Tapendra Karki

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Security agencies on alert as concerns rise over possible ISIS presence in Nepal

Published On: September 8, 2024 10:15 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Suspicions have arisen that agents of the extremist organization ISIS may be present in Nepal following revelations that a senior Nepal Police official had contact with individuals involved in terrorism-financing activities linked to ISIS.

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NC and UML to contest election without forging pre-electoral alliances

Published On: September 5, 2024 08:57 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: The two major ruling parties, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML, have indicated that they will not form pre-poll alliances with any party for the election to be held in 2084 BS.

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Kaski police quizzes former home minister Lamichhane

Published On: September 2, 2024 03:55 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Within two months of leaving the government, former home minister Rabi Lamichhane has been interrogated by the police. According to a source from the Police Headquarters, Kaski district police took a statement from Lamichhane, who is also the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and a Member of the House of Representatives, a few days ago in connection with a complaint regarding the embezzlement of savings from the Suryadarshan Cooperative in Pokhara.

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PM Oli dissatisfied with revenue investigation, anti-money laundering and espionage agencies

Published On: September 1, 2024 01:25 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Department of Revenue Investigation (DoRI), Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI), and National Investigation Department, which were brought under the Prime Minister’s Office during his second term.

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Writ petition filed against SC Registrar’s refusal to treat aviation safety as a public concern

Published On: August 27, 2024 11:58 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: A writ petition has been filed due to the Supreme Court Registrar’s refusal to recognize aviation safety as a matter of public concern.

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CIAA intensifies investigation into fake driving licenses scam

Published On: August 25, 2024 03:15 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has reached the final stage of its investigation into the distribution of over 100,000 fake driving licenses. According to sources at the CIAA, the investigation has moved into its final phase.

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Home Ministry briefs Indian Minister Khadse on Marsyangdi bus accident

Published On: August 24, 2024 03:50 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has briefed India's Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, about the bus accident that occurred on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 27 Indian nationals.

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Out of 29 rescued passengers in Marsyangdi bus accident, 14 confirmed dead, 15 able to talk

Published On: August 23, 2024 01:33 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: At least 29 passengers have been rescued following an accident involving an Indian-registered bus which plunged into the Masayndhi River near Anbu Khaireni in Tanahun district this morning. At least 14 of them have been confirmed dead.

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Indian bus plunge: Rescue efforts underway, around 10-11 suspected dead

Published On: August 23, 2024 12:38 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 23:  Security personnel have started rescue efforts after an Indian-registered passenger bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River at Aaina Pahara, Anbu Khaireni-2, in Tanahun district.

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104 senior Nepal Police and APF officers to retire simultaneously

Published On: August 21, 2024 04:20 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: A total of 104 "senior" officers in Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF) are going to retire at the same time as police regulations remain unrevised for a long time

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State incurs loss of over Rs 2 billion in passport procurement and distribution

Published On: August 14, 2024 07:40 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The Department of Passports (DoP) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has incurred a loss of over Rs 2 billion in revenue due to a collusion between DoP officials and a French company during the procurement and printing of electronic passports (e-passports).

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Debate intensifies over 30-year service limit in police forces

Published On: August 14, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Stakeholders are currently engaged in an intense debate on whether to retain or remove the 30-year service limit for high ranking officials of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force.

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Party members exert pressure on Dahal to step down as leader

Published On: August 12, 2024 03:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, August 12: Pressure is increasing on Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center), who has led the party for 35 consecutive years, to step down from his leadership role. After exiting the government, there has been growing scrutiny of the party's central leadership during ongoing internal meetings, with rising calls from the new generation for Dahal to relinquish his leadership position.

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APF chief threatens to sack officers if found colluding with smugglers

Published On: August 6, 2024 11:15 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 5 : The Armed Police Force (APF) has intensified border security and recalled several officers over the past three months amid concerns of collusion with smugglers.

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High-level commission finds Bimal Poddar innocent!

Published On: August 2, 2024 08:15 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: It has been found that the government has exonerated Bimal Poddar, a businessman involved in gold smuggling for a long time, by forming a High-level Commission relating to Gold Smuggling Control, 2080.

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Did IGP Kunwar breach jurisdiction or AIG Gyawali defied leadership?

Published On: August 2, 2024 12:25 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: The transfer of Additional Inspector General (AIG) and chief of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Shyam Gyawali, by the police headquarters, under the pretext of an investigation, has garnered widespread attention.

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Nepal Police initiates investigation against AIG Gyawali on charges of abuse of position

Published On: July 31, 2024 05:30 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 31: Nepal Police's high-ranking officials have launched an investigation into Additional Inspector General (AIG) Shyam Gyawali, accusing him of exacerbating political tensions and misusing his position by breaking the chain of command during his tenure in the police administration.

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PM Oli's tenure sees four women ascend to top roles in Nepal’s politics and judiciary

Published On: July 28, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 28: The country set a new record on Thursday when the government appointed Lila Devi Gadtaula as the chief secretary, the highest position in the civil administration. She became the first woman to attain this coveted position. However, women have already held leadership roles at the highest levels of politics and the judiciary.

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Miscommunication among airport authorities and firefighters led to delayed rescue operation

Published On: July 25, 2024 02:29 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 25: It has been revealed that there was serious negligence by the firefighters and the airport authorities during the rescue mission following the unfortunate accident of a Saurya Airlines aircraft on Wednesday morning.

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APF prohibits its members from soliciting political support

Published On: July 25, 2024 10:42 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, July 25: In general, soliciting political support is prohibited within security agencies. However, hundreds of instances have been found where transfers and promotions within the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) were based on political connections.

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