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Fake refugee case: Five different cases registered with claim worth Rs 288.4 million
The District Public Prosecutor’s Office Kathmandu has registered a case in the district court in the case of Fake Bhutanese Refugees. According to Lakshman Upadhyay, the spokesperson of the District Public Prosecutor’s Office of Kathmandu, a total of 30 people, including 16 arrested and 14 absconding were registered as defendants in the District Court of Kathmandu late on Wednesday.
Rabi Lamichhane demands formation of parliamentary special committee to investigate Bhutanese refugee scam
Parliamentarian and Chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane has demanded the formation of a parliamentary special committee to investigate the fake Bhutanese refugee scam. Speaking during today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Lamichhane said that the Parliament should form a special committee to investigate the case.
Priority for provinces lagging behind in HDI: PM Dahal
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year would be allocated by keeping Karnali, Sudurpaschim, and Madhes, the provinces that are backward in the Human Development Index (HDI), at the center.
Newly-appointed minister, state minister sworn in
President Ramchandra Paudel has administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly-appointed minister Birendra Prasad Mahato. The Head of the State administered the oath of office and secrecy in accordance with Article 80 of the Constitution of Nepal amidst a special ceremony organized at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas today.
1,700 complaints lodged against loan sharks in Mahottari
Complaints are being lodged against loan sharking in Mahottari district with the government introducing a new law to take action against the fraud. According to Assistant Chief District Officer of Mahottari, Upendra Neuapne, so far 1,734 complaints have been registered against loan sharking in the district.
Govt committed for marginalized community’s rights: PM
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ expressed unswerving commitment of the government to protect the identity and rights of the minority and marginalized communities.
NSC-CAVA volleyball: Kazakhstan defeats Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan has defeated Uzbekistan to reach the semi-finals of the NSC-CAVA Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup tournament underway in Kathmandu. Kazakhstan ended as the Group B winner.
NEPSE rises by 16.49 points on Wednesday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a rise for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday. The stock market index NEPSE increased by 16.49 points to 1,959.12 points today. Today, apart from finance, hydroelectricity, and mutual funds, the shares of hotel and tourism, and manufacturing groups increased today.
NAC to operate flights to Sydney from June 21
The national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation, has secured slots at Sydney Airport of Australia. Sydney Airport has given permission and slots to NAC for two flights in a week—Thursday and Saturday. After receiving the permission for the flights from Sydney Airport, the NAC submitted the necessary document for flight permission with Australian Civil Aviation Authority.
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