Kathmandu: The Kathmandu District Court has remanded Durga Prasai and his associate Deepak Bohara to judicial custody for 12 days for further investigation into their alleged involvement in the violent pro-monarchy protest held in Tinkune on March 28. According to court officials, a single bench of Judge Shishirraj Dhakal issued the order after police produced… Continue reading Durga Prasai remanded to 12-Day judicial custody for investigation into March 28 protest
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Maoist centre urges PM Oli to prepare common agenda for Sagarmatha Sambad
Kathmandu: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has urged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to develop a common agenda and concept for the upcoming Sagarmatha Sambad, an international dialogue focused on the impacts of climate change, scheduled to be held from May 16 to 18. According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), a delegation from the Maoist Centre’s… Continue reading Maoist centre urges PM Oli to prepare common agenda for Sagarmatha Sambad
11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
Kathmandu: Police have confirmed that the decomposed body of an 11-year-old girl found in a water tank in Lalitpur was the result of a murder committed by her 15-year-old brother, driven by drug addiction. The victim, Durga Bohara of Surma Rural Municipality-4, Bajhang, had been missing since March 17 (Chaitra 4). Her mother filed a… Continue reading 11-year-old girl murdered by brother in Lalitpur, confirms police
Qatar Airways shows interest in increasing flights to Nepal
Kathmandu: Qatar Airways has expressed interest in increasing its flight frequency to Nepal, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). During a meeting held on the sidelines of the ICAO Facilitation Conference in Qatar, CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and Chairman of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri, discussed the… Continue reading Qatar Airways shows interest in increasing flights to Nepal
Minister stresses ecotourism, livelihood link at 30th wildlife week
Kathmandu: Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, has emphasized the need to promote ecotourism in conservation areas and link it directly with improving local livelihoods. Speaking at the inaugural event of the 30th Wildlife Week organized by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Minister Shahi stated that conservation areas should… Continue reading Minister stresses ecotourism, livelihood link at 30th wildlife week
Former King Gyanendra expresses grief over violence during Pro-Monarchy protest
Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Shah has spoken publicly for the first time about the deadly violence that occurred during a pro-monarchy demonstration in Tinkune on March 28. In a video message released on Sunday to mark the Nepali New Year 2082, Shah extended his condolences to those affected by the incident and expressed sorrow over… Continue reading Former King Gyanendra expresses grief over violence during Pro-Monarchy protest
Global markets waver as US-China tariff war escalates
Kathmandu: US markets opened slightly lower on Thursday amid growing investor uncertainty, following renewed tensions in the global trade landscape sparked by US tariffs on Chinese goods, according to a report by the BBC. The market dip comes as China announced a steep increase in import taxes on American products—up to 125%—in retaliation to a… Continue reading Global markets waver as US-China tariff war escalates
Gold hits record high of Rs 185,000 per tola in Nepali market
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal soared to an all-time high of Rs 185,000 per tola on Friday, marking a sharp single-day increase of Rs 3,900, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. This surge follows a significant jump of Rs 5,700 on Thursday, continuing a bullish trend in the… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 185,000 per tola in Nepali market
Government threatens to ban Facebook, YouTube, X over registration non-compliance
Kathmandu: The government has warned major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) to register in Nepal by mid-April or face a nationwide ban. Speaking at the 8th National Convention of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FONIJ) on Friday, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung said that despite being… Continue reading Government threatens to ban Facebook, YouTube, X over registration non-compliance
Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain
Kathmandu: The District Court, Kathmandu has given permission to the police to keep medical entrepreneur Durga Prasain in detention for 12 days to investigate his involvement in the Tinkune violence orchestrated on March 28. The Nepal Police had taken under control Prasain from Bhadrapur, Jhapa on Friday morning and brought to Kathmandu to forward investigation.… Continue reading Court permits 12-day detention to Durga Prasain