SOCIETY
Nine arrested so far in connection with 100 kg gold smuggling case
Nine arrested so far in connection with 100 kg gold smugglin...
KATHMANDU, July 21: The police arrested nine people on suspicion of their involvement in the smuggling of over 100 kg of gold that was seized while being smuggled through the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Wednesday evening.
Jul 21, 2023
Editorial
Tackling the surge of Lumpy Skin Disease
Tackling the surge of Lumpy Skin Disease
The recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Rasuwa district has sent shockwaves through the local farming community, with 159 cattle tragically losing their lives to this contagious animal disease in the past few days. The severity of this outbreak demands urgent attention and coordinated efforts f...
Jul 21, 2023
SOCIETY
Two more arrested in connection with 100 kg gold smuggling case
Two more arrested in connection with 100 kg gold smuggling c...
KATHMANDU, July 20: Police have arrested two more people in connection with the 100 kg gold smuggling case. A team of the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has arrested two more people.
Jul 20, 2023
SOCIETY
National Digital Health Day observed
National Digital Health Day observed
KATHMANDU, July 20: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has pointed out the need for increased use of information technology to make health services accessible to all.
Jul 20, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Army miffed with downsizing remarks of lawmakers
Army miffed with downsizing remarks of lawmakers
KATHMANDU, July 20: A debate has been going on from the House to the social media about the current number of about one hundred thousand in the Nepali Army.
Jul 20, 2023
ECONOMY
Monetary policy cannot have all the tools to solve all economic problems: NRB Governor Adh...
Monetary policy cannot have all the tools to solve all econo...
KATHMANDU, July 20: At a time when Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat is publicly assuring that all the problems seen in the economy will be addressed through monetary policy, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari has stated that the monetary policy has its limitations and can...
Jul 20, 2023
ECONOMY
India bans export of non-Basmati white rice amid supply concerns
India bans export of non-Basmati white rice amid supply conc...
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Indian government has banned export of non-Basmati white rice amid concern over rice supply in the domestic market. The decision, outlined in a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Thursday, amends the export policy of non-basmati white ri...
Jul 20, 2023
SOCIETY
'Gold smuggling in Nepal has three tiers'
'Gold smuggling in Nepal has three tiers'
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) seized around 100 kg of gold, which was smuggled from Hong Kong on Wednesday night. On Thursday, the DRI arrested six people on suspicion of their involvement in gold smuggling at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
Jul 20, 2023
POLITICS
NC CWC members demand suspension of former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand
NC CWC members demand suspension of former Home Minister Bal...
KATHMANDU, July 20: The Central Working Committee (CWC) members of the Nepali Congress (NC) have demanded the suspension of former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand as the party's CWC member.
Jul 20, 2023
POLITICS
Govt to come down hard on violation of consumers' rights: DPM Shrestha
Govt to come down hard on violation of consumers' rights: DP...
KATHMANDU, July 20: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha today said the government was committed to taking action against the violation of consumers' rights and anomalies for the promotion of a healthy market.
Jul 20, 2023