Security printing press scam: CIAA files corruption case

Kathmandu, May 12: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has registered another charge-sheet against the erstwhile executive director and other then employees of the Security Printing Centre on the charges of corruption. The anti-graft body on Sunday filed another case against erstwhile director Bikal Poudel and…

Parliamentary impasse ends by Tuesday: PM Dahal

Chitwan, May 12: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed belief that the deadlock in parliament would cease by Tuesday. "I'm in close consultation with top leaders of major opposition Nepali Congress on how the deadlock could be cleared. So, I hope the impasse will end by Monday evening…

Spring ascent: Kami Rita atop Sagarmatha for 29th times

Kathmandu, May 12: Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new record in the ascents of the world's highest peak, the Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), by reaching atop the peak for the 29th times on Sunday. The Sherpa climber broke his own record to set a new one in the spring expedition…

Economic scenario of past nine months: Most indicators positive

Kathmandu, May 12: Most of economic indicators based on the nine months data ending mid-April are positive in the country. Till mid-May of the current fiscal year, the CPI-based Inflation remained within the expectations while a balance of payment remained at a surplus and the foreign exchange reserves increased. According…