EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs

Kathmandu: The European Union has raised tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, as Brussels takes action to protect the bloc’s motor industry. The new tariffs on individual manufactures range from 17.4% to 37.6%, which is on top of a 10% duty that was already in place for all electric cars imported from China.This could raise the… Continue reading EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs

CIAA summons Lalitpur Mayor over alleged fund misappropriation

Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken action against Chiribabu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, following allegations of unauthorized fund distribution intended for flood victims. According to a complaint lodged with the CIAA, it is alleged that Rs 150,000 and Rs 250,000 were disbursed to flood victims in… Continue reading CIAA summons Lalitpur Mayor over alleged fund misappropriation

CPN-UML urges PM Dahal to exercise caution amid loss of majority

Kathmandu: In a press statement released on Thursday, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has called upon Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to refrain from making decisions with long-term implications following the loss of his majority in parliament. General Secretary Shankar Pokharel highlighted the significance of avoiding actions that could result in enduring… Continue reading CPN-UML urges PM Dahal to exercise caution amid loss of majority

Nepal govt initiates concept paper on AI, paving way for policy development

Kathmandu: The Nepali government has taken a significant step forward by preparing its first Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), aimed at guiding the formulation of policies and laws governing AI use and operations in the country. Initiated by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Concept Paper addresses the absence of specific policies… Continue reading Nepal govt initiates concept paper on AI, paving way for policy development

New national weightlifting records set across multiple categories

Kathmandu: The recent national weightlifting competition held at the International Sports Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, witnessed the establishment of four new national records in various weight categories under both para and special sports. In an impressive display of strength and skill, Ashish Manandhar of Bagmati Province shattered his own record by lifting 145 kg in… Continue reading New national weightlifting records set across multiple categories

CPN-UML withdraws support from PM Dahal’s government, calls for new leadership

Kathmandu: The CPN-UML has formally withdrawn its support from the government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, after he refused to resign to facilitate the formation of a new government. This decision was conveyed by all UML ministers during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar. Following a midnight alliance shift… Continue reading CPN-UML withdraws support from PM Dahal’s government, calls for new leadership

Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has issued a statement urging the public to avoid consuming wild mushrooms, citing a significant increase in deaths linked to their ingestion in recent years. The National Health Education, Information, and Communication Center, a division under the Ministry of Health and Population, has issued a cautionary notice following… Continue reading Health Ministry warns public against consumption of wild mushrooms

Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation

Kathmandu: Nepal Police have detained two Indian nationals accused of defrauding individuals through an unregistered manpower agency. The arrests were made by Nawalparasi West police following reports of fraudulent activities. The arrested individuals have been identified as Rabindra Rane (24) of Asalfa, Barve Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India, and Javed Masiha (37) of Kolawa, Mumbai… Continue reading Police arrests 2 Indian nationals for fraudulent manpower agency operation

Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day

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Kathmandu: Donald Trump has repeatedly said he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if he’s elected president again. Russia’s United Nations ambassador says he can’t. When asked to respond to the claim from the presumptive Republican nominee, Vassily Nebenzia told reporters Monday that “the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in… Continue reading Trump says he can end the Russia-Ukraine war in one day

More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event

Kathmandu: At least 116 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India, police inspector Gen Shalabh Mathur has said. The incident took place at a satsang (a Hindu religious event) in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims, including a large number of women and some children, are… Continue reading More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event