SOCIETY
Licenses of two manpower agencies revoked over refusal to provide compensation
Licenses of two manpower agencies revoked over refusal to pr...
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The government has rescinded the license of two manpower agencies found guilty of violating the professional code of conduct.
Aug 10, 2023
SOCIETY
Probe committees formed to investigate Teku, Sankhuwasabha incidents
Probe committees formed to investigate Teku, Sankhuwasabha i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The government has formed a probe committee to investigate the alleged incident of police using excessive force against those staging a sit-in protest at Kathmandu Police Range, Teku, on July 31. The protest was held against the controversial statements given by an advocate.
Aug 10, 2023
POLITICS
Concerns grow at home as Nepali nationals join foreign armed forces without govt permissio...
Concerns grow at home as Nepali nationals join foreign armed...
KATHMANDU, August 9: The Government of Nepal has expressed growing concern over its citizens enlisting in foreign military services without official authorization. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a statement on August 1, expressing concern about Nepali nationals joining foreign militar...
Aug 10, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt looks to enforce new laws related to banking offense and punishment
Govt looks to enforce new laws related to banking offense an...
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The government is looking forward to enforcing a new law related to banking offense and punishment, citing growing cases of banking fraud.
Aug 10, 2023
SOCIETY
Saraswati Nepali named as 2023 Global Anti-Racism Champion
Saraswati Nepali named as 2023 Global Anti-Racism Champion
KATHMANDU, August 10: US Department of State has recognized Sarswati Nepali as a 2023 Global Anti-Racism Champion (GARC). An announcement to this effect was made on Wednesday .
Aug 10, 2023
Editorial
Stop brinkmanship, embrace dialogue
Stop brinkmanship, embrace dialogue
he ruling party's refusal to immediately accede to the opposition's demand may be perceived as obstinacy by some, but it also underscores a broader concern about the erosion of institutional integrity and independence. By insisting on the formation of a parallel probe committee, the UML risks underm...
Aug 10, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal imported 204,393 units of electric stoves, a 30 percent rise, in FY 2022/23
Nepal imported 204,393 units of electric stoves, a 30 percen...
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Import of electric stoves is on the rise with the government facilitating the use of electricity for the household purpose.
Aug 09, 2023
POLITICS
Upper House meeting: Lawmakers against making parliament hostage of indecision
Upper House meeting: Lawmakers against making parliament hos...
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Despite repeated requests from the lawmakers of the ruling parties to allow the parliament to carry out its business, lawmakers of the main opposition party have stuck to their guns, saying the parliament cannot move ahead until their demand is met.
Aug 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium will be built soon: Minister Limbu
Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium will be built soon: Mi...
BIRATNAGAR, Aug 9: Minister for Youth and Sports Dig Bahadur Limbu has assured that the Girija Prasad Koirala Cricket Stadium at Baijnathpur in Biratnagar would be constructed soon.
Aug 09, 2023
SOCIETY
PABSON and N-PABSON announce indefinite closure of schools in protest of Education Bill
PABSON and N-PABSON announce indefinite closure of schools i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Protesting against some of the provisions in the Education Bill, private school administrators have announced protest programs including school closure.
Aug 09, 2023