Noted philanthropist Simons passes away

Published On: May 13, 2024 04:40 PM NPT By: AP/RSS

LALITPUR, May 13:  James Harris "Jim" Simons, the founder of the Nick Simons Foundation and the Nick Simons Institute, passed away last Friday at the age of  86.

One arrested for over Rs 2 billion online betting

Published On: May 13, 2024 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 13: The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office (KVCIO) arrested an individual on the charge of conducting online betting transactions through platforms such as 1XBET (online betting app), Bet365, and Crypto.

How one man helped Nepal become Asia’s LGBT leader

Published On: May 13, 2024 02:20 PM NPT By: Sunita Neupane

KATHMANDU, May 13: On a recent Saturday, Sunil Babu Pant walks from one temple to another, covering around 50 temples from 8 a.m. to noon in the Thamel area of Kathmandu. On entering each temple, his eyes start searching for Ajima.

Two arrested on charge of looting Rs 8 million

Published On: May 13, 2024 02:18 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANUSHA, May 13: Two persons were arrested on the charge of looting Rs 8 million in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City-19.

KATHMANDU, May 13: Renowned climber Nirmal Purja Magar, known as ‘Nims Dai’, has ventured into the helicopter business, acquiring a 53 percent stake in Mustang Helicopters.

KATHMANDU, May 13: The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office (KVCIO) of Nepal Police has disclosed the identities of three additional individuals arrested on charges of human trafficking for enticing victims with promises of immigration to USA and Canada.

Three-year-old boy dies after fainting at school in Chitwan

Published On: May 13, 2024 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 13: A three-year-old boy, enrolled in the playgroup at Bhrikuti Boarding School in Kamalnagar, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-3 of Chitwan, has passed away.

TU seeks govt help to reclaim encroached land

Published On: May 13, 2024 12:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 13: Tribhuvan University (TU) has appealed to the government for assistance in reclaiming the university’s land that has been encroached upon by various people and agencies.

KATHMANDU, May 13: Activist Dr Nicholas Bhusal was arrested for chanting slogans on Supreme Court (SC) premises in support of cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who has been convicted in a rape case.

KATHMANDU, May 13: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) police have arrested two individuals in possession of more than four kilograms of gold. Both arrestees are said to be Indian nationals.