KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Delayed winter session to begin on January 31
Amid growing opposition protests, the government has recommended to President Ram Chandra Paudel to convene the winter session of the federal parliament.
The cabinet, in a meeting on Monday, proposed that the session of both houses—House of Representatives and the National Assembly—begin on January 31 at 1 pm.
Minister for Drinking Water, Pradeep Yadav, confirmed the decision after the cabinet’s discussion on Tuesday.
Chhabilal Joshi released on Rs 5 million bail in Swarnalakshmi Cooperative fraud case
Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Chhabilal Joshi, accused of embezzling over Rs 1 billion from the Kalimati-based Swarnalakshmi Cooperative, has been granted release on a bail of Rs 5 million.
The decision came from the bench of Kathmandu District Court Judge Thakur Prasad Kharel.
The case against Joshi, filed by the District Police Range, Kathmandu, through the District Public Prosecutor’s Office, initially demanded a recovery of Rs 57.896 million. Following judicial proceedings, the court settled on the Rs 5 million bail.
Advocate Dinesh Tripathi assault case: Woman from Jhapa arrested
A woman from Jhapa has been arrested in connection with the assault on senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi, which occurred on January 15, 2025, outside the Kathmandu District Court in Babarmahal.
The police apprehended 55-year-old Sheetal Rai, also known as Sita Devi Rai, who hails from Buddhashanti Rural Municipality-4, Jhapa, and currently resides in Shantinagar, Kathmandu.
She was taken into custody during an ongoing search for those involved in the incident. Rai is currently being held at the Singha Durbar Police Circle for further investigation, according to the Kathmandu District Police Office.
Nepal’s foreign trade grows, exports up by 31%
Nepal’s foreign trade has shown significant growth compared to the first six months of the previous fiscal year.
According to data released by the Department of Customs, the country’s foreign trade expanded during the first half of the current fiscal year, with a 7.06% increase in imports and a notable 31.78% rise in exports.
In the first six months of this fiscal year, Nepal exported goods worth Rs 98.78 billion, compared to Rs 74.96 billion during the same period last year. Similarly, the country imported goods worth Rs 822.37 billion, up from Rs 768.16 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Government appeals to keep Rabi and associates in custody
The government has filed a petition at the High Court Pokhara, demanding that Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and six others remain in custody for investigation into the multi-billion-rupee fraud case involving the Suryadarshan Cooperative in Pokhara.
The District Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed the appeal, arguing that the release of Lamichhane and his associate, former DIG Chhabilal Joshi, on bail by the Kaski District Court was against the legal provisions.
The petition seeks to continue the case while keeping all accused in judicial custody. The High Court Pokhara has confirmed the registration of the appeal.
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