SC rejects issuing interim order against Ghising's appointment

Former executive director Hitendra Dev Shakya had filed a writ petition in the SC on August 16 against the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Ministry of Energy, Board of Directors of NEA, and Ghising, demanding to void Ghising's appointment.

Discussion on expansion of committes, distrubution of responsibilities likely

The meeting of the central committee of CPN (Unified Socialist) is being held today at Buddhanagar, Kathmandu at 2:00 in the afternoon today.

CJ Rana to hear writ petition against Kulman Ghising's appointment

Hearing on the writ petition filed against the appointment of Kulman Ghising as the executive director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is being held today in the Supreme Court.

Energy roadmap launched for achieving SDG-7

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal formally launched the roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-7) on Monday. The roadmap aims to provide access to affordable and clean energy to all by 2030, increase the production of renewable energy and increase energy efficiency. It needs to ensure sustained economic growth as well as respond to increasing energy demand, reduce emissions, and consider and capitalise on the interlinkages between Sustainable...

NC ward level convention in 7 districts today

Ruling Nepali Congress is holding its ward level general convention in seven districts on Tuesday as per its amended 14th general convention calendar. However, ward level general convention in 13 other districts has become uncertain as the party failed to resolve the active membership dispute there. NC Central Election Committee member Tej Rawal informed on Monday that the committee is holding the ward level general convention in Kathmandu, Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhupalchowk, Bajura Kapilvastu, Bardiya...

Bode’s Kamalpokhari restored to original state

Kamal Pokhari (Lotus Pond) in Bode of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur, which was registered in a person’s name, has been recovered and transformed into its original status again. The pond, which is called Paleswan Pukhu locally, spreads over 15 ropanis of land and was covered with grass until last year, but now with the efforts of the municipality and the locals, it has gained its previous look: beautiful lake filled with crystal clear water.

'Opposition must play responsible role in running Parliament'

The government has urged the opposition to play a responsible role in running the federal parliament. Stating that important bills have been stalled in the parliament for a long time, the opposition has been urged to find a solution through talks and dialogue.

2,957 COVID-19 recoveries, 975 new infections in 24 hours

In 10,786  Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 975 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population on Monday through its regular update.

CPN (Unified Socialist) forms working committee in 55 districts 

The CPN (Unified Socialist) has formed its working committee in 55 out of 77 districts.  

Two bills approved 

The today's meeting of the House of Representatives has approved two bills. The meeting approved the Finance Bill, 2078 and the Bill to Mobilize Internal Loans, 2078, proposed by Finance Minister Janardan Sharma.    

PM stresses Constitution's full implementation for attaining prosperity

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the objective of the government is to ensure the prosperity of the nation through successful implementation of the Constitution. Addressing a special programme organised at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel, Kathmandu on the occasion of Constitution and National Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Deuba said, "The Constitution has converged the dreams of martyrs, citizens' hope, and our future."

President announces medals, decorations

On the occasion of seventh Constitution Day, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has announced the names of 903 personalities receiving different decorations, medals and orders. The nominations were recommended from the Cabinet on September 14 and the President Office made pubic the list of recipients on Sunday through a statement.

Vero Cell vaccination begins from today

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) is administering the vaccines against COVID-19 across the nation from Monday after the government received 4.4 million doses of Vero Cell vaccines from China on Friday. The vaccines will be rolled out from Monday, said Dr. Sagar Dahal, Chief of the National Immunisation Programme. Vaccines have already been dispatched from the capital to the provinces, said Dahal.

Experts explain broader base of Indra Jatra

As has been the custom for centuries, President Bidya Devi Bhandari circumambulated the chariot of living goddess Kumari on Sunday and received tika from her hands as the head of state of Nepal. She also paid respects to the two living gods, Ganesh and Bhairav.

President, Prime Minister attend Indra Jatra celebration

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR, Speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota, National Assembly Chairperson Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal and Minister for Finance Janardan Sharma among others reached Gaddi Baithak at historic Hanuman Dhoka to observe the annual celebration.

Constitution has fused together martyrs' dream, citizen's aspiration and our future - PM Deuba   

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the Constitution of Nepal has united the dream of the immortal martyrs, aspirations of the citizens and our future.    

Govt. committed to implement Constitution: PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government is committed to protect and implement the Constitution.

Need to realize the aspirations of the people: President

President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that it is our eternal duty to realize the people's aspirations guaranteed by the Constitution of Nepal.   

Seventh Constitution Day being celebrated  

The 7th Constitution Day is being celebrated in a grand manner today by organizing a variety of programs at home and abroad.

President confers decorations and awards on 903 individuals  

On the occasion of the Constitution Day, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has presented various decorations, awards and medals to 903 individuals. President Bhandari has provided the decorations on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers on September 14 in accordance with Article 277 (1) of the Constitution.