ECONOMY
Govt warning triggers payment rush as industries begin clearing long-pending dues
Govt warning triggers payment rush as industries begin clear...
The Industrial District Management Limited (IDML) recently cautioned industries operating in 10 estates that dues would be recovered in accordance with the law if payments were not made within seven days. Following the notice, industries have already paid more than Rs 10 million in outstanding fees,...
3 hours ago
WORLD
Qatari delegation in Tehran for Middle East war talks
Qatari delegation in Tehran for Middle East war talks
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian media and a diplomat said, as part of the mediation process to end the war between Iran and the United States. Iran's ISNA news agency reported an adviser to Qatar's foreign minister had been dispatched to the Islamic republic.
3 hours ago
SOCIETY
Indian youth found dead under suspicious circumstances in Biratnagar
Indian youth found dead under suspicious circumstances in Bi...
The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Prince Kumar from Saharsa, Bihar, India. He was staying at Shubh Hotel located in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-10, Morang, where he died on Saturday night.
3 hours ago
SOCIETY
Three killed, 122 injured in 24 road accidents across Nepal in past 24 hours
Three killed, 122 injured in 24 road accidents across Nepal...
Three people were killed and 122 others injured in 24 road accidents reported across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to Nepal Police. Police data showed that the fatalities were reported from Lumbini and Gandaki provinces, with two deaths recorded in Lumbini and one in Gandaki.
3 hours ago
SOCIETY
Police open fire to arrest three with 20,000 drug capsules in Lalitpur
Police open fire to arrest three with 20,000 drug capsules i...
According to the Narcotics Control Bureau, Koteshwor, a total of 20,000 capsules of Tramadol were seized during the operation, along with the arrest of three suspects.
4 hours ago
ECONOMY
Seven banks cut interest rates for Asar, 13 keep rates unchanged
Seven banks cut interest rates for Asar, 13 keep rates uncha...
Commercial banks in Nepal have published their new interest rates for the month of Asar (mid-June to mid-July), with seven banks lowering rates while 13 others keeping them unchanged.
5 hours ago
WORLD
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: ministry
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: minist...
"In the first UK-led operation of its kind, the vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and specially trained law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency, despite Russia's best efforts to evade sanctions and continue fuelling its barbaric war with Ukraine," the ministry stat...
5 hours ago
POLITICS
RSP cancels Kailali district convention election result, citing procedural irregularities
RSP cancels Kailali district convention election result, cit...
Issuing a statement on Sunday, the party’s central election commission said the decision was taken after receiving complaints and evidence submitted by candidates and party members regarding alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
5 hours ago
POLITICS
NC President Thapa calls for exercising politics as means of service
NC President Thapa calls for exercising politics as means of...
Speaking at a programme organised by the Kathmandu Metropolis ward-8 to honour the people contributing to the social service, president Thapa was of the view that social service would contribute to reinforcing democracy.
5 hours ago
ECONOMY
Gold price up by Rs 1,200 per tola in domestic market
Gold price up by Rs 1,200 per tola in domestic market
According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been fixed at Rs 293,200 per tola. On Friday, gold was traded at Rs 292,000 per tola.
6 hours ago