Kathmandu: President Joe Biden is making another attempt at student loan cancellation after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that his administration couldn’t forgive $400 billion in student loan debt using a 2003 law called the HEROES Act. The first of three hearings took place Tuesday, when more than a dozen people chosen by… Continue reading Biden is trying again on student loan forgiveness
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Money Laundering Bill passed by Parliamentary Committee
Kathmandu: The Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee in Kathmandu have passed a bill to amend specific laws related to the prevention of money laundering and the promotion of the business environment. The sub-committee submitted a report on Tuesday, which the committee later passed with some changes. Committee Chair Bimala Subedi mentioned that they have… Continue reading Money Laundering Bill passed by Parliamentary Committee
Arabic language classes for foreign employment office employees
Kathmandu: Foreign Employment Office in Tahachal has started teaching Arabic to its employees. They’ve begun a 15-day course to help employees learn Arabic. The office believes it’s essential because many Nepali workers go to Arab countries for jobs. Staff from the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, and the Department of Foreign Employment are… Continue reading Arabic language classes for foreign employment office employees
No electricity, food, water or gas for Gaza, says Israel
The Gaza Strip could be on the brink of a new humanitarian crisis if supplies are not allowed in, authorities say, as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. On Monday, Israel declared a “complete siege” on the territory, saying electricity, food, fuel and water would be cut off. According to residents, aid has not reached… Continue reading No electricity, food, water or gas for Gaza, says Israel
Govt announces national mourning on Tuesday to honor deceased Nepalis in Israel
Kathmandu: The government has announced national mourning on Tuesday to pay condolence to 10 Nepalis who died in the Israeli attack . The emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday paid tribute to the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. After the meeting, Government Spokesperson and Minister of Communications Rekha… Continue reading Govt announces national mourning on Tuesday to honor deceased Nepalis in Israel
Govt’s fair price shop targeting festive season begins from today
Kathmandu: The government has started fair price shop from today in 98 places across the country. According to the Food Management and Trading Company, the fair price shop will continue for next 43 days. Sharmila Subedi, the information officer of the company, informed that the fair price shops have come into operation in collaboration with… Continue reading Govt’s fair price shop targeting festive season begins from today
10 Nepalis killed in Israeli attack
Kathmandu: It has been confirmed that at least 10 Nepalis have died in the attack by the Palestinian radical group Hamas on Israel. Hamas launched a major attack on Israel on Saturday, the day after the start of the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago (October 6).Nepali embassy to Israel has confirmed the number of… Continue reading 10 Nepalis killed in Israeli attack
Israel death toll rises to 600 after Hamas attacks
Kathmandu: More than 600 Israelis have been killed in attacks from Gaza since Saturday, the government says. It’s believed that as many as 100 soldiers and civilians were kidnapped when Palestinian fighters crossed the border and raided communities. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes have killed at least 370 people in the Gaza Strip, with 2,200 wounded,… Continue reading Israel death toll rises to 600 after Hamas attacks
Nepal bags historic success in Karate at Asian Games
Kathmandu: Nepal has won the silver medal in the ongoing Asian Games in China. Erika Gurung from Nepal entered the finals of the 68 kg weight group and won the silver medal in karate at the games. Today, Nepal has won silver for the third time in the history of the Asian Games. Earlier, Taekwondo’s… Continue reading Nepal bags historic success in Karate at Asian Games
Nine Nepalis injured in Israel attack
Kathmandu: Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed nine Nepalis were injured in the attack by Hamas in Israel and the condition of two of them is serious. Releasing a statement, the ministry has confirmed the incident. However, the ministry has not revealed any personal details of of the injured people. The ministry also said that… Continue reading Nine Nepalis injured in Israel attack