ECONOMY
Non-Life insurers urge regulator to amend share trading restrictions
Non-Life insurers urge regulator to amend share trading rest...
The Non-Life Insurance Association of Nepal (NIAN) has urged the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) to amend the rule that bars outgoing officials from buying or selling shares of their respective companies for one year after leaving office.
Apr 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Pro-monarchy protest leader Durga Prasai arrested, remanded for 12 days
Pro-monarchy protest leader Durga Prasai arrested, remanded...
In a dramatic development in the manhunt for the commander of last month’s deadly pro-monarchy protest in Kathmandu’s Tinkune area, Nepal Police apprehended Durga Prasai for his role in inciting violence during the protest at the Nepal-India border on Friday and brought him back to Kathm...
Apr 12, 2025
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The Heat
The Heat
He had seen the silver shining glassy images of Bollywood. It was all like a glassy world, shiny and filled with pizzazz. The glassy world hid its fragility.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Khanal-led commission recommends changes to retirement age, social security allowances
Khanal-led commission recommends changes to retirement age,...
The High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission has recommended the government to raise the mandatory retirement age for civil servants along with the eligibility age for senior citizens to receive social security allowances.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Jawalakhel zoo to operate until 8 pm from New Year 2082
Jawalakhel zoo to operate until 8 pm from New Year 2082
Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, announced that the zoo will be open until 8 pm starting from April 14 as following public demand.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Fugitive arrested from New Baneshwor
Fugitive arrested from New Baneshwor
The Kathmandu District Court had sentenced Karki to one year in prison on July 12, 2022, for his involvement in a financial fraud case. He had been on the run since the pronouncement of the verdict.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Economic reform panel recommends govt to dissolve DRI, five other public entities
Economic reform panel recommends govt to dissolve DRI, five...
The High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission has urged the government to dissolve the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI).
Apr 11, 2025
POLITICS
Govt fast-tracks new land acquisition law after 47 yrs
Govt fast-tracks new land acquisition law after 47 yrs
The government has fast-tracked the bill to amend and integrate the land acquisition law.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Economic Reform Commission urges govt not to jail businesspeople for general crimes
Economic Reform Commission urges govt not to jail businesspe...
The High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission has advised the government not to imprison businesspeople for general crimes, citing the negative impact on economic growth.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
NA medical team returns after lifesaving mission in quake-hit Myanmar
NA medical team returns after lifesaving mission in quake-hi...
A 16-member Nepali Army medical team returned home on Friday after completing a critical humanitarian mission in Myanmar, where they provided life-saving medical services to victims of the recent devastating earthquake.
Apr 11, 2025