SOCIETY
Health Minister Mehta inspects District Hospital in Sunsari
Health Minister Mehta inspects District Hospital in Sunsari
During the visit, Minister Mehta asserted that the government is actively working to ensure access to quality healthcare services for all citizens.
2 days ago
POLITICS
Lawmaker calls for ending ‘Rs 11.84 billion textbook racket’ burdening parents
Lawmaker calls for ending ‘Rs 11.84 billion textbook racket’...
Speaking during the zero hour of Wednesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Prakash Pathak urged the government to end disparities in textbooks and uniforms between community and private schools.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Corruption case filed against Bir Hospital accounts officer
Corruption case filed against Bir Hospital accounts officer
A corruption case has been filed at the Special Court against Dhundiraj Dahal, an accounts officer at Bir Hospital, after he was previously arrested with bribe money. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) lodged the case on Wednesday, claiming Dahal committed an offense u...
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Fare hike not applicable to electric vehicles
Fare hike not applicable to electric vehicles
The fare adjustment, announced on Wednesday, was based on changes in fuel prices and analyzed through 13 indicators. The DoTM confirmed that the new rates are applicable only to conventional fuel-based vehicles.
2 days ago
WORLD
UN probe: Israeli fire, Hezbollah IED killed peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN probe: Israeli fire, Hezbollah IED killed peacekeepers in...
"We have requested with the relevant parties that the cases be investigated and prosecuted by national authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure criminal accountability for crimes against peacekeepers," Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN secretary-general, told reporters.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Clash at Kanchanpur jail leaves five inmates injured
Clash at Kanchanpur jail leaves five inmates injured
Five inmates were injured during a clash at the district jail in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, on Wednesday. Inspector Thapa confirmed that the situation inside the jail has now returned to normal. Following the incident, a large contingent of police personnel was deployed to maintain order.
2 days ago
POLITICS
National Assembly Vice Chair Bhandari gives up party responsibility
National Assembly Vice Chair Bhandari gives up party respons...
Elected from CPN-UML, Bhandari was a central member of the party. She was unanimously elected as the Vice Chairperson of the National Assembly, the upper house of the Federal Parliament, on April 6.
2 days ago
POLITICS
Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for dialogue and protection of civilians
Nepal welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for dialogue and pro...
Nepal has welcomed the recent announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling it a constructive step towards de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.
2 days ago
POLITICS
HoR to elect Deputy Speaker on April 10
HoR to elect Deputy Speaker on April 10
According to Rule 7 of the House of Representatives Regulations, provisions are in place for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. Following the election of the Speaker, the process to elect the Deputy Speaker has now moved forward.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
NEPSE jumps 45.12 points as daily turnover surges to Rs 8.31 billion
NEPSE jumps 45.12 points as daily turnover surges to Rs 8.31...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 45.12 points to close at 2,802.52 points.
3 days ago