ECONOMY
Revenue panel calls for stronger coordination to stop customs revenue loss
Revenue panel calls for stronger coordination to stop custom...
The cross-border smuggling of goods has been on rise mainly due to the collusion between customs officials and Nepal Police, causing a heavy leakage of revenues.
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian Forest Minister arrives for Sagarmatha Sambaad
Indian Forest Minister arrives for Sagarmatha Sambaad
Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi received Minister Yadav at the Tribhuvan International Airport this afternoon.
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Filipino climber dies during Everest ascent
Filipino climber dies during Everest ascent
He passed away last night while resting at Camp IV, the DoT said. Santiago was climbing the mountain through Snow Horizon Treks and Expedition Pvt Ltd.
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
One in seven boys worldwide face sexual abuse
One in seven boys worldwide face sexual abuse
Speakers at the program emphasized that now, not only daughters but sons too must be educated by families, guardians, and schools about ‘good touch’ and ‘bad touch’.
May 15, 2025
POLITICS
MPs urge road repairs and upgrades ahead of monsoon
MPs urge road repairs and upgrades ahead of monsoon
During zero hour in Tuesday's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Bina Lama stressed the need for disaster preparedness. She also urged the government to prevent artificial shortages and price hikes of essential goods, ensure smooth supply, and en...
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Banke reports 22 fire incidents in one month
Banke reports 22 fire incidents in one month
The most severe fire took place at the medical store of Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, resulting in damages worth around Rs 10 million in medical supplies, said Dr Dakta Dhital, a member of the hospital development committee.
May 15, 2025
DIASPORA
Bhim Saru Magar elected Mayor of Nuneaton Bedworth Borough
Bhim Saru Magar elected Mayor of Nuneaton Bedworth Borough
The ruling Labor Party's Councilor Captain Saru has been elected as the mayor in an election of Nuneaton Bedworth Borough Council held today during the annual meeting of the Council. He bagged 20 votes. The Borough has 19 Councilors from the Labour Party, 17 Councilors from the Conservative Party, a...
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Capable person will be appointed NRB Governor on meritocracy basis, asserts PM Oli
Capable person will be appointed NRB Governor on meritocracy...
PM Oli clarified on the occasion that capable individuals have been appointed to the Chair and members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Inquiry on Disappeared Persons based on the report received from the recommendation committee.
May 15, 2025
POLITICS
RPP leader Rabindra Mishra taken to SC without handcuffs
RPP leader Rabindra Mishra taken to SC without handcuffs
Mishra was initially brought to the District Attorney’s Office from the Kathmandu Police Range in handcuffs. However, the handcuffs were removed before he was escorted to the SC, in compliance with a court order.
May 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Inspector assaults constable in Nagdhunga, probe committee formed
Inspector assaults constable in Nagdhunga, probe committee f...
A three-member committee led by SP Padam Bahadur Bista has been formed. The committee includes a DSP from the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office and an inspector from the Kathmandu District Police Range.
May 15, 2025