SOCIETY
Guna Airlines Director Rajendra Shakya arrested in connection with Prabhu Bank fraud
Guna Airlines Director Rajendra Shakya arrested in connectio...
Shakya is suspected of wrongfully obtaining large loans from the Prabhu Bank through various companies and of facilitating the misuse of those loans, causing significant financial loss to the institution. Police believe he acted in coordination with bank officials already in custody.
Dec 03, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Ghising inaugurates Ujyaalo Nepal Party launch event
Minister Ghising inaugurates Ujyaalo Nepal Party launch even...
Minister Ghising, who is also part of the incumbent government, participated in the program and inaugurated the event by lighting an electric lamp.
Dec 03, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA takes CAAN Director General into custody
CIAA takes CAAN Director General into custody
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Pradeep Adhikari, into custody as it prepares to file a case against him at the Special Court.
Dec 03, 2025
POLITICS
Basnet accuses energy and finance ministers of attempting Rs 5 billion scam
Basnet accuses energy and finance ministers of attempting Rs...
“Through this, around Rs 5 billion will be collected and used for election expenses, and only after completing this plan does Kulman intend to resign. This decision will destabilize the Nepal Electricity Authority,” he added.
Dec 03, 2025
WORLD
Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales
Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales
The predominantly Buddhist country still maintains strict alcohol laws, limiting sales to specific hours and banning them on religious holidays.
Dec 03, 2025
SOCIETY
NHRC calls for stronger rights protections
NHRC calls for stronger rights protections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said that the implementation of constitutional and legal provisions related to the rights of persons with disabilities has been far from satisfactory as many individuals with disabilities continue to face discrimination within their own families,...
Dec 03, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh Province Assembly meeting deferred as CM Yadav fails to attend vote of confidence
Madhesh Province Assembly meeting deferred as CM Yadav fails...
Deputy Speaker Babita Kumari Raut convened the session at 8:30 AM, which started two hours late, but had to suspend it after Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav failed to appear.
Dec 03, 2025
POLITICS
PM Karki vows inclusive governance
PM Karki vows inclusive governance
The government has solidarity with the advocacy for PWDs' rights and their leadership for the achievement of sustainable development goals, she reminded.
Dec 03, 2025
POLITICS
PM Karki directs Member Secretary at LDT to maintain high integrity
PM Karki directs Member Secretary at LDT to maintain high in...
Following the Cabinet nomination, PM Karki, who also oversees the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, directed the newly appointed Member Secretary to maintain utmost integrity while carrying out their responsibilities.
Dec 03, 2025
WORLD
AI can help shore up democracy, argues Taiwanese cyber ambassador
AI can help shore up democracy, argues Taiwanese cyber ambas...
Artificial intelligence can be used to boost democracy and community rather than doomscrolling, Taiwanese programmer and cyber ambassador according to Audrey Tang who received an award in Stockholm.
Dec 03, 2025