SOCIETY
Policy exists to eliminate caste discrimination, but commitment falls short
Policy exists to eliminate caste discrimination, but commitm...
Although there are policy arrangements to end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, stakeholders have pointed out a lack of genuine commitment. Recognizing the contribution of the Dalit community to Nepal’s state transformation, the then Interim Parliament declared June 4, 2006 as the...
Jun 05, 2025
WORLD
Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia
Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia
President Donald Trump ramped up his campaign against top US universities Wednesday, banning visas for all foreign students coming to attend Harvard and threatening to strip Columbia of its academic accreditation.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Nearly Rs 1 billion allocated to operationalize 57 basic hospitals starting new FY
Nearly Rs 1 billion allocated to operationalize 57 basic hos...
Due to a lack of resources, many basic hospitals have not yet come into operation despite being fully constructed. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has initiated preparations to bring them into operation starting from the upcoming month of Shrawan (mid-July).
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Patanjali land deal scandal: 13 including former Sunrise Bank CEO charged
Patanjali land deal scandal: 13 including former Sunrise Ban...
The accused also include Assistant General Manager Neeta Pradhan, Risk Officer Sujit Pokharel, Branch Manager Rajiv Sapkota, and Officer Mamata Parajuli. Sunrise Bank has since merged with Laxmi Bank and now operates as Laxmi Sunrise Bank.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
SC refuses to register writ petition against prohibitory order in Kathmandu
SC refuses to register writ petition against prohibitory ord...
The prohibitory order was enforced on Sunday targeting pro-monarchy demonstrations, restricting protests outside designated areas including Sifal ground in Chabahil, Koteshwor, and Balkhu.
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS
Former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal denies corruption charges, calls them retaliatory
Former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal denies corruption charges, call...
Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has denied the corruption allegations filed against him and called the move retaliatory.
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS
Madhav Nepal becomes first former PM to be indicted by CIAA for corruption
Madhav Nepal becomes first former PM to be indicted by CIAA...
CIAA claims Rs 185.8 million from Madhav Kumar Nepal
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS
Mishra and Rana out of contact, lawyers fined Rs 25,000 each
Mishra and Rana out of contact, lawyers fined Rs 25,000 each
Senior Vice President Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), who were arrested during the violent royalist protest at Tinkune and later released on bail, have recently gone out of contact.
Jun 05, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister directs to ensure proper disaster response preparedness
Home Minister directs to ensure proper disaster response pre...
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has recently instructed to keep disaster response preparedness in proper order and has directed subordinate authorities to remain alert.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Brig Gen Raja Ram Basnet appointed Nepali Army spokesperson
Brig Gen Raja Ram Basnet appointed Nepali Army spokesperson
The Nepali Army has appointed Brigadier General Raja Ram Basnet as its new spokesperson. He officially assumed the responsibility during a program organized today at the Directorate of Public Relations and Information of the Nepali Army.
Jun 05, 2025