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Janardan Sharma Proposes Independent Probe into Maoist Leaders’ Wealth

CPN (Maoist Centre) Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma has proposed that an independent body be tasked with investigating the property and wealth of Maoist leaders. Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Sharma emphasized the need for transparency and suggested that such an investigation should not be conducted by the party itself, but by neutral individuals. “I’ve proposed within the party that we should investigate the assets of our leaders to ensure transparency, and that the responsibility should be handed over to an independent body. It is not acceptable for us to preach good governance while remaining opaque ourselves,”…

Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Departs for China on 6-Day Official Visit

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Indira Rana, is departing for Henan Province, China today on a six-day official visit. She is leading a two-member delegation and is scheduled to leave at 11:30 PM tonight. Rana will be participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit, which will be held in Henan Province from Shrawan 7 to 11 (July 22 to 26). During the summit, she is scheduled to present Nepal’s perspective on the topic “Ensuring a Peaceful and Stable Environment for Development.” As part of her visit, Deputy Speaker Rana will also hold meetings…

Teaser of Nepali Film ‘RIMAI’ Released with New Release Date

The teaser of the upcoming Nepali film RIMAI has been released, along with the announcement of a new release date. Initially scheduled to hit theaters on Bhadra 27, the film will now be released earlier, on Bhadra 20. With its new release date, RIMAI is set to face a box office clash with the comedy film Chitthi, which features popular comedian Khadkabahadur Pun in the lead role. The teaser opens with a scene where Daya Hang Rai’s character goes to ask for a girl’s hand in marriage. Rai plays the role of Ashbahadur Gurung. The teaser also reintroduces the beloved…

Nepal Returns Home as Runners-Up in U-20 Women’s SAFF Championship

The Nepali U-20 women’s football team returned home on Tuesday after finishing as runners-up in the U-20 SAFF Women’s Championship, which concluded on Monday in Bangladesh. The team was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by officials from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Nepal ended up in second place after suffering a 4–0 defeat to hosts Bangladesh in what was considered the virtual final of the league-stage tournament. Bangladesh remained unbeaten throughout the championship to lift the title. Nepal had also lost their first league match against Bangladesh by 3–2. The tournament was conducted in a double round-robin format. Nepal…

Nepal Stock Market Surges; NEPSE Index Jumps Nearly 81 Points

Nepal’s stock market saw a significant surge on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week, with the NEPSE index rising by 80.97 points to close at 2,973.70. Similarly, the Sensitive Index climbed 14.48 points to reach 516.98. The bullish momentum also boosted market turnover. A total of 43,581,228 shares of 319 scrips were traded, resulting in a total turnover of NPR 20.08 billion—an increase compared to Monday’s trading volume. Three companies hit the positive circuit level: Trade Tower, Shivam Cements, and Sanvi Energy. Shares of Unnati Sahakari Laghubitta rose by 9.90 percent, while Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development climbed 9.76 percent.…

Shekhar Koirala Accuses UML of Attacking Congress’s Core Values

Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has accused the CPN-UML of attacking the core values of the Nepali Congress. Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of BP Memorial Day, Dr. Koirala said that UML is continuously undermining Congress’s ideological foundation. He particularly criticized UML’s efforts to remove the "cooling-off period" provision from the Federal Civil Service Bill. Dr. Koirala emphasized that Congress stands firmly in favor of the cooling-off period and that there can be no compromise on this issue. “Isn’t it an attack on the core values of Nepali Congress when National Assembly members from…

Unified Socialist Directs Nationwide Observance of Pushpalal Memorial Day

The CPN (Unified Socialist) has instructed all its district committees to organize various programs across the country to mark the 47th Memorial Day of Pushpalal Shrestha, the founding General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal. The party has also urged its affiliated organizations abroad to commemorate the day in a respectful manner. The Pushpalal Memorial Foundation, closely associated with the party, has announced a series of events including a tribute ceremony, interaction session, and book launch at Pushpalal Garden located in Champadevi, Ward No. 4 of Kirtipur Municipality. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist) and head…

CIAA Begins Inquiry with Former Minister Rajkumar Gupta Over Bribery Audio Scandal

CIAA The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has begun questioning former Minister Rajkumar Gupta on Tuesday in connection with a bribery case. Gupta had recently resigned after being implicated in an audio recording scandal related to corruption. A team of investigation officers from the CIAA is conducting the interrogation, focusing on the leaked audio that allegedly captures a conversation involving Gupta about a transfer deal of the Chief Land Revenue Officer in Kaski. The commission plans to proceed with further investigative steps following the inquiry. According to sources, the CIAA is preparing to conduct a forensic…

Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in Thamel with 2 kg Gold and Rs 2.4 Million Cash

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested from Thamel, Kathmandu with 2 kilograms of gold and Rs 2.4 million in cash. According to police, the arrested individuals have been identified as 34-year-old Sumei Zhou and 46-year-old Chunlin Than, both residents of Xichuan, China. They were taken into custody by police on Monday evening. Authorities have launched a further investigation into the case. In recent times, the involvement of Chinese nationals in various criminal activities in Nepal has been on the rise.

Cooling-Off Period Provision Must Be Implemented: Congress Spokesperson Dr. Mahat

Nepali Congress spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that his party will not back down from the provision of a two-year "cooling-off period" included in the Federal Civil Service Bill. Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on Tuesday to mark BP Memorial Day, Dr. Mahat made it clear that the Congress cannot compromise on an issue that was unanimously passed by the parliamentary committee. He emphasized that Prime Minister and UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli should take a positive stance on the Congress party’s position. “The Prime Minister must accept our legitimate demands,” he said. “The Congress is…