WORLD
Families wait as some political prisoners freed in Bangladesh
Families wait as some political prisoners freed in Banglades...
DHAKA, Aug 6: Families of political prisoners secretly jailed in Bangladesh under the autocratic rule of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina waited desperately Tuesday for news of their relatives, as some of those missing were released.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Body of woman missing in drain found in Dhulikhel
Body of woman missing in drain found in Dhulikhel
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: A woman who had gone missing after accidentally entering a drain in Shrikhandpur, Dhulikhel Municipality-4, Kavre, has been found dead.
Aug 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price drops by Rs 2,300 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 2,300 per tola
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The price of gold, which had reached an all-time high, fell significantly on Tuesday. Compared to the previous day, the price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,300 per tola.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Efforts on to ease the situation for Nepalis in Lebanon: Foreign ministry
Efforts on to ease the situation for Nepalis in Lebanon: For...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that continuous efforts are on to improve the situation for Nepalis in Lebanon. In a press release issued on Monday, the ministry assured that Nepalis in Lebanon are safe and emphasized that ongoing efforts are being made to support them.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Industrialist Agrawal passes away
Industrialist Agrawal passes away
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Constituent Assembly member and senior industrialist, Shrawan Kumar Agrawal, has died at the age of 77. The former chairman of Marwadi Sewa Samiti passed away at his residence at Sanepa, Lalitpur, on Monday night.
Aug 06, 2024
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Heavy rainfall hits various areas of Kathmandu Valley (In Pictures)
Heavy rainfall hits various areas of Kathmandu Valley (In Pi...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: There has been incessant rain in the hilly areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
One dies of dengue in Tanahun
One dies of dengue in Tanahun
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: A person has died of dengue in Tanahun. According to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, a 50-year-old male died of dengue in Tanahun on Monday.
Aug 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Net profit of 20 commercial banks grew 13.39 percent to Rs 64.16 billion in last FY
Net profit of 20 commercial banks grew 13.39 percent to Rs 6...
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The net profit earnings of commercial banks reportedly increased by 13.39 percent in the last fiscal year.
Aug 06, 2024
POLITICS
APF chief threatens to sack officers if found colluding with smugglers
APF chief threatens to sack officers if found colluding with...
KATHMANDU, Aug 5 : The Armed Police Force (APF) has intensified border security and recalled several officers over the past three months amid concerns of collusion with smugglers.
Aug 06, 2024
POLITICS
Bill to regulate legal practitioners introduced in parliament
Bill to regulate legal practitioners introduced in parliamen...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: The government has introduced a bill to regulate legal practitioners. If the bill to amend the Nepal Bar Council Act 2050 BS is passed, it will lead to a thorough review of the conduct of legal practitioners and disciplinary actions against them.
Aug 06, 2024