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SC refuses to register writ petition against prohibitory order in Kathmandu

Nepal, June 5 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has declined to register a writ petition filed against the prohibitory order issued by the Kathmandu District Administration Office. The prohibitory order was ... Read More


Patanjali land deal scandal: 13 including former Sunrise Bank CEO charged

Nepal, June 5 -- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against 13 individuals, including former Sunrise Bank CEO Kishor Kumar Maharjan, over irr... Read More


Nearly Rs 1 billion allocated to operationalize 57 basic hospitals starting new FY

Nepal, June 5 -- Due to a lack of resources, many basic hospitals have not yet come into operation despite being fully constructed. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel has initiated preparat... Read More


Policy exists to eliminate caste discrimination, but commitment falls short

Nepal, June 5 -- Although there are policy arrangements to end caste-based discrimination and untouchability, stakeholders have pointed out a lack of genuine commitment. Recognizing the contribution o... Read More


Teen dies following assault in Dang

Nepal, June 5 -- A teenage boy, who was critically injured in a physical altercation, has died while undergoing treatment in Nepalgunj. According to police, 14-year-old Biraj Giri of Banfikot Rural M... Read More


Finance Ministry allocates over Rs 50 billion to MPs' and leaders' personal projects

Nepal, June 5 -- Although the government has formally scraped the 'Constituency Infrastructure Development Program,' the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has indirectly allocated a budget of over Rs 50 billi... Read More


Investment Board Nepal approves Rs 57 billion Muktinath cable car project

Nepal, June 5 -- The 64th meeting of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved investment for the Muktinath Cable Car Project and decided to move forward with various other projects. Chaired by P... Read More


Two APF personnel missing in Saptakoshi were diving instructors

Nepal, June 5 -- The two Armed Police Force (APF) personnel who went missing in the Saptakoshi River on Thursday have been identified as certified diving instructors. According to police sources, Sur... Read More


Former Secy Upreti says cabinet's verbal order led to land ceiling exemption proposal for Patanjali

Nepal, June 5 -- Former Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Trilochan Upreti, said that the proposal to grant Patanjali Yogpeeth and Ayurved Company Nepal permissio... Read More


COVID-19 test kit shortage hits Sudurpaschim amid rising infections at border

Nepal, June 5 -- A shortage of COVID-19 test kits in Sudurpaschim Province has hampered screening efforts at key border points with India, even as new cases emerge. According to Hemraj Joshi, the epi... Read More