Kathmandu: Kathmandu District Court has granted permission to remand former Speaker and Vice Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center), Krishna Bahadur Mahara, in custody for four days. District Court Judge Durga Prasad Khanal approved the request made by the police for remanding Mahara in custody for further investigation. Mahara’s arrest came following allegations of his involvement… Continue reading Former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara remanded in custody
CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli advocates for quality film production at Nepal International Film Festival
Kathmandu: CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli stresses the production of quality films. Chairman Oli remarked that films could also be based on the country’s nature and history. He made these comments during a program hosted by film actor Rajesh Hamal as part of the seventh edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF). The… Continue reading CPN UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli advocates for quality film production at Nepal International Film Festival
Former Vice President’s son arrested for alleged involvement in gold smuggling
Kathmanu: Dipesh Pun, son of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, finds himself in legal trouble as Nepal Police authorities apprehend him in Kathmandu on Friday, on suspicions of his involvement in gold smuggling activities. The arrest comes following investigations linking Pun to Dawa Chhiring, the purported mastermind behind the smuggling of approximately 61 kilograms… Continue reading Former Vice President’s son arrested for alleged involvement in gold smuggling
Nepal enables QR code money transactions for Indian nationals working in the Country
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a groundbreaking measure allowing Indian nationals employed in Nepal to transfer money seamlessly using QR codes. This innovative system permits deposits into personal accounts held in Indian banks and financial institutions through various electronic channels, including e-banking, interbank payments, mobile banking, and QR codes, facilitated by the ‘National… Continue reading Nepal enables QR code money transactions for Indian nationals working in the Country
Sports Ministry halts non-sporting events at Dashrath Stadium due to ground conditions
Kathmandu: Ministry of Youth and Sports has instructed the National Sports Council (NSC) to refrain from organizing any events other than sports at Dashrath Stadium owing to its weakened ground condition. The ministry’s decision, announced on Friday, comes as a setback for Nepal’s prospects of hosting FIFA World Cup qualifiers on home turf due to… Continue reading Sports Ministry halts non-sporting events at Dashrath Stadium due to ground conditions
South Korea expands employment opportunities for Nepali workers in three additional sectors
Kathmandu: South Korea has announced plans to extend employment opportunities to Nepali workers in three more sectors through the Employment Permit System (EPS) starting from this year (2024). The South Korean government has decided to allow Nepali laborers to work in the forestry, service, and route industry sectors. According to the Department of Foreign Employment,… Continue reading South Korea expands employment opportunities for Nepali workers in three additional sectors
Special Commission on gold smuggling presents report to Home Affairs
Kathmandu: The Special Commission on Gold Smuggling, chaired by former Justice Delhi Raj Acharya, has submitted its findings to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Ravi Lamichhane today. The report, compiled after an intensive five-month investigation, spans an extensive 485 pages. It includes on-site inspections at nine suspected smuggling locations, statements from 68… Continue reading Special Commission on gold smuggling presents report to Home Affairs
Writ petition filed at SC demands legal recognition of Live-in Relationships in Nepal
Kathmandu: Advocate Anu Bhattarai has taken a significant step towards advocating for the legal recognition of live-in relationships in Nepal by filing a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC). This groundbreaking petition seeks urgent legal arrangements to acknowledge and regulate live-in relationships, allowing competent and qualified individuals to cohabit without fear of legal ambiguity… Continue reading Writ petition filed at SC demands legal recognition of Live-in Relationships in Nepal
7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine
Kathmandu: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has officially confirmed the deaths of seven additional Nepali nationals who were engaged in combat alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. The MoFA, in a statement released on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of these brave individuals. The deceased Nepali nationals were part of the Russian army’s… Continue reading 7 more Nepali nationals confirmed dead while fighting alongside Russian Army in Ukraine
Viber becomes first social networking site to be registered in Nepal
Kathmandu: The popular social networking app Viber has been officially listed in Nepal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital landscape. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has confirmed this groundbreaking move, citing compliance with the recently introduced ‘Directive 2080 on Regulating the Use of Social Networks.’ This directive was crafted to streamline… Continue reading Viber becomes first social networking site to be registered in Nepal