POLITICS
Former lawmaker and Pappu Construction owner Hari Narayan Rauniyar arrested
Former lawmaker and Pappu Construction owner Hari Narayan Ra...
KATHMANDU, June 30: Hari Narayan Rauniyar, a prominent construction businessman and former lawmaker, has been apprehended by the authorities.
Jun 30, 2023
POLITICS
Special Court finds former NOC Director Gopal Bahadur Khadka guilty
Special Court finds former NOC Director Gopal Bahadur Khadka...
KATHMANDU, June 30: The Special Court has found former executive director of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), Gopal Bahadur Khadka, guilty of corruption.
Jun 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Paddy output needs to be increased to boost economy: Agriculture Minister Bhusal
Paddy output needs to be increased to boost economy: Agricul...
PATAN, June 30: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Beduram Bhusal has underscored the need for promoting paddy production to boost the economy.
Jun 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Mysterious death of rhino sparks increased patrols and demands for action in Parsa Nationa...
Mysterious death of rhino sparks increased patrols and deman...
MAKWANPUR, June 30: Rhino’s horns have been illegally smuggled from the protected 'core area' of Parsa National Park (PNP), which is off-limits to the general public.
Jun 30, 2023
ECONOMY
ADB to provide 50 million US dollars loan to Nepal
ADB to provide 50 million US dollars loan to Nepal
KATHMANDU, June 30: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted Nepal a loan of 50 million US dollars (approximately Rs 6.6 billion). The loan has been sanctioned to support the policy reforms aimed at enhancing Nepal's internal and external trade.
Jun 30, 2023
POLITICS
Lalita Niwas land-grab scam: SC orders govt to show cause on writ petition of three arrest...
Lalita Niwas land-grab scam: SC orders govt to show cause on...
KATHMANDU, June 30: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order on the writ petition of the three accused arrested in connection with the Lalita Niwasland-grab scam.
Jun 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal’s first ‘SkyWalk Tower’ comes into operation in Kathmandu
Nepal’s first ‘SkyWalk Tower’ comes into operation in Kathma...
KATHMANDU, June 30: As a new tourist destination in the valley, the SkyWalk Tower has been constructed with an investment of around Rs 2 billion. The tower has been opened to the public since Thursday. This tower was built with private investment.
Jun 30, 2023
SPORTS
ACC U-16 East Zone Cricket Cup: Nepal defeats Malaysia, becomes ‘Group -A’ winner
ACC U-16 East Zone Cricket Cup: Nepal defeats Malaysia, beco...
KATHMANDU, June 30: Nepal's Ashok Dhami displayed a remarkable all-round performance, leading his team to an impressive 84-run victory against Malaysia in the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup cricket tournament. Dhami showcased his skills with both bat and ball, contributing 52 runs while batting and claiming...
Jun 30, 2023
ECONOMY
Paragliding flight charges soar in Pokhara as NAA implements fee hike
Paragliding flight charges soar in Pokhara as NAA implements...
KATHMANDU, June 30: Paragliding enthusiasts in Pokhara are set to face increased flight charges as the Nepal Airsports Association (NAA) announced a fee adjustment for paragliding flights.
Jun 30, 2023
SOCIETY
One dies, another taken ill after consuming toxic mushroom
One dies, another taken ill after consuming toxic mushroom
OKHALDHUNGA, June 30: A woman died after consuming poisonous mushrooms in Okhaldhunga. The deceased has been identified as Kalpana Sharma, 24, of Chisankhugadhi Rural Municipality-7.
Jun 30, 2023