Kathmandu: In response to the recent altercation between customs staff and police personnel at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the Ministry of Home Affairs has taken swift action by establishing a three-member committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Led by Joint-Secretary Thaneshwor Gautam of the Ministry, the committee includes Deputy Inspector General Rajeshnath… Continue reading Investigation committee formed by Ministry of Home Affairs to probe airport scuffle
CIAA files corruption case against passport department official
Kathmandu: On Sunday, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) took a significant step in the fight against corruption by filing a case at the Special Court in Kathmandu. The case targets individuals involved in both the solicitation and incitement of bribes within the Department of Passports. The primary defendant in the… Continue reading CIAA files corruption case against passport department official
Nepali Congress to organize ‘Community and Congress’ campaign across 77 districts
Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress initiates a comprehensive campaign aimed at engaging with citizens, gathering opinions, and fostering community dialogue in all seven provinces. The campaign, named ‘Community and Congress Campaign,’ is set to run from Magh 16 to Magh 26, covering issues of civic interest and concerns. Representatives from the Congress will visit all 77… Continue reading Nepali Congress to organize ‘Community and Congress’ campaign across 77 districts
FNCCI President urges NRNs in Qatar to invest in various sectors in Nepal
Kathmandu: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has urged Non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) in Qatar to consider investing in various sectors in Nepal. Addressing the conference of ‘Nepal Business Association Qatar’ in Doha, Dhakal emphasized Nepal’s potential in tourism, infrastructure development, renewable energy, and agriculture. President Dhakal… Continue reading FNCCI President urges NRNs in Qatar to invest in various sectors in Nepal
NRB disciplinary measures against six BFIs
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has initiated disciplinary actions against six banks and financial institutions for violations of mandatory regulations. The penalized institutions include Global IME Bank, Prabhu Bank, Himalayan Bank, Muktinath Development Bank, Garima Development Bank, and Reliance Finance. Global IME Bank has been directed to refund customers for allegedly charging premiums exceeding limits… Continue reading NRB disciplinary measures against six BFIs
Donald Trump must pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m for defamation
Kathmandu: A New York jury has decided Donald Trump should pay $83.3m (£65m) for defaming columnist E Jean Carroll in 2019 while he was US president. The penalty in the civil trial is made up of $18.3m for compensatory damages and $65m in punitive damages. Mr Trump was found in a previous civil case to… Continue reading Donald Trump must pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m for defamation
The world’s largest cruise ship begins its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami
Kathmandu: The world’s largest cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage Saturday as it gets underway from the Port of Miami. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which runs nearly 1,200 feet (365 meters) from bow to stern, is leaving South Florida for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics. The ship… Continue reading The world’s largest cruise ship begins its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami
Biden administration renews demand for Texas to allow Border Patrol to access a key park
Kathmandu: A clash between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement showed no signs of easing Wednesday as federal officials renewed demands for the state to give Border Patrol agents access to a riverfront park that is a popular corridor for migrants illegally entering the U.S. Texas has installed rows of razor wire in… Continue reading Biden administration renews demand for Texas to allow Border Patrol to access a key park
Stricken Japanese Moon mission landed on its nose
Kathmandu: Japan’s Moon lander ended up on its nose when it made its historic touchdown on the lunar surface. The first picture of the stricken Slim spacecraft shows it rotated 90 degrees from how it should have come to rest. This will go some way to explaining the difficulties it has had in generating the… Continue reading Stricken Japanese Moon mission landed on its nose
Suspect arrested three years after killing rhino in ‘Chitwan National Park’
Kathmandu: Chitwan National Park (CNP) authorities have successfully arrested Khesar Bahadur Bohora, alias Tikaram Bohora, from Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-2 on January 23. The arrest comes three years after he allegedly killed a rhino in the Amaltari area of Nawalparasi on September 17, 2019. The suspect has been accused of not only shooting and killing the… Continue reading Suspect arrested three years after killing rhino in ‘Chitwan National Park’