Kathmandu: Police have recovered a charred body from the Koteshwor branch of Bhatbhateni Supermarket, which was torched and vandalized during the Gen Z protests on September 9. According to Kathmandu District Police Office, the body was found on Wednesday in a completely burned state and has yet to be identified. The discovery raises the confirmed… Continue reading Charred body recovered from Koteshwor Bhatbhateni, death toll rises to 74
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Constitution Day to be celebrated on coming Friday
Kathmandu: The government has prepared for observing the Constitution Day and the National Day, 2082 BS on coming Friday. The Constitution Day major event will be held at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on September 19 and President Ramchandra Paudel will attend it as the Chief Guest. Prime Minister Sushila Karki will be addressing the event,… Continue reading Constitution Day to be celebrated on coming Friday
India, US hold trade talks amid stalled negotiations
Kathmandu: India and the United States held a day of trade discussions on Tuesday, raising hopes that stalled negotiations on a bilateral agreement could soon resume. A US delegation led by trade negotiator Brendan Lynch met officials from India’s commerce ministry in Delhi. While India described the meeting as a “discussion” rather than a formal… Continue reading India, US hold trade talks amid stalled negotiations
Locals joining hands for rebuilding devastated police offices
Kathmandu: Local people are joining hands for the reconstruction of the physical structures of the police vandalized during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9. The Narephant Police Post building has been rebuilt in coordination of the Kotdevi Bidhyanagar Social Reform Committee in Narephant, Koteswor. The committee has also handed over a motorbike to… Continue reading Locals joining hands for rebuilding devastated police offices
Life returns to normalcy with withdrawal of prohibitory order
Kathmandu: The District Administration Office, Kailali, has withdrawn the prohibitory order that was enforced in response to the ongoing Gen-Z demonstrations. With the order lifted, public transportation services, local markets, and schools have reopened. Several government offices have also resumed operations after days of disruption resulted in from the incidents of vandalism and arson. During… Continue reading Life returns to normalcy with withdrawal of prohibitory order
US, China reach ‘Framework’ deal on TikTok’s US Operations
Kathmandu: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has reached a “framework” agreement with China over the ownership of TikTok’s American operations, paving the way for US control of the platform. Bessent told reporters the framework was agreed during trade talks in Madrid, adding that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are… Continue reading US, China reach ‘Framework’ deal on TikTok’s US Operations
Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers
Kathmandu: Cyber criminals have stolen the private details of potentially millions of Balenciaga, Gucci and Alexander McQueen customers in an attack. The stolen data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses and the total amount spent in the luxury stores around the world. Kering, the parent company of the luxury brands, has confirmed the breach… Continue reading Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers
Cabinet expansion: Three ministers sworn-in
Kathmandu: Three newly appointed ministers have taken oath of office and secrecy at the Office of the President, Shitalniwas today. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to ministers- Rameshwor Khanal, Kulman Ghising, and Om Prakash Aryal- amidst a special ceremony. They were administered the oath as per recommendation of Prime Minister… Continue reading Cabinet expansion: Three ministers sworn-in
‘Structures damaged will be painted before Dashain’
Kathmandu: Newly-appointed Minister for Urban Development, Kulman Ghising said that preparations would be expedited in a way to paint the structures having deserted looks after arson and vandalism within Dashain. In an address after taking the charge of the ministry, he said the structures will be painted for the immediate purpose and most essential appliances,… Continue reading ‘Structures damaged will be painted before Dashain’
Nepal police to provide Rs 1 mn support to families of deceased officers
Kathmandu: Nepal Police personnel will contribute from their salaries to raise funds for the families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the September 8 and 9 Gen Z protests. According to Nepal Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire, officers from the Inspector General down to Inspectors will… Continue reading Nepal police to provide Rs 1 mn support to families of deceased officers