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Refusing to grant citizenship in name of mother is unconstitutional: SC

Published On: September 24, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Bhasa Sharma

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that refusing to grant citizenship in the name of the mother is against the constitution, issuing a mandamus in the name of the government. A joint bench of Justices Anil Kumar Sinha and Nahakul Subedi issued an order in the name of the government to grant citizenship in the name of the mother to those who do not want to include the name of their father after providing a valid reason.

CIAA files corruption case against five including former Chief Administrative Officer of Simraungadh Municipality

Published On: September 24, 2023 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has initiated legal proceedings against five individuals, including the former Chief Administrative Officer of Simraungadh Municipality in Bara, in connection with a corruption case.

CoAS Sharma leaves for India to participate in 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chief Conference

Published On: September 24, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Prabhu Ram Sharma left for New Delhi, India, on Sunday to participate in the 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chief Conference (IPACC).

200 quintals rice supplied to Martadi

Published On: September 24, 2023 01:59 PM NPT By: Republica

BAJURA, Sept 24: Two hundred quintals of rice have been supplied to the Food Management and Trading Company, Martadi, which was short of rice for the past two weeks.

Windstorm with rainfall likely today

Published On: September 24, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: There will be a general shower in Koshi Province and partial to normal showers in the rest of the province this afternoon. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain at some places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and a few places in the rest of the provinces. Heavy rain is expected at a couple of places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. There is also a possibility of windstorms at a few places in the Terai area of Madhesh and Koshi provinces.

Hearing on rape case against Sandeep Lamichhane deferred yet again

Published On: September 24, 2023 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, September 24: The scheduled hearing on the rape case against cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane by the Kathmandu District Court has been deferred yet again until further notice.

Teenage girls sold in India rescued through minister's initiative

Published On: September 24, 2023 11:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Two teenage girls who had fallen victim to human trafficking and were sold in India have been successfully rescued, with the proactive efforts of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens Minister Surendraraj Acharya.

KMC’s labor bank receives 400 applications in a month

Published On: September 24, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Labor Bank of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is experiencing a surge in interest, with an average of 400 applications pouring in each month. This notable development comes after the metropolis called upon skilled but unemployed individuals to join the Labor Bank in August.

Hearing on rape case against cricketer Sandeep Lamichane at Kathmandu District Court today

Published On: September 24, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The highly anticipated hearing on the minor rape case involving cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane is set to resume today at the Kathmandu District Court. This development comes after the case was adjourned last week due to a shortage of judges, leading to its rescheduling for today.

US lawmaker Bhojani in Nepal to promote tourism

Published On: September 24, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: A lawmaker of Texas State, US, Salman Bhojani, has shown keen interest in promoting tourism in Nepal. Stating that he developed deep love towards Nepal and Nepali people, he said he would assist actively for the promotion of tourism and Nepali community.