Tapendra Karki

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Fake license distribution case: Former computer operator at DoTM arrested

Published On: May 8, 2024 02:32 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, May 8: A former computer officer of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has been arrested in connection with the fake driving license distribution case. On Tuesday, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police arrested Basanta Pandey, a former employee of the DoTM.

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Nepali authorities apprehend cross-border criminals fleeing from India amid heightened election security

Published On: April 30, 2024 11:40 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 30: With Lok Sabha elections underway in India, criminals who have committed offenses in Nepal and sought refuge across the border in India are returning to Nepal for shelter. However, upon their return, they are being apprehended by the Nepali authorities.

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CIB probe into fake DL distribution case: PMO pressures public prosecutor to free arrested govt employees

Published On: April 29, 2024 01:44 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 29: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has exerted pressure on the Kathmandu District Government Attorney Office (DGAO) to release the government employees arrested in connection with the distribution of fake driving licenses (DL).

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Govt tightens security arrangement for Third Investment Summit 2024

Published On: April 27, 2024 08:25 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 27: The government has tightened the security arrangements for the Third Investment Summit 2024. Security arrangements have been intensified to ensure the safety of guests attending the summit, which will take place at the Soaltee Hotel in Tahachal, Kathmandu on April 28 and 29.

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Youth attempts suicide amid police torture over Facebook comments against home minister

Published On: April 26, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 26: A young man attempted suicide alleging police torture for his critical comments about Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane on Facebook.

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Is former President Bhandari returning to active politics or poised for a graceful exit?

Published On: April 23, 2024 09:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 23: Nine months after CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli proposed awarding former President Bidya Devi Bhandari a national honor, the party finally honored her during the diamond jubilee celebration of the CPN-UML on Monday.

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Govt prepares 'high protocol' security for Emir of Qatar’s arrival tomorrow

Published On: April 22, 2024 07:11 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has arranged high protocol security for Emir (King) Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, who is set to arrive in Nepal at 5 PM. Heads of state typically receive this level of security.

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Police grant immunity to Home Minister Lamichhane, raising questions about impartiality in cooperative fraud case investigation

Published On: April 17, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 17: Despite the persistent demand from the main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) for the formation of a parliamentary inquiry committee to investigate the cooperative fraud case involving Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, the government has not initiated any legal action against the accused.

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False details emerge in report of High-level Probe Commission on Gold Smuggling, real smugglers remain unidentified

Published On: April 14, 2024 12:00 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 14: The report submitted to the government by the High-level Probe Commission on gold smuggling in the country has stirred confusion as the facts and details in its report have been found to be false. The information provided in the report, presented a month ago by the Commission, has been discovered to be inaccurate.

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APF central store fire incident: 7 individuals including DSP interrogated

Published On: April 11, 2024 11:45 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 11: The investigation into the fire incident at the central store of the Armed Police Force (APF) in Balambu, which occurred on April 8, has begun with the formation of an internal committee.

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CAAN DG Adhikari frequenting CIAA over PRIA contract irregularities

Published On: April 4, 2024 07:32 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, April 4: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has taken a statement from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)’s Director General Pradeep Adhikari on the allegation of irregularities in the contract of Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA).

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Flaws in  contract of embossed number plate causes loss of one billion rupees to the state

Published On: March 30, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 30: The state has incurred a loss due to the flaws in the contract for the installation of embossed number plates on vehicles. The losses have resulted from payment arrangements based on the BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) system and contract deal in US dollars.

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Collusion stalls investigation into over 100,000 illegal driving licenses

Published On: March 28, 2024 07:00 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 28: Despite Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s directives to conduct a deeper investigation into irregularities in the distribution of driving licenses, the instructions have been disregarded.

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DoIT submits report to PM Dahal highlighting flaws in electronic driving license system

Published On: March 27, 2024 05:40 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 27: The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has submitted a report to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, pointing out the flaws in the electronic driving license and vehicle registration system of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM).

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Home Ministry backtracks on its decision to increase media surveillance following protest from stakeholders

Published On: March 22, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHAMNDU, March 22: The Ministry of Home Affairs has withdrawn its decision to increase media surveillance. In a circular issued to all District Administration Offices(DAOs) across the country, the Home Ministry had delegated authority to Chief District Officers(CDOs) to regulate and take action against online news portals, social media platforms including Facebook and X and print media if they are found disseminating information that pose challenge to law and order situation.

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Embezzlement of billions of rupees suspected in embossed number plate contract

Published On: March 20, 2024 08:06 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 20: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has initiated an inquiry and has asked for payment details on the suspicion of financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees in connection with the embossed number plate contract.

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Maoist Center Vice Chairman Mahara arrested from Kapilvastu in connection with gold smuggling

Published On: March 18, 2024 11:10 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 18: Police have arrested Krishna Bahadur Mahara, vice chairman of the ruling CPN (Maoist Center). According to police sources, he was arrested from Pakadi of Kapilvastu.

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Nepal Police to question industrialist Binod Chaudhary in Bansbari land sale case

Published On: March 17, 2024 11:46 AM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 17: Nepal Police is going to call industrialist Binod Chaudhary for questioning in the case of the purchase and sale of 10 ropanis of land of Bansbari Leather Shoe Factory.

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Why is CIB chief Bajcharya being removed?

Published On: March 15, 2024 12:55 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 15: The team investigating the Suryadarshan Cooperative scam is about to be removed from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police.

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FinMin Pun linked to a gold smuggling network!

Published On: March 13, 2024 08:50 PM NPT By: Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, March 13: In the ongoing investigation by Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), it's been discovered that Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has been in touch with gold smugglers. This revelation surfaced when questions arose regarding the possible involvement of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun's family in gold smuggling.

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