CPN (Unified Socialist) decides to vote against MCC

Jagannath Khatiwada, chief of the publicity department of the party, informed after the central secretariat meeting of the party that the meeting decided to stand against the MCC proposal.

Nepal set 81 runs target for Canada

Canada has given a target of 81 runs to Nepal for the win in the T20 World Cup Qualifier match on Monday.

NC leader Paudel, Maoist Chair Prachanda discuss MCC, ruling alliance

He said that leader Paudel is scheduled to hold discussions with chiefs of the other ruling partners including Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist) and Upendra Yadav, Chairman of the Janata Samajwadi Party.

247 new cases, 1,205 recoveries in 24 hours

In 5,225 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 247 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

CPN US central secretariat meeting today

A meeting of the central secretariat of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Unified Socialist) is going to be held Monday afternoon.

37 languages on verge of extinction in Nepal being preserved

At a seminar jointly organized by the Commission, Nepal Academy and UNESCO here today on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, it was shared that among the 37 languages, 23 were on the verge of extinction.

Clash between police and anti-MCC protestors (Photo feature)

The clash occurred as the protesters tried to enter the prohibited area and resorted to pelting stone at the police while the police responded with tear gas, baton charge and water cannon.

Police arrest 13 demonstrators from Baneshwor

Police have arrested 13 people during protests against the US Grant Assistance, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). They were detained during an anti-MCC protest in and around New Baneshwor.

Hailstorm batters Pokhara

The hailstone piled up from four-inch to a foot at different places such as New Road, Chiphledhunga, Bagar, Amar Singh Chowk, and Ranipauwa.

'Parliament alone decides what development assistance is needed'

"Nepal has always been pursuing an independent, balanced and non-aligned foreign policy. In pursuant to this policy, as a sovereign country, Nepal has accepted and utilized development assistance as per her national requirement and priority," read the MoFA press release issued in response to the media queries and the views related to the MCC.

229 new cases, 1,338 recoveries in 24 hours

In 6,572 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 229 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

MCC tabled without national consensus: Dev Gurung

He said that CPN (Maoist Center) was for tabling the MCC after forging a national consensus and that the same was view put forth in the business advisory committee of the House of Representatives (HoR) today

HoR session adjourned till Feb 24

The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting has been adjourned until February 24, shortly after the US aid project Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement was tabled in Parliament.

MCC tabled in parliament

The US financial assistance project Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has been tabled in the House of Representatives (HoR) two and a half years after it was registered in the Parliament Secretariat.

MCC included in parliament agenda

The US aid project Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has been included on the agenda of Sunday's meeting of the House of Representatives.

MCC needs to be amended before tabling, ratifying: CPN (Unified Socialist)

The meeting of the standing committee of the party held today decided not to accept the MCC as it is, spokesperson of the CPN (US) Jagannath Khatiwada informed after the standing committee meeting.

198 new cases, 1,272 recoveries in 24 hours

In 3,538 Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) tests done in the past 24 hours, a total of 198 persons were found infected with SARS-CoV-2, informed the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in its regular update.

Nepal beats Philippines by 136 runs

Nepal has registered the second victory in the T20 World Cup qualifier on Saturday by defeating the Philippines with 136 runs.

Kamal Thapa announces RPP Nepal

A party named 'RPP Nepal' has been declared on the chairmanship of Kamal Thapa. 

Shared commitment a must to consolidate governance system thru poll-PM Deuba

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed the need for a shared commitment to improve a system governing the country through the elected people's representatives by holding civic polls and subsequent provincial and federal elections.