Kathmandu: The National Examinations Board (NEB) has confirmed that the postponed Grade 12 examinations will now be held as scheduled from May 4 to 16, dismissing widespread rumors circulating on social media. In an official statement, the Board clarified that misleading posts—some even misusing the NEB logo—have falsely claimed further postponement. It warned the public… Continue reading Grade 12 exams to begin May 4 as scheduled, NEB warns against misinformation
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Nepal govt takes diplomatic initiative for investigation into death of a Nepali girl in KIIT
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated a diplomatic initiative to investigate into the death of Prissa Sah of Birgunj who was studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Trekking (KIIT) in Odisha, India. Student Sah was found dead in her room on Thursday evening. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba took to… Continue reading Nepal govt takes diplomatic initiative for investigation into death of a Nepali girl in KIIT
IBN unveils $24.3B infrastructure plan amid glaring implementation gaps
Kathmandu: Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has endorsed a sweeping five-year Strategy and Business Plan (2081–86 BS), setting an ambitious target to mobilize up to USD 24.3 billion under the public-private partnership (PPP) model for infrastructure development — despite a lackluster performance record over the past 15 years. The strategy, approved during the Board’s meeting on… Continue reading IBN unveils $24.3B infrastructure plan amid glaring implementation gaps
World marks ‘International Jazz Day’ today
Kathmandu: Today is the International Jazz Day. Jazz music with melodious creation using various musical instruments has begun since the early 20th century. In western countries, the music is popular among the youth. In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Assembly declared April 30 as the International Jazz Day.… Continue reading World marks ‘International Jazz Day’ today
Monarchy will not return, says PM Oli
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has ruled out the return of monarchy in Nepal, stating that the institution was permanently abolished through the people’s democratic struggle. Speaking at the inauguration of the Ninth National General Convention of the Rashtriya Janasanskritik Mahasangh Nepal (National People’s Cultural Federation, Nepal) on Saturday, PM Oli said efforts to… Continue reading Monarchy will not return, says PM Oli
Resham Chaudhary released, section officer Bista arrested
Kathmandu: Patron of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, Resham Chaudhary, who was arrested this afternoon, has been released. Chaudhary was arrested based on the ‘unofficial letter’ written by an officer of Judgment Execution Directorate under the Supreme Court, Mahiman Singh Bista. He was released after the SC informed that the letter was unofficial one, said Spokesperson… Continue reading Resham Chaudhary released, section officer Bista arrested
CIB investigating Durga Prasai, 25 firms over misuse of Rs 7.25bn loans
Kathmandu: Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has launched a probe into 25 companies linked to controversial medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai for allegedly misusing loans totaling over Rs 7.25 billion. According to police, Prasai and his close relatives secured the loans from multiple banks and financial institutions, but diverted the funds for purposes unrelated… Continue reading CIB investigating Durga Prasai, 25 firms over misuse of Rs 7.25bn loans
Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN
Kathmandu: More than 72,000 deaths and disappearances have been documented along migration routes around the world in the past decade, most of them in crisis-affected countries, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Last year saw the highest migrant death toll on record, with at least 8,938 people dying on migration routes, according to the International… Continue reading Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN
President Paudel to present govt.’s policies, programmes on May 2
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel would present government’s policies and programmes for coming fiscal year in the joint meeting of both houses of the Federal Parliament at 3:00 pm on May 2. In today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Speaker Devraj Ghimire informed about it by reading the letter received from the Office of the… Continue reading President Paudel to present govt.’s policies, programmes on May 2
NRB nears completion of digital currency development, strengthens payment systems
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced that the development of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has reached its final phase, alongside major efforts to strengthen the country’s digital payment infrastructure. Acting Governor Dr. Neelam Dhungana Timsina, presenting a report on the occasion of NRB’s 70th anniversary, revealed that preparations for the pilot operation… Continue reading NRB nears completion of digital currency development, strengthens payment systems