POLITICS
Govt reappoints ousted Dhital as chief of Electricity Regulatory Commission
Govt reappoints ousted Dhital as chief of Electricity Regul...
The government has appointed Ram Prasad Dhital as the Chairperson of the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC).
7 hours ago
SOCIETY
Nepal's basic hospital project stalls as most promised facilities remain incomplete
Nepal's basic hospital project stalls as most promised facil...
Five years after the government's pledge to build 657 basic hospitals nationwide, only 109 have been completed, leaving many communities without essential healthcare and increasing pressure on referral hospitals.
7 hours ago
SOCIETY
Former minister, ex-mayor among seven charged in Rs 393.9 million Bharat Tal corruption ca...
Former minister, ex-mayor among seven charged in Rs 393.9 mi...
The anti-graft body alleged that the accused caused a loss of Rs 393.97 million in public funds through irregularities in the detailed project report (DPR) and procurement process for the project’s second phase.
7 hours ago
ECONOMY
Nepal allows circulation of Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 banknotes
Nepal allows circulation of Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 banknot...
Under the new provisions, Indian citizens may bring into Nepal, take out of Nepal, or exchange up to Rs 25,000 in currently circulating Indian currency, including Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes, per person.
7 hours ago
SOCIETY
Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO arrested in insurance and securities fraud investigation
Former Nepal Micro Insurance CEO arrested in insurance and s...
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police arrested Rimal in Sifal area of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-7 on Thursday.
8 hours ago
SOCIETY
Govt plans nationwide anti-dowry campaign, starting from Madhesh
Govt plans nationwide anti-dowry campaign, starting from Mad...
The government is preparing to launch a nationwide campaign against the dowry system, beginning in Madhesh Province, following discussions between Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security Sita Badi and Deputy Speaker Ruby Kumari.
8 hours ago
SOCIETY
NEA to compensate kid who lost both arms due to electric shock
NEA to compensate kid who lost both arms due to electric sho...
The recently held NEA board meeting approved the amount as treatment expenses, compensation. The kid received the electric shock when he touched the transmission line when he was playing at the building of Ama Samuha located at Tribeni rural municipality-2.
8 hours ago
POLITICS
Japanese envoy pays courtesy call on Minister Chaudhary
Japanese envoy pays courtesy call on Minister Chaudhary
During the meeting held at the Ministry today, they discussed the matters about development and modernization of the agriculture sector and further strengthening bilateral relations between Nepal and Japan, according to the Ministry.
9 hours ago
SOCIETY
Over 3.3 tonnes of marijuana seized in Saptari
Over 3.3 tonnes of marijuana seized in Saptari
According to police, a total of 3,332.460 kilograms of marijuana was recovered from three vehicles in Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality-5 following a tip-off that the contraband was being smuggled from Hanumannagar toward Rampur Malhaniya.
9 hours ago
SPORTS
Nepal defeated by Sri Lanka in CAVA Championship match
Nepal defeated by Sri Lanka in CAVA Championship match
This is Nepal's second consecutive drubbing in the tournament. In the first game yesterday, Nepal was defeated by Kazakhstan in sets of 3–2.
9 hours ago