Tootle founder Sixit Bhatta arrested on copyright infringement charges

Sixit Bhatta, founder of the ride-sharing app Tootle, has been arrested. Valley Police Chief SSP Bhupendra Khatri said that he was arrested by the team of Kathmandu Police Range on Thursday night. A police report has been filed against him for alleged copyright infringement and criminal treachery. According to Khatri, the dispute is connected to […]

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Govt stops providing work permits for Russia and Ukraine

The Department of Foreign Employment has opted not to issue work permits to Nepali nationals in the conflict-ridden regions of Russia and Ukraine. Director Kabiraj Uprety stated that the issuance of work permits, both individual and institutional, for Nepali nationals in these countries has been temporarily suspended. “Work permits have been suspended for Russia and […]

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TU to appoint vice-chancellor through open competition

For the first time of its kind, the government is appointing a vice-chancellor of the Tribhuvan University (TU) through open competition. In a notice issued on Friday, the Committee Formed to Select and Recommend the Vice-Chancellor of Tribhuvan University has invited applications from qualified individuals for the open competition. Prior to this, Prime Minister and […]

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4 deals signed during Nepal-India joint commission meeting

The seventh meeting of the Nepal-India joint commission concluded by signing four agreements on Thursday. The meeting reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and cooperation. The two countries signed agreements relating to bilateral network expansion, trade, water resources, and power trade. The agreements were signed in the presence of Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud […]

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One person dead during protest in Sarlahi

One protester died during the demonstration at Barahathawa in Sarlahi. A clash with the police occurred during a demonstration led by parties, including the Nepali Congress, who were demanding the implementation of the city executive’s decision to transfer the primary health center located at Barahathawa 6 to the Madhesh province government for upgrading. Chief District […]

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