Editorial
Ensure free and fair investigation in Lalita Niwas land grab case
Ensure free and fair investigation in Lalita Niwas land grab...
The recent revival of the Lalita Niwas land grab case has stirred controversy and suspicion, as allegations of political bias and personal vendetta surface. While it is important to address corruption and embezzlement, it is equally crucial to ensure that the investigation remains free from politica...
Jun 29, 2023
SOCIETY
Motorcyclist at high risk of accidents
Motorcyclist at high risk of accidents
KATHMANDU, June 28: It was an unforgettable day for the Ramesh Itani couple from Matatirtha, which lies on the western outskirts of Kathmandu.
Jun 28, 2023
ECONOMY
FinMin Mahat clarifies that govt imposed VAT on potato and onion to protect and boost the...
FinMin Mahat clarifies that govt imposed VAT on potato and o...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Finance Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat said the government imposed value added tax on onion and potato as a protectionism measure to boost the domestic yield of the agricultural products.
Jun 28, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse plunges 35.37 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5.972 billion on Wednesday
Nepse plunges 35.37 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 5...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday fell 35.37 points to close at 2,150.99 points.
Jun 28, 2023
POLITICS
District court permits police to detain four people arrested in connection with Lalita Niw...
District court permits police to detain four people arrested...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The District Court, Kathmandu, has allowed the police to detain for seven days the four accused who were earlier arrested for their alleged involvement in illegally transferring 113 ropanis of government land of Lalita Niwas located in Baluwatar.
Jun 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt hospitals providing 2028 free beds to target groups from tomorrow
Govt hospitals providing 2028 free beds to target groups fro...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said that as many as 2028 free beds will be available at government health facilities for indigent, helpless and neglected patients beginning Thursday.
Jun 28, 2023
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Proposal on reduction of expenses rejected by thumping majority
HoR meeting: Proposal on reduction of expenses rejected by t...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The proposal seeking a cut down in expenses of high offices and ministries has been rejected by two-thirds.
Jun 28, 2023
POLITICS
HoR passes new budget
HoR passes new budget
KATHMANDU, June 28: The budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2080/081 BS was passed by a majority of lawmakers in a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) on Wednesday. Speaker Devraj Ghimire announced that the budget was passed by a majority.
Jun 28, 2023
POLITICS
IGP Kunwar and UN Peace Ops Under-Secretary-General Lacroix meet
IGP Kunwar and UN Peace Ops Under-Secretary-General Lacroix...
KATHMANDU, June 28: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, held a meeting on Wednesday.
Jun 28, 2023
POLITICS
Home Minister Shrestha reaches China’s Chengdu
Home Minister Shrestha reaches China’s Chengdu
KATHMANDU, June 28: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha, who is on a five-day visit to China, has reached Chengdu, the capital of China's Sichuan Province.
Jun 28, 2023