POLITICS
Oppn parties trying to get CK Raut into their camp
Oppn parties trying to get CK Raut into their camp
The opposition parties have made efforts to include the CK Raut-led Janamat Party in their meeting. They will meet again tomorrow to issue a joint statement.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 40 billion from banking system for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 40 billion from banking system for liquidity m...
The NRB has requested proposals from banks and financial institutions that have faced liquidity challenges. Similarly, Rs 237 billion mopped earlier by the NRB is yet to mature.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Rabi Lamichhane's lawyers present their defense, demanding his release
Rabi Lamichhane's lawyers present their defense, demanding h...
Lamichhane, who was previously released on bail by the Kaski District Court, appeared in court on Sunday to record his statement in a separate case filed against him in Kathmandu. The case is being heard by the bench of Judge Madhav Prasad Adhikari.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Social activist Ashika Tamang arrested
Social activist Ashika Tamang arrested
According to Nawaraj Adhikari, Superintendent of Police (SP) and spokeperson of the District Police Range Kathmandu, Tamang was arrested in a case related to indecent behavior. Tamang has been taken to Gaushala police station for further investigation.
Jan 15, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal: Debate over marriage age heats up as parliamentary panel recommends lowering it to...
Nepal: Debate over marriage age heats up as parliamentary pa...
The recommendation comes after a detailed study and monitoring of the law's implementation in districts of Madhesh, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, where the realities of rural life have highlighted a growing disconnect between legal stipulations and social practices.
Jan 15, 2025
WORLD
ED gets clearance to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case ahead of assemb...
ED gets clearance to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi exci...
This clearance comes just weeks before the Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 5, where Kejriwal has declared his intention to contest. The development has sparked political controversy, with some accusing the BJP-led central government of attempting to target the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Police arrest two people in possession of red sandalwood
Police arrest two people in possession of red sandalwood
This morning, a police team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Offices seized red sandalwood packed in sacks. According to police sources, the total weight of the red sandalwood was found to be 462 kg.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
SC set to hear writ petition challenging Oli's 2020 constitutional bodies’ appointments to...
SC set to hear writ petition challenging Oli's 2020 constitu...
The petition, filed in January 2021, questions the legality of the appointments made under an ordinance. Despite being set for a hearing, the case has remained unresolved for nearly four years, with no ruling yet issued by the court.
Jan 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Four Indian nationals arrested in Kathmandu for kidnapping Chinese citizen
Four Indian nationals arrested in Kathmandu for kidnapping C...
Police launched an investigation after receiving reports of the kidnapping. CCTV footage showed the suspects taking the Chinese national away in a vehicle with Indian license plates. The vehicle was later seized in Bhimphedi, and the Chinese victim was found in Pharping.
Jan 15, 2025
WORLD
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want...
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to...
Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.
Jan 15, 2025