SOCIETY
CIAA files Rs 78 million corruption case against 28 in gold smuggling scandal
CIAA files Rs 78 million corruption case against 28 in gold...
According to the investigation, the smuggling attempt took place on December 25, 2022, when Chinese national Li Hang Song arrived in Kathmandu on a flydubai flight carrying two suitcases containing 73 cartons of vape devices. During X-ray screening, suspicious yellow and black metallic objects were...
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WORLD
India hikes fertiliser subsidy as costs soar after Middle East war
India hikes fertiliser subsidy as costs soar after Middle Ea...
"The subsidy would be provided to the fertiliser companies as per approved and notified rates, so that fertilisers are made available to farmers at affordable prices," a cabinet statement on Wednesday read.
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POLITICS
Federal Parliament session adjourned from Friday midnight
Federal Parliament session adjourned from Friday midnight
Acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers on April 7, President Paudel ended the session effective from 12:00 am on Friday, April 10.
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SOCIETY
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
Schools directed to refund illegally collected fee
The ministry issued a press statement on Wednesday, instructing all concerned to refund the amount after receiving complaints that some institutional schools were enrolling students before the start of the academic session 2083 and charging fees higher than the approved standards, in violation of th...
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Siraha Municipality Mayor faces arrest warrant, remains at large
Siraha Municipality Mayor faces arrest warrant, remains at l...
The victim, Ramsharan, filed a complaint against the mayor, prompting the Siraha District Police Office to request an arrest warrant from the district court. “An arrest warrant has been issued against Mayor Nabin Kumar Yadav. He is currently not at the office, and we are searching for him,&rdq...
2 days ago
ECONOMY
FNCCI AGM and leadership election postponed
FNCCI AGM and leadership election postponed
On April 5, members including the Federation of Nepal Petroleum Transport Entrepreneurs had filed a writ seeking to stop the election. The petition named FNCCI, its Executive Committee, Membership Committee, and Election Committee as respondents.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Apollo Hydropower opens IPO for general public
Apollo Hydropower opens IPO for general public
Under the public offering, the company has allocated 780,200 shares worth Rs 78.02 million for general investors. Applications for the IPO opened on Thursday and will remain open until April 15.
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POLITICS
Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend Indian Ocean Conference
Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for Mauritius to attend Indi...
He is participating in the conference at the invitation of India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
2 days ago
POLITICS
PM Shah issues warning to Health Minister Mehta
PM Shah issues warning to Health Minister Mehta
The warning follows a recommendation from Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, who highlighted that Minister Mehta had failed to adequately fulfill her official duties in critical matters.
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POLITICS
Labour Minister Sah relieved from post on RSP recommendation
Labour Minister Sah relieved from post on RSP recommendatio...
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane had earlier in the day urged the prime minister to take action against Sah, accusing him of abusing his position by appointing his wife—who had long remained inactive—as a member of the Health Insurance Board and involving her in official duties.
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