Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students

Kathmandu: A teacher has been arrested in Kanchanpur on charge of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Madhuvilas Dhungana, 53, a teacher of Mahakali Secondary School in Belauri Municipality-6 has been arrested for sexually abusing a girl studying in class 6 of the same school. According to the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, Deputy Superintendent of Police… Continue reading Teacher arrested for sexually abusing students

Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant

(BBC): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said his government will not be intimidated by Facebook blocking news feeds to users. He described the move to “unfriend Australia” as arrogant and disappointing. Facebook is responding to a proposed law that would make tech giants pay for news content on their platforms. Australians on Thursday woke… Continue reading Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison ‘will not be intimidated by tech giant

Nepal Army to clean six peaks

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Kathmandu: The Nepal Army is set to clear six mountains of the country. In 2019 Nepal Army had cleaned Mt Everest. This year army is planning to celan Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Pumori, Mt Amadablam, Mt Makalu and Mt Dhaulagiri.The army has targeted to collect 35 tonnes of garbage by cleaning the base camp… Continue reading Nepal Army to clean six peaks

Two CIB research officers receive international award

Kathmandu: Two investigating officers of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police have received international awards. CIB Police Inspector Surdashan Panthi and Deputy Inspector Birendra Singh Johari, who played a key role in the arrest of notorious wildlife smuggler Kunjok Chhiring Tamang, have been awarded with the Fifth Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2020. According… Continue reading Two CIB research officers receive international award

Govt to allow private sector to bring corona vaccine

Kathmandu: The government is preparing to allow private companies to bring the corona vaccine. Minister for Health and Population Hridayesh Tripathi informed that the decision will be taken by the cabinet with certain criteria. Speaking at a press conference at the ministry on Thursday, Minister Tripathi said, “The government will not buy the vaccines brought… Continue reading Govt to allow private sector to bring corona vaccine

Deuba says Nepal congress is ready to accept court’s decision regarding election

Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has led the country towards polarization by abruptly dissolving the House of Representatives. Stating that the country is divided into pros and cons for the restoration of the parliament, he said that the decision of the court would be acceptable.… Continue reading Deuba says Nepal congress is ready to accept court’s decision regarding election

US ambassador said he has not asked Nepal to be pro-American

Kathmandu: US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry has said that he has never asked Nepal to be pro-American and join any American alliance. Addressing the officers at the Command and Staff College of the Nepal Army today, he said that they have always urged Nepal to be pro-Nepali. “We are always asking Nepal to be… Continue reading US ambassador said he has not asked Nepal to be pro-American

Corona vaccine for citizens above 60 years from March 7

Kathmandu: The government has decided to vaccinate senior citizens above 60 years of age against COVID-19 from March 7. A meeting of the Incident Command System of the Ministry of Health on Wednesday decided to vaccinate senior citizens above 60 years of age. “The population is about 2.8 million people over 60 years of age,”… Continue reading Corona vaccine for citizens above 60 years from March 7

Police make public accused of Bhagarathi murder case

Kathmandu: Police have made public Dinesh Bhatta involved in the murder of Bhagarathi Bhatta in Dogadakedar Rural Municipality -7 of Baitadi. Bhatta, was made public by the police after his involvement in the case was confirmed. At a press conference held at the District Police Office, Baitadi, Far-Western Provincial Police Chief Uttam Raj Subedi said… Continue reading Police make public accused of Bhagarathi murder case

Govt begins preparations for upcoming budget

Kathmandu: The Ministry of Finance has started the preparation of budget for the Fiscal Year 2021/22. Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has started collecting opinions and suggestions for the upcoming budget amidst the fluid political situation. In this connection, the Ministry of Finance has taken the opinion of the former finance secretaries regarding the preparation… Continue reading Govt begins preparations for upcoming budget