Kanchanpur. All border crossings connecting Kanchanpur with India will be closed to ensure the House of Representatives election is conducted in a clean, impartial, and fear-free environment.According to Mohan Chandra Joshi, Assistant Chief District Officer of the District Administration Office, Kanchanpur, all border crossings connecting the district with India will remain closed from 12:00 AM on Monday, Falgun 18, until 12:00 AM on Thursday, Falgun 21, targeting the House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21.Assistant Chief District Officer Joshi informed that starting from 12:00 AM on Falgun 20, all vehicle movement, except for essential services such as ambulances, traffic,...
Kathmandu. English club Newcastle United has secured a place in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Newcastle entered the group stage after defeating Azerbaijan's club Qarabag FK 3-2 in the second leg of the playoff on Wednesday.In the match played on their home ground, Newcastle took a two-goal lead within the first six minutes. Sandro Tonali scored in the fourth minute to give the team the lead, and Joelinton doubled the advantage with a goal in the sixth minute.Qarabag attempted to get back into the game in the second half. Camilo Duran scored in the 50th minute to...
With the help of a spectacular hat-trick from Alexander Sørloth, Spanish club Atletico Madrid defeated Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League playoff to secure their spot in the tournament's group stage.In the second leg of the playoff held on Tuesday, Atletico Madrid defeated Club Brugge by a wide margin of 4-1.For the home team Atletico, Alexander Sørloth scored the first goal in the 23rd minute to give them the lead. However, in the 36th minute, Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge scored to bring the game level.Atletico performed excellently in the second half. In the 48th minute, Johnny Cardoso scored...
Kathmandu. Amidst ongoing election processes, the Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has intensified its activities following an increase in complaints regarding black marketing of food and beverages and consumer fraud in the market.During inspections, the department fined JS General Store, Kuleshwor, NPR 10,000 after irregularities were found. The firm was penalized in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2075.The department inspected a total of 20 firms in a single day. Nineteen of those firms were issued corrective directives. The department clarified that inspections were conducted in the presence of local representatives, consumer rights activists, and stakeholders, and those...
Kathmandu. The cabinet meeting on Tuesday appointed Dr. Dibakar Bhatta as the Chairman of the Consumer Court based on the recommendation of the Judicial Council. According to Home Minister and Government Spokesperson Om Prakash Aryal, Kathmandu District Judge Bhatta has been appointed as the chairman of the said court.Dr. Bhatta was the first person in Nepal to pass the Master of Laws (LLM) program conducted at Tribhuvan University with first division first rank, and he was honored with the Mahendra Vidya Bhushan 'Kha'. He obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Law and Human Rights with first division...
Iranian officials on Tuesday warned students against staging anti-government rallies, as the Iranian government and leaders face pressure from recent large-scale opposition protests and threats of US military action over its nuclear program.University students announced a new wave of protests after a gathering over the weekend. This movement was announced following nationwide demonstrations against the leadership currently holding the reins of power.The government and protesters appear mutually wary of each other regarding the demonstrations that turned extremely violent in January and the deadly crackdown, yet both sides seem unwilling to back down from their positions.In a video verified by AFP...