KATHMANDU, May 11: After arresting former home minister Bal Krishna Khand in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, the police have intensified their investigation “to find other links”. Sources said that the police investigation is focused on finding out whether there was a financial transaction involving Khand with the gang of con men who took Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees to America.

KATHMANDU, May 11: Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli has said that Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, an MP of his party, who is allegedly involved in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam said he would surrender himself to the police on Wednesday, but he did not come.

KATHMANDU, May 11:  Tim Watts, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia will visit Nepal, along with Bangladesh, India and Bhutan, this week.

KATHMANDU, May 11: Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah is currently visiting India with his family. It is understood that the former royal family went to India at the invitation of Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh.

RPP calls central working committee meeting

Published On: May 11, 2023 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has called an extended meeting of the Central Working Committee of the party.

Kathmandu, May 11: The United Nations refugee agency, UN High Commission for Refugees, has expressed deep concerns over the recently surfaced fake Bhutanese refugee scam.

UML CC meeting taking place today

Published On: May 11, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: The fourth Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML is taking place today.

Ordinance to prosecute the acts of usury

Published On: May 11, 2023 08:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The House of Representatives has unanimously approved the 'Ordinance to Amend Some Nepal Acts related to the Civil Code, 2080'.

NC meeting to take decision on Bal Krishna Khand

Published On: May 11, 2023 08:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: An office bearers’ meeting of Nepali Congress (NC) is being held today.

DANG, May 10: Lakshmi Regmi (name changed) of Dang, who had paid Rs 500,000 to fly to America two years ago, was asked to go to Chitwan three months after paying the amount. It was told that she would fly directly to America after going to Chitwan.