Kathmandu, October 6 The suspension of Armed Police Force (APF) Additional Inspector General (AIG) Banshiraj Dahal has raised questions inside Nepal’s security establishment, with investigators looking into his alleged links with individuals under investigation and the possible leakage of sensitive state information. The Home Ministry announced Dahal’s suspension on Monday evening, saying he had allegedly […] The post A midnight meeting led to a phone trail. Now an AIG faces suspension and a probe appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 Former director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Sanjiv Gautam, has been ordered to remain in custody pending trial in a corruption case related to the procurement of consultancy services for the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport. A joint bench of Supreme Court justices Dr Nahakul Subedi and […] The post Former CAAN chief Sanjiv Gautam to remain in custody in Pokhara airport corruption case appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 The CPN-UML has issued an inter-party directive tightening party discipline and barring leaders and cadres from publicly criticising the party leadership, policy or decisions. The directive, issued by party chair KP Sharma Oli following the UML’s third Central Committee meeting held in September, warns that anyone who publicly criticises, opposes, denounces or […] The post UML directive bars public criticism of party leadership, warns of disciplinary action appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 The Nepal Tourism Board is set to install and operate traditional swings (linge ping) at various tourist destinations across the country during Dashain, linking Nepal’s traditional culture and festivals with tourism promotion. The board’s Tourism Heritage and Tourism Development Division will install the swings in collaboration with local governments and tourism-related organisations, […] The post Nepal Tourism Board to install traditional swings at tourist destinations for Dashain appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 Three candidates have filed their nominations for the post of Nepali Congress president ahead of the party’s 15th General Convention election scheduled for October 8. According to the election committee, Gagan Kumar Thapa, Shyam Krishna Khadgi and Kishor Singh Rathore have registered their candidacies for the top party post. Khadgi was the […] The post Three candidates file nominations for Nepali Congress president appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is set to arrive in Australia on Wednesday for a four-day official visit at the invitation of the Australian government. According to Tara Gautam, Nepal’s acting ambassador to Australia, Khanal will meet Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong during his visit. Foreign Minister Khanal is scheduled to arrive […] The post Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to visit Australia for 4-day official trip appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 Nepali Congress leader and current party president Gagan Kumar Thapa has registered his candidacy for the party presidency. Thapa filed his nomination at Bhrikutimandap, where the party’s General Convention is currently underway. Earlier, Shyam Krishna Khadgi had also registered his candidacy for the post of party president. The Nepali Congress is holding […] The post Gagan Thapa files candidacy for Nepali Congress president appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 The government has banned the operation of trailers and other large cargo vehicles on the Narayangadh-Kathmandu road section during the Dashain festival. The decision was taken at a meeting of stakeholders held at the Department of Transport Management on Tuesday, as passenger vehicles are expected to face heavy traffic during the festival […] The post Large cargo vehicles banned on Narayangadh-Kathmandu road during Dashain appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 The government has opened route permits for public vehicles across Nepal for the Dashain festival period, from Ghatasthapana to Purnima. The Department of Transport Management made the decision on Tuesday following a meeting with stakeholders. Ghatasthapana, which marks the beginning of Dashain, falls on October 11 this year. The meeting also decided […] The post Route permits opened nationwide for Dashain travel from Ghatasthapana to Purnima appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, October 6 Bidsbazar, a brand of Darshika Ecommerce Pvt. Ltd., has launched as a pre-owned auction marketplace, offering a structured digital platform for buying and selling second-hand and resale goods. The platform was officially launched at Dees Boutique Hotel in Kathmandu. It connects individual sellers, households, resellers, small traders, collectors and second-hand shoppers through […] The post Bidsbazar launches pre-owned auction marketplace in Nepal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.