Arun Bum

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Police arrest 364 fugitives in six months, collects Rs 1.19 billion in fines

Published On: February 10, 2024 08:45 PM NPT By: Arun Bum

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Nepal Police has arrested 5,364 defendants who were found guilty by the court and were absconding in the last six months of the current fiscal year. According to the Nepal Police Headquarters, those fugitives who remained out of contact between mid-July and mid-February were arrested and sent to jail.

Defendants' Debate: Rayamajhi's lawyers criticize Bhutanese refugee leader Rijal

Published On: June 10, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Arun Bum

KATHMANDU, June 10: Lawyers representing former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi have criticized Bhutanese refugee leader Teknath Rijal. During the ongoing hearing at the Kathmandu District Court on Friday, Rayamajhi's lawyers made critical remarks about Rijal.

Appointment of IGP on March 25 becomes uncertain

Published On: March 21, 2023 01:02 PM NPT By: Arun Bum

KATHMANDU, March 21: The government has promoted five Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) to the position of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police. A Cabinet meeting held on Monday morning decided to promote all the five DIGs, who were recommended for promotion by the promotion committee on March 10, to AIG.

14 CMs in five years: 7 won elections, two lost

Published On: November 27, 2022 03:24 PM NPT By: Arun Bum

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The concept of federalism adopted by the Constitution of Nepal, 2072 BS, was implemented in the year 2074 BS. In 2074 BS, federalism came into effect after the elections to three levels (local, provincial and federal). Governments were formed at the local level, all the seven provinces and the union.