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Cooperation, unity stressed among private sector members

Cooperation, unity stressed among private sector members
Kathmandu - President of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has said that FNCCI will remain strong from a robust network and unity among its members. At a programme organized by FNCCI on Thursday, he called for professional cooperation and unity. "At times, lone efforts don’t yield success. Our unity could be further robust if FNCCI join hand...
Friday, July 28, 2023

People’s movement at Rasuwagadhi increases

People’s movement at Rasuwagadhi increases
Rasuwa - Lately people's movement has increased at Rasuwagadi, the northern point along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa.The checkpoint, which was closed due to COVID-19 pandemic, resumed its operations on April 1. Since then, there has been a rise in trade and touristic activities in the area. Chinese tourists have started entering Nepal via the transit point and the graph is increasing day by...
Thursday, July 27, 2023

No light comments on issues of nat’l security, military affairs, experts say

No light comments on issues of nat’l security, military affairs, experts say
Kathmandu - Experts on security affairs have suggested the responsible persons avoiding light comments on the sensitive issues like national security and military affairs. At a meeting of the National Concerns and Coordination Committee of the parliament on Tuesday, experts said that it would be wise to address such serious issues on the basis of national consensus from an appropriate platform....
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Two arrested for investigations on death of senior sub-inspector

Two arrested for investigations on death of senior sub-inspector
Baglung - Police on Tuesday arrested two persons for investigation in regard to the passing of senior sub-inspector of Nepal Police in a hotel in Baglung district. Senior sub-inspector Ujjwal Poudel, the in charge of Area Police Office at Bhimgithe in Badigad, was found dead in a hotel . Hotelier Asha Kunwar and her son Binod were held for investigation purpose, Chief of Baglung District Police...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Government prioritizes zero tolerance against corruption: Minister Modi

Government prioritizes zero tolerance against corruption: Minister Modi
Biratnagar - Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Aman Lal Modi, has said the government is committed to ensuring a smooth supply of seeds and fertilizer to farmers. While inaugurating a bridge over the Lohandra River in Morang today, the Minister said the government prioritised the farmers' needs for seeds and fertilizer and was working accordingly. "Zero tolerance again...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Kathmandu reports steady rise in crimes

Kathmandu reports steady rise in crimes
Kathmandu - The graph of crimes is increasing in Kathmandu year by year, data shows. According to the Kathmandu District Police Range, the cases of banking fraud and other economic offences have significantly soared here in the recent times. In the fiscal year 2077-78 BS (2020-21) a total of 5,662 cases of crimes were registered in Kathmandu and this number increased to 8,977 in the following year...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

PM Dahal, Director General of FAO hold meeting

PM Dahal, Director General of FAO hold meeting
Kathmandu - Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Director General of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu, held a meeting today. During the meeting held at the FAO Headquarters, they discussed the various issues related to enhancement of agricultural practices, food security and sustainable development, according to the PM Dahal's Secretariat. ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Dr Rana complains of media trial in fake Bhutanese refugees scam

Dr Rana complains of media trial in fake Bhutanese refugees scam
Janakpurdham - Nepali Congress leader and member of the House of Representatives, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has complained that she has become a victim of 'media trial' in fake Bhutanese refugees scam. At a programme organised at the NC Madhes Province Office this morning, she argued that although the role of media is significant in the information and communication era, sometimes attack on individual...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Lumbini PA session to begin at 1:00 pm

Lumbini PA session to begin at 1:00 pm
The 20th meeting of the third session of the Lumbini Province Assembly (PA) is taking place at 1:00 pm today. Earlier, the meeting was scheduled for Monday and postponed for today due to a special reason, according to Province secretary Durlabh Kumar Pun Magar. In the meeting, Chief Minister Dilli Bahadur Chaudhary is likely to propose the meeting to begin discussions in principle over the Bill...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

University’s works hampered due to week-long lockout

University’s works hampered due to week-long lockout
Dodhara Chandani - Regular works at the Far Western University Central Office have been hampered due to the weeklong lockout. The All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU) close to the CPN (UML) and the National Democratic Students Union (NDSU) close to the Rastriya Prajatantra Party have padlocked the University's central office in Mahendranagar for a week now, putting forth various demands...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023