Kathmandu: The Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament has concluded that there were unlawful activities in the procurement process of the Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring and Fraud Control System (Teramox). In a meeting held at Singha Durbar today, the committee identified 15 irregularities in the Teramox procurement process and directed the Commission for the Investigation of… Continue reading Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee finds unlawful activities in Teramox procurement process
Month: December 2023
Human error behind Yeti Airlines plane crash: Report
Kathmandu: The Yeti Airlines aircraft crash that occurred in Pokhara on January 15, 2023 was due to human error. The Investigation Commission formed after the air crash submitted the report today with this conclusion. The Commission formed under coordination of former Secretary Nagendra Prasad Ghimire submitted the report to the Minister for Culture, Tourism and… Continue reading Human error behind Yeti Airlines plane crash: Report
Cabinet meeting initiates restructuring of Prime Minister’s office
Kathmandu: The Cabinet convened at Singha Durbar on Thursday to deliberate on the restructuring of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal chaired the meeting, during which key decisions were made to initiate the restructuring process. The official announcement came after an earlier discussion today, where Prime Minister Dahal engaged with officials… Continue reading Cabinet meeting initiates restructuring of Prime Minister’s office
Himalaya Airlines inaugurates new flight route connecting Kathmandu and Lhasa
Kathmandu: In a significant move to enhance air connectivity between Nepal and China, Himalaya Airlines has officially commenced its Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flight route. The inaugural flight took off from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at 8:40 AM on Thursday, carrying 136 passengers on board.The launch event was graced by the presence of Sudan Kiranti, the Minister for… Continue reading Himalaya Airlines inaugurates new flight route connecting Kathmandu and Lhasa
Prime Minister Dahal marks one-year anniversary, highlights achievements in national address
Kathmandu: In a nationally televised address from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal commemorated the completion of one year since the formation of the government under his leadership. The address outlined key initiatives, progress, and achievements in the areas of good governance, social… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal marks one-year anniversary, highlights achievements in national address
Concerns rise as 100 Nepali nationals missing, 7 confirmed dead after joining Russian army
Kathmandu: Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash (NP) Saud has disclosed that approximately 100 Nepali individuals, who enlisted in the Russian army, are currently reported missing. The revelation comes amid rising anxieties about the fate of Nepali citizens who joined the military in Russia. FM Saud shared that the Russian government itself provided information regarding the fate… Continue reading Concerns rise as 100 Nepali nationals missing, 7 confirmed dead after joining Russian army
Nepal govt faces alarming surge in public debt
Kathmandu: Public debt liability of the Government of Nepal has witnessed an unprecedented surge, reaching a staggering Rs 2.3 trillion within a span of five and a half years. As of the fiscal year 2018/19, the combined internal and external debt stood at a relatively modest Rs 1.04 trillion. However, recent data indicates an alarming… Continue reading Nepal govt faces alarming surge in public debt
TIA smuggling scandal unveiled: committee reveals 138 kg gold smuggling network
Kathmandu: The investigation committee of the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Customs Office has concluded its probe, uncovering a significant gold smuggling operation involving Min Bahadur Ghale and his associates. The committee revealed that a total of 138 kg of gold was smuggled, with 14 kg previously seized during the arrest of Chandra Ale on December… Continue reading TIA smuggling scandal unveiled: committee reveals 138 kg gold smuggling network
Chief Justice shrestha launches automated case management system across high courts
Kathmandu: Chief Justice Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha has officially introduced an automation system for case management in all high courts and benches. The launch took place at the Patan High Court during a program presided over by Chief Justice Shrestha. Expressing his enthusiasm, CJ Shrestha remarked, “This is a happy moment. It gives simplicity in judicial… Continue reading Chief Justice shrestha launches automated case management system across high courts
Agriculture Ministry disburses Rs 800 mn subsidy to sugarcane farmers
Kathmandu: In a significant move to support sugarcane farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has disbursed Rs 800 million in subsidies, out of the total earmarked amount of Rs 1.32 billion for the last Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23. The disbursement, credited to farmers’ accounts in the current FY, aims to bolster agricultural businesses.… Continue reading Agriculture Ministry disburses Rs 800 mn subsidy to sugarcane farmers