Kathmandu: Nepali Congress leader and former home minister Balkrishna Khand has been arrested. Khand was arrested from his residence on Wednesday morning. It is understood that Khand, who was involved in the case of fake Bhutanese refugees, was arrested during the same investigation. He was taken to the police station. More details on this are… Continue reading Former Home Minister Balkrishna Khan arrested from home
Month: May 2023
Govt allows to carry two mobile phones while returning from abroad
Kathmandu: Now onwards Nepali citizens coming from foreign employment can bring a maximum of two mobile phones with them. The Minister of Communication, Information and Technology Rekha Sharma informed that the meeting of the Council of Ministers has decided to amend the ‘Jhitigunta regulations’ and arrange to bring a maximum of two mobile phones with… Continue reading Govt allows to carry two mobile phones while returning from abroad
Messi, Fraser-Pryce win top Laureus global sports awards
Kathmandu: Lionel Messi has won a top accolade as world Sportsman of the Year and picked up another award as a member of the team of the year following Argentina’s World Cup soccer victory in 2022. Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finally broke through to win the Sportswoman of the Year award on her sixth nomination.… Continue reading Messi, Fraser-Pryce win top Laureus global sports awards
Government officials prohibited for foreign trip
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has requested the officials and employees of the local government not to travel abroad except in urgent cases. Keeping in mind the economic sensitivity of the country, as the budget preparation process of all three levels of the government is going on, it is not a… Continue reading Government officials prohibited for foreign trip
Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank
Kathmandu: Migration can serve as a force for growth and shared prosperity in all countries, according to a new report from the World Bank. Launched in Nepal today, the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies presents a powerful framework to guide policy making based on how well migrants’ skills and related attributes match… Continue reading Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
Kathmandu: The government has allowed animal testing for makeup ingredients to resume despite a 25-year ban. It changed a policy on animal testing to align with EU chemical rules, according to a High Court ruling. The High Court said on Friday that the government was acting legally after a case was brought by animal rights… Continue reading Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
CAAN suspends all helicopter flights of Simrik Air
Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has banned all helicopter flights of Simrik Air. This ban was imposed after Simrik’s helicopter crashed in the Bhotkhola rural municipality of the Sankhuwasabha district on Friday. After the helicopter crashed during the transportation of goods, the flight of Simrik’s helicopter has been suspended until the further… Continue reading CAAN suspends all helicopter flights of Simrik Air
Bollywood famous actor Amir Khan in Nepal for Vipassana
Kathmandu : Famous Indian actor Aamir Khan has arrived in Nepal. Khan, who arrived in Nepal a few moments ago, is heading directly to Budhanilkanth from Tribhuvan International Airport. He will stay in Nepal for 11 days. He has been scheduled to stay 11 days at the Vipassana center at Budhanilkanth.
Nine dead in Texas shopping mall mass killing, including shooter
Kathmandu: Nine people died Saturday in a mass killing at a suburban Dallas outlet mall that sent hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic, local authorities said. The shooter was among the dead in the violence in Allen, Texas, said local news reports, New York Daily News reported. Seven people died at the scene, and two… Continue reading Nine dead in Texas shopping mall mass killing, including shooter
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
Kathmandu: King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, receiving the bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown in a ceremony built on ancient tradition at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. The crowed of well-wishers swelled to hundreds of thousands by the time the newly crowned Charles… Continue reading Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey