REPUBLICA

Earlier, six people had already been detained and charged for vandalizing a temple. According to police, they were arrested on March 22 for allegedly posting videos on social media that incited communal tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities following the incident.  

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday surged 14.21 points to close at 2,950.16 points.

A total of 76 people lost their lives during the two days of unrest, the report notes. Among them, 42 were killed in firing by security forces. According to the report, three police personnel were killed in attacks by protesters, while the remaining deaths occurred during incidents of looting.

Party leaders have instructed both House of Representatives and National Assembly members to gather at the headquarters immediately after taking the oath.

The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Federal Parliament building in Singha Durbar, where senior-most member Arjun Narasingh KC administered the oath.

According to the party, the program will provide insights into parliamentary procedures, legislative practices, priorities, and the party’s commitments.

“Balen Shah is a son of the Madheshi community, but he is not a Madheshi-centric leader,” he said, warning that relying solely on ethnicity without a clear political plan could leave marginalized groups disappointed.

The department issued a press release on Wednesday stating that it has imposed a fine of Rs 201,000 on Pilgrims Grocery Pvt. Ltd., Swayambhu, and a fine of Rs 10,000 on RS Grocery and Gas Shop, Lalitpur, Bhaisepati. Similarly, instructions for correction have been given to 17 more firms in the feder...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, hallmarked gold is now priced at Rs 285,600 per tola, while silver of the same quantity stands at Rs 4,820.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 479 people have died and 1,800 have been injured in those incidents that affected 13,098 families.