Arun Bam

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Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall claim seven lives across the country, six missing

Published On: July 7, 2024 07:51 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall block more than 50 roads

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Police reopen fake Bhutanese refugee case

Published On: June 30, 2024 09:55 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, June 30: The police have reopened the file of the fake Bhutanese refugee case involving high-profile individuals after one year. The District Police Office, Kathmandu, arrested two suspects and reopened the file for the second time after a year.

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General Secretary Dhakal’s report sparks turmoil within RSP

Published On: June 29, 2024 11:10 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, June 29: Alarmed by the unexpected seizure of the election deposit of their candidate in the by-election of Ilam-2, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) sent their General Secretary Dr Mukul Dhakal on a 'review trip'.

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Police constable murder case: Connection to drugs and eve teasing revealed!

Published On: May 19, 2024 06:01 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, May 19: Preliminary investigations into the murder of police constable Yubraj Ghimire, conducted by the District Police Range in Kathmandu, suggests a link between the incident, drug use, and eve teasing.

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Nepali man fighting alongside Russian army in Ukraine: "They are killing me, save me!"

Published On: May 18, 2024 09:10 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, May 18: Late Friday evening, Kritu Bhandari, an activist spearheading the 'Campaign to Save the Lives of Nepali Citizens' in the Russian Army, joined a WhatsApp group where an audio conversation was ongoing among a few participants.

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Nepal govt’s failure to repatriate Nepalis results in their re-recruitment in Russian army

Published On: April 18, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 18: On March 18, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha stood at the rostrum of the House of Representatives and announced that the Russian government is ready to annul the contracts of Nepalis recruited into its army.

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Swayambhu incident: Police suspect ‘male ego’ linked to murders stemming from rape case

Published On: February 22, 2024 02:45 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHAMNDU, Feb 22: A man committed suicide after killing his wife, daughter and granddaughter in Swayambhu, Nagarjun Municipality-6, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. According to the police, Raju Ghimire (Kaji BK), 37, who hails from Dudh Kunda Municipality-10 of Solukhumbu and was living in Swayambhu Bhairab Tole killed his wife Ishwari Shrestha (Premkumari Shrestha), 38, eight-year-old daughter Anisha Shrestha and two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter Shivani Shrestha.

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Anil Kumar Shah and Bhim Sarki guide Nepal to clean sweep victory over Canada with record-breaking centuries

Published On: February 12, 2024 04:32 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Nepal's opening batsman, Anil Kumar Shah, and the number three batsman, Bhim Sarki, showcased stellar performances by scoring centuries, setting a new partnership record, and leading Nepal to a resounding victory in the final one-day international cricket match against Canada.

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Activist Iih to embark on foot journey from Lumbini to Singha Durbar from tomorrow

Published On: February 10, 2024 01:55 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Activist Iih is set to embark on a foot journey from Lumbini to Singha Durbar starting Sunday, demanding the federal government's intervention in supporting street vendors, managing the informal sector and addressing urban poverty.

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Police report reveals involvement of government employees in human trafficking

Published On: January 29, 2024 10:00 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The police have recommended legal action against 22 individuals, including nine immigration officers, for their involvement in human trafficking under the guise of 'visit visas'.

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Case filed against 17 people on charge of their involvement in hundi and cryptocurrency transactions worth Rs 300 billion

Published On: January 24, 2024 03:43 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: A case has been registered at the Kathmandu District Court against a group of 17 people on the charge of dealing around Rs 300 billion through illegal hundi, cryptocurrency transactions and various digital platforms. Among these 17 people is the controversial businessman Bimal Poddar.

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FM Saud prepares to visit Russia amid increasing death toll of Nepalis recruited in Russian Army

Published On: January 22, 2024 05:16 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: The conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war has claimed the lives of Nepali citizens, particularly youths who have illegally joined the Russian army to participate in the war.

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Nepali girls held hostage for sex trade in Delhi, accused couple in police net

Published On: January 2, 2024 09:15 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Jan 2: A couple belonging to a gang who took Nepali girls to New Delhi, India, and exploited them in 'online sex trade' has been caught by the police.

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Rising stress and suicides among Nepal Police personnel

Published On: December 10, 2023 08:13 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Statistics from the Nepal Police Headquarters reveal that 35 police personnel, including staff up to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) level, have tragically committed suicide over the past seven years.

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12 arrested for illegally sending Nepalis to join Russian army

Published On: December 6, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Nepal Police have arrested members of a group involved in the illicit operation of sending Nepalis to join the Russian army.

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Prasai-led group to organize protest in Sifal today

Published On: November 25, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai-led group has decided to withdraw from their planned protests in Tinkune and Maitighar after facing opposition from local authorities and security agencies. In response to the denial of permission for the protest in those areas, the Prasai group has agreed to relocate their demonstration to Sifal Ground in Kathmandu.

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Local administration on high alert as Prasai group’s demonstration in Tinkune is expected to be tense

Published On: November 24, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Nov 24: There is anticipation that the demonstration planned by medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai's group at Tinkune in the capital today may lead to tension. The ‘grand liberation movement’ initiated in the capital by the Prasai-led ‘Saving Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture, and Citizen Rescue Campaign’ is scheduled to take place in Tinkune today.

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Balkhu area tense as Prasai-led group attempts to move towards prohibited areas

Published On: November 23, 2023 02:35 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: A group led by Durga Prasai, who is said to be demonstrating in Balkhu, Kathmandu, has tried to move towards the protest-prohibited areas.

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Israel-Hamas cease-fire boosts confidence in Bipin’s return

Published On: November 22, 2023 08:22 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas on Wednesday announced a four-day truce in Gaza giving some respite to the besieged Gaza residents as well as hopes of release of prisoners taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack in southern Israel.

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Fraudulent practices uncovered at APF petrol pump

Published On: October 19, 2023 11:45 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Oct 19: Consumers have fallen victim to fraudulent practices at a petrol pump operated by the Armed Police Force (APF), one of the nation's security agencies responsible for upholding peace and order. A recent inspection conducted by a central monitoring team on Wednesday revealed malpractice at the Halchowk fuel center, which is run by the APF at Swayambhu, Kathmandu.

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