POLITICS
UML prepares for seventh convention in Kathmandu
UML prepares for seventh convention in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, June 7: The Kathmandu District Committee of CPN-UML has commenced preparations for its seventh convention. Former Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli will inaugurate the convention, scheduled to be held at Bhrikutimandap from June 8 to June 10.
Jun 07, 2024
POLITICS
Hussain, one of the prime suspects in murder of Bangladesh MP Anar, extradited to India
Hussain, one of the prime suspects in murder of Bangladesh M...
KATHMANDU, June 7: A Bangladeshi citizen accused in the murder case of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar has been extradited to India by Nepal Police. Nepal police handed him over to Indian authorities on Monday. A Nepal Police source said that he was sent to India by land.
Jun 07, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC instructs private schools to ensure 10 percent scholarship for students
KMC instructs private schools to ensure 10 percent scholarsh...
KATHMANDU, June 7: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has instructed private schools to ensure a minimum of 10 percent scholarship for students up to grade 10.
Jun 07, 2024
ECONOMY
First amendment to BAFIA proposes legalizing digital currencies and establishing a digital...
First amendment to BAFIA proposes legalizing digital currenc...
KATHMANDU, June 7: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) held on Thursday approved the Banks and Financial Institutions Bill 2024, the first amendment to the Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BAFIA) 2017.
Jun 07, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal suffers defeat against UAE in World Cup football qualifiers
Nepal suffers defeat against UAE in World Cup football quali...
KATHMANDU, June 7: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made an emphatic win in the second-round match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Thursday.
Jun 07, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal receives invitation from UN Secy General to attend 'Summit of the Future'
PM Dahal receives invitation from UN Secy General to attend...
KATHMANDU, June 7: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has received an invitation from the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to attend the 'Summit of the Future' being held in the US coming September.
Jun 07, 2024
OPINION
AI in journalism in the Global South: A double-edged sword?
AI in journalism in the Global South: A double-edged sword?
The transformative power of generative AI is shaking up the worldwide media industry, with immense consequences for the Global South.
Jun 07, 2024
SOCIETY
SC issues mandamus to grant affiliation to Durga Prasain-Owned B&C College in Jhapa
SC issues mandamus to grant affiliation to Durga Prasain-Own...
KATHMANDU, June 7: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the government bodies concerned to grant affiliation to B&C Medical College owned by Durga Prasain in Jhapa within 15 days.
Jun 07, 2024
Editorial
An Indian election unlike any other in recent past
An Indian election unlike any other in recent past
Over the last decade, there were perhaps few surprises as heartwarming to observers of India's democratic journey as the ones from its latest Lok Sabha election. The Indian election authorities rightly deserve kudos for successfully conducting the world's—and history's—largest democratic exercise th...
Jun 07, 2024
SOCIETY
Patan High Court orders custody for eight defendants in 14 kg gold smuggling case
Patan High Court orders custody for eight defendants in 14 k...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The Patan High Court has ordered the imprisonment of all eight defendants in the 14 kg gold smuggling case.
Jun 06, 2024