POLITICS
Adipurush courts controversy in Nepal as KMC Mayor threatens to ban its screening in Kathm...
Adipurush courts controversy in Nepal as KMC Mayor threatens...
KATHMANDU, June 16: In a series of “bold” moves that have once again put him in the spotlight, Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has taken a firm stance against the movie 'Adipurush.'
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
Media must report conflict issues in a factual manner: Study
Media must report conflict issues in a factual manner: Study
KATHMANDU, June 16: The media have a key role to play to maintain and promote reconciliation and peace in the society and, for that matter, they must report issues of conflict in a factual and accurate manner, a study report released today stated.
Jun 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Market regulator warns of strict action against onion black marketeers
Market regulator warns of strict action against onion black...
KATHMANDU, June 16: The Department of Commerce, Supplies, and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) has issued a stern warning to traders involved in the black market for onions, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against them.
Jun 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Sudurpaschim Province govt launches controversial Constituencies Infrastructure Developmen...
Sudurpaschim Province govt launches controversial Constituen...
KATHMANDU, June 16: The government of Sudurpaschim Province has announced plans to launch the Province Constituencies Infrastructure Development Program. This comes in the wake of the federal government facing heavy criticism for enacting a similar program.
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
16 accused including former ministers Khand and Rayamajhi sent to custody for pre-trial de...
16 accused including former ministers Khand and Rayamajhi se...
KATHMANDU, June 16: Kathmandu District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of 16 people including former ministers Balkrishna Khan and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Secretary Tek Narayan Pandey in connection with the fake refugee scam.
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
CAAN seeks explanation from Mayor Balen
CAAN seeks explanation from Mayor Balen
KATHMANDU, June 16: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has been asked for an explanation by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
Newly-appointed Chief Justice Karki takes oath of office and secrecy
Newly-appointed Chief Justice Karki takes oath of office and...
KATHMANDU, June 16: Hari Krishna Karki has been appointed as the Chief Justice.
Jun 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Pokhara Airport prepares for inaugural international flight
Pokhara Airport prepares for inaugural international flight
POKHARA, June 16: Pokhara Airport is gearing up for its first-ever international flight. A Chinese airline company obtained permission to operate a charter flight to the airport on June 16.
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
Govt bodies found negligent in constructing numerous multi-billion buildings without house...
Govt bodies found negligent in constructing numerous multi-b...
KATHMANDU, June 16: It has been found that government agencies, responsible for enforcing regulations, have constructed multiple buildings in the Kathmandu Valley without adhering to prescribed standards and with investments worth millions of rupees. Despite the requirement of obtaining house design...
Jun 16, 2023
POLITICS
Vice President Yadav urges PSC to make its activities more effective
Vice President Yadav urges PSC to make its activities more e...
KATHMANDU, June 16: Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has stressed that the performance and activities of the Public Service Commission (PSC) need to be more effective.
Jun 16, 2023