WORLD
Four killed, 29 injured after BEST bus ploughs into vehicles, crowded market in Kurla
Four killed, 29 injured after BEST bus ploughs into vehicles...
Three of those who died have been identified as Shivam Kashap (18), Kanis Fatima Gulam Kazi (55) and Afeel Abdul Saleem Shah (19) while the fourth victim is yet to be identified.
Dec 10, 2024
SOCIETY
Government employees neglect work while preparing for PSC examination
Government employees neglect work while preparing for PSC e...
Public services have been affected due to the employees not performing their duties on the pretext of their examination. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has been opening applications for internal promotions as well as open competitive exams since mid-October.
Dec 10, 2024
WORLD
Hamas fetes fall of Assad regime; group of Syrian rebels vow march on Jerusalem
Hamas fetes fall of Assad regime; group of Syrian rebels vow...
It was Hamas’s first public comment on the matter since rebel forces swept into the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday, after a lightning advance that sent Assad fleeing to Russia following a 13-year civil war and six decades of his family’s autocratic rule.
Dec 10, 2024
POLITICS
US Assistant Secy Lu commends Nepal's TJ progress, Urges broader societal engagement
US Assistant Secy Lu commends Nepal's TJ progress, Urges bro...
While addressing a group of journalists before wrapping up his two-day visit to Nepal on Monday, Assistant Secretary Lu mentioned that the ongoing discussions around transitional justice are critical.
Dec 10, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal fails to improve notably in pursuing anti-corruption drive
Nepal fails to improve notably in pursuing anti-corruption d...
Nepal has failed to improve in checking widespread corruption while deep rooted corruption in the system has led to weak accountability and implementation of laws by public authorities.
Dec 10, 2024
ECONOMY
Passenger numbers on international flights increase at GBIA
Passenger numbers on international flights increase at GBIA
Stakeholders emphasize the need to improve GBIA’s infrastructure to increase its viability as an international hub. Suggestions include establishing a visa center, medical testing facilities, better manpower arrangements, and streamlined labor approvals.
Dec 10, 2024
Editorial
Build trust with conflict victims for effective TJ bodies
Build trust with conflict victims for effective TJ bodies
There are concerns that many of the candidates deemed equally, if not more, qualified are not included in the shortlist released by the Recommendation Committee. Among the conflict victims' fraternity, this has raised suspicion about whether the ruling parties have already reached an agreement on wh...
Dec 10, 2024
OPINION
Breaking Barriers: Nepal’s Journey Toward Equality and Justice
Breaking Barriers: Nepal’s Journey Toward Equality and Justi...
Nepal’s gender-neutral and caste-neutral laws often overlook the compounded disadvantages faced by marginalized groups, such as Dalit LGBTQIA+ individuals, who remain doubly excluded from economic and social opportunities.
Dec 10, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepali national gambling with fake Indian Aadhaar Card arrested
Nepali national gambling with fake Indian Aadhaar Card arres...
Police have arrested a Nepali national who was caught gambling in a casino using a fraudulent Indian Aadhaar card.
Dec 10, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepali cyber criminals switch to Telegram and Signal
Nepali cyber criminals switch to Telegram and Signal
Police have recorded 696 complaints of cyber frauds where Telegram was used in the first five months of Fiscal year 2024/25, up from a total of 20 complaints about the use of Telegram in cyber frauds in the entire Fiscal Year 2023/24.
Dec 10, 2024