BIRATNAGAR, August 21: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Uddhav Thapa, is seeking a vote of confidence today itself.

KATHMANDU, August 21: The Parliamentary Hearings Committee (PHC) has unanimously approved the name of Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha as the new chief justice (CJ) of the Supreme Court. This paves the way for President Ram Chandra Poudel to appoint him as the country’s new head of the judiciary.

Parliamentary hearing of proposed CJ Shrestha begins

Published On: August 21, 2023 12:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The parliamentary hearing of the proposed Chief Justice (CJ)  Bishowambar Prasad Shrestha has begun.

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has taken statements from former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and Dr Baburam Bhattarai in connection with the ongoing investigation on Lalita Niwas land-grab scam.

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Socialist Front has started an initiative to establish its presence across all seven provinces. This decision was taken by the Front meeting held this morning.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: President Ram Chandra Poudel on Sunday called an all-party meeting for Tuesday.

Govt to amend Tourism Act: Minister Kirati

Published On: August 20, 2023 06:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has said the government will move ahead by amending the Tourism Act as an amendment was imperative for the development of the tourism sector.

HoR meeting postponed till August 22

Published On: August 20, 2023 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for 1:00PM today has been put off until August 22 at 3PM.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has put forth a unique proposition during a meeting with Saudi Arabia's ambassador, Saad Abu Haimed, suggesting an exchange of resources between the two nations.

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underscored developing a culture of not only seeking information but also of providing it for corruption control.