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Nepali man fighting alongside Russian army in Ukraine: "They are killing me, save me!"
Nepali man fighting alongside Russian army in Ukraine: "They...
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.
May 18, 2024
POLITICS
Parties agree to form parliamentary probe committee to investigate cooperative fraud case
Parties agree to form parliamentary probe committee to inves...
It is said that representatives of all major parties will sit together on Sunday to finalize the ToR of the probe committee. With the formation of the committee, Sunday's Parliament session is expected to proceed smoothly.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Foreign investment commitments reach Rs 53 billion in 10 months, Rs 2.15 billion approved...
Foreign investment commitments reach Rs 53 billion in 10 mon...
KATHMANDU, May 18: Nepal received foreign investment commitments amounting to over Rs 53 billion in the first 10 months (mid-July to mid-April) of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Prithvi Highway Expansion: Deadline extended by five months on eastern section from Jamun...
Prithvi Highway Expansion: Deadline extended by five months...
TANAHUN, May 18: The government has extended the deadline for expanding the eastern section of the Pokhara-Muglin road along the Prithvi Highway by five months. A Chinese construction company, China Communications Construction, has been undertaking the expansion work.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s outbound spending surpasses inbound revenue
Nepal’s outbound spending surpasses inbound revenue
KATHMANDU, May 18: The expenditure incurred by Nepalis traveling abroad is almost two and a half times more than the amount brought in by foreign tourists.
May 18, 2024
SPORTS
Cricketer Lamichhane gears up preparation for T20 World Cup
Cricketer Lamichhane gears up preparation for T20 World Cup
KATHMANDU, May 18: With the Patan High Court giving him a clean chit on the rape case, cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane is now fully focused on gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
May 18, 2024
WORLD
Japan's parliament passes bill to allow joint custody for divorced parents
Japan's parliament passes bill to allow joint custody for di...
TOKYO, May 18: Japan's parliament has enacted a bill into law that will allow divorced parents the option of joint child custody, marking the first law change regarding parental authority in 77 years.
May 18, 2024
SOCIETY
372 drug peddlers arrested in Jhapa in 10 months
372 drug peddlers arrested in Jhapa in 10 months
SURUNGA (JHAPA), May 18: The District Police Office, Jhapa has arrested 372 drug peddlers in the past ten months. This also includes drug abusers, who were arrested from various parts of the district.
May 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Investors gained Rs 84 billion from shares trading as NEPSE added 52.53 points last week
Investors gained Rs 84 billion from shares trading as NEPSE...
KATHMANDU, May 18: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) added 52.53 points last week in the aftermath of the government permitting the authorities to reduce commission of stock brokerage companies.
May 18, 2024
POLITICS
Special Rights Committee formed in Bagmati provincial assembly
Special Rights Committee formed in Bagmati provincial assemb...
HETAUDA, April 18: The Bagmati Provincial Assembly meeting has formed a Special Rights Committee.
May 18, 2024