Kathmandu: In a recent development, the Patan High Court has issued a crucial interim order, preventing the immediate enforcement of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s (KMC) decision to prohibit the sale and distribution of tobacco products within its jurisdiction. The High Court’s bench, comprising Judges Janak Pandey and Brajesh Pyakurel, issued the interim order in response… Continue reading Patan High Court issues interim order against Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s tobacco ban
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Putin says no peace in Ukraine until Russia’s goals, still unchanged, are achieved
Kathmandu: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there would be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realizes its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West. Speaking at a year-end news conference that lasted over four hours and offered him an opportunity… Continue reading Putin says no peace in Ukraine until Russia’s goals, still unchanged, are achieved
Sewa Lamsal makes history as Nepal’s first female foreign secretary
Kathmandu: The Cabinet meeting held today has approved the promotion of senior under-secretary Sewa Lamsal to the position of Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a historic decision. With this move, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed its first female Secretary in the 72 years since its establishment. Lamsal, who has a… Continue reading Sewa Lamsal makes history as Nepal’s first female foreign secretary
KP Sharma Oli assaulted during CPN-UML’s ‘Resolution Journey’ in Dhankuta
Kathmandu: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli faced an assault on Thursday during the party’s ‘Resolution Journey’ along the central hilly highway in Dhankuta. The incident occurred in Mahalakshmi Municipality-5, Legua, as Oli was entering Dhankuta from Bhojpur. A youth identified as Mahesh Rai from Leguwa landed a punch on Oli while he was participating in… Continue reading KP Sharma Oli assaulted during CPN-UML’s ‘Resolution Journey’ in Dhankuta
Govt working hard to remove Nepal from EU airspace blacklist: PM Dahal
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government was determined to make Nepal’s air safety systematic. Receiving a memorandum submitted by a delegation led by the acting chairperson of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, Prime Minister Dahal mentioned that the government was effortful to remove Nepal’s air space from the blacklist… Continue reading Govt working hard to remove Nepal from EU airspace blacklist: PM Dahal
Finance Minister optimistic as economic indicators point to growth
Kathmandu: In a recent gathering organized by the Nepal Trade Union Congress in Lalitpur, Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat asserted that the country’s economy is on an upward trajectory. Minister Mahat highlighted various positive indicators, fostering optimism for economic growth. Tourist arrivals are experiencing an uptick, and interest rates at banks and financial institutions… Continue reading Finance Minister optimistic as economic indicators point to growth
Nepal Police arrests 32 in document forgery and unauthorized travel ring
Kathmandu: In a significant operation, Nepal Police have apprehended 32 individuals, including travel agency operators and government employees, involved in a sophisticated forgery and illegal travel syndicate. The arrests were made by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office of Nepal Police. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Somendra Singh Rathore, head of the Kathmandu Valley Crime… Continue reading Nepal Police arrests 32 in document forgery and unauthorized travel ring
KMC implements comprehensive ban on tobacco products starting from today
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has officially enforced a comprehensive ban on the selling, consumption, and transaction of tobacco products within its boundaries, effective today. Ram Prasad Poudel, Chief of the City’s Health Department, announced the complete prohibition of tobacco product sales across all 32 wards of the metropolis. This ban extends to the selling, storage,… Continue reading KMC implements comprehensive ban on tobacco products starting from today
Over 5,000 victims liberated from loan shark exploitation
Kathmandu: The Commission formed by the government to inquire and resolve usury related cases has resolved 5,155 cases out of over 28,000 complaints so far. Uttamraj Subedi, member of the Commission and also former Additional Inspector General of Police, shared that since the formation of the Commission, a total of 218 bigha 10 kattha 7… Continue reading Over 5,000 victims liberated from loan shark exploitation
JSP leader emphasizes balanced relations with China amid concerns over Prime Minister’s visit
Kathmandu: Raj Kishor Yadav, leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), has underscored the importance of maintaining balanced relations with China and regional powers during an interaction program organized by the Center for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF). Yadav, who also chairs the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the House of Representatives, spoke on… Continue reading JSP leader emphasizes balanced relations with China amid concerns over Prime Minister’s visit