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The government appointed Kiran Pandit as the Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank on Tuesday. The central bank’s structure allows for two deputy governors, but currently only one position is vacant. Pandit has nearly 20 years of experience at the central bank, having worked in the Bank Supervision and Foreign Exchange departments.

Kathmandu, 25 Chaitra. On Tuesday, the government appointed Kiran Pandit as a Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank. Although the central bank has provisions for two deputy governors, the government has filled only one position, leaving the other vacant. Of the 18 executive directors at the central bank, two are usually promoted to deputy governors, but for now only one appointment has been made.

According to sources from the Ministry of Finance, Pandit was selected as a capable and competitive candidate without political bias. The position had remained vacant as former Governor Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada’s administration chose not to appoint Rabindra Pandey as deputy governor. Since then, it has been customary to appoint both deputy governors simultaneously.

The source stated, “The mistake made by former Governor Khatiwada has been corrected. For the immediate gap, only one deputy governor has been appointed.” Traditionally, when one deputy governor is appointed, the other is appointed some time later.

The source also added, “To ensure smooth operations in the event the governor is on leave or absent, the first deputy governor was appointed. The second deputy governor will be appointed within the next one to three months. This appointment will be chosen among qualified and competitive candidates recommended by the executive directors.”

Currently, many executive directors aspire to become deputy governors. Time and performance will ultimately determine who assumes the second deputy governor role. Despite holding a two-thirds majority, the government does not have immediate plans to replace those appointed to regulatory positions, according to sources.

The central bank is preparing to wait for current directors before appointing the second deputy governor. It is expected that some will first become executive directors and then progress to deputy governors in due course.

Newly appointed Deputy Governor Pandit has worked at Nepal Rastra Bank for almost two decades. He has gained experience in bank supervision, financial institution regulation, payment systems, and the foreign exchange department. After becoming an executive director on 20 Falgun 2081, he led the Payment Systems Department and was transferred to the Foreign Exchange Management Department last Kartik.

During his tenure as director, he was honored as an outstanding employee during the 69th anniversary of Nepal Rastra Bank. Pandit completed his Bachelor of Business Studies from Public Youth Campus, where he was among the top performers in his batch at Tribhuvan University. He also holds a master’s degree in sociology from Tri-Chandra Campus.

Chaitra 25, Syangja — A fugitive convicted in a nearly three-decade-old murder case has been apprehended after 29 years on the run. The police arrested 63-year-old Hem Bahadur KC (Jogi) from Bhirakot Municipality-2 on Wednesday, following his prolonged evasion of law enforcement.

According to the police, the murder occurred on Kartik 3, 2053 BS (mid-1996) in the Siddhartha Highway area of the former Waling VDC-3, involving the killing of Ranbahadur Saru from the same VDC’s ward 6. The case reached the Supreme Court, which sentenced KC to 19 years, 7 months, and 21 days in prison. Ever since, he remained at large.

The Syangja District Police Office arrested KC from Bhartan, Luwadand of Bhirakot-2 based on specific information. Following his arrest, he was presented before the Syangja District Court on the same day and subsequently sent to the district prison, informed DSP Prasannraj Chaudhary, the Public Relations Officer of the Syangja District Police Office.

Police investigation confirmed that KC had altered his identity, including acquiring a citizenship certificate under a different surname, in an attempt to avoid imprisonment.

A five-year-old boy named Viyans died after an electric shock in Ishwarpur Municipality–12, Gharibathan, Sarlahi. The child sustained serious injuries from the shock and was declared dead during treatment at Ishwarpur Municipal Hospital. The police have stated that further investigation is ongoing. Date: Chaitra 25, Sarlahi.

The incident occurred in Gharibathan, Ishwarpur Municipality–12, Sarlahi, where a child died due to an electric shock. Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Ramchandra Khadka was installing a motor connected to a canal to irrigate his own field when Viyans, the 5-year-old son of Ram Bailkoti who was playing nearby, came into contact with electricity. DSP Saroj Rai, spokesperson for the District Police Office Sarlahi, provided this information. The child was seriously injured and taken to Ishwarpur Municipal Hospital in Bayalbas for treatment, but was declared dead by doctors around 12 noon. The police have confirmed that further inquiry into the incident is underway.

Summary: Influenced by a western low-pressure system and local winds, rainfall has occurred across Kathmandu Valley and various other regions of the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecasted moderate rain and snowfall, accompanied by thunder, lightning, storms, and hail. Authorities have urged the general public and transportation operators to remain vigilant, especially in the Terai areas of Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces.

Kathmandu, 25 Chaitra – The western low-pressure system combined with local airflow has brought rainfall to Kathmandu Valley and several other parts of the country. Since early morning, the valley has experienced persistent rainfall, causing disruption to residents engaged in outdoor activities. Individuals informed about the weather carried umbrellas and raincoats as they traveled to their destinations, while some braved the rain, walking along the streets of Kathmandu.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning are occurring in some hilly and mountainous regions. This afternoon, full cloud cover is expected over Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, while partial cloudiness will prevail elsewhere.

Many places in these provinces, along with some hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces and parts of the Terai in Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces, are experiencing moderate rainfall with thunder, lightning, storms, and hail. The department also anticipates generally cloudy to fully cloudy conditions across the country during the night.

The likelihood of moderate rainfall and snowfall with thunder and lightning remains for many hilly and mountainous areas as well as some Terai locations in Koshi, Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces. Given the potential for such weather conditions, the department has urged all responsible parties, including the public and transport operators, to exercise caution, particularly in the Terai areas of Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces.

Suresh Kumar Mandal, the deputy accountant of Dhanushadham Municipality, has accused Mayor Baleshwar Mandal of physically assaulting him. He alleges that the mayor forcibly took his mobile phone and mistreated him, forcing him to flee the office. The Dhanusha Accounting Group has submitted a memorandum to the district administration, demanding action against the mayor and ensuring the safety of municipal employees.

On 25 Chaitra in Janakpur Dharm, Deputy Accountant Mandal filed a complaint at the Dhanusha District Administration Office on Tuesday. In the complaint, he stated that the mayor summoned him to his office, forcibly seized his mobile phone, and assaulted him. Following the incident, Mandal had to escape from the office to protect his life.

According to Mandal, after the transfer of the accounting officer, he submitted accounting-related documents on 28 Mangsir before leaving for training in Kathmandu. During this period, the primary computer operator of the accounting branch, Purushottam Kumar Mandal, has remained out of contact amid ongoing audit and investigation.

Deputy Accountant Mandal further alleges that Mayor Mandal refused to provide required documents and subjected him to mistreatment. With help from other employees present at the scene, he was able to safely exit the premises. The Dhanusha Accounting Group has called for strict disciplinary measures against the mayor and has urged the administration to guarantee peace and security at the workplace for Mandal and all employees.

Following the issuance of arrest warrants against former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress ex-president Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arju Rana Deuba, authorities have commenced inquiries into their current status. The government has yet to provide an official response regarding the warrants issued in the names of the Deuba couple. However, according to one official, on Tuesday evening, the Kathmandu District Court issued the warrants for their arrest to facilitate investigations into allegations related to money laundering.

Judge Mahendra Bahadur Karki’s bench authorized the issuance of the arrest warrants, according to information provided by the official. During the Janajati Gen Z protests held in the month of Bhadra, demonstrators attacked and assaulted the Deuba couple’s residence. On Bhadra 24, several videos surfaced showing foreign and domestic currency bundles discovered at the Deuba residence. Sher Bahadur Deuba claimed those videos were produced using artificial intelligence.

The Money Laundering Investigation Department has initiated an inquiry into the matter, officials have indicated. Previously, the department had also issued arrest warrants in connection with this case through the Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police. Recently, former Energy Minister Dipak Khadka was arrested on charges related to money laundering.

Police officials have confirmed that the Kathmandu District Court has issued the arrest warrants. A spokesperson for Nepal Police stated that they are always prepared to cooperate fully with the Money Laundering Investigation Department’s requests. A few days ago, the department formally requested travel details of the Deuba couple from the Immigration Department. Officials have described this process as routine and indicated they will provide the necessary responses accordingly.