SOCIETY
NHRC asks Home Ministry for details on Ruby Khan’s hunger strike
NHRC asks Home Ministry for details on Ruby Khan’s hunger st...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over the hunger strike and protests led by Ruby Khan and other women from Banke, demanding justice for Nirmala Kurmi.
Jun 21, 2024
POLITICS
Govt recommends ambassadors for eight countries, Former Chief Secy Regmi recommended for I...
Govt recommends ambassadors for eight countries, Former Chie...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The government has recommended Nepalese ambassadors for eight countries. A cabinet meeting held on Friday recommended the ambassadors as per the power-sharing deal among the ruling parties.
Jun 21, 2024
SOCIETY
SEE 2025 to be held from March 20
SEE 2025 to be held from March 20
KATHMANDU, June 21: The National Examination Board (NEB) has released the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) schedule for the year 2025.
Jun 21, 2024
ECONOMY
IRD reports 11.3 percent revenue growth
IRD reports 11.3 percent revenue growth
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported an 11.30 percent increase in revenue collection, totaling Rs 41.19 billion as of June 14 of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, compared to Rs 37 billion during the same period last fiscal year.
Jun 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Delta Mart fire estimated to have caused loss of property worth Rs 500 million
Delta Mart fire estimated to have caused loss of property wo...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The fire that broke out on Thursday evening at Delta Mart in Milan Chowk, Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City-8, has caused an estimated property damage of around Rs 500 million.
Jun 21, 2024
POLITICS
SC schedules hearing on Home Minister Lamichhane’s case for June 30
SC schedules hearing on Home Minister Lamichhane’s case for...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the hearing on the case against Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane as the session held on Friday concluded without reaching a conclusion. Due to time constraints, Friday's hearing could not be completed, and the remaining hearing is now sch...
Jun 21, 2024
ECONOMY
Sandhikharka-Tamghas transmission line comes into operation
Sandhikharka-Tamghas transmission line comes into operation
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced that the construction of the 132 kilovolt double circuit transmission line from Sandhikharka Municipality -6 in Arghakhanchi to Resunga Municipality-7 in Gulmi has been completed. The construction of the 132 KV Tamghas substatio...
Jun 21, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt exceeds Rs 2.4 trillion
Nepal’s public debt exceeds Rs 2.4 trillion
KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal's total public debt has exceeded Rs 2.4 trillion. According to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), by mid-June of the current fiscal year 2023/24, the country’s domestic debt amounted to Rs 1.195 trillion and external debt amounted to Rs 1.28 trillion.
Jun 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Indian national arrested on charge of Hundi business absconds from Gaur Customs Office
Indian national arrested on charge of Hundi business abscond...
RAUTAHAT, June 21: An Indian national arrested in connection with a huge amount of cash with undisclosed sources has absconded from the Gaur Customs Office.
Jun 21, 2024
SOCIETY
St Xavier’s college honors fusion guitarist Anil Shahi
St Xavier’s college honors fusion guitarist Anil Shahi
KATHMANDU, June 21: Saint Xavier’s College has honored renowned fusion guitarist Anil Shahi, who has been playing guitar in a classical style for the past 25 years through the ‘10th Father Eugene L Watrin Memorial Cultural Award and Survaahini: a Musical Bliss” on Wednesday.
Jun 21, 2024