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KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.

UML demands revocation of action taken against Governor Adhikari

The main opposition party CPN-UML has demanded the government withdrew the action taken against Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari.

Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu, former Finance Ministers representing UML accused the government of trying to face-save by taking action against the hard-working and honest officials.

Ministers are openly asking money for elections amid economic crisis: Khatiwada

Former Finance Minister Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada has accused the government ministers of openly demanding money for the election disregarding the economic crisis.

Speaking at a press conference of former finance ministers of the CPN-UML, Khatiwada said that the crisis in the economy was due to controversial statements made by government ministers, indulging in lucrative business, attacking unscrupulous employees and setting up undue contracts.

Historic Biska Jatra begins in Bhaktapur

The historically famous and important Biska Jatra of Bhaktapur begins today.

The Biska Jatra, which begins with the arrival of the New Year, begins this evening by pulling the chariot of Nakinju Azima to Ghatkha from the front of the Panchatle temple in Tamari and pulling the chariot of Bhairavnath.

Speaker Sapkota urges business community to focus on enterprise promotion

Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has urged the business community to focus on the promotion of entrepreneurship with the feeling of national unity.

In his address to a program organized on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Nepal Chamber of Commerce, the Speaker underlined the need of promoting business activities keeping the nation and people first. Sustainable development and extension of new dimensions of the economy are possible if we act innovatively resisting economic barriers caused by climate change, according to him.

Kathmandu Police Circle to get two SPs

The Police Headquarters has decided to deploy one more Superintendent of Police to look into the litigation filed at the Kathmandu police. With the post added to the Circle, Kathmandu police will have two SPs now.

Inspector General of Police Shailesh Thapa decided to add SP Bhattarai to Kathmandu police.

Publish Date : 10 April 2022 22:21 PM

Home Ministry orders probe into incident involving Xi Jinping’s book burning

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Nepal

President Paudel extends condolences to UML Chair Oli

KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has extended heartfelt condolences to

20 arrested in drug-related incidents, including two Indian nationals at TIA

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 20 individuals in a series of

Faith writes open letter to Balen Shah urging protection of sex workers’ rights

  KATHMANDU: Aastha-Faith, an organization advocating for the rights and

RSP’s Swarnim Wagle urges lawmakers to stay accountable, serve people

KATHMANDU: Vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Swarnim Wagle,