Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the prices of passports, driver’s licenses, and other crucial services have risen substantially in the last two years. The government attributes this increase to vital economic reforms designed to enhance the effectiveness of public services, thereby contributing to overall economic growth for everyone. A lot of people express frustration over…
Kathmandu, May 30 – In an announcement made today, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel stated that those found guilty of embezzling cooperative funds will have their passports seized. On Thursday, while presenting the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 to a joint session of the federal parliament, Paudel disclosed the…
Kathmandu, May 25 – As demands escalate from various political factions for Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to resign due to his involvement in a visitor’s visa scandal, he has maintained his stance, asserting that he would withdraw from politics should evidence emerge proving him responsible for irregularities identified at the Tribhuvan International Airport immigration office….
Kathmandu, May 25 – In the previous year, the Nepali Congress established three distinct panels aimed at assisting the party’s allied organizations with their respective ad hoc committees in holding general conventions as per the set deadlines. Following the resolution adopted by the party’s Central Working Committee on August 7 of last year, Congress President…
Kathmandu, May 25 — The National Human Rights Commission has concluded its investigation into the violent anti-protests supporting monarchy that occurred on March 28, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries. Following objections from pro-monarchy factions and their supporters regarding the commission’s neutrality, the constitutional entity aimed to establish a senior committee headed by retired…
Kathmandu, May 25 – At the 21st Nepal-India Customs Administration Directors-General level meeting held in Kathmandu on April 11, India committed to implementing the ‘pre-information system’ for exports and imports within one month. However, as of now, there has been no noticeable advancement regarding this commitment. As stated by Mahesh Bhattarai, who serves as the…
Ministers are pleading with European nations to permit British citizens to utilize electronic gates before the summer vacation as part of the agreement. agreed with Brussels won’t begin rapidly enough. Minister for Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds has penned letters to his European peers which include Greece encouraging them to permit Brits to access e-gates immediately….
On May 24, Hon. Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne approved the certification for the Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (23). After the Second Reading debate took place today, the Bill moved on to be examined during the committee stage. Following the Third Reading, it was approved in Parliament without any amendments or votes….
Sri Lanka, May 24 — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the government does not plan to seize lands belonging to residents in the Northern and Eastern provinces. Instead, she emphasized that the administration aims to swiftly restore land rights to their rightful owners. The Prime Minister shared these comments during a conversation taking…
Pakistan, May 24 — Bangladesh has terminated a $21 million defense agreement with India’s public-sector shipbuilding company, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). This pact was intended for providing an advanced deep-sea tugboat to the Bangladeshi Navy. Following discussions with the Bangladesh authorities, GRSE verified this decision. The annulment represents a step back in…