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Govt forms high-level committee to probe visit visa scandal

Nepal, June 23 -- The government has formed a high-level investigation committee to probe the recent visit visa scandal. A cabinet minister told Republica that the decision was made during a cabinet ... Read More


Tenure of APF DIGs Dhauvaji and Neupane extended, DIG Giri transferred to Security Council

Nepal, June 23 -- The government has extended the tenure of two Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of the Armed Police Force, Nepal-Kalidas Dhauvaji and Kumar Neupane-while transferring DIG Kamal Giri t... Read More


Iran launches missile strike on US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

Nepal, June 23 -- Iran has launched a missile attack targeting the US' Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Jazeera reported. The assault comes amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, with loud expl... Read More


Govt preparing to purchase weapons worth Rs 1 billion for Nepal Police

Nepal, June 23 -- The government is moving forward with plans to procure weapons and crowd-control equipment worth Rs 990 million for the Nepal Police by the end of the current fiscal year 2024/25. Th... Read More


Maoist Center demands immediate probe into visit visa scandal

Nepal, June 22 -- Chief Spokesperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Hitraj Pandey, has demanded the immediate formation of an investigation committee regarding the visit visa issue. During the discussio... Read More


Two killed in tractor accident in Surkhet

Nepal, June 22 -- Two people lost their lives in a tractor accident that occurred on Saturday night in Chaukune Rural Municipality, Surkhet. According to police, the accident took place in Ward 6 of C... Read More


Outer Ring Road project stalled for 24 years despite Rs 150 million spent

Nepal, June 22 -- The government has been handing out hollow promises in the name of the Outer Ring Road to valley residents for the past 24 years, but the project has yet to see any physical progress... Read More


Petroleum products worth Rs 174 billion imported via Birgunj border in 11 months

Nepal, June 22 -- In the first 11 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY), Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 174.09 billion through the Birgunj customs point, including diesel, petrol, liquefi... Read More


Journalists should be like bees, not stinging wasps: Former PCN Chair Basnet

Nepal, June 22 -- Former Chairperson of the Press Council Nepal, Bal Krishna Basnet, has called on journalists to embody the spirit of hardworking bees rather than aggressive wasps that harm others. ... Read More


Monsoon spreads across Nepal; heavy rainfall likely in five provinces

KATHMANDU, June 21 -- Nepal is currently under the influence of monsoon winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather acros... Read More