SOCIETY
KIIT officials apologize for threatening Nepali students after online backlash
KIIT officials apologize for threatening Nepali students aft...
The two officials of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar who threatened the Nepali students demanding fair investigation into the death of Prakriti Lamsal and demeaned them with derogatory remarks about Nepal have finally issued apology for their behavior.
Feb 18, 2025
Market
HRL’s share tradings near Rs 1 billion as daily turnover records Rs 10.43 billion
HRL’s share tradings near Rs 1 billion as daily turnover rec...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday inclined 12.68 points to close at 2,740.59 points.
Feb 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance ministry allocates Rs 18.88 billion for reconstruction of 26 projects damaged by f...
Finance ministry allocates Rs 18.88 billion for reconstructi...
The Ministry of Finance has approved a budget of Rs 18.88 billion for the reconstruction of 26 infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, damaged by the floods and landslides that occurred in mid-September.
Feb 18, 2025
SOCIETY
27 Nepali students return to KIIT hostel, others remain outside the university
27 Nepali students return to KIIT hostel, others remain outs...
A Nepali student studying at the university said the 27 students returned to the college hostel on Tuesday and met with two police officials mobilized by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi.
Feb 18, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
ANNISU-R stages demonstration calling for impartial probe into Nepali student's death (Pho...
ANNISU-R stages demonstration calling for impartial probe in...
The All Nepal National Independent Students Union (ANNISU-R), a student wing affiliated to CPN (Maoist Center), has staged demonstration against the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepali student studying at the Kaligana Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India.
Feb 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt to sell development bonds worth Rs 10 billion
Govt to sell development bonds worth Rs 10 billion
The bonds can be purchased by banks and financial institutions, non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies, corporate bodies and Nepali citizens. The interest rate of the bonds will be determined through a bidding system.
Feb 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Senior Nepali officials reach KIIT University to help Nepali students
Senior Nepali officials reach KIIT University to help Nepali...
Minister Rana said that the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal in the university hostel and the subsequent developments are being closely followed up, and two senior officials have reached the university on Tuesday morning.
Feb 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Phedikhola Hydropower seeks to issue IPO
Phedikhola Hydropower seeks to issue IPO
The company is set to hold a general meeting on March 5. The general meeting will decide to pass a proposal to seek approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission for the purchase and sale of shares.
Feb 18, 2025
WORLD
Lamsal's father demands justice for daughter, says she was harassed
Lamsal's father demands justice for daughter, says she was h...
Meanwhile, Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a telephonic conversation with Indian Ambassador to Nepal over the issue of arising situation at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).
Feb 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Criminal case filed against fellow student for abetting Nepali student's death
Criminal case filed against fellow student for abetting Nep...
Earlier, students claimed that Srivastava was sent back to his home by the university administration to ‘control the situation.’ Srivastava is reportedly the son of an influential politician in India’s Uttar Pradesh state.
Feb 18, 2025