NCP leader Khanal draws his attention on new map issued by India

Leader Khanal by issuing a press release today urged the government to immediately make its views on the issue public and take serious diplomatic initiatives to correct it.

President Bhandari calls for spreading beauty of country's landscapes thru film

"Organised in the state rich in natural beauty and sitting in the lap of nature, this programme has added to the development of the film fraternity. There is a need for all sectors to assist in the development of film sector as it has increased country's pride," she said.

22 candidates file nomination for Kaski constituency-2, by-election

idya Bhattarai of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), Nepali Congress (NC)'s Khemraj Poudel and Chandra Bahadur Ranabhat (Nepali Congress BP), Socialist Party's Dharma Raj Gurung, Sajha Party's Rajani KC, Rastriya Prajatantra Party's Rom Bahadur Bhandari registered their respective nominations for the posts, according to the District Election Office, Kaski.

State Chief Panta assumes office

Newly appointed chief of Sudur Paschim state, Sharmila Kumari Panta, has assumed the office today.    

Karnali state will be illuminated within next two years: Minister Pun 

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barshaman Pun, has said that Karnali state would be illuminated within next two years. The federal government has been carrying out activities in prompt manner to reach electricity service in all settlements of Karnali state.    

Agro production towards self-reliance

Consumer price inflation stood at 6.16 per cent in mid-September 2019 whereas food and beverage inflation was only 6.51 per cent. According to the latest macroeconomic report of Nepal Rastra Bank, prices of vegetable, fruit, meat, fish and spices spiked significantly.

Disaster mgmt authority scrambling for CEO

The government’s initiative to bring National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), a particular and dedicated institution of the federal government, has failed to get momentum for its formal operation.

Election code of conduct has not mentioned about issue of appointment of state chiefs: EC 

The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that any article of the election code

Dang will be made the centre of State-5: NCP Chair Prachanda 

Nepal Communist Party (NCP) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said Dang would be the centre of State-5.     Chairman of the major ruling party said this in a press meet organised by Press Organization in Ghorahi today.

Evil practices kill 8, victimise 1,000 in three months

At least eight persons were killed and over 1,000 were victimised in last three months in the incidents relating to the evil social practices.

Economy shows positive signs as trade deficit shrinks

A visible fall in the country’s staggering trade deficit has been noticed since the beginning of the current fiscal year.

Alam’s statement to continue today

Suspended Nepali Congress lawmaker Mohammad Aftab Alam was presented before the District Court of Rautahat to record his statement on Tuesday.

PSC submits annual report to President   

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has submitted its 60th annual report to President Bidya Devi Bhandari.     PSC Chair Umesh Prasad Mainali presented the report of fiscal year 2075-76 BS (2018-19) to the Head-of-the-State amidst a programme today at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas. 

Change in State Chiefs normal: NCP Chair Dahal 

The major ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the latest change in the faces of state chiefs was a natural process.    

Tunnel highway, a milestone for prosperity 

The first-ever modern tunnel expressway, Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola, is expected to be a milestone in the area of road infrastructure and transportation of Nepal.     The planned construction of 'flyover' besides tunnel along the route also is considered to a leap forward in road infrastructural development.  

Authorities enthused with initial diplomatic dividends

Government authorities seem more confident now than ever in their conversation about Nepal’s external relations, thanks to a line-up of foreign policy initiatives, including economic diplomacy, at work.

25 years of jail term sought for Alam

The District Attorney’s Office in Rautahat on Monday sought life imprisonment for 11 persons, including suspended lawmaker Mohammad Aftab Alam, for their alleged involvement in killing the individuals injured in a bomb blast in Rautahat district in April 2008.

President appoints new State chiefs

President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Monday appointed chiefs of all seven States as per the Article 163 of the Constitution on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.

Women Minister Thapa assures of acting against GBV   

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Thamamaya Thapa has assured of giving attention to the effective implementation of laws against gender-based violence (GBV).     Speaking today at a press meet in Biratnagar, the minister said the government had celebrated the 16th Jeth, 2076 BS (May 30, 2019) as the National Women Rights Day and the 'GBV-free nation campaign' is going on at the federal, state and local level governments.  

NC president Deuba calls for full treatment of bus accident injured   

Nepali Congress president and former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba met with the people injured in a bus accident occurred Sunday at Sukute of Sindhupalchowk district and took stock of their health condition.