Corruption convict Bharati released before completing jail term

Published On: January 6, 2020 08:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Shambhu Bharati, who was serving a jail term at Dilli Bazaar Jail for embezzling millions of rupees while procuring logistics for Nepali peacekeepers in Sudan, has been released from the jail on Sunday before completing his term. Although he had been given a yearlong prison term, he remained in prison for just four months.

Bill allows govt to shut down unregistered social media sites

Published On: January 6, 2020 07:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: A bill, which is on the verge of endorsement by the lower house of parliament, may pave the way for the government to shut down social media sites at any time and under any pretext, according to experts.

DAO Kathmandu releases 122 Chinese nationals on bail

Published On: January 5, 2020 07:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: 122 Chinese nationals who were detained on the charge of their involvement in cross-border cybercrimes two weeks ago from various locations of Kathmandu have been released on bail of Rs 1000 each on Sunday.

300 Chhaugoths demolished in three days

Published On: January 5, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: RSS

SURKHET, Jan 5: On the initiation of District Administration Office (DAO), Surkhet, 300 c¬hhaugoths were destroyed in the district in the past three days.

Snowfall affects normal life in Helambu ( with photos)

Published On: January 5, 2020 04:03 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The upper belt of Helambu rural municipality in Sindhupalchowk district has been witnessing heavy snowfall since Friday.

Weather becoming clear from today

Published On: January 5, 2020 02:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: The domestic weather which was largely influenced by the westerly wind for the past few days will be improved from today, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

MPCD arrests man on charge of bank heist

Published On: January 5, 2020 02:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: Police have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in stealing Rs 10 million from various financial institutions in Nepal including state-run Agricultural Development Bank by using credential hacking.

Farmers no more interested in sugarcane production

Published On: January 5, 2020 02:27 PM NPT By: RSS

MAHOTTARI, Jan 5 : Farmers in the district have waning interest in cultivating sugarcane owing to hassles they faced with non-payment for their produce. Sugar mills in the district and the vicinity did not pay the sugarcane farmers on time though the farmers spent much labour and investment in production.

Nepal-India bordering areas in Bara monitored

Published On: January 5, 2020 01:11 PM NPT By: RSS

NIJGADH, Jan 5: Supervision and monitoring of bordering areas encroached by India in Bara district has been carried out. A team comprising representatives from Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry, Nepal Army, Nepal Police and District Administration Office carried out the supervision and monitoring of bordering areas and no man's land in the district.

Two killed in road accident

Published On: January 5, 2020 12:59 PM NPT By: RSS

DAMAK, Jan 5: Two people were killed in a road accident that took place here on the East-West highway last night. Three others were injured.