Kathmandu: In response to the devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Jajarkot district on November 3, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced crucial measures to aid survivors in rebuilding their lives. The first quarterly review of the Monetary Policy for the fiscal year 2022/23 outlines provisions aimed at facilitating the reconstruction of quake-damaged houses.… Continue reading NRB announces relief measures for quake survivors in Jajarkot
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Patan High Court halts controversial Ncell share transaction with interim order
Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, Patan High Court, Nepal, has issued a short-term interim order, barring the contentious transaction of Ncell shares. The order, issued by a single bench led by Judge Purushottam Prasad Dhakal on Thursday, prohibits Ncell, a prominent private sector telecom company in Nepal, from proceeding with the share transaction.The court… Continue reading Patan High Court halts controversial Ncell share transaction with interim order
Government and CIMMYT forge 10-year partnership to transform Nepal’s agricultural landscape
Kathmandu: In a significant stride towards sustainable agricultural development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Nepal and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) sealed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a special event on Wednesday. The MoU, inked by Secretary Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma and Director General Bram Govaerts of… Continue reading Government and CIMMYT forge 10-year partnership to transform Nepal’s agricultural landscape
CCTV installation in Thamel area begins
Kathmandu: In a groundbreaking development, the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras has commenced in Thamel, the bustling tourist epicenter of Kathmandu. The initiative is spearheaded by the Thamel Tourism Development Council, in collaboration with the support of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari. Council Chairperson Bhabishwor Sharma revealed that the strategic… Continue reading CCTV installation in Thamel area begins
Police public 12 people involved in sending Nepali citizens in Russian Military illegally
Kathmandu: The controversy surrounding the alleged sending of 12 Nepali youths to the Russian military has been made public by the police on Wednesday. Following accusations of sending Nepali youths abroad after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, those detained have been identified and disclosed at a press conference held at the District Police Office in Kathmandu. Among… Continue reading Police public 12 people involved in sending Nepali citizens in Russian Military illegally
NTA initiates investigation into Ncell share transactions
Kathmandu: The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), the regulatory body overseeing telecom operations, has announced a thorough investigation into the recent sale and purchase of Ncell’s shares, expressing concerns about the process. Purushottam Khanal, Chairman of the NTA, conveyed this decision during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, emphasizing that the transaction’s legitimacy… Continue reading NTA initiates investigation into Ncell share transactions
Patan High Court to adjudicate dispute involving Nepali Congress leader Balkrishna Khand in fake Bhutanese refugees scam
Kathmandu: In a significant legal development, the Patan High Court is set to hear the dispute involving Nepali Congress leader and former home minister Balkrishna Khand regarding the fake Bhutanese refugees scam on December 14. A disagreement arose between the two judges overseeing the case, with differing opinions on whether to release Khand from prison… Continue reading Patan High Court to adjudicate dispute involving Nepali Congress leader Balkrishna Khand in fake Bhutanese refugees scam
Nepal pledges strong commitment to global peacekeeping
Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, Purna Bahadur Khadka, conveyed Nepal’s unwavering commitment to playing a pivotal role in global peacekeeping efforts during the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial held in Accra, Ghana. Deputy Prime Minister Khadka made the pledge during discussions at the conference, which brought together key stakeholders from around the world.… Continue reading Nepal pledges strong commitment to global peacekeeping
World Bank and Asian Development Bank join forces for sustainable development of Nepal’s hydropower sector
Kathmandu: The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced collaboration to strengthen Nepal’s hydropower sector specifically in the context of the proposed Upper Arun and Dudh Koshi hydropower projects.A memorandum of understanding (MOU) stipulating cooperation between the two institutions for an initial period of five years was signed today on the sidelines of… Continue reading World Bank and Asian Development Bank join forces for sustainable development of Nepal’s hydropower sector
Government clarifies TikTok ban amidst Supreme Court inquiry
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) has formally submitted a written clarification to the Supreme Court (SC) on December 4, addressing the recent ban imposed on the popular social media platform TikTok. The government’s stance asserts that the decision to ban TikTok was necessitated by the platform’s inability to regulate its activities… Continue reading Government clarifies TikTok ban amidst Supreme Court inquiry