Nims Purja uses NRN card to evade mountaineering royalty Celebrated mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja used his non-resident Nepali card to evade millions of rupees of mountaineering royalty in the last spring season, the government officials claimed. Nepal 09 Sep, 2024
Govt approves $115 million soft loan from ADB A decision was made to form a negotiation team, led by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, to represent the government in discussions regarding the loan. Nepal 06 Sep, 2024
Govt ready for positive intervention in economy: DPM Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Bishnu Paudel has expressed the government readiness for tangible interventions for the advancement of national economy. Business 01 Sep, 2024
NAC flying into an uncertain future The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), once a national pride, has been mired in scandals, with its reputation and operational efficiency taking a severe nosedive. Nepal 16 Aug, 2024
CAAN imposes ban on Nims Purja's Mustang Helicopter The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has suspended operation of Mustang Helicopter, owned by celebrated mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja, for not maintaining minimum safety level. Nepal 08 Aug, 2024
CIAA told to take action against Nims Purja, tourism ministry officials A complaint has been lodged at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) seeking action against celebrated mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja, for allegedly violating Tourism Act, evading taxes and defaming Sherpa community and Nepal's tourism sector. Nepal 03 Aug, 2024
Govinda Raj Joshi convicted of Graft The Supreme Court convicted Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Govinda Raj Joshi of graft and imposed a jail term of nine months and a fine of Rs 6.9 million rupees. Kathmandu 29 Jul, 2024
Suspended Chief Secretary Aryal transferred to NPC Suspended Chief Secretary Dr Baikuntha Aryal has been transferred to the National Planning Commission (NPC). Kathmandu 24 Jun, 2024
Corruption case filed against Chief Secretary Aryal, leading to automatic suspension The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case in the Special Court against Chief Secretary Dr. Baikuntha Aryal, resulting in his automatic suspension. Kathmandu 23 Jun, 2024
Snake bites torment Tarai-Madhes Ujawal Jha, a 31-year-old youth activist from Balwa Municipality, Mahottari, was deeply disturbed when a woman from his neighbouring village died on her way to the hospital from a snake bite. “If there had been a hospital closer to the village, she would still be alive today. However, we could not save her,” Jha told THT. Nepal 12 Jun, 2024
Government discloses property statement of ministers and PM The property statements of Cabinet members, including the Prime Minister, were made public today. Nepal 22 May, 2024
CIAA files corruption case in security printing press scandal According to CIAA Spokesperson Narahari Ghimire, the CIAA alleges that they intended to cause a loss to the government through the procurement for the security printing press by embezzling funds. Kathmandu 12 May, 2024
