Continue reading NRB to integrate National ID with banking dector

North Korean defector files historic legal case against Kim Jong Un for torture and abuse

File Photo North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's return to testing missiles will be getting the attention of the White House. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

Kathmandu: In a landmark move, a North Korean defector is filing both civil and criminal charges against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and four other officials, marking the first legal action of its kind by a defector born in the North, according to a BBC report. Choi Min-kyung, who escaped to China in 1997… Continue reading North Korean defector files historic legal case against Kim Jong Un for torture and abuse