SOCIETY
Police bust gang involved in crypto trading over Rs 3 billion
Police bust gang involved in crypto trading over Rs 3 billi...
Police have stated that since January 28, a total of 3,379 absconding defendants have been arrested and legal action has been initiated against them.
Feb 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested for fraudulent job promises in Portugal and Japan
Two arrested for fraudulent job promises in Portugal and Jap...
Police arrested two individuals on Sunday for allegedly deceiving people by promising to send them to Portugal and Japan for overseas employment with the lure of attractive salaries.
Feb 11, 2025
International
Japanese banks offer face recognition technology for money deposit, withdrawal
Japanese banks offer face recognition technology for money d...
With the introduction of face recognition technology, customers can now deposit or withdraw cash from bank ATMs without a card or smartphone. The Bank of Japan has implemented a face recognition system for cash transactions, and Japan's Seven Bank has launched this technology for its customers.
Feb 11, 2025
WORLD
Gaza truce under strain after Trump warning
Gaza truce under strain after Trump warning
Trump said that "all hell" would break out if Hamas failed to release all Israeli hostages by the weekend.
Feb 11, 2025
POLITICS
No immunity for police assailants: SSP Adhikari
No immunity for police assailants: SSP Adhikari
The Chief of the District Police Range (DPR), Kathmandu, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bishwa Adhikari has clarified that anyone involved in assaulting police officers will not receive immunity.
Feb 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Bounced cheque crime carry jail term under new banking law
Bounced cheque crime carry jail term under new banking law
The revised law, now in effect, mandates offenders to repay the dishonoured amount and face jail time ranging from three months to two years, depending on the cheque's value. Additionally, a five percent fine will be imposed.
Feb 11, 2025
WORLD
UN chief urges Hamas to proceed with planned hostage releases
UN chief urges Hamas to proceed with planned hostage release...
"We must avoid at all costs resumption of hostilities in Gaza that would lead to immense tragedy," Antonio Guterres said on X, appealing "to Hamas to proceed with the planned liberation of hostages".
Feb 11, 2025
WORLD
Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces
Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artiller...
The North has given Moscow "some 11,000 troops, missiles, 200 pieces of long-range artillery and a substantial amount of ammunition," the South Korean official said.
Feb 11, 2025
SOCIETY
SC dismisses writ petition against Pathibhara cable car construction
SC dismisses writ petition against Pathibhara cable car cons...
SC Registrar Bhadrakali Pokharel rejected the petition, citing that a similar case is already under consideration.
Feb 11, 2025
SOCIETY
TI Report: Corruption rises in Nepal, CPI ranking drops to 107th with a score of 34
TI Report: Corruption rises in Nepal, CPI ranking drops to 1...
The report has cited increased corruption in import/export, public services, tax payments and contracts behind Nepal's soaring corruption. Although Nepal has made a slight improvement in areas like government accountability and resource management, bribery in business and contracts has worsened furt...
Feb 11, 2025