POLITICS
Nepal: Debate over marriage age heats up as parliamentary panel recommends lowering it to...
Nepal: Debate over marriage age heats up as parliamentary pa...
The recommendation comes after a detailed study and monitoring of the law's implementation in districts of Madhesh, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, where the realities of rural life have highlighted a growing disconnect between legal stipulations and social practices.
Jan 15, 2025
WORLD
ED gets clearance to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case ahead of assemb...
ED gets clearance to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi exci...
This clearance comes just weeks before the Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 5, where Kejriwal has declared his intention to contest. The development has sparked political controversy, with some accusing the BJP-led central government of attempting to target the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Police arrest two people in possession of red sandalwood
Police arrest two people in possession of red sandalwood
This morning, a police team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Offices seized red sandalwood packed in sacks. According to police sources, the total weight of the red sandalwood was found to be 462 kg.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
SC set to hear writ petition challenging Oli's 2020 constitutional bodies’ appointments to...
SC set to hear writ petition challenging Oli's 2020 constitu...
The petition, filed in January 2021, questions the legality of the appointments made under an ordinance. Despite being set for a hearing, the case has remained unresolved for nearly four years, with no ruling yet issued by the court.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Four Indian nationals arrested in Kathmandu for kidnapping Chinese citizen
Four Indian nationals arrested in Kathmandu for kidnapping C...
Police launched an investigation after receiving reports of the kidnapping. CCTV footage showed the suspects taking the Chinese national away in a vehicle with Indian license plates. The vehicle was later seized in Bhimphedi, and the Chinese victim was found in Pharping.
Jan 15, 2025
WORLD
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want...
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to...
Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.
Jan 15, 2025
Market
Gold price increases by Rs 400 per tola
Gold price increases by Rs 400 per tola
The price of gold has been fixed at Rs 155,400 per tola today, up from Rs 155,000 per tola on Tuesday.
Jan 15, 2025
POLITICS
Lamichhane brought before court for detention hearing
Lamichhane brought before court for detention hearing
Since the hearing could not be concluded on Monday, and Tuesday was a public holiday, the hearing is scheduled to take place today.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC installs dry risers in Kathmandu’s narrow alleys where fire trucks can't reach
KMC installs dry risers in Kathmandu’s narrow alleys where f...
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is installing a dry riser system in narrow alleys of the city where fire trucks cannot reach during a fire. The Disaster Management Department of the KMC is leading this initiative, where the center’s projects and the wards are installing the system using thei...
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Construction of Shahid Smriti Stadium completed
Construction of Shahid Smriti Stadium completed
The construction of Shahid Smriti Stadium in Bagmati Rural Municipality of Makawanpur has been completed.
Jan 15, 2025