SOCIETY, Lifestyle, My City
Noted philanthropist Simons passes away
Noted philanthropist Simons passes away
LALITPUR, May 13: James Harris "Jim" Simons, the founder of the Nick Simons Foundation and the Nick Simons Institute, passed away last Friday at the age of 86.
May 13, 2024
POLITICS
Koshi CM Karki secures vote of confidence
Koshi CM Karki secures vote of confidence
KATHMANDU, May 13: Koshi Chief Minister (CM) Hikmat Kumar Karki has received a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly on Monday.
May 13, 2024
POLITICS
NC will not seek home minister’s resignation following formation of parliamentary probe co...
NC will not seek home minister’s resignation following forma...
KATHMANDU, May 13: The Nepali Congress (NC) has said that it will refrain from demanding the resignation of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane if a parliamentary probe committee is formed to investigate Lamichhane’s alleged involvement in a cooperative fraud case.
May 13, 2024
SOCIETY
One arrested for over Rs 2 billion online betting
One arrested for over Rs 2 billion online betting
KATHMANDU, May 13: The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office (KVCIO) arrested an individual on the charge of conducting online betting transactions through platforms such as 1XBET (online betting app), Bet365, and Crypto.
May 13, 2024
POLITICS
JSP submits names of two ministers and one state minister to PM Dahal
JSP submits names of two ministers and one state minister to...
KATHMANDU, May 13: The Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) led by Ashok Rai has officially proposed the names of two ministers and one state minister to be included in the government from the party.
May 13, 2024
WORLD
Protest staged at ICJ headquarters in Hague demanding release of Bhutanese political priso...
Protest staged at ICJ headquarters in Hague demanding releas...
KATHMANDU, May 13: The Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB), a Hague-based global advocacy forum that has been advocating the early release of all Bhutanese political prisoners, organized a protest rally at The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday dem...
May 13, 2024
SOCIETY, My City, Lifestyle, Social
How one man helped Nepal become Asia’s LGBT leader
How one man helped Nepal become Asia’s LGBT leader
KATHMANDU, May 13: On a recent Saturday, Sunil Babu Pant walks from one temple to another, covering around 50 temples from 8 a.m. to noon in the Thamel area of Kathmandu. On entering each temple, his eyes start searching for Ajima.
May 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested on charge of looting Rs 8 million
Two arrested on charge of looting Rs 8 million
DHANUSHA, May 13: Two persons were arrested on the charge of looting Rs 8 million in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City-19.
May 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Nirmal Purja ventures into helicopter business, acquiring 53 percent stake in Mustang Heli...
Nirmal Purja ventures into helicopter business, acquiring 53...
KATHMANDU, May 13: Renowned climber Nirmal Purja Magar, known as ‘Nims Dai’, has ventured into the helicopter business, acquiring a 53 percent stake in Mustang Helicopters.
May 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Police disclose identities of three more people arrested for holding Nepalis hostage in Ke...
Police disclose identities of three more people arrested for...
KATHMANDU, May 13: The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office (KVCIO) of Nepal Police has disclosed the identities of three additional individuals arrested on charges of human trafficking for enticing victims with promises of immigration to USA and Canada.
May 13, 2024