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Kathmandu — The Supreme Court has dismissed a writ petition filed against the officials of the Commission of Inquiry formed to investigate the incidents of 23 and 24 Bhadau, effectively allowing the commission to continue its work without legal hindrance. A bench comprising Justices Manoj Kumar Sharma, Nahakul Subedi, and…

Kathmandu — Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma has said he will work to enhance Nepal’s international image and strengthen relations with neighbouring and friendly countries. Speaking to the media after assuming office on Friday, Minister Sharma said he accepted the ministerial responsibility with the belief that his…

Kathmandu — Former Nepali Army Lieutenant General Balananda Sharma has been recommended for appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs, according to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has formally recommended Sharma’s name to President Ram Chandra Poudel for the ministerial position. The President’s Office has confirmed…

Kathmandu- Prices of gold and silver continued to rise in the domestic market on Thursday, reaching record highs, largely influenced by the strengthening of the US dollar, according to traders and market analysts. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported that the price of hallmark gold increased…

Kathmandu- The total number of deposit accounts in banks and financial institutions across the country has crossed 68 million, while the number of loan accounts remains below two million, according to the latest data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). As of mid-November of the current fiscal year, deposit accounts…

Kathmandu- The upcoming elections scheduled for Falgun 21 are estimated to cost the state Rs 27 billion, with security arrangements accounting for the largest share of the budget, according to government sources. The election-related budget is being jointly managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Election Commission, and security…

Kathmandu- As preparations intensify for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, the government has stepped up consultations with senior leaders of major political parties to create a conducive political environment. As part of this initiative, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel held discussions…

Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swotantra Party (RSP) has made public the final list of aspirants seeking candidacy under the proportional representation (PR) system. According to the party, a total of 387 aspirants have been shortlisted for the PR election scheduled for Friday, March 21. Initially, 414 individuals had applied for PR…

Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has said that emerging and alternative political forces in Nepal must come together on the basis of shared ideas and a common agenda to create a credible political alternative. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) on…

Kathmandu- In the high-profile embezzlement case involving Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank’s Gokuleshwor branch in Darchula, the High Court’s Mahendranagar Bench has ordered mixed custodial outcomes for the four accused bank employees. Two have been released on bail, while the remaining two have been sent to judicial custody for pre-trial detention. The…