Three thematic reports presented in HoR

Three thematic reports have been presented in today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR).    

Vivid reforms to be seen in agro sector: Minister Bhusal

Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ghanashyam Bhusal has stressed on making the agriculture sector profit oriented after changing its existing status. 

House of Representatives resumes   

The House of Representatives, recently obstructed by the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, for three times, has been resumed from today. The NC had been obstructing the House, expressing its dissatisfaction towards the decision of Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority over Lalita Niwas Land scandal.    

NC decides not to obstruct House 

The main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has decided not to obstruct the meeting of the House of Representatives.     The NC had been obstructing the House, blaming that charge sheet against NC Vice-President Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar was filed on the basis of political prejudice.   

Tribhuvan Army Club tops 'A' division league table  

Departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club beat the Brigade Boys Club in today's match under the ongoing 'A' division league to secure its topmost position in the point table. In the match held at the Satdobato-based ANFA Complex, the Brigade Boys faced 0-3 defeat at the hands of the Army.    

80 per cent of petroleum exploration works completed  

The then Industry Minister Matrika Yadav had formally inaugurated the exploration from Navisthan of Dailekh and the seismic survey works were carried out at 10 different locations covering around 200 kilometres area to the north and south of Navisthan.

Poultry business faces loss of Rs 18 billion 

Farmers did not get production cost when there was excessive supply of poultry products in the market. Nepal Poultry Federation vice-chair Tikaram Pokharel said the farmers have faced loss in poultry products during the year. According to him, a chick which generally costs Rs 55 in average was sold out at Rs 25 last year. Farmers had to experience loss of Rs 35 in each chick.    

Engineer and ward member held with bribe

CIAA Office Pokhara Spokesperson Meghnath Rijal shared that the Adhikari due was arrested from the municipality premises acting on a special tip-off that engineer Adhikari was demanding bribe for developing work execution report of a school building construction.  

Mechinagar and British town Foxton enter friendship agreement  

A four member delegation headed by mayor Jakey Maid had arrived Jhapa on Sunday. The delegation comprises Neel John, secretary of the committee formed by Foxton Council for signing friendship agreement, Rey Johnson, chairperson of Foxton Chamber of Commerce Association and donor for Gorkha Foundation UK and Dhana Kiran Gurung, former councilor of Foxton and Gorkha Foundation UK chair. 

Seven nabbed over Nagarjun explosion

The bomb had gone off at the main gate of Dhakal’s house