Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Rs 5,000 Bribery Case: Home Minister commands thorough investigation



KATHMANDU: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has directed the police to initiate an investigation into the case involving former Minister and lawmaker Birendra Mahatto, who allegedly bribed a middleman Rs 5,000 to authenticate his son’s certificate.

Responding to queries raised by lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Tuesday, Home Minister Lekhak stated that he had personally spoken with Mahatto and sought his cooperation in the investigation.

He further emphasized that the case has garnered serious attention from the government.

Publish Date : 23 July 2024 15:58 PM

Deuba faction leaders discuss forming separate party after court verdict

KATHMANDU: Leaders aligned with former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur

Farmers worried as wind and disease damage mangoes in Siraha

SIRAHA: Mango production in Siraha district is expected to decline

Deuba faction stresses party unity, urges Sanepa to take lead

KATHMANDU: Leaders from the faction of former Nepali Congress president

Fungal infection likely to reduce mango production in Banke

BANKE: Mango farming in Banke has been severely affected by

RSP calls central committee meeting

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called a meeting