Nepal’s No. 1 tiles and bathware brand, Somany Ceramics Limited, has officially appointed former Nepal cricket team captain Paras Khadka as its brand ambassador for Nepal and the Southeast Asian region. At an event held in Kathmandu on Thursday, the company announced the partnership, highlighting that the collaboration aims to strengthen Somany’s connection with Nepali consumers and reinforce its leadership in the market. Paras Khadka will serve as the face of Somany Ceramics in Nepal, participating in various brand promotion campaigns for the company’s wide range of products, including tiles, bathware, adhesives, and waterproofing solutions. Speaking about the partnership, Sujit…
A total of 25 new industries that consumed electricity through ‘dedicated’ and ‘trunk lines’ during the load-shedding period have paid the first installment of their outstanding premium fees. In addition, 10 industries that had previously started but halted payments have resumed their installments, according to the secretariat of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising. With this, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has collected Rs 230.87 million in outstanding payments from 35 industries. The total outstanding amount owed by these 35 industries was Rs 5.94 billion, of which Rs 5.70 billion is still pending. The dues relate to the…
Prakash Chandra Pandey ‘Pralok’, a former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) commander who served for years as a close security aide to former Prime Minister and Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has announced his resignation from the CPN (Maoist Centre). Pandey, who also served as Vice President of the Kathmandu Valley Special Province Committee, made the announcement through an emotional public letter, declaring that he is resigning from both party membership and his association with Prachanda. In his letter, Pandey expressed deep disappointment, stating that when the Maoist Centre and other leftist forces united, the spirit of the armed struggle…
Morang clinched the District-Level Women’s Inter-Hub T20 Cricket Tournament title organized by the Saptari Cricket Association in coordination with Sabal Nepal in Rajbiraj. In the final match held on Thursday at the Pabima School Ground, Morang defeated Siraha by seven wickets. Winning the toss and batting first, Siraha managed to score only 46 runs in 14.4 overs, losing all wickets. Anuradha Chaudhary was the top scorer with 26 runs, while no other batter reached double digits. For Morang, Srijana Rajbanshi took three wickets, Niru Rajbanshi grabbed two, and Subeksha Limbu, Bandana Rajbanshi, and Purnima Rajbanshi claimed one wicket each. Chasing…
Morang clinched the District-Level Women’s Inter-Hub T20 Cricket Tournament title organized by the Saptari Cricket Association in coordination with Sabal Nepal in Rajbiraj. In the final match held on Thursday at the Pabima School Ground, Morang defeated Siraha by seven wickets. Winning the toss and batting first, Siraha managed to score only 46 runs in 14.4 overs, losing all wickets. Anuradha Chaudhary was the top scorer with 26 runs, while no other batter reached double digits. For Morang, Srijana Rajbanshi took three wickets, Niru Rajbanshi grabbed two, and Subeksha Limbu, Bandana Rajbanshi, and Purnima Rajbanshi claimed one wicket each. Chasing…
Bangladeshi judges are set to deliver a long-awaited verdict on November 17 in the crimes against humanity case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who remains in hiding. Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam informed reporters on Thursday that the court has scheduled the final ruling for that date. The 78-year-old Hasina faces accusations of ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests. She has reportedly refused to comply with court summons while residing in India. “Justice will prevail according to the law,” said Prosecutor Islam. “We have reached the final stage after a long journey, and the court will announce its…
The newly appointed Province Chief of Madhes, Surendra Labh Karn, officially assumed office on Thursday. During the assumption ceremony, Karn stated that he is well aware of the issues facing the Madhes region and emphasized the need for coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders to build a stronger and more prosperous Madhes. Karn was appointed as the Province Chief of Madhes by President Ram Chandra Paudel on the recommendation of the federal government. He had taken the oath of office and secrecy from the President on Tuesday.
Four newly appointed ambassadors have presented their credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel. At separate special ceremonies held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, the ambassadors of four countries submitted their letters of credence. According to Pradeep Kumar Koirala, spokesperson for the Office of the President, the ambassadors presenting their credentials were: Sharif Mustafa Alsaid, Ambassador of Egypt to Nepal Dagny Myoss, Ambassador of Norway Ruwanthi Delpitia, Ambassador of Sri Lanka Thant Sin, Ambassador of Myanmar High-ranking government officials were also present during the ceremony. The newly appointed ambassadors were escorted in a horse-drawn carriage procession from Hotel…
The meeting between the Election Commission and political parties has started. On Thursday, the Election Commission held discussions with representatives from various political parties at its central office. Earlier, the Commission had also held talks with the parties regarding the preparations for the upcoming elections. Thursday’s discussion included Chief Acting Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, Dr. Janaki Kumari Tuladhar, Sagoon Shamsher J.B. Rana, and representatives from major political parties such as Pushpa Bhusal from the Nepali Congress, Khagaraj Adhikari from the CPN-UML, and Lilamani Pokharel from the Nepal Communist Party, among others. The interim government has announced that the House…
Nepal Medical College has announced job openings for specialist doctors and administrative personnel. The college published a notice seeking qualified candidates for various academic and administrative positions, including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Lecturer roles. According to the notice, the college is also looking for Cash Counter In-Charge, Store In-Charge, and Marketing Officer. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their personal details via email. Candidates with relevant specialization and prior experience will be given priority and shortlisted for interviews. The college stated that the recruitment aims to further enhance the quality of medical education and healthcare services.…