WORLD
The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 79 people
The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killin...
The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 79 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt looks for alternative measure to finance projects as it struggles to manage necessary...
Govt looks for alternative measure to finance projects as it...
As the government faces a massive crunch to finance the ongoing development projects, it has stepped up efforts to mobilize large amounts of funds collected for social security and insurance purposes.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal at risk of becoming EV dumping ground, experts warn
Nepal at risk of becoming EV dumping ground, experts warn
Stakeholders have called for clear standards on electric vehicles (EVs) imported into Nepal. At the NADA Auto Dialogue, they expressed concerns that unchecked imports of all types of EVs could turn Nepal into a dumping site.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Land revenue rises by 14 percent in first seven months despite sluggish real estate market
Land revenue rises by 14 percent in first seven months despi...
Property transactions have slowed significantly, affecting turnover in the sector and putting pressure on government revenue. Still, figures from the Department of Land Management and Archive (DoLMA) show a moderate year-on-year rise in collections.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt set to implement time-bound action plan to remove Nepal from grey list
Govt set to implement time-bound action plan to remove Nepal...
The government has started preparations to remove Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. On Tuesday, the Anti-Money Laundering Steering Committee finalized a time-bound action plan and decided to implement it without any delay.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
RPP stages peaceful demonstration in Balkhu, calls for restoration of constitutional monar...
RPP stages peaceful demonstration in Balkhu, calls for resto...
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a peaceful demonstration in Balkhu, Kathmandu, on Tuesday, calling for the reinstatement of a constitutional monarchy and the declaration of Nepal as a Hindu state.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
550 arrested in Kailali for drug offenses
550 arrested in Kailali for drug offenses
Police records show that the highest number of cases were recorded in the month of Poush (mid-December to mid- January), during which 59 incidents led to the arrest of 83 individuals: 82 men and one woman.
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Bhat-Bhateni assists families of two killed in Tinkune violence
Bhat-Bhateni assists families of two killed in Tinkune viole...
Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket provided financial assistance to the families of two individuals killed in the violence that followed a pro-monarchy protest held on March 28 in Tinkune area in the capital.
Apr 08, 2025
POLITICS
Current police chief was vice chair of UML’s youth wing: RPP Chair Lingden
Current police chief was vice chair of UML’s youth wing: RPP...
“We thought the police acted on the home minister’s orders. But it turns out that the current police chief was a vice chair of the UML’s youth association,” he said.
Apr 08, 2025
POLITICS
RPP Chief Whip Shahi accuses Maoist Centre activists of setting fire to Herbs Processing a...
RPP Chief Whip Shahi accuses Maoist Centre activists of sett...
Shahi also stated that RPP senior Vice Chairman Rabindra Mishra and party General Secretary and Member of Parliament Dhawal Shumsher Rana are being imprisoned under false charges and should be released immediately.
Apr 08, 2025