POLITICS
RPP Chief Whip Shahi condemns US visa denial for cricketer Lamichhane, criticizes ministri...
RPP Chief Whip Shahi condemns US visa denial for cricketer L...
KATHMANDU, June 2: Gyan Bahadur (Gyanendra) Shahi, a lawmaker and chief whip of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), criticized the United States for denying a visa to cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, asserting that this action insults Nepal.
Jun 02, 2024
ECONOMY
90,211 tourists entered Nepal in May by air
90,211 tourists entered Nepal in May by air
KATHMANDU, June 2: More than 90,000 tourists entered Nepal by air in May, marking a 16.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. According to the Department of Immigration (DoI), 90,211 tourists arrived in Nepal by air in May.
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Diplomats from a dozen countries visiting Pokhara, visit to boost Nepali tourism
Diplomats from a dozen countries visiting Pokhara, visit to...
POKHARA, June 2: On the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Annapurna, chiefs of diplomatic missions from over a dozen countries are visiting Pokhara today.
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Gold and silver traders protest against increased customs duties and imposition of import...
Gold and silver traders protest against increased customs du...
KATHMANDU, June 2: Gold and silver traders have taken to the streets, protesting against the increase in customs duties and quotas imposed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on gold imports.
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Rs 7.2 million recovered from guest house room, two youths from Bhojpur arrested
Rs 7.2 million recovered from guest house room, two youths f...
KATHMANDU, June 2: Police have arrested two youths in possession of Rs 7.2 million. The arrested individuals are Bhimsen Bishwakarma, 50, and Khemraj Bishwokarma, 29, both from Bhojpur.
Jun 02, 2024
POLITICS
NC demands PM's response over home minister's statement
NC demands PM's response over home minister's statement
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded a response from Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal regarding the remarks made by Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, which targeted party leaders.
Jun 02, 2024
POLITICS
Discussions on budget for FY 2024/25 underway in parliament (Live)
Discussions on budget for FY 2024/25 underway in parliament ...
KATHMANDU, June 2: The national budget for the fiscal year 2024/25, presented by the government, is under discussion in both houses of the Federal Parliament, starting today.
Jun 02, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price drops by Rs 200 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 200 per tola
KATHMANDU, June 2: The price of gold which had previously soared to all-time highs, has declined by Rs 200 per tola on Sunday.
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
280 kg of marijuana seized in Udayapur
280 kg of marijuana seized in Udayapur
KATHMANDU, June 2: Some 280 kilograms of marijuana has been seized from Belka Municipality-8, Sisauli Ghat, Udayapur. The Armed Police Force’s Security Base in Rampur discovered the contraband during a patrol around 7:00 in the morning.
Jun 02, 2024
POLITICS
48th consultative committee meeting of Colombo Plan concludes
48th consultative committee meeting of Colombo Plan conclude...
KATHMANDU, June 2: The 48th meeting of the Consultative Committee of Colombo Plan concluded at Ulaanbaatar of Mongolia on Saturday.
Jun 02, 2024