Kathmandu: In a landmark verdict, the Kathmandu District Court has sentenced former district judge Bhuwan Giri to seven years in jail on the charge of marital rape. The court has also ordered Giri to provide Rs 300,000 in compensation to the victim. A bench led by Judge Durga Bhusal delivered the verdict on Tuesday, sentencing… Continue reading Former District Judge Giri sentenced to 7-Year for marital rape
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Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu: The onset of the monsoon in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to be delayed by a few days, according to meteorological reports. Currently, the eastern part of the country experiences monsoonal influence, while local and western winds prevail along with a low-pressure system forming around Bihar, affecting the rest of the nation. The Department… Continue reading Weather update: monsoon yet to reach Kathmandu Valley
NEA inaugurates data center to transform service delivery
Kathmandu: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has introduced a high-tech data center in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, aligning with global standards and reshaping service provision. This advanced facility, adjacent to the load dispatch center, signifies a significant leap in NEA’s digital capabilities. Comprising a three-story structure, the center’s ground level monitors Kathmandu Valley’s underground power distribution network,… Continue reading NEA inaugurates data center to transform service delivery
Eight more die as India faces ‘longest’ heatwave
Kathmandu: A severe heatwave continues to wreak havoc in India as the eastern state of Odisha on Monday reported eight deaths within a 72-hour period. Official figures released in May suggested 60 people died between March and May across India due to heat-related illnesses. But the number is likely to be much higher as heat-related… Continue reading Eight more die as India faces ‘longest’ heatwave
Inflation remains at 4.40 percent in Nepal
Kathmandu: The y-o-y consumer price inflation moderated to 4.40 percent in mid-May 2024 compared to 7.41 percent a year ago. Food and beverage category inflation stood at 6.27 percent whereas non-food and service category inflation stood at 2.96 percent in the review month. Under the Food and Beverage Category, y-o-y price index of vegetable sub-… Continue reading Inflation remains at 4.40 percent in Nepal
Nepal to host 21st International Development Association meeting
Kathmandu: Nepal is preparing to host the 21st International Development Association (IDA) meeting, a significant milestone in the nation’s engagement with global economic development initiatives. Scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from June 18 to 21, this meeting marks the largest program under the World Bank Group. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will inaugurate the… Continue reading Nepal to host 21st International Development Association meeting
PM departed to India
Kathmandu: Today, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” is scheduled to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Prime Minister Prachanda received a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by P. Kumar, the Special Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.… Continue reading PM departed to India
Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
Kathmandu: Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Thursday with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal, repeating his critiques of the case against him as politically motivated and calling for his conviction to be overturned on appeal. “Those appellate courts have… Continue reading Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA
Kathmandu: The National Sports Council (NSC) has issued a directive to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) urging the Nepali national team to dedicate their focus solely to their performance in the ongoing Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. Expressing apprehension over the involvement of World Cup players in… Continue reading NSC directs CAN to prioritize Men’s T-20 Cricket World Cup preparation than other events in USA
Prime Minister to depart on Sunday to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal is poised to embark on a journey to India to partake in the momentous swearing-in ceremony of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi. Following the resounding victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) clinching 292 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi is primed to… Continue reading Prime Minister to depart on Sunday to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony