Political

Govt-private sector collaboration must for self-reliant economy: Chief Secretary Aryal

Govt-private sector collaboration must for self-reliant economy: Chief Secretary Aryal
Kathmandu, Aug 1 - Chief Secretary Dr Baikuntha Aryal has said collaboration and cooperation between government and private sector helps foster economic activities. Releasing a book, 'Self Reliant Economy and Export Potential' during a programme organized jointly by the Confederation of Bank and Financial Institutes of Nepal, and Federation of Nepal Exports' Association here Monday, promotion o...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Time to ensure good governance: Leader Dr Koirala

Time to ensure good governance: Leader Dr Koirala
Morang, Aug 1  - Central member of the Nepali Congress, Dr Sekhar Koirala, has said corruption must be ended to ensure good governance in country. State of impunity adversely affects country's development, so good governance is imperative, he underscored during a leadership development and orientation programme here Monday. The programme was organized by Morang chapter of Nepal Student Union...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

‘Province Assembly Regulations Amendment Committee formation’ proposal approved

‘Province Assembly Regulations Amendment Committee formation’ proposal approved
Gandaki, July 31 - A meeting of the Karnali Province Assembly has endorsed a proposal on the formation of the 'Karnali Province Assembly Regulations, 2079 BS' Amendment Committee'. Speaker Nanda Gurung had presented the proposal in the meeting on Sunday realizing the need of timely amending the 'Karnali Province Assembly Regulations, 2079'. Province Assembly member Hikmat Bahadur Bista had p...
Monday, July 31, 2023

UML demands fair investigation into gold smuggling scam

UML demands fair investigation into gold smuggling scam
Kathmandu - The main opposition CPN (UML) has demanded fair investigation into gold smuggling into Nepal through the Tribhuvan International Airport. Speaking in today's meeting of the National Assembly, UML lawmaker Devendra Dahal demanded the formation of a probe committee comprising representatives of the government and various political parties in this regard. "A high level probe committ...
Thursday, July 27, 2023

NC always stands for good governance: Mahat

NC always stands for good governance: Mahat
Kathmandu - Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson and Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the party adheres to a policy of zero- tolerance against corruption and irregularities. Speaking at a press meet held at the NC central office in Lalitpur on Wednesday to unveil the decisions of party's central working committee, the leader said, "The Congress always stands for good governance." ...
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Bhimsen Thapa’s contributions substantial-Acting PM Khadka

Bhimsen Thapa’s contributions substantial-Acting PM Khadka
Kathmandu - Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defense, Purna Bahadur Khadka said that national luminary, Bhimsen Thapa, had substantially contributed to protect the nationality and territorial integrity of the country and transform Nepali society to modernism. At a programme organized here today by the National Luminary Bhimsen Thapa Memorial Foundation, Khadka dubbed the late Thapa as a true...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SC full bench to hear writ petition on Koshi province government

SC full bench to hear writ petition on Koshi province government
Kathmandu - A full bench of the Supreme Court (SC) is to hear the case that was registered by questioning the constitutionality of the formation of government in Koshi province. The hearing has been set for Wednesday citing insufficiency of time to complete hearing over the writ petition today. A full bench of apex court justices comprising Iswori Prasad Khatiwada, Ananda Mohan Bhattarai and Ti...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

No alternative to NC in Nepali politics: Leader Koirala

No alternative to NC in Nepali politics: Leader Koirala
Kathmandu - Nepali Congress former general secretary Dr Shashank Koirala today said there was no alternative to Nepali Congress in the Nepali politics. Stating that the NC led all changes that took place so far in the country, he shared if unity is intact within the party, no force could defeat it. The NC is the vehicle for the country's development, and the only one party that can bring economic ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

PM Dahal, Director General of FAO hold meeting

PM Dahal, Director General of FAO hold meeting
Kathmandu - Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Director General of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Qu Dongyu, held a meeting today. During the meeting held at the FAO Headquarters, they discussed the various issues related to enhancement of agricultural practices, food security and sustainable development, according to the PM Dahal's Secretariat. ...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DPM Shrestha assures of improved security mechanism

DPM Shrestha assures of improved security mechanism
Gorkha - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, has pledged to bring all individuals found involved in crime to justice. During a press conference organized by the Press Centre Nepal in Gorkha today, the Home Minister said the police was acting seriously to enhance security measures and curb the crime. "We are committed to ensure that all the perpetrators...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023