Paudel urges President to bar Constitutional Council ordinance

“I would urge the Preisdent to do not authenticate the undemocratic ordinance as the President is elected under the present constitution,” he said.

Nijgadh Int’l Airport to be operable in next 5 years: Bhattarai

“Nijgadh International Airport is the only option of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). So, we have to construct the project at earliest to overcome the growing passenger pressure on the TIA,” he said while speaking at a face to face interaction in Kathmandu.

Four girls aged below 18 years face sexual harassment every day: Report

The National Child Rights Council (NCRC) report, released on the day of International Child Rights Day, showed that the incidents of sexual offences against girls under 18 have, of late, gone up alarmingly.

62% of quake damaged houses reconstructed

Gyawali said that 86 per cent progress was made in private house reconstruction when reconstructed and on the process of reconstruction were put together.

Xi's thought will be helpful in Nepal's progress: Minister Nembang

The Minister, who is also the Society chair, said that the Society was working to prevent anti-China activities on Nepali territory by adhering to the one-China policy.

As CDO slips out of office, staff take a break

It was exactly 10:00 a.m. when Kathmandu Chief District Officer Janakraj Dahal walked out of his office on Thursday.

Jalthal, Nepal's richest forest in biodiversity

A research carried out jointly by the Forest Division Office, Jhapa, Forest Action Nepal and the Community Forest Consumer's Federation's Unit has revealed that the forest located at Jalthal, east-south in Jhapa district, hosts maximum biodiversity in Nepal.

Guterres, Haavisto invited for Sagarmatha Dialogue

The government has set up a separate secretariat of Sagarmatha Sambaad (dialogue) within the premises of the Department of Passport of the Foreign Ministry.

NC accuses government, ruling party of violating election code

Lekhak said it was the duty of the Election Commission to stop the misuse of power against the code of conduct.

Minister Dhakal reaffirms commitment to ensure more reforms

Assuming his office at the Ministry on Thursday, Minister Dhakal vowed to bring everyone under the coverage of health services as stipulated in the Constitution.

Minister Gyawali leaving for Moscow Saturday

Minister Gyawali is leaving for Moscow on November 23, where he is scheduled to hold delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister of the Russia, Sergei Lavrov, on November 25.

He will promote industries: Minister Bhatta

Taking charge of his office at the Ministry today, Bhatta said he was committed to materialising the election manifesto, meeting the people's aspirations and making smooth the service delivery.

Energy development necessary for economic progress: Pun

“Need of energy development is increasing for economic development of the nation. The government is committed to ensuring investment as there is a favourable environment for investment in the country,” Minister Pun said while inaugurating a two-day Power Summit that kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday.

National aspiration will be fulfilled: Minister Nembang

He said he was aware of problems like the poor shape and dusty condition of roads at various places including in Kathmandu, stressing that he would work towards resolving the problems at the earliest.

He will work towards making administration active: Minister Tripathi

The Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration stated that he would take appropriate decision by holding discussions with other political parties as well as he believed in consensus.

“By-election will be free, fair, frugal”

Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya said all necessary preparations have been completed for making the by-election free, fair and peaceful.    

Status of children improving: Report

When the country was observing the International Child Rights Day on Wednesday, the National Child Rights Council (NCRC), a government entity, announced that the overall status of children in Nepal had improved in recent years.

PM realigns cabinet of ministers

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, under the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has realigned the cabinet of ministers, by issuing a press release on Thursday. As per the press release, eight ministers from the cabinet have been reshuffled.

Price of fuel stable despite increment in international market

There is Rs 1.65 increment in petrol per liter according to the latest pricelist sent by the Indian Oil Corporation on November 16.

“Government does not discriminate between domestic and foreign investors”

There was investment board led by the Prime Minister to facilitate investment in big projects, tax rates had been reformed, special economic zone set up and a facility had been made to take returns from investment in foreign currency, Pokhrel added.