SOCIETY
Banke reports 22 fire incidents in one month
Banke reports 22 fire incidents in one month
The most severe fire took place at the medical store of Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, resulting in damages worth around Rs 10 million in medical supplies, said Dr Dakta Dhital, a member of the hospital development committee.
May 15, 2025
DIASPORA
Bhim Saru Magar elected Mayor of Nuneaton Bedworth Borough
Bhim Saru Magar elected Mayor of Nuneaton Bedworth Borough
The ruling Labor Party's Councilor Captain Saru has been elected as the mayor in an election of Nuneaton Bedworth Borough Council held today during the annual meeting of the Council. He bagged 20 votes. The Borough has 19 Councilors from the Labour Party, 17 Councilors from the Conservative Party, a...
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Capable person will be appointed NRB Governor on meritocracy basis, asserts PM Oli
Capable person will be appointed NRB Governor on meritocracy...
PM Oli clarified on the occasion that capable individuals have been appointed to the Chair and members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Inquiry on Disappeared Persons based on the report received from the recommendation committee.
May 15, 2025
POLITICS
RPP leader Rabindra Mishra taken to SC without handcuffs
RPP leader Rabindra Mishra taken to SC without handcuffs
Mishra was initially brought to the District Attorney’s Office from the Kathmandu Police Range in handcuffs. However, the handcuffs were removed before he was escorted to the SC, in compliance with a court order.
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Inspector assaults constable in Nagdhunga, probe committee formed
Inspector assaults constable in Nagdhunga, probe committee f...
A three-member committee led by SP Padam Bahadur Bista has been formed. The committee includes a DSP from the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office and an inspector from the Kathmandu District Police Range.
May 15, 2025
Market
Daily turnover declines to Rs 7.08 billion as NEPSE sheds 8.41 points
Daily turnover declines to Rs 7.08 billion as NEPSE sheds 8....
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) slid marginally by 8.41 points to close at 2,611.85 points on Thursday.
May 15, 2025
POLITICS
Russian delegation pays courtesy call on PM Oli
Russian delegation pays courtesy call on PM Oli
PM Oli requested him to convey an invitation message to Russian President Vladimir Putin for an official visit to Nepal.
May 15, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal tops World Cup Asia Qualifiers with 6-wicket win over Bahrain
Nepal tops World Cup Asia Qualifiers with 6-wicket win over...
With the win, Nepal accumulated 5 points from four matches, securing the top position in the group. Earlier, Nepal had a 9-wicket victory over Bahrain after the first game against Hong Kong was abandoned. However, Nepal was defeated in the second match against Hong Kong.
May 15, 2025
POLITICS
NC General Convention uncertain amid active membership disputes
NC General Convention uncertain amid active membership dispu...
Party officials had announced the renewal and distribution of active membership soon after the 14th General Convention. However, three and a half years later, not only has the distribution of new memberships stalled, but the renewal process has also seen little progress.
May 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt's capital expenditure at 34%, revenue collection at 65% in 10 months
Govt's capital expenditure at 34%, revenue collection at 65%...
Of the allocated budget of Rs 352.35 billion under federal government agencies, only Rs 120.37 billion has been spent by the end of Baisakh (mid-May). This represents 34.16 percent of the total allocated budget.
May 15, 2025