SOCIETY
Three arrested for demanding ransom
Three arrested for demanding ransom
CHITWAN, Jan 18: Three persons have been arrested on the charge of demanding Rs 1.5 million in ransom, issuing a life threat to the victim.
Jan 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Man, who was absconding after killing his own son, arrested
Man, who was absconding after killing his own son, arrested
SURKHET, Jan 18: Nayaram Buda of Panchapuri Municipality-6 of Surkhet, who had fled to India after killing his own son, has been arrested by the police. A joint team of Karnali Province Police Office and District Police Office, Surkhet, arrested him from Tikapur in Kailali at around 9 AM today.
Jan 18, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC gives 7-day ultimatum to Gopi Krishna Cinema Hall to pay outstanding tax
KMC gives 7-day ultimatum to Gopi Krishna Cinema Hall to pay...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has given seven days’ time to Gopi Krishna Cinema Hall located in Chabahil to pay the outstanding tax.
Jan 18, 2024
POLITICS
RSP plans pressure programs to expedite slow construction projects
RSP plans pressure programs to expedite slow construction pr...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is planning to organize a series of pressure programs in response to the slow progress of various construction projects.
Jan 18, 2024
POLITICS
CM Karki urges NRNs to invest in Koshi Province
CM Karki urges NRNs to invest in Koshi Province
DHARAN, Jan 18: The chief minister (CM) of Koshi Province, Kedar Karki, has urged the Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to invest in Koshi Province.
Jan 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Cabinet approves policy for production and use of green hydrogen
Cabinet approves policy for production and use of green hydr...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Now, green hydrogen can be produced and used in Nepal. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday passed a policy to allow the production and use of green hydrogen.
Jan 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt signs agreement to receive ADB loan
Govt signs agreement to receive ADB loan
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The government has signed an agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) on receiving a concessional loan of some Rs 21 billion and grants of some Rs 700 million.
Jan 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Variable weather expected in Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces today
Variable weather expected in Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali pro...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The weather in the hilly areas of the Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali regions is expected to be variable today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is currently a partial influence of western winds in Nepa...
Jan 18, 2024
WORLD
India bans foreign donations to leading think tank
India bans foreign donations to leading think tank
NEW DELHI, Jan. 18: India has blocked foreign funding to a leading think tank, the latest among several foreign charities, rights watchdogs and other civil society groups similarly targeted after commentary critical of government decisions.
Jan 18, 2024
POLITICS
Minister Saud calls for deeper cooperation to find solutions to global, regional problems
Minister Saud calls for deeper cooperation to find solutions...
KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Prakash Saud, has underscored that deeper cooperation is essential for finding solutions to global or regional problems the world is facing.
Jan 18, 2024